Campus Life

Plant your roots here.

Welcome to 276 acres of awe-inspiring, potential-building, leading-edge, close-knit North Carolina college community. Our corner of Salisbury, NC, buzzes with life long after classes are over. More than 80% of our students live on campus. Why? Maybe it’s the wellness center, the volleyball courts, the special events and speakers, or 47 (and counting) clubs and orgs that make for some seriously good entertainment. Or maybe it’s the lush ecological preserve just outside our back door. How many colleges have that?

Get in the mix. Craft professional-level stage sets for Blue Masque. Network with the Future Business Leaders of America. Support animal welfare through Shelter Guardians. Take a break and string up your hammock. We’ve got room (and the perfectly spaced trees for it). Come make Catawba your home.

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GET INVOLVED AND GO FAR.

Level-up your leadership skills in the ALPHA Orientation Leaders (AOLs). Network while hiking the Appalachian Trail in the Catawba Outdoor Adventures (COA) club. Join a Division II or intramural athletics team or make real change on the Catawba campus in student government. There are endless opportunities to invest in your passions — and maybe discover some new ones.

A CARBON-NEUTRAL CAMPUS NEVER LOOKED THIS GOOD.

Catawba has been recognized by the EPA as a Green Power Partner. By leveraging geothermal energy, solar shelters, fully LEED-certified facilities, composting initiatives, and a campus garden, Catawba is reducing its carbon footprint and supporting the transition to a clean energy future.

 

The Catawba Campus Experience

Living on campus? Commuting from nearby? Or just curious about our home of Salisbury or other campus activities? Look no further.

Life on Campus

Uncover talents and interests you didn’t know you had, bond with friends and classmates who share your passions, and follow your curiosity where it might lead. Living on campus is the ultimate way to live 24/7 the Catawba experience.

Life in Salisbury

Just a mile from the heart of campus, Salisbury is quintessential North Carolina charm. Coffee shops, restaurants, vintage goods, groceries—anything you need, it’s here.

Life as a Commuter Student

We’ll tell you everything you need to know about parking, campus hangout spots, library resources, and ways to get involved

Volunteer Opportunities

Work with Volunteer Catawba, your team or club, or directly with an organization to build homes for the local community, assist at food shelters, and support community centers.

Pillar Days

Take a day to work alongside local partners and jump into a plethora of service opportunities and activities. Pillar Days epitomize Catawba’s commitment to community engagement and service.

 

I know everyone in this courtyard. My professors text me if I don’t show up for class. It’s the Catawba community that keeps you coming back.

Emma Kiger, ’25