Residence Life
Your living and learning environment at ACU will be shaped by our five pillars of community: advocacy, belonging, intentionality, safety and spirituality. We seek to encourage your spirit and your passion, your culture and your talents, your curiosity and your faith. This is a place for meaningful conversations, selfless service and unique self-expression—and we can’t wait for you to join in.
Spiritual Formation
Our chapel services and ministry opportunities connect you with God, each other and the broader community in Abilene. ACU’s daily Chapel—running strong since 1906—is supplemented by small group and departmental chapels that invite you to learn and worship in close community.
Student Organizations
With nearly 100 student organizations, ACU is home to every opportunity you can imagine to apply your talents and enthusiasm, take on a leadership role or gain real-world experience managing an organization. Co-curricular and extra-curricular campus activities at ACU include intramural sports, Greek life, art, music and business clubs, and more.
Recreation and Wellness
Our world-class recreation and wellness center is bursting with possibilities for you to exert your energy and test your limits. From the lazy river to the bouldering wall, encouraged by personal trainers and equipped for outdoor adventures, you’ll discover just how far your potential can take you at ACU.
First-Generation Students
If you will be among the first in your family to earn an undergraduate degree, we’re eager to support your journey with powerful, tailored resources. ACU’s 1GEN program equips you with a committed support system including workshops, events and peer connections. We will help you navigate your transition at ACU, build your skills in self-advocacy and ultimately celebrate your success as an empowered student.
Study Abroad
ACU is surrounded by beauty and energy here in Abilene, Texas, and we’re also eager to connect you with God’s work all over the world through our faculty-led study abroad semester and summer programs. You could find yourself engaging with the deep Christian roots of Oxford, England, or exploring the history of music and philosophy in Leipzig, Germany.
Academic Support
Part of our community commitment at ACU is providing the tools and resources to support your academic success. In addition to our brilliant librarians and thoughtful faculty, you’ll have access to tutoring services, academic advising and helpful tools to track your progress toward graduation.
Wildcat Central
Student Services and Academic Advising have united to form Wildcat Central. Wildcat Central is the home for all student services, including undergraduate academic advising, financial aid counseling, billing questions, ID cards, meal plans, transcripts and more.
