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Plenty to do during study breaks
  • Dances, comedy shows, karaoke nights and hiking trips are scheduled regularly throughout the year.
  • Student government is an active group and provides opportunities to build leadership skills.
  • Two dozen clubs and organizations cover a range of interests – from the student newspaper to soccer to chemistry.
  • Do something to make the world better through service activities.
  • Intramurals in several sports and a fitness center for the sports-minded.
  • Acres of walking trails let you discover native plants and wildlife without even leaving campus.
  • NCAA Division II athletics both for the participant and the fan. Catch basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball games on campus throughout the year.

Get out and play
Your college dream shouldn’t be confined to campus sidewalks. Saint Martin’s is adjacent to Olympia, the state capital, a prime location that offers fun in every direction.

Nationally recognized entertainers, artists and musicians make regular stops in the Puget Sound area. Local bands and artists fill the calendar in this rich arts community. And for those who love the outdoors, the area abounds with hiking trails, lakes and mountain scenery.

Fun activities are a comfortable drive from campus:

Seattle Mariners baseball at Safeco Field 1 hour
Skiing near Mount Rainier 2 hours
Hiking in the Olympic Mountains 2 hours
Kayaking in Puget Sound 20 minutes
Portland, Ore. 2 hours
Vancouver, British Columbia 3.5 hours