Carthage College

What does Carthage College offer in terms of athletics?

Carthage competes in NCAA Division III athletics and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. Its varsity offerings include sports such as football, basketball, soccer, swimming and diving, volleyball, baseball, and softball.

Division III participation should not be confused with an athletic scholarship offer: NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships based on athletic ability. Students interested in a varsity team should review that sport's current roster and recruiting process. Others may find opportunities through club, intramural, or recreational activities, which differ from varsity competition in their schedules and eligibility requirements. A sport appearing in a broad campus activity listing is not necessarily a current varsity team.

What student groups and Associations are available at Carthage College?

Carthage students can join organizations centered on campus programming, student representation, identity, service, and shared interests. Examples listed for the college include the Carthage Activities Board, Student Government, Black Student Union, Special Olympics, and Chi Omega.

These groups serve different purposes: an activities board plans events, student government represents student concerns, and a fraternity or sorority has its own membership process. Arts, academic, and service involvement may offer other ways to participate. Recognition and activity can change from year to year, so the current student-organization directory is the best way to confirm meeting times, membership requirements, and whether a particular group is active.

Who studies at Carthage College?

Carthage's reported enrollment is 2,844 students. In the referenced entering class, 762 first-time degree-seeking students enrolled, and the college also enrolled 101 transfer-in students.

The student body draws substantially from beyond Wisconsin: reported geographic figures put 36% of students in the in-state category and 63% in the other-U.S.-states category, with about 1% from outside the United States. These figures describe origin, not where students live during the academic year. Reported enrollment also includes students from multiple racial and ethnic backgrounds; counts include 1,736 White students, 618 Hispanic or Latino students, 230 students identifying with two or more races, and 156 Black or African American students. Such categories describe enrollment, not the experiences or views of individuals within them.

How does student life look like at Carthage College?

Daily life at Carthage combines a residential campus with a substantial commuter population. About 65% of students are reported to live on campus, while 35% commute, so events and support services matter to students with different schedules.

Campus programming, performing arts, recreation, and student organizations provide ways to meet people outside class. Reported student services include a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. New students should pay attention to orientation and first-year information for practical details such as accessing those services, finding activities, and navigating academic support. The experience of a resident who is on campus most evenings may differ from that of a commuter balancing classes with travel or work.

What libraries are available to students at Carthage College?

Hedberg Library is Carthage's main campus library. It offers students a place for study and research, and reported amenities include reservable study rooms.

Students working on papers and projects should check the library's current guidance for research assistance, online databases and journals, borrowing, and access to materials held elsewhere. Library opening hours can change by term and during exams; the reported facilities information does not indicate a continuously open, 24-hour study area. Remote access rules are particularly useful for commuters and students working away from campus.