Absolutely beautiful campus life and a lot of one on one with professors.
Friendly faces and helpful staff/faculty.
Full of activities/clubs for students and many scholarship opportunities.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
A tip I suggest to every prospective student regardless of coming to Sul Ross, get all applications for dorm and scholarships done on time or even before they are due for that academic year.
A tip for prospective Sul Ross students is to try their hand at every class there is to offer, especially if they are undecided. They may learn exactly what field they are most interested in by doing that and can get the full college life experience.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Every individual is different, especially when it comes to learning. There were some challenging classes for me that were not challenging to others but some classes I found were not challenging but were difficult to others. The part about it is whether you as a student wants to put effort into the class. Every professor on campus has been very willing to help guide me and tutor me when I wasn't understanding the material.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are nice, there are the newer ones called Lobo village 1 and 2 where it is 2 students in an apartment styled unit. Each unit has two separate lockable rooms so students can give themselves privacy as well as seperate sinks and medicine cabinets. The unit also has one bathroom so that the entire floor is not sharing the bathroom. These dorms are very nice and have some good views of Alpine. Some of your neighbors can get kind of rambunctious and noisy but the RA of the floor will usually maintain a decent noise level.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The University center dining has a great variety of food. They offer a salad and pizza bar as well as a vegetarian selection. There is a main course section and for those who just want a quick burger or sandwich that is also available. Their hours do not always work with scheduling though, which is why I'm not giving this a 5 star. They are open for breakfast from 7 to 9 M-F, 9 to 10 on Saturdays and from 11:30 to 1:00 on Sundays. For lunch they are open from 11 to 1:30 M-Saturday, and for dinners they are open from 5 to 7 M-F and 5:30 to 7 on Saturdays and Sundays. The lunch hour conflicts for many students depending on how their schedules work out and those students don't get to have lunch on the days that their hours conflict.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are a lot of things on campus and in the surrounding areas of alpine to do for fun. For the more outdoorsy types Hancock hill has a fantastic hiking trail. There is a club on campus called Sully Productions that spends the entirety of its club funds on bringing in entertainment for students such as: magicians/illusionists, concerts, Bingo nights, mechanical bull riding, game nights, etc. Sully Productions also pays the Rangra Theatres once a month to give students a free movie (unless its a 3D movie, then there is a $3 charge) on the first Monday of every month. Close by is the McDonalds Observatory in Ft Davis if you want to go star gazing, and a little further than that in Balmorhea state park where you can swim in crystal clear natural water with fish.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Given the faculty and staff at Sul Ross, the things you can learn, the opportunities presented to students, the student life, and the number of scholarships available for Sul Ross students this school is probably one of the best schools when it comes to affordability based on what there is to offer and the quality of what it has to offer.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
One of the funniest and quirkiest things is the desk on-top of Hancock hill. After a quick hike, there is a desk with a notebook for students to sign.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Every student is welcome here at Sul Ross. From the outdoorsy extrovert to the introverted gamer.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many different types of clubs on the Sul Ross campus, Sully Productions is one of them. There is also LARP club, Art club, Music club, Theatre club, Collegiate FFA, Psychology Club, Radio Club, Ballet Folklorico, Student Government Association just to name a few.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek life per say on campus. Our "Greek Life" is actually the honor societies such as Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma Tau.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus UDPS is present at all times on campus without being overbearing. They offer a wonderful service for students that, if they have to walk across campus at night and feel unsafe about that for one reason or another, they will talk to you on the phone or escort you to your dorm.
Absolutely beautiful campus life and a lot of one on one with professors. Friendly faces and helpful staff/faculty. Full of activities/clubs for students and many scholarship opportunities.
A tip I suggest to every prospective student regardless of coming to Sul Ross, get all applications for dorm and scholarships done on time or even before they are due for that academic year. A tip for prospective Sul Ross students is to try their hand at every class there is to offer, especially if they are undecided. They may learn exactly what field they are most interested in by doing that and can get the full college life experience.
Every individual is different, especially when it comes to learning. There were some challenging classes for me that were not challenging to others but some classes I found were not challenging but were difficult to others. The part about it is whether you as a student wants to put effort into the class. Every professor on campus has been very willing to help guide me and tutor me when I wasn't understanding the material.
The dorms are nice, there are the newer ones called Lobo village 1 and 2 where it is 2 students in an apartment styled unit. Each unit has two separate lockable rooms so students can give themselves privacy as well as seperate sinks and medicine cabinets. The unit also has one bathroom so that the entire floor is not sharing the bathroom. These dorms are very nice and have some good views of Alpine. Some of your neighbors can get kind of rambunctious and noisy but the RA of the floor will usually maintain a decent noise level.
The University center dining has a great variety of food. They offer a salad and pizza bar as well as a vegetarian selection. There is a main course section and for those who just want a quick burger or sandwich that is also available. Their hours do not always work with scheduling though, which is why I'm not giving this a 5 star. They are open for breakfast from 7 to 9 M-F, 9 to 10 on Saturdays and from 11:30 to 1:00 on Sundays. For lunch they are open from 11 to 1:30 M-Saturday, and for dinners they are open from 5 to 7 M-F and 5:30 to 7 on Saturdays and Sundays. The lunch hour conflicts for many students depending on how their schedules work out and those students don't get to have lunch on the days that their hours conflict.
There are a lot of things on campus and in the surrounding areas of alpine to do for fun. For the more outdoorsy types Hancock hill has a fantastic hiking trail. There is a club on campus called Sully Productions that spends the entirety of its club funds on bringing in entertainment for students such as: magicians/illusionists, concerts, Bingo nights, mechanical bull riding, game nights, etc. Sully Productions also pays the Rangra Theatres once a month to give students a free movie (unless its a 3D movie, then there is a $3 charge) on the first Monday of every month. Close by is the McDonalds Observatory in Ft Davis if you want to go star gazing, and a little further than that in Balmorhea state park where you can swim in crystal clear natural water with fish.
Given the faculty and staff at Sul Ross, the things you can learn, the opportunities presented to students, the student life, and the number of scholarships available for Sul Ross students this school is probably one of the best schools when it comes to affordability based on what there is to offer and the quality of what it has to offer.
One of the funniest and quirkiest things is the desk on-top of Hancock hill. After a quick hike, there is a desk with a notebook for students to sign.
Every student is welcome here at Sul Ross. From the outdoorsy extrovert to the introverted gamer.
There are many different types of clubs on the Sul Ross campus, Sully Productions is one of them. There is also LARP club, Art club, Music club, Theatre club, Collegiate FFA, Psychology Club, Radio Club, Ballet Folklorico, Student Government Association just to name a few.
There is no Greek life per say on campus. Our "Greek Life" is actually the honor societies such as Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma Tau.
The campus UDPS is present at all times on campus without being overbearing. They offer a wonderful service for students that, if they have to walk across campus at night and feel unsafe about that for one reason or another, they will talk to you on the phone or escort you to your dorm.