STUDENT LIFE

Stimulate your mind and enrich your spirit.

More than 40 on-campus student life organizations offer you countless leadership development and community service opportunities.
Defiance College Students and Campus
STUDENT LIFE

Stimulate your mind and enrich your spirit.

More than 40 on-campus student life organizations offer you countless leadership development and community service opportunities.
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Clubs and Organizations
From academic clubs and religious groups, to community service and intramural sports, campus life at Defiance College offers activities that match your intellectual and personal interests.

 

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Music Programs
Our music programs offer students an opportunity to display their artistic talents—and we encourage musicians of all levels to get involved. Choirs, bands, orchestras, and theatre are available to help you showcase your musical abilities.

 

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Athletics
From football to basketball to track and field, we offer multiple intercollegiate sports that compete in the NCAA Division III Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

 

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Intramurals
Intramurals offer students the opportunity to participate in recreational activities that promote teamwork, commitment, and healthy living. We offer a wide variety of sports and other activities throughout the academic year for all students, faculty, and staff.

 

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eSports
Defiance College is among a small handful of institutions that offer eSports at the varsity level. Showcase your gaming skills and compete for the Yellow Jackets in the Great Lakes eSports Conference.

 

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Residence Life
We do everything we can to give our campus a “feels like home” atmosphere. And nowhere is that more evident than in our comfortable residence halls.

 

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Clubs and Organizations
Defiance College Student Life

From academic clubs and religious groups, to community service and intramural sports, campus life at Defiance College offers activities that match your intellectual and personal interests. Learn more.

Music Programs
Defiance College student playing the trumpet

Our music programs offer students an opportunity to display their artistic talents—and we encourage musicians of all levels to get involved. Choirs, bands, orchestras, and theatre are available to help you showcase your musical abilities. Learn more.

Athletics
Defiance College Volleyball Player in action

From football to basketball to track and field, we offer multiple intercollegiate sports that compete in the NCAA Division III Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Learn more.

Intramurals
Intramural volleyball game

Intramurals offer students the opportunity to participate in recreational activities that promote teamwork, commitment, and healthy living. We offer a wide variety of sports and other activities throughout the academic year for all students, faculty, and staff. Learn more.

eSports
eSports team in the game room

Defiance College is among a handful of NCAA Division III institutions that offer eSports as a varsity sport. We also provide scholarships for student-athletes looking to compete at the intercollegiate level. Learn more.

Residence Life
Defiance College campus

We do everything we can to give our campus a “feels like home” atmosphere. And nowhere is that more evident than in our comfortable residence halls. Learn more.

View Complete List of Clubs and Organizations

SOCIAL

  • Alpha Xi Delta
  • Black Action Student Association
  • Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)
  • DC Pride
  • Free the Slaves
  • Intramurals
  • SWARM (official student section of DC sports)

COMMUNITY

  • Ambassadors
  • Campus Activities Board
  • Orientation Leaders
  • Student Athlete Advisory Committee
  • Student Senate

ACADEMIC

  • Carolyn M. Small Honors Program
  • Criminal Justice Society
  • Ecology Club
  • High Technology Crime Investigation Charter
  • Phi Alpha
  • Phi Alpha Theta
  • Progeny (literary magazine)
  • Social Work Organization
  • Sports Business Administration
  • Tau Mu
  • The Defender (newspaper)

SERVICE

  • Alpha Phi Omega
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Project 701

PERFORMING ARTS

  • Chamber Singers Choir
  • DC Choral Union
  • DC Players
  • Defiance Community Orchestra
  • Jazz Band
  • Pep Band
  • Symphonic Band
  • The Yellow Jacket Marching Band

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