Make your university life memorable
Step outside the classroom and discover all the great ways to build a life you love on a Davenport University campus.
Picture your student life in college — now crank up the vibrancy with college extracurricular activities that put you in the middle of the action at Davenport. Try new things, make lifelong friends, get involved in one of our student organizations, create amazing memories and take giant steps toward your future, all from your Davenport University campus.
Explore this page to discover the big and small ways you can create an enriching university life and express your Panther pride on any Davenport University campus.
Get a glimpse of the Davenport University campus experience
Feel the school spirit that’s part of university life at Davenport. You’ll find it in our 40+ college student organizations, campus housing, 35+ athletic teams, campus traditions and academic programs. Plus, we're rated the #1 safest campus in Michigan (2021) and among the top safest universities in the country by YourLocalSecurity.com, partner of SafeStreets – an ADT Authorized Provider!
Campus traditions
Whether you’re a high school student transitioning to Davenport or are already a Panther, add more fun and connection to your student life in college with our year-round events and traditions.
Opportunities for volunteering in college
Enjoy the rewards of making life better for others by volunteering in college alongside dedicated and committed Davenport faculty, staff and other students who share your passion for service.
College student organizations
Discover 40+ college student organizations on your Davenport University campus, where you’ll find active, like-minded students. Want to start your own organization? You can do that, too.
Social and recreational organizations — engaging interests
Find fellow students who share your enthusiasm for fun sporting activities, gaming, arts, STEM exploration, faith-based fellowship and more through these college student organizations.
Delight Ministries- The mission of Delight Ministries is to invite women into Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories. Contact: delightdavenportuniversity@gmail.com
DU Drop-In Soccer - a non-competitive soccer league designed to bring people together to play for fun and exercise. It is informal play organized by participants at the field. No set teams, scores, or standings. Contact: jschnurer@davenport.edu
DU Gamers - This club's purpose is to allow for the free expression of all types of gaming. This includes board game, table top, card games, and video games. Contact: fjasper@davenport.edu
DU Ultimate - We want to set up regular times and days for students to play friendly games of Ultimate Frisbee. Contact: dpipal@davenport.edu
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship - A group where students can find Christian community on campus, study the Bible together, and learn to serve their campus. Contact: ghartfield@davenport.edu
Young Life - Young Life’s goal is to introduce students to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We do this through club hangouts, camp trips, and awesome parties!