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At ACU, students are involved in activities across campus from day one. You can play on an intramural team, join a fraternity or sorority, take on a leadership role in student government and much more.

Whatever your interest, you’ll find your place and develop a community that will shape your life long after graduation.

The Big Purple Marching Band trumpet line plays during a halftime performance.

Student Clubs and Organizations

We have over 75 student-led organizations, where you can make professional connections, celebrate diverse cultures and address community needs, all while building close-knit friendships.

Sigma Theta Chi sorority members march behind their float during the Homecoming parade.

Greek Life

Join one of ACU’s local fraternities or sororities to build close-knit friendships, serve the community and participate in some of our most-loved traditions. With both large and small clubs, you’ll find a place you belong.

Greek Life
Two students play pickleball on the rec center's outdoor courts.

Intramural and Club Sports

Whether you’re a serious athlete or just looking to have fun with friends, ACU has a team for you. Play flag football in front of hyped-up fans with your sorority or fraternity. Or, join a club team, and travel to play other D1 schools.

Intramural & Club Sports

Student Productions

Students perform a class act during a Sing Song performance.

Sing Song

Sing Song is ACU’s long-running and beloved a cappella singing competition. Join a group, and go all out with thematic costumes, sets and choreography. Or, become a host to show off your vocal talent.

More about Sing Song

A residence hall group lip-syncs during a Follies performance.

Follies

Follies is a freshman-only lip-sync competition that takes place every fall as a part of Family Weekend. It’s one of the best ways to form community in your first few weeks as an ACU student.

All about Follies

FilmFest crowd at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas.

FilmFest

FilmFest is an annual competition for student-created short films. ACU students from all majors gain experience in acting, producing, directing, editing, sound design and more. Films are judged by industry professionals, and awards are presented at a red-carpet gala.

FilmFest Dates & Info

Students perform a cultural dance at Ethnos, which is a showcase of international cultures and creativity.

Ethnos

For more than 20 years, the International Students’ Association has produced this showcase of the international cultures represented at ACU and in the Abilene community. Boone Theatre is filled with energy as groups and individuals share musical and dance performances.

ACU Pom squad take the field at Wildcat Stadium before a game.

Spirit Orgs

ACU provides the best of both worlds: a small-campus vibe with big D1 energy. Be in the middle of the action by joining ACU’s Cheer & Pom squad. Or, join the Wildcat Wranglers to get fans fired up.