Student Life
Students are encouraged to join in faith households, small groups of students whose members study, recreate, and pray with one another. Typically, these student groups are attached to a particular dormitory on campus and are centered around particular devotions or charismatic gifts. In 2011, there were 43 active households.
There is one nationally recognized fraternity, though not recognized by the school, Alpha Phi Delta. There is one nationally recognized sorority active on campus, Theta Phi Alpha. It is a historically Catholic Fraternity.
The campus is also known for its liturgies, retreats and spiritual talks. Hundreds of students make a weekly commitment to Eucharistic adoration, and most Masses have standing room only, even on weekdays. The Works of Mercy Program places students shoulder-to-shoulder with the poor and marginalized in inner city and rural communities. Over summer, winter, and spring breaks, students volunteer to help others and preach in the United States and in countries such as Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, and Thailand. Students join the pro-life group, Students for Life, while others sign up for evangelization and Christian outreach activities spearheaded by the Student Life Office, households, and other campus groups.
There is a 28-member student government.
Student-run clubs and academic organizations include College Republicans, Democrats for Life, Computer Science Club, Tennis Club, Students for Life, Philosophy Club, St. Jerome Debate Society, Ut Unim Sint club for ecumenism, and Biology Club.
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