Activities
University of Jamestown strives to offer a wide variety of opportunities for students to become engaged during this time in college. Events include dances, athletic events, convocations, concerts, clubs, and more. Among the major social events are New Student Orientation, Homecoming and Family Weekend, and Jimmie Jive Week.
Student Senate
The Student Senate provides a formal platform for student opinion. This organization initiates student reform, promotes activities on campus, and nominates students to faculty committees. All students are encouraged to become involved with the Student Senate.
Student Representatives on Committees
Student representatives on faculty committees participate actively in the selected functions of those committees. Students are invited to serve on a number of faculty and administrative committees.
Athletics
The University holds memberships in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for both men and women and in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).
Varsity athletic teams compete in football, basketball, wrestling, indoor and outdoor track and field, baseball, cross country, volleyball, fast-pitch softball, golf, and soccer.
Fine Arts
Music
The University of Jamestown students may participate in one of six performing ensembles: The University of Jamestown Wind Ensemble, the University of Jamestown Jazz Band, the University of Jamestown Chamber Orchestra, the University of Jamestown Concert Choir, and the University of Jamestown Chapel Choir. Additional small ensembles, both instrumental and vocal, provide further opportunities for students to diversify their musical experiences. The Concert Choir tours regionally or nationally each year and frequently undertakes European tours. The Wind Ensemble tours regionally and performs a wide variety of music, ranging from classical to jazz. The Music Department also offers a wide range of private lessons, including instrumental, vocal, piano, and organ.
Drama
The Theatre Department provides opportunities for students to participate in drama productions in the Reiland Fine Arts Center. Students from every academic major are cast in productions and have many chances to work on stage or backstage. No experience is necessary.
Campus Organizations
Campus social and cultural organizations offer students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and to meet new people. University-recognized organizations are formed based on student interest, skill, and the availability of a staff or faculty advisor. To view a current list of student organizations, go to uj.edu/studentorganizations.