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Student Life

At Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, you will be welcomed into a close-knit community of learners and believers, where you’ll be fully known and deeply loved.

With more than 75 student orgs, intentional spiritual formation opportunities and meaningful traditions, you’ll find your place here.

At Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, you will be welcomed into a close-knit community of learners and believers, where you’ll be fully known and deeply loved.

With more than 75 student orgs, intentional spiritual formation opportunities and meaningful traditions, you’ll find your place here.

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Residence Life

Your living and learning experience at ACU is rooted in relationship. We’re here to support your your culture, talents, curiosity and faith by providing a safe place where you can grow. Expect meaningful conversations, opportunities to serve and plenty of room to be yourself. We can’t wait for you to be part of it.

Spiritual Life

At ACU, we are anchored in faith. From daily Chapel to conversations with professors, Christ is at the center of all we do. You’ll have opportunities to grow in your spiritual life through Bible classes, mission trips, community service, worship and connection with local churches. All of this prepares you to live the life you’re called to.

Students performing at Homecoming

Student Engagement

With 75+ student organizations, ACU provides every student the opportunity to develop their talents and find community. Play in a music ensemble, develop leadership skills through student government, or join a cultural group. You can also participate in some of the most exciting ACU traditions through Greek life or intramurals. Whatever your interests, we have ways you can thrive.

Students in the ACU fitness center

Recreation and Wellness

Our world-class recreation and wellness center is the perfect place to stay active with friends and try new things. From swimming to rock climbing to pickleball, we’ve got facilities for all of your favorite fitness activities. Try out a free Pilates or yoga class, or work one-on-one with a personal trainer to push your limits.

Students taking pictures of the Johann Sebastian Bach statue

Study Abroad

Be immersed in God’s work all over the world through our faculty-led study abroad semester and summer programs. You could find yourself engaging with the deep Christian roots of Oxford, England; exploring the history of music and philosophy in Leipzig, Germany; or appreciating the natural and architectural wonders of Valencia, Spain.

Wildcat Central

Wildcat Central is the place to go for undergraduate academic advising, financial aid counseling, and questions about bills, ID cards, meal plans, transcripts and more. It’s located in the Campus Center, so you can get all your questions answered quickly and easily. You’ll have a designated advisor who works with you to achieve your academic goals.

EXPLORE ABILENE, TX

This colorful mural by Rolando Diaz brightens the view on Abilene's South First Street.

ACU is deeply connected with the broader community of Abilene, Texas, with many alumni-owned coffee shops, boutiques and other businesses in the area. We engage with our 120,000 neighbors through service projects and partnerships, cultural celebrations, farmers’ markets and live performances. Abilene is in a great location for weekend road trips to state parks and cities like Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.