life at sfa

 

discover what to do for fun, our traditions, how to
get involved and other perks of life at sfa.

discover sfa fun

 
 
 
 
 
 
fish shop eat
out watch dine
in camp play work
out win cheer swim climb hike camp
local coffee shops national favorites historic downtown local eateries historic sfa theater stephen f. austin building baker pattillo student center steen residence hall rec center & Lazy River homer bryce stadium ruby m.mize azalea garden beautiful east texas piney woods lake nacogdoches equine center
 

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pick your character, and take a ride to see all the fun things you can do on and off campus.

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fishing and Hunting

fishing & Hunting

all you outdoorsy types will love the fishing and hunting options that are just a short drive from campus.

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nearby shopping

nearby shopping

from the shops in historic downtown nacogdoches to nearby malls and retail stores, shopaholics will feel right at home.

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restaurants

restaurants

we have quite a restaurant row just across north street from campus, including popular chains. or venture out into local favorites.

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entertainment

entertainment

sfa boasts an on-campus movie theater and fine arts performances. nacogdoches has a strong live music scene offering plenty of local entertainment, too.

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Dining

on-campus dining

get your grub on at familiar chains like chick-fil-a and panda express, or dig into the delicious fare at our dining halls.

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camping

camping

if you want to sleep under the stars or snuggle up around a campfire, you’re coming to the right place. there are plenty of nearby campsites.

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intramural sports

intramural sports

from flag football to softball to wiffle ball, stay involved with sports you love. or discover new ones.

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rec center

rec center

lazy river? check. on-site nutritionists and masseuses? check and check. all the exercise equipment you could ever want? check.

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Sports Clubs

sport clubs

sport clubs, ranging from baseball to ultimate frisbee, bridge the gap between intramural activities and our varsity athletics.

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sporting events

sporting events

cheer on the lumberjacks and ladyjacks as they vie for championships in 15 division i men’s and women’s sports.

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water recreation

water recreation

lakes and rivers and pools… oh my! splash into fun and cool down at our rec center or any of the many surrounding bodies of water.

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climbing

climbing

sfa has a climbing wall in the rec center and hosts clinics and trips for climbers of all experience levels.

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hike and Bike

hike & Bike

we have miles and miles of hiking and biking trails on and near campus. so you’ll have plenty of places to explore!

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traditions & spirit

axe ’em, jacks!

when you attend an sfa sporting event, you’re sure to hear lumberjack fans cheering, “axe ’em, jacks!” and flashing our hand sign. find out how we became the lumberjacks in the first place.

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athletic traditions

after more than 90 years, it should come as no surprise that we have a rich collection of athletic traditions, including our purple haze cheering section, battle of the piney woods and our faithful cannon, ole cotton.

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lumberjack pride

lumberjack pride

lumberjack pride runs deep on campus and stays with sfa graduates long after they’ve moved on. discover some of the interesting ways lumberjacks show their school pride.

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the axe handle

every sfa freshman receives an axe handle to personalize with their own lumberjack spirit. students can be seen (and heard) banging axe handles on the bleachers at sfa football games.

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get involved

  • Clubs & Organizations

  • want to get involved and make a difference? want to develop leadership skills? just looking to make new friends? with nearly 250 student clubs and organizations at sfa, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to network with lumberjacks who share your interests. if you’re ready to search our clubs and organizations for the perfect fit, learn more.

  • community service

    at sfa, our students take pride in giving back to the community – it’s the lumberjack way. see how you can get involved.

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  • freshman leadership

    lumberjacks make great leaders! you’ll find exciting leadership opportunities from the first day you step onto the sfa campus.

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ready to join the fun?

meet new people, make friends and get involved.

student organizations

campus highlights

Azalea Garden
stephen f. austin building
homer bryce stadium
Surfin' Steve
observatory
baker pattillo student center
rec center Pool
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  • azalea trail
    with more than 7,000 azaleas in bloom each spring, sfa's ruby m. mize azalea garden is the largest azalea garden in texas and the highlight of the east texas azalea trail.

  • stephen f. austin building
    at that time, the building housed 25 classrooms and the university library. a demonstration kitchen was just down the hall from the president's office.

  • homer bryce stadium
    grab your axe handle and cheer the lumberjacks and ladyjacks to victory at the 14,575-seat homer bryce stadium. our stadium plays host to football and track-and-field events.

  • surfin’ steve
    the real stephen f. austin probably never caught a wave. but this iconic fountain – which features a statue of our school’s namesake surrounded by flowing water – is a beloved school landmark and has earned the affectionate nickname of “surfin’ steve.”

  • observatory
    sfa is home to the largest student observatory in the state of texas and regularly holds public viewing sessions. there’s nothing like the view of the starry sky above the east texas piney woods.

  • baker pattillo student center
    catch a movie, stop for sushi or meet friends at starbucks. the baker pattillo student center is a popular lumberjack hangout.

  • student recreation center
    a healthy body and a healthy mind go hand in hand. campus rec has plenty of ways to get fit and have fun, from gym equipment and wellness services to camping and climbing clinics.

housing & dining

Residence Hall Room

where to live

some people call them dorms. we call them residence halls. whatever you call them, living on campus is the best way to soak up the full university experience. quickly make new friends as one of 5,000 students in our 11 residence halls, and take advantage of the support of our friendly residence life staff members.

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sfa Dining

where to eat

on or off campus, you’ll never be far from delicious dining at sfa. from familiar national chains to local favorites, you’ll find plenty of places to grab a bite or a coffee. students also enjoy on-campus meal plans with fun theme nights and options for special dietary needs.

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