Life at Houghton
Whatever your interests, Houghton has something for you. Campus clubs are a great way to meet new people with interests similar to your own. Houghton has over 50 clubs and organizations, ranging from academic and professional areas to sports, hobbies and special interests. Hone your acting skills with the Shakespeare Club, help publish the school yearbook or go on an arctic adventure with the Ski Club. The beautiful natural setting of our campus provides opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, skiing and other outdoor activities. Because we are truly a residential college and close-knit community, student life can become a rich experience and one of the highlights for our graduates.
Official (and unofficial) student activities
- SPOT – Houghton’s very own talent show
- Coffeehouses with live music at Java 101
- Annual Houghton Film Festival
- Road trips to Niagara Falls, Toronto and New York City
- Picnics and swimming at Wiscoy Falls
- International Banquet, sponsored by the Intercultural Students Association
- Sliding down Shen hill on “borrowed” cafeteria trays
- Drive-in movie night at the Townhouses and Flats
- Hiking and camping in the Houghton
