Student Life
Ouachita is primarily a residential campus, with 94% percent of the students living in one of eight on-campus dorms and five off-campus apartment complexes. Only students who have family in the area or who are over the age of 22 are allowed to live elsewhere. Campus policies restrict students visiting the rooms of those of the opposite sex to special visiting hours and under strict guidelines.
Ouachita does not allow nationally-affiliated social fraternities or sororities, but there are local fraternities and sororities called "social clubs." Approximately 20% of the student body are members of such clubs. Annually, during Homecoming Weekend, the social clubs paticipate in a musical show called Tiger Tunes, produced by the Ouachita Student Foundation (OSF). All proceeds raised from Tiger Tunes and other events throughout the year are then given by OSF for student scholarships. In the spring, Tiger Traks invades the campus for two days of competition between students. Named "Arkansas' Most Exciting College Weekend", Tiger Traks invites all students and faculty to participate and raise funds for OSF scholarships. There are also more than 40 student organizations. The Campus Activities Board offers concerts, movies and the Office of Campus Ministries offers other activities for students.
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