Discover your place.
At Bluffton, you'll find that our community extends far beyond the classroom. With more than 55 student organizations, 30 arts events and 18 athletic teams on campus, you will find your place.
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Learning at Bluffton goes beyond the traditional classroom. We have student opportunities for every interest.
Multicultural Student Development
All students can develop leadership skills and embrace our diverse college community through the Multicultural Student Development Center.
Leslie Beasley, a 2020 Bluffton grad, began her career with Bluffton University as
the Multicultural Student Affairs graduate assistant.
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More than Mennonite
We seek to shape our worship and ministries in ways that are welcoming and meaningful to all students, regardless of their background.
Students are instrumental in planning spiritual life happenings on campus; from Chapel
and Worship to Spiritual Life Week.
Review of fall Spiritual Life Week >
Community service
Service is one of Bluffton’s four enduring values. We encourage students to serve the community through clubs, teams, classes and individual efforts.
Every year the Bluffton University Nutrition Association prepares and serves a Harvest
Dinner to benefit local food pantries.
More about the Harvest Dinner >
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Missing the competition of high school sports or just looking for something active to do? Intramural sports are a great way to get involved on campus and meet new people with a little friendly competition.
Of course you could always grab your friends for a pick up game of sand volleyball, tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, basketball or Tennis Ball Golf.
Intramural sportsResidence life
Live in community. Thrive in relationships. You'll feel a sense of independence but always find support and assistance in residence halls, student centers and other campus services.
Housing
As a residential student, you will form life-long friendships and experience a unique sense of community based on respect.
- Living on campus
- Residence halls
- Room draw
- Commuting students
Community
The University Event Complex is the social, recreational, informational and community center of campus. Work out, get your mail and eat dinner!
Wellness
At Bluffton, you’ll feel safe and supported by the many services and programs we have in place on our campus.
Discovery.
It doesn't just happen in the classroom. That’s why we offer a range of artistic and cultural events through Arts at Bluffton to supplement classroom learning and experiential learning through residence life and athletics.
We are Beavers All
Who are Bluffton students?
Diverse in interests and backgrounds, Bluffton students are doing some really cool things. For instance, Hannah Conklin interned at 104.9 FM The River. And she wasn’t just making coffee… Hannah's story
More student stories
News from campus
Campus news produced by and for Bluffton students, and student-produced live local sports and music shows, are available online through Bluffton's fully converged student media organization.
BlufftonWit.comThe Bluffton University Student Life Division, in collaboration with staff and faculty colleagues, strive to challenge and support student learning, discovery and growth. Using theory and best practices, the division serves as a key resource and advocate for the holistic development of all students and create a safe, welcoming and diverse environment.
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