Student Life

Student Fees: Activities, Athletic, Health, Campus Access, Technology, Parking Deck, and Recreation Facility (per semester)

Student Activities	$67.00
Athletics	$180.00
Student Health	$43.00
Campus Access	$20.00
Technology	$69.00
Parking Deck	$42.00
Student Fee	$135.00
Institutional	$265.00
International	$14.00

Student Social Events

Student organizations planning to have a social function or fund-raiser should schedule the event with the Student Life office. Approval to hold such an activity should be obtained from the organization's advisor and the coordinator of the facility in which the event is to be held. Forms to reserve the use of university facilities may be obtained from the facilities coordinator in Student Life, Davidson 271.

Students are responsible for any guests (non-students) they invite to meetings and social events. Social events are closed to the public in general; however, students, faculty, and staff may invite guests. The presence of the faculty advisors and University Police officer(s) will be necessary at certain events for the protection, welfare, and safety of individuals and property.

Outdoor Recreational Complex

The Outdoor Recreational Complex consists of tennis courts, outdoor handball courts, pavilion, and intramural field. These facilities are available for student use when they are not needed for regular classes and intercollegiate competition. Columbus State University students, faculty, and staff are authorized to use the Recreational Complex. When tennis and handball courts are open for recreational use, a time limit will be imposed when all facilities are being used and other authorized personnel are waiting to use the facilities. A schedule announcing the operational hours and the assigned priorities will be posted in appropriate locations at the beginning of each semester. The complex is closed during inclement weather. Students, faculty and staff may use the courts at no charge by presenting a valid I.D. card.

Campus Recreation

The Campus Recreation Department offers a co-educational program providing an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to participate in a variety of recreational activities. Current programs include flag football, volleyball, basketball, softball, table tennis, eight-ball, Colorado snow skiing, golf, backpacking, canoeing, bicycling, racquetball, whitewater rafting trips, and game room tournaments.

In addition to planned activities, the tennis courts and gym are scheduled for free play.

For information, contact the Intramural office located in the student recreation center (706)-507-8650.

Club Sports

Campus Recreation is excited to offer Club Sport programs. Club Sports serves individual interests in different sports and recreational activities. These may be competitive, recreational or instructional. Club Sports may represent the University in intercollegiate competitions. Currently there are 11 Club Sports at CSU. Students may petition to add more!

Student Recreation

Columbus State University offers a state of the art student recreation center to meet the recreation and fitness needs of the student, faculty, and staff. The student recreation center offers three basketball courts, a multi-purpose court (used for indoor soccer, volleyball, basketball, and special events), four volleyball courts, two racquetball courts, a large cardio, free weight and selectorized areas, an indoor track, two movement rooms, rock and bouldering walls, locker rooms, and an indoor swimming pool with a sauna, whirlpool and a lazy river. The student recreation center is free to all enrolled students. Faculty and staff may join by paying a membership fee. For additional information call (706)-507-8650.

Greek Life & Student Engagement

Columbus State offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities to include fifteen Greek organizations. For information about Greek life on our campus, call (706)-507- 8010. Visit the Greek Center, located in the lower level of Woodruff Gym.

Orientation Team (ROAR Team)

The ROAR Team consists of students who are responsible for guiding new freshmen through their first comprehensive experience at CSU. Each student goes through an extensive interview process and is chosen based on the following criteria: proven leadership experience, strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills, academic excellence, and an exhibition of a positive attitude and school spirit. The students undergo a thorough training program where they learn team building and leadership skills to help them become more confident leaders, as well as a wealth of knowledge to aid them in helping to orient new students onto campus. They are expected to participate in all orientation sessions. In addition, they are expected to attend SROW (Southern Regional Orientation Workshop). Members are compensated financially for participating in the orientation program. For more information on how to become a member of the ROAR Team, call the Orientation Office, Davidson 279 at (706)-568-2180.

The Saber

Columbus State University students publish their own newspaper, The Saber, during fall and spring semesters. The Saber provides a means for students, faculty and staff to express their views, in both guest editorials and letters to the editors. The editor and staff have full responsibility for preparing the publication and they gain valuable journalistic experience. Staff positions are open to all students who meet the qualifications.

Student Government

Students play an important part in the policy and decision making process at Columbus State University. The Student Government Association handles matters concerned with the general welfare of the student body. The legislative branch of the SGA, composed of 15 at-large Senators elected by the student body during spring semester and one representative from each campus organization, is responsible for decisions relating to student issues. The SGA is subdivided into committees that touch almost every phase of student life (elections, homecoming, etc.). These committees send recommendations to the governing body for action. Students also serve with faculty and administrators on various standing committees and have full voting status.

The executive branch of SGA is the executive committee which consists of the President, the Vice President of Scholastic Affairs, the Vice President of Finance, the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the Representatives. The committee administers student government and acts on student grievances, ideas, and comments.

The Judicial Council is the representative of the Judicial Branch. It consists of a panel of six students, five justices elected by the forum and a campus elected, Chief Justice. Its purpose is to sit as a student court and render decisions on certain university and student government policies that affect students and serve as student representatives on judicial hearings as requested. It also functions as a sub-committee of the University Grievance Committee. The Judicial Council reports to the forum on its activities.

Student Activities Council

The Student Activities Council, usually referred to as SAC, is the student-run organization responsible for sponsoring a variety of events for CSU's student body. The purpose of this organization is to contribute to the social, recreational, and educational development of the CSU community through programs and services. SAC is made up of five committees that are responsible for a specific type of event programming. These committees include; Parties, Picnics & Games; Spotlight & Showcase; RiverPark Programs; and Ideas & Awareness.

SAC hosts many traditional events on campus including Alcohol Awareness Week, Step Show, Spoken Word Poetry Contest, Talent Show, etc. This student organization also hosts the annual Winterfest/ Game Over and Spring Fling.

Membership on these committees is on a volunteer basis and there are no membership fees. To sign up for a committee visit the SAC office in the Davidson Student Center room 268. You can help plan and promote different events on campus. SAC is a great way to be involved on campus, gain life experiences, and make new friend! SAC's door is always open and students are encouraged to come by or call the office at 706-568-2404 for more information.

Student Leadership Positions

Paid student leadership positions on campus are limited. Therefore, students may not hold dual positions among the following without prior approval of the Dean of Students: SGA President, SGA Vice President of Scholastic Affairs, SGA Vice President of Finance, SGA Chief Justice, Saber Editor, Saber associate editors, Student Activities Council President and chairs.