We encourage students to get involved and have some fun along the way. There’s no better way to connect with other students than to join a group centered around an area that you’re passionate about. We offer more than 115 clubs and organizations; and if there isn’t already a club geared toward your interest, you can be the one to start it!
We also host several all-campus events throughout the year. Some of our most popular events include dance parties, Banana Splittin’ Contest and Springfest.
Cheer and Dance
A talented group of AU Eagle Cheerleaders provide the lift and energy for Eagle athletes and fans. The varsity squad consists of sixteen female members that cheer at all football games and all home basketball games. The varsity squad also accompanies the teams to any NCAA tournament games. Each girl on the varsity squad is awarded a $500 scholarship.
This year the Eagle Elite Dance Team consists of 17 women. This energetic and rythmic team entertains the crowds at all men's home basketball games with a variety of jazz, hip hop and pom dances. Since the construction of the new football stadium, the team as performed during halftime on several occasions. More About Cheer and Dance >>
Community Service
The mission for the Center for Community Service is to provide service opportunities in Ashland County and surrounding communities to encourage social responsibility, community involvement and thoughtful action. Help out causes involving the environment, hunger, youth and literacy, homelessness, etc. More About Community Service >>
Greek Life
Being Greek means more than wearing Greek letters and attending meetings and social events. When you join a fraternity or sorority, you make friendships that last a lifetime, and you become part of an organization that is national in scope. More About being Greek >>
Honors and Scholars
Ashland University is home to two programs specifically designed to enrich the college experience for students of exceptional academic ability.
The Ashland University Honors Program offers academically talented undergraduate students cross-disciplinary experiences, participation in an intellectual community devoted to discussion and dialogue and special projects and courses that challenge the mind.
The Ashbrook Scholar Program was created to give exceptional students studying political science, history, pre-law, international relations or social studies education an immersion in the works of our greatest thinkers and statesmen along with access to well-known speakers who visit campus. Recent guests have included George Will, Colin Powell, George W. Bush and many others. Ashbrook Scholars receive a $2,000 scholarship that is renewable annually.
Music
With several fine ensembles, dedicated faculty members who encourage and inspire excellence and renowned guest artists, the department offers numerous performances annually with many free and open to the public. Check out more information about our band and choir programs.
Recreational Services
When you’re active, you feel better and perform better in all areas of your life. For this reason, Ashland challenges each community member to live an active life. It doesn’t matter if you’re athletic or not; there are fun physical activities for everyone! More About Rec Services >>
Religious Life
Ashland University is associated with the Brethren Church, where Judeo-Christian values are the foundation of the educational and social environment. The Center of Religious Life - the hub of spiritual activity - on campus provides a wealth of opportunities for students to grow their faith while connecting with others in student-led worship, biblical study and prayer. More About Religious Life >>
Residence Life
Your living space at Ashland University is more than just a room in which to study and sleep. The community environment and developmental programs offered in the halls and houses support and enhance educational goals of Ashland University. More About Residence Life >>
Theatre
Ashland University productions and students have been recognized for outstanding work in our five-state region. You’ll have many opportunities to perform, direct, design, stage manage and work behind the scenes as a carpenter, stitcher, electrician or scenic artist. More about the Theatre department >>