Life at Davidson

Davidson offers a supportive and caring campus environment for you to develop socially, physically, intellectually, and spiritually.

The college has a broad range of options for leadership growth, social activities, and community involvement while providing for students' housing, health, and safety.

A large part of the Davidson experience is living on our campus and becoming involved with all that our community has to offer.

Getting Involved Campus Activities & Organizations

There are more than 200 student organizations on campus that show interest and cultivate awareness in many areas including culture, politics, arts, entertainment, publications, religion, athletics, diversity, civic engagement, and more.

Student Activities & Organizations

Sculpture. Readings. Plays. Exhibitions. Arts at Davidson

The arts spark creativity, collaboration, and immersive learning at Davidson. By integrating artistic endeavors into educational experience, Davidson students find new strengths, take risks, and innovate through coursework in dance, music, visual arts, creative writing and theatre.

The Arts Inspire at Davidson

Inclusive and Welcoming Diversity & Inclusion

The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion helps to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment on campus. The Center pursues this goal by providing direct support services, educational programming and community building opportunities within and across social groups.

Diversity & Inclusion at Davidson

Athletics Done Right Athletics

With 21 NCAA Division I men's and women's sports teams, Davidson College has a strong tradition of intercollegiate athletics competition and supports varsity and recreational athletes at all levels. 

Davidson Wildcats

Body, Mind, Spirit and Wallet Health & Wellness

In order to succeed academically and to enjoy all the campus has to offer, students must be cared for physically, mentally and financially and have a sense of wellbeing within their community. 

Health & Wellness at Davidson

Financial Wellness at Davidson

Primary Purpose Leadership & Service

Davidson's primary purpose is to help students lead lives of leadership and service. As such, we are committed to embedding leadership and service opportunities for students as a key part of the Davidson experience.

Leadership & Service at Davidson

Nurturing Spirit Religious & Spiritual Life

At Davidson, we celebrate learning about and practicing faith in ways that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Our religious and spiritual life is as diverse and vibrant as our student body.

Religious & Spiritual Life

International Life at Davidson International Student Experience

Learn more about how to visit and apply to Davidson as an international student, discover the scholarships and grants we offer for research and immersion, and explore the programs and resources available for your support and success. 

International Student Experience

Day in the Life What Does a Weekend Look Like?

Wondering what a weekend at Davidson College can look like as a student?

Haley Stock ’25 shares the many ways Wildcats spend their weekends around campus, town and in Charlotte.

Learn More in Haley's My Davidson Post

Student Events See What's Happening on Campus

Our campus is always buzzing with events and lectures for our students and community. From events sponsored by student organizations to annual lectures and sporting events, there is always something happening around Davidson.