Welcome to Student Affairs Programs!
Student Affairs Programs - Putting You First!
College is a great time in life for students to develop the values and ethics for the person they wish to be. Student Affairs Programs is dedicated to student involvement, student leadership, student engagement and just plain old fun! The many opportunities which are provided by Student Affairs Programs will help show students that college should be a time that challenges students while being enjoyed. From bonfires and pep rallies to student leadership and volunteerism, college is a time to learn about oneself as well as develop a number of lifelong interests and friends. Our office is here to help you make the most of your college experience.
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Our Offices
Student Activities
Student Activities is at the heart of what's happening on campus. Home to the Student Activities Association, SFA Traditions Council, SFA Homecoming and Jack Camp, we produce more than 150 events a year including major concerts featuring nationally touring artists, a first-run movie series in our state-of-the-art theater, coffeehouses, interactive games and events designed to increase the school spirit and respect for traditions on the SFA campus.
Student Organizations and Greek Life
Student Involvement and Greek Life is here to help you find your place at SFA! As the coordinator of more than 200 student organizations, our office can help match you to the right involvement opportunity. Just come by our Involvement Center and meet with an involvement adviser or attend an Involvement Fair. In addition, we advise one of the most active Greek Life groups in Texas.
Student Leadership and Service
Leadership and Service Programs can help you build the leadership skills you will need to embark in a challenging career or simply help your student organization run more smoothly. We offer leadership opportunities for leaders of all abilities including the Freshman Leadership Academy, Lumberjack Leadership Academy, and the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society. We also offer a number of volunteer activities including The BIG Event, MLK Day of Service, and Alternative Spring Break. We are a proud partner with the President's Volunteer Service Award.
Spirit Programs
We got more than spirit! The SFA Spirit office is home to 18 national championships in cheerleading and dance and is known as a leader in cheer and dance innovation. The SFA Spirit program is made up of the Large Co-Ed and Small Co-Ed Cheerleading teams, SFA Pom Squad and Jack Attack. Each year you can find our teams cheering at over 100 athletics events including football, volleyball, and basketball.
Involvement Center
The Involvement Center provides a personal consultant for students who are looking to get involved in the campus community. The consultants help students find activities and organizations that best fit their interests! Let our student leaders help you get involved.
Orientation Programs
Orientation Programs is where a student's Lumberjack Experience begins! Our office provides orientation programs to all new students and their parent and family members that aid them in the transition process, informs students of the educational opportunities, and integrates students and families into the life of Stephen F. Austin State University. Orientation Programs is also the department responsible for organizing both fall and spring Jack Backs Welcome Week, which serve to involve and entertain new and current students with numerous events that are coordinated by various departments and student organizations.
Multicultural Affairs
The mission of the SFA Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is to create an environment where all students feel welcome. We create networks of support for students that provide opportunities for meaningful cross cultural interactions and learning experiences that promote respect for diversity. We work with student organizations to host cultural celebrations and activities that are fun, educational and that work to enhance our students' abilities to succeed in a global community.
Additional Programs and Services
The Office of Student Affairs Programs also advises the SFA Student Government Association, Jack SORC, coordinates the Parent's Newsletter, AlcoholEDU and SFA's Civic Engagement programs.
Location: 3.302 Pattillo Student Center
Phone: (936) 468-3703
Fax: (936) 468-1087
Email: studentaffairs@sfasu.edu
Mailing Address:
SFA Office of Student Affairs Programs
P.O. Box 13021
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Physical Address:
SFA Office of Student Affairs Programs
222 Vista Drive - Suite 3.302
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Students with Disabilities
The Office of Student Affairs Programs is committed to providing support for students with disabilities. If you are a student who needs an accommodation to attend or participate in one of our events or student organizations you are encouraged to stop by room 325 in the Human Services Building to make your request. You may also call us at (936) 468-3004, TDD: (936) 468-1004.
If you have an accommodation request please see us as soon as possible, so we can make any arrangements necessary. Accommodations can only be arranged once a request has been submitted in writing to Disability Services.
To the greatest extent possible, the Office of Student Affairs Programs shall observe confidentiality with respect to any request for accommodation.
Students who feel they have not been accommodated appropriately can appeal that decision utilizing the university appeals process. That process can be found at: http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/appeal_proc_rel_stu_disab.asp