Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. How big is Clayton State?
  2. What is Loch?
  3. Can you sleep in/eat in/drink in/miss class?
  4. What are the SAT/ACT requirements for Admissions?
  5. Do I need a laptop?
  6. Can you fish/boat/swim in the lake?
  7. Does CSU have dorms on campus?
  8. Does CSU have any sports teams?
  9. Do you have any fraternities or sororities?

How big is Clayton State?

Clayton State University is housed on 163 acres.  The campus includes five man-made lakes, with Swan Lake being the largest.  The campus is located on a beautiful wooded setting and houses a variety of wildlife, including swans, ducks, geese, squirrels, fish and turtles.  The campus consists of twelve main buildings: Student Center, Library, B&HS, A&S, the Lecture Hall, the Administrative building, Spivey Hall, Athletics and Fitness,  the Music Building, Continuing Education, Technology, and the new University Learning Center.

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What/Who is Loch?

Loch is our school mascot!  Legend has it that Loch was discovered during the creation of the man-made lakes.  He was found frozen in ice at the bottom of the lake.  He lives on campus and attends many school functions.  Visit http://about.clayton.edu/legends.htm for the entire Loch story!

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Can you eat in/sleep in/drink in/ or miss class?

Generally, your professor has the last word on refreshments.  Most professors have no problem with a bottle of water, but may object to soft drinks.  Food is usually not popular with the professors either (all of that crinkling and rustling).  In regards to sleeping in class, let's just say it is expensive nap time.  Attendance policy is generally set up by individual professors.

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What are the SAT/ACT requirements?

    Minimum SAT                    Minimum ACT

    Verbal  430                            English 17

    Math    400                             Math  17

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Do I need a laptop?

You must have access to a notebook computer.  CSU has two preferred vendors: Gateway and Dell.  For all the information about ITP Choice head over to the ITP Choice website.  Here you will find FAQs, history of the program, and notebook information.

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Can you fish/boat/swim in the lake?

Students and the general community are allowed to fish in the lake as long as they fish along the concrete wall located along the back side of Swan Lake.  Boating and swimming are prohibited.

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Does CSU have dorms on campus?

CSU now offers dorms.  These dorms are for first-time freshman and current CSU undergraduate students. For more information on the CSU dorms, please contact the housing office or go to www.clayton.edu and click on the on-campus housing link.

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Does CSU have any sports teams?

 As a NCAA Division II member, CSU offers several sports for both men and women.  Our sports teams includes: Men's/Women's Basketball, Men's/Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Women's Tennis, Men's/Women's Cross Country, and Men's/Women's Track and Field.  CSU also has a Cheerleading Squad.  For more information, check out the Athletics' page at http://athletics.clayton.edu/.

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Do you have any fraternities or sororities?

CSU offers several fraternities and sororities.  Sororities include: Sigma Alpha Lota (music) and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Fraternities include: Simga Pi, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Mu Phi Epsilon (music).  Male and Female organizations include: Phi Beta Lambda (Business), and Delta Epsilon Chi (marketing). Check out Student Life's web page for more information.

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