Your Home at the Hall

Campus Activities are an essential part of your Seton Hall experience. From the 150+ clubs and organization you can join to countless activities and forms of entertainment to Seton Hall sporting events – there is something for everyone! Through your involvement on campus you will make meaningful connections, build invaluable leadership skills, make a difference in the lives of others, and leave your mark on campus.

We are here to help you create your premier student experience through…

  • Exploring involvement and experiential learning opportunities inside and outside of the University
  • Creating memorable, intellectual, and inspirational experiences through a variety of programs, events, service opportunities, and resources
  • Celebrating your Pirate pride by honoring campus traditions, connections, and achievements; and attending University-wide programs and Athletic events
Getting Involved

Involvement Fairs — Attend the Student Involvement Fairs in August and January to meet student clubs and organizations, fraternities and sororities, academic departments, student services, and local community partners. This is a great opportunity for you to make connections with others who share your same personal interests and passions! If you’re not able to attend the Involvement Fair in person, go on your SHUMobile App and complete the “Involvement” form to get connected with our clubs/organizations! 

Clubs & Organizations — With over 150 student organizations at Seton Hall University, we encourage you to get involved on campus. Whether to explore an academic discipline, meet various people, make a difference on a social issue, grow as a leader, or just enjoy a common interest with others, there are endless opportunities offered to make the most of your college experience through clubs and organizations. 

Fraternity & Sorority Life —Greek Life is a dynamic community of over 25 fraternities & sororities that offer students an experience of lifelong bonds of brotherhood & sisterhood. The community is built on cornerstones of leadership development, academic excellence, and service. Chapter’s exist within five governing councils: Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC), Greek Municipal Assembly (GMA), Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). All chapters recognized by Seton hall offer a space for students to experience co-curricular educational opportunities. 

Student Activities Board. Want to know what is happening on campus? Look no further than to SAB. There is always something to do with monthly travel trips to Broadway shows and amusement parks, weekly Coffeehouse featuring open mic nights and trivia, and latenight and weekend events with inflatables, DIYs, and delicious treats. Don’t miss out on SAB’ signature events such as – Blue Day, Spring Fling Carnival, SHU Speaks, and live events featuring internationally known artists, comedians, and speakers. The SAB Street Team is open to all students – join and be a part of the behind the scenes experiences at events! 

Student Government Association. SGA is the official representative of the undergraduate student body at Seton Hall University. Membership consists of an Executive Board, elected Representatives, and appointed Committee Chairs who are responsible for communicating the concerns and needs of the student community. All meetings are open and allow any and all students to voice their opinions, concerns, and suggestions. 

Multicultural Advisory Committee. MAC is dedicated to cultivating and promoting an inclusive multicultural involvement community that promotes the importance of shared vision, social connection, and collaborative efforts. Through leadership development, special events, and community building initiatives, MAC aims build a campus community that supports cultural differences and dialogues in diversity through education, celebration, and appreciation. 

Athletics & Events
Onward Setonia! As Pirates, we bleed blue and one of the places you get to see this happen is in the Richie Regan Recreation Center. It’s the home court for our women’s basketball team and our women’s volleyball team. It’s also houses a field house where you can shoot hoops and play volleyball as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center for you to work out. There are a variety of classes you can take like yoga and spin – you can also join a club sport or participate in intramurals throughout the year. Athletic events are an important part of the Seton Hall experience from soccer in the fall to baseball in the spring – Pirate’s love to cheer on their team!

Attending men’s and women’s basketball games is an especially special experience for students. The women’s team plays in the legendary Walsh Gym, and the men’s team plays down the road at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Students get all decked out in SHU gear to cheer on the blue and white. Visit here to learn more about purchasing season tickets to men’s basketball games!

Campus Traditions
  • Blue Day. Pirate’s kick off the start of the school year with the Blue Day carnival outside on the Green. There are inflatables, food trucks, tons of activities, and a “sea of blue” as students wear their Blue Day t-shirt to showcase their Seton Hall spirit. 
  • Christmas at the Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony. During the holy season we join in a spirit of joy and generosity to celebrate our faith in the Christmas traditions at Seton Hall. The season begins by lighting our 60ft Norway spruce with over 40,000 lights and singing along to Christmas carols sung by our choirs, bands, and acapella groups. Students, faculty, staff/administrators, alumni, and families come together on the Green wearing blue Santa hats and drinking hot cocoa to celebrate this joyous time of year. 
  • Pirate Statue. Rub the Pirate statue’s foot for good luck. The Pirate statue at the Recreation Center is a symbol of our Pirate Pride, and everything Seton Hall stands for. When you’ve stressing over a test, worried about a paper or just need some good fortune, rub the Pirate’s foot and good things will happen. 
  • The Seal. Don’t step on the seal! The seal is the formal symbol of our University, it’s recognized by students and alumni world-wide as the symbol of all that Seton Hall has accomplished during its long history, and all that we will continue to accomplish in the years to come. As Pirates we respect this crest and we never step on it, or let anyone else step on it. Seton Hall tradition tells us that stepping on the seal leads to lower GPAs, prolonged graduation, and a host of other issues. If you have find that your foot has grazed the seal you have 30 seconds to run to the Pirate Statue and rub the Pirate’s foot to try to reverse the curse! 

Next Step: Submit Your Life of a Pirate Verification

Now that you’ve reviewed our Life of a Pirate section, we invite you to complete an optional (2-3 min) assessment for a chance to WIN!! (Prizes include SHU apparel, giftcards, and more! We will be announcing winners throughout the summer until the start of classes on 8/24/2020).

Submit Life of a Pirate Verification