Westminster College-Salt Lake City Top Questions

As far as sports go, the only sport we really have is soccer. Other than that, the main thing people here come for is the winter sports scene.

The most popular student activities/groups are events planned by ASWAC (our student association), home sports events, and the ski/snowboard club.

Westminster has alot of social activities available to students. I haven't participated in many because I have been working and going to school. I would suggest to any incoming freshman that they should live on campus and enjoy that time to meet as many people as you can.

Lots of activities that are funded by the school, and they add more each year. If you're open and friendly to as many people as you can, it is not hard to find something to do at all times.

Rule #1: Live on campus. Even if you already live close to the school, the difference between living on campus and living right across the street is HUGE, especially as a freshman. I lived on campus for the first two years of college, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. There are always people around, parties to go to, things to do. Salt Lake is a major urban city, so there are always plenty to do on any given night. At least before 2 in the morning; after that pretty much everything shuts down. This year, I lived less than a block from campus, and while there is still a lot to do and plenty of social opportunities, the feel is a lot different. If you live on campus, you'll never get bored unless you want to. There is no Greek system on campus, although it's possible to join a frat/sorority up at the U if you really want to. In a way, though, that doesn't matter. The student body is connected enough that you always have access to those kind of connections just from the people you know. It's not uncommon for people to be up at 2 in the morning on any day of the week partying or just chilling.

There are many outdoor activies put on through the Westminster Outdoor program. I have been on many trips and they are fairly cheep.The trips I have been on is the Moab kayaking/hiking trip, Mtn timp, snowshoeing, and City of Rocks climbing trip. Westminster also has hikes every Tuesday and outdoor climbing every week for free. It is a great way to meet new people. The climbing coordinator ( Steven Jeffery) is ranked 8th in the world. He is awesome and can help you with climbing.

Most students take part in a club or activity on or off campus. Many students actively participate is a sport or some sort of physical activity as well. Westminster's social life is very prominent. There is always something going on so that any student will have a fun and active social life.

Lots of fun. Plus provocative lectures and educational events

ASWC, there are also great guest speakers that come. The athletic events are popular.

I don't reside on campus, and I am a "non-traditional" student, so my experience differs from the tradtional. Yet, I know that the women's lacrosse team just took 4th in the nation. And there are frequently events on campus. There was a half-pipe ramp set up last year that was awesome. There is a campus garden with fresh produce for the ecologically-aware. Since Westminster is a "wet campus," adults are treated like adults. We can have a glass of wine when we go listen to a brilliant poet read. At the end of a semester, we can have a drink to celebrate our achievements. Because we are treated like adults, students behave more like adults, drinking responsibly when they do consume.