Life at Kettering

Make your mark on campus with Kettering’s clubs and organizations.

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With Kettering University’s championship-winning teams, first-of-their-kind labs and maker spaces, and hands-on programs, you’ll thrive in every aspect of campus life.

A Place To Call Your Own

A Place To Call Your Own

At Kettering, everything is designed to propel you forward. Discuss your startup plans over lattes at Great Lakes Coffee Shop, fuel up at Battenberg Café, and recharge in your private room or super suite in Thompson Hall.

Learn About Housing & Dining

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Aim Higher, Achieve More

Kettering’s extracurriculars aren’t extra at all. You’ll hone your skills, build a powerful peer network, and turn your hobbies into strengths that pay off for years to come.

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Clubs & Organizations

Find clubs and Honor Societies that match your drive for success, like EVKartz, DECA, or Cliffhangers/Rock Climbing Club for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Fraternities and Sororities

Join one of our 13 fraternities or 3 sororities to network, develop your leadership skills, serve our local community, and build a bond that lasts a lifetime.

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Competition Teams

Develop and test your ideas through our competitive teams, from designing autonomous vehicles to completing tasks with custom-built robots.

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Esports

Compete as a beginner or at the highest level through our esports teams, the only varsity sport on Kettering’s campus.

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Community Involvement

Lead by example and impact the local community through Service Saturdays and other opportunities for volunteering and civic engagement.

Ricky Brown, Kettering's director of multicultural student initiatives, smiles with students at Academically Interested Minds event

Multicultural Student Affairs

Benefit from enhanced academic and support services that empower you in your studies and social network. 

Kettering Campus Resources

Stay sharp and energized with our comprehensive services and resources.

Health & Wellness

Keep your body and mind at their best. Learn about our Wellness Center and other programs that promote physical and mental health.

Recreation

Stay physically and socially active in our recreational facilities and with intramural sports.

Campus Safety

Learn about the security measures that keep our closed campus safe.

For Kettering Parents & Families

For Kettering Parents & Families

Learn about the Kettering difference and see just how far your student’s potential can take them.

Parents & Families

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Community Spaces

Community Spaces

Work with your peers to reach your ambitions in our collaborative spaces, whether it’s leading a project team meeting or engaging in intellectual conversations and study.

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Explore Flint and Beyond

Discover a world of culture, community, and adventure at your doorstep. Explore our amazing outdoor spaces and world-class arts and museums — including the largest planetarium in the state.

Experience Flint and Genesee County

Explore Michigan

See How Student Life at Kettering Can Inspire You

Find more hands-on opportunities than you’ve ever imagined, organized activities of every kind, and competitive teams that challenge you to achieve your ambitions at Kettering University.