Campus Life

Lyon College offers a variety of student organizations, activities, athletics, Greek life, and educational opportunities to keep the campus thriving. You'll find plenty of new experiences on campus each and every day.

Student Life

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Housing and Dining

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Pet Life

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Outdoor Recreation

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Around Town

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Student Involvement

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Student Life

The office of Student Lifegenerates a lively and compelling campus life which contributes to each student's learning and growth.

Lyon College is committed to promoting the health and well-being of the college community by providing quality healthcare and educational outreach programs.

Student Life

Beyond Career Services

The Career Center prepares students for life after Lyon and continues to support them as alumni. Services start during a student's college career. The Career Centerexposesstudents to internship opportunities, prepares them to compete for the opportunities, and helps them succeed beyond college.

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Health and Wellness

The Office of Health and Wellness is committed to promoting the health and well-being of the Lyon College community by providing quality healthcare and educational outreach programs.

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The Counseling Center

A full-time licensed professional counselor provides services in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment at no cost to the student. Numerous books,pamphlets, and local community resources are available through referral by the counselor.

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Housing and Dining

Lyon's housing and dining systems emphasize the tight-knight campus community.

Edwards Commons, Lyon's 44,000-square-foot campus center, is the community hub, housing a game room, a cardio room, and thePatterson Dining Hall, which servesbreakfast, lunch, and dinner options every day.

Housing and Dining

Residential Life

On-campus residential life is designed around small group living, with a live-in faculty member, student resident directors, and resident assistants supervising each residence. The live-in faculty memberdesigns programs to integrate the academic and co-curricular aspects of campus life.

Off-Campus Living

Students who are veterans, reside with their spouse, or are 21 years of age or older may reside off-campus if they given written notice tothe director of campus life before the assignment of on-campus housing. Lyon-owned or non-college apartments and houses are available in the Batesville community.

Dining Services

Lyon's dining system provides arange of options and hours, as well as flexible meal plans for students living on- and off-campus. Students can eat in the Patterson Dining Hall, the Lyon Den, or the Salty Dog Coffee Shop. Meals include fresh fruits and salads, home-style entrées, freshly baked pizza and pasta,vegetarian options, Brenda's freshly baked desserts, and much more.

Batesville Restaurants

Batesville has an excellent restaurant scene, particularly downtown in the town's epicenter.Click hereand treat yourself to a delicious local hotspot. Many local businesses offerLyon League discounts.

Pet Life

Bring a bit of home with you to Lyon College

Lyon College is the only pet-friendly college in Arkansas, meaning the Collegeallows students to bring their furry friends to school.

With plenty of open space for dog-walking and many sunny windows for cat-napping, Lyon College'scampus can serve as a great home for your best friend.

For more information, check out ourPet FAQs.

Pet Life

Pet Life at Lyon

It's a walk in the park!But before you move your pet's bed to your new room, there are a few guidelines you need to know:

Currently, Lyon allows only full-grown dogs and cats under fifty pounds to live in the pet-friendly residence hall
To live in the pet-friendly residence hall, you must register your cat or dog with the Director of Residence Life
All pets must meet the registration and inoculationrequirements
Dogs or cats are only allowed inpet-friendly housing with proper approval
Fish and otheraquatic animalsare allowed in all residence halls

Emotional Support Animals

Lyon College's policies on emotional support animals (ESA) function separately from its pet-friendly housing. A student approved for an emotional support animal may live in any residence without paying extra fees for their pet.

Outdoor Recreation

Nestled in the eastern foothills of the Ozark Mountains and near the beautiful White River, Lyon takes advantage of its incredible location with the Lyon Education and Adventure Program (LEAP), which provides students with access to outdoor activities in the surrounding area.

Activities on campus include a bouldering wall, disc golf course, ropes course, and bluff-side hiking and biking trails. Students can take avantage ofhiking, biking, paddling, camping, caving, rock climbing, fishing, and hunting options in the surrounding area.

take the leap

On-Campus Activities

The Campus is equipped with a bouldering wall, disc golf course, two hiking and biking trails totaling approximately 5 miles, and a ropes course including both high and low elements.

Off-Campus Trips

LEAP also offers trips around the Batesville area and to a variety of national and international locations over extended holidays.

upcoming trips

Around Town

New to Batesville and trying to find a good restaurant? Like exploring but don’t know where to go? Want to spend a Saturday shopping? Our Around Town page has you covered.

Created for students, parents, and any other visitor on campus, the Around Town page welcomes all to Batesville with options for everyone –Good Eats, Adventures, Arts & Culture, Shopping, Where to Stay, and Road Trips.

Around Town

Student Involvement

College is more than just earning a degree. There is an opportunity for every student who comes to Lyon College, and we can't wait to see which ones you take advantage of when you get here. Excelin the classroom, buildfriendships, and discover for yourself all the ways to engage in student life at Lyon College.

Get Involved

Participation increases your success in college. Attend events and activities, join clubs and organizations, and increase your leadership skills so you are prepared for success while at Lyon and long after you receive your degree.

Student Involvement

Religious Life

All students, regardless of faith, will find opportunities to worship, to serve, and to fellowship. Explore, as questions, and understand those of different faith convictions and backgrounds.

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Civic Engagement

Lyon College values service engagement projects to invigorate learning about community, and enhance civic identity, while strengthening the bonfs between campus and community.

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Greek Life

Fraternities and sororities uphold a commitment to scholarship, leadership, and service, while maintaining pride and respect among members, the College, and local communities.

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Student Activities Council

This organization (SAC) works to meet student needs and strives to have events of all kinds.

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Student Organizations

Take part in important projects, make a difference in the lives of others, plan exciting events and just have a lot of fun through membership in one (or several!) student orgs at Lyon College.

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Lyon Army ROTC

This program prepares and builds leaders for the U.S. Army by producing officers and high ranking military members ready to serve.

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Go Scots Go!

Come experienceLyon College Athletics. The college is a member of the Division III ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) since the 2023–24 academic year; while our football team competes in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), since the 2024 fall season. From passion-fueled buzzer-beaters to breath-taking overtime goals, our athletes' commitment to excellence is apparent.

go scots go!