Frequently Asked Questions About: Student Life

• What is life at Moravian College like?
• Do students have a say in how things are run?
• What are some favorite campus activities?
• What is there to do off campus?
• To whom could I speak to if I had a problem?

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Q: What is life at Moravian College like?

A: Moravian believes in educating the whole person. We know that a large amount of learning takes place outside the classroom – in residence halls, on the athletic field, and in organizational meetings. We feel that by providing students with the freedom to make their own choices and decisions Moravian fosters independence and responsibility among its students.

Q: Do students have a say in how things are run?

A: Absolutely. The students at Moravian play an active role in everything from the College’s Board of Trustees to determining the regulations for their residence halls. We have an active, effective, and respected student government and students as well as over seventy clubs and organizations that help keep Moravian moving forward.

Q: What are some favorite campus activities?

A: There is no single answer because there is no “typical” Moravian student. Approximately one third of students are involved in a varsity sport and approximately two thirds are involved in intramural athletics. Moravian, being known for its music program, provides numerous creative outlets for students whether they are music majors or non-music majors. About twenty percent of students are involved in Greek organizations and for those not interested in Greek life there are over seventy other clubs and organizations for students to become involved in. These activities range from academic clubs, student ambassador organizations, Spectrum (a club promoting lesbian, gay and bisexual awareness), to our equestrian and ski clubs.

Q: What is there to do off campus?

A: Known as the "Christmas City" Bethlehem is a place where various concerts and celebrations occur during the holiday season. The city is adorned with white lights, candles in every window, and open for shopping at Bethlehem’s unique shops or the ChristKindl-Mart that arrives in December. Other festivals include Celtic Fest where individuals from across the nation come to celebrate the Celtic culture, heritage, and traditions and Musikfest where literally millions gather to eat and listen to some of their favorite bands play. All of the festivals take place in the city of Bethlehem within walking distance from Moravian’s campus.

Bethlehem itself is a small city of about 80,000 people full of history. Students volunteer for community programs such as reading and tutoring programs or the local Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Students also enjoy dining at local restaurants, visiting the mall, or catching the latest film. Beyond Bethlehem, there are opportunities to go to New York City and Philadelphia as well as take trips to the Poconos for biking, hiking, and skiing in the winter months.

Q: To whom could I speak to if I had a problem?

A: It depends on the problem, of course. The traditional problems Moravian students encounter might include homesickness, roommate conflicts, or stress about course work. Frequently students will get informal advice from their friends or resident advisor. For a more professional perspective you could go to any of the administrators in the Student Affairs Office. We also have a Faculty Referral Program. Should a student exhibit erratic behavior such as frequent absence from class the faculty member should contact the Learning Services Office to report the problem. Moravian’s Health Center is staffed with a full-time nurse practitioner and a part-time doctor. St. Luke’s hospital is also located approximately five miles off campus.