Become the best you as a Doane Tiger.

Attending classes is only part of your Doane University experience. Enrich your academic and student life through clubs, organizations and activities. Engage with other students – aka your soon-to-be lifelong friends. Entertain your passions – and discover new ones.

Aztryd Lima

Spanish Education Major, Class of 2022
"My experience at Doane has been incredible. I have been able to take part in a range of activities, clubs and organizations that have allowed me to grow. My experience has had its bumps with the pandemic, but through the support around me I have been able to have opportunities that I never knew possible."
Aztryd Lima, a student at Doane
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Discover Doane. Discover you.

Whatever your passion or interest is, we’ll fuel it and inspire you to great heights. Our host of activities and programs are designed to elevate your mind, body and spirit.

Live. Eat. Thrive.

Our four residence halls have great amenities to make you comfortable in your new home. And with a variety of delicious and healthy dining options to choose from, you'll energize and fuel your mind.
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Learn in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are imperative to our mission and values. We promote an environment and culture respectful and accepting of all people of all backgrounds and that encourages students, faculty, and staff to appreciate and celebrate the individualized nature of human thought and experience.

Your health matters to us.

We’re committed to doing everything possible to offer the best student health services to ensure your overall well-being, guided by the nine parts that make up Tiger Wellness.

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We have what you need to succeed.

At Doane, we give you the resources and opportunities to succeed, everything from special learning accommodations to gender equality. You can count on our support in every aspect of your education.

Your success is our success.

Our Academic Success Center is made up of passionate professionals who will provide you with a variety of career development resources and tools to help you achieve academic and personal success.
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Advisor with Prospective Student

Preparing you for college – and what comes after.

Whatever your life’s mission is, we support your goals. Our advisors are strategic and combine their knowledge with a wide range of services and resources to help you discover and achieve success in your career path.

You served, now we serve you.

We’ve always championed the brave men and women who defend our freedom. Our support for military-connected students is second to none and we are committed to providing resources that help them succeed in their educational goals.
 

Greek Life at Doane

Live the Greek life.

With over 280 active fraternity and sorority members, Greek Life is the largest student organization at Doane. Support networks, meaningful friendships and lifetime connections are all developed when you go Greek.

Your beliefs are welcome.

Part of our diversity initiative is to give students the opportunity to find and foster their religious beliefs. We create an environment where you can gain a perspective on all religions to bring our university closer together.

Honors Students
Diverse group of people

We champion equity.

The Federal TRiO Programs are outreach and student services to support students from different backgrounds. It academically assists students from middle school to post-baccalaureate.

The variety of clubs and organizations at Doane ensures students can pursue multiple interests and find their niche within the campus community. Their involvement enriches their college experience, giving them the chance to explore their identity, meet new people and contribute to the vibrant campus culture.

Let's meet Sara, a first-year student at Doane University, who is eager to get involved on campus. She explores a wide range of student clubs and organizations, from academic societies to cultural groups and recreational clubs. With so many options, she finds herself joining the Student Programming Board, an intramural team and a community service organization. Each group allows her to explore different aspects of her interests and connect with peers who share her passions.

Clubs and organizations help students transition into college more smoothly. With a sense a belonging and a supportive group of peers surrounding them, students are empowered to pursue academic and personal goals.

Let's meet Maria, a first-year college student at Doane of Latinx heritage. Coming from a predominantly Latinx community, she feels a bit isolated and disconnected from the college's campus culture. The academic pressure, coupled with being away from family for the first time, adds to her stress and anxiety. Maria learns about a Latinx student organization on campus named DULSA (Doane University Latino Student Association). Curious, she attends a meeting. She meets students who share similar cultural backgrounds and experiences. The group organizes cultural events, like celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month, and holds workshops on navigating college life as a Latinx student. They also offer mentorship programs where upperclassmen guide freshmen like Maria through academic challenges, internships and professional networking. Maria feels empowered to embrace her identity and culture in her new environment, ultimately contributing to her academic and personal growth.

By participating in campus clubs and organizations, students have enriching opportunities to develop leadership skills and pursue interests applicable to a career after graduation. 

Let's meet John, a Doane graduate who majored in policy and values. John was always passionate about leadership and student advocacy. Upon arriving at Doane, he was unsure how to get involved in shaping campus policies. After learning about University Student Congress, John runs for a representative position and wins. Throughout his four years at Doane, he advocates for his peers and works with university administrators to make a tangible difference on campus. John develops life-long skills — leadership, policy-making, teamwork, and networking — that prepared him to pursue a career in any number of fields that value strong, proactive leaders.

The variety of clubs and organizations at Doane ensures students can pursue multiple interests and find their niche within the campus community. Their involvement enriches their college experience, giving them the chance to explore their identity, meet new people and contribute to the vibrant campus culture.

Let's meet Sara, a first-year student at Doane University, who is eager to get involved on campus. She explores a wide range of student clubs and organizations, from academic societies to cultural groups and recreational clubs. With so many options, she finds herself joining the Student Programming Board, an intramural team and a community service organization. Each group allows her to explore different aspects of her interests and connect with peers who share her passions.

Clubs and organizations help students transition into college more smoothly. With a sense a belonging and a supportive group of peers surrounding them, students are empowered to pursue academic and personal goals.

Let's meet Maria, a first-year college student at Doane of Latinx heritage. Coming from a predominantly Latinx community, she feels a bit isolated and disconnected from the college's campus culture. The academic pressure, coupled with being away from family for the first time, adds to her stress and anxiety. Maria learns about a Latinx student organization on campus named DULSA (Doane University Latino Student Association). Curious, she attends a meeting. She meets students who share similar cultural backgrounds and experiences. The group organizes cultural events, like celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month, and holds workshops on navigating college life as a Latinx student. They also offer mentorship programs where upperclassmen guide freshmen like Maria through academic challenges, internships and professional networking. Maria feels empowered to embrace her identity and culture in her new environment, ultimately contributing to her academic and personal growth.

By participating in campus clubs and organizations, students have enriching opportunities to develop leadership skills and pursue interests applicable to a career after graduation. 

Let's meet John, a Doane graduate who majored in policy and values. John was always passionate about leadership and student advocacy. Upon arriving at Doane, he was unsure how to get involved in shaping campus policies. After learning about University Student Congress, John runs for a representative position and wins. Throughout his four years at Doane, he advocates for his peers and works with university administrators to make a tangible difference on campus. John develops life-long skills — leadership, policy-making, teamwork, and networking — that prepared him to pursue a career in any number of fields that value strong, proactive leaders.