Student Life
Residence Life
For over a century, Malone’s grounds have been a warm, inviting home for our students, and countless lifelong friendships have been made in our halls. You’ll have the option between traditional and suite-style residence halls. Our award-winning dining services feature many locally sourced ingredients and small plates options. Trust us, it’s great!
Multicultural Student Services
We believe our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and in effort to strengthen our community mindset that celebrates all cultures, the Office of Multicultural Services supports, advises and provides resources for students of color, multi-ethnic, American minority and international students. In addition, Multicultural Services leads the climate for maintaining a campus that is hospitable to all cultures, backgrounds, and ethnicities.
Malone Traditions
For over a century, Malone’s grounds have been a warm, inviting home for our students, and countless lifelong friendships have been made in our halls. You’ll have the option between traditional and suite-style residence halls. Our award-winning dining services feature many locally sourced ingredients and small plates options. Trust us, it’s great!
“Everybody is kind and it’s easy to make friends. Many doors are open in my residence hall, and people always want to hang out.”
Alexis Price, ’22
Spiritual Life
Faith is interwoven into the fabric of life at Malone—above all, we seek Christ’s kingdom first. We hold each other accountable and approach spirituality with humility and love. We’ll meet you where you are—whether you’ve been a Christ-follower for years or you’re just starting to explore your faith, you’ll be supported by our community with Biblically-guided encouragement.
You’ll get to practically live out your faith alongside your peers with opportunities like:
- Life Groups & Bible studies
- Service opportunities
- Community worships
- Worship bands
- Spiritual Life Committee
What’s Life Really Like at Malone
Life at Malone is more than classwork, sport practices, and events to attend. Here, our students share a peek behind the curtain; why informal game nights, cheer block traditions, and late night snack runs make Malone life memorable.
Find Where You Belong
Student Organizations
Life at Malone means the chance to dive into your unique interests and discover new ones. With more than 35 student organizations, you’ll have plenty of freedom to explore opportunities and learn more about yourself—and your calling—in the process.
Commuter Students
Even if you’re living off campus, during your time at Malone, you can still be just as involved in student life! We even have a dedicated Commuter Association to ensure you’re connected with student life and other students who live off-campus.
Malone Serves
Our Malone Serves scholarship students experience a meaningful sense of belonging through serving alongside one another during their time at Malone.
Learn to Lead
As a student at Malone, you’ll have many opportunities to develop your leadership skills.
Resident Assistants
Resident assistants build relationships with building residents and develop a community where they can grow in all aspects of their lives.
Course Assistant
Junior and senior students have the opportunity to be a course assistant (CA) in Malone’s GEN100 program. Course assistants help students adjust to college life and help students in many ways throughout their first semester.
Discipleship Assistants
A Discipleship Assistant is a peer leader at Malone University that strives to maintain and develop Christian community in the Residence Halls through relational ministry and programing with a spiritual emphasis. This involves leading residence hall Life Group, meeting with the Leadership and Discipleship Coordinator (OSF) and other DAs, and intentionally mentoring peers to develop a deeper Christian faith through relational ministry.
Student Senate
Student Senate is the place on campus where the students are encouraged and expected to voice their opinion in an effort to make Malone a more enjoyable place for current and future students. General elections for class representatives are held every fall and spring semester.
Discover Northeast Ohio
There’s a lot to love about Northeast Ohio! In addition to easy access to metropolitan areas like Cleveland, Canton has a thriving professional sports, arts, and outdoors scene. Here are just a few examples of what you’ll have access to right in our hometown:
Sports: professional football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer
Arts & culture: symphony, ballet, museums, art galleries, theater
Outdoor recreation: national park access, hiking, biking, golfing
Supporting Malone Students
Counseling Services
All students may access on-campus counseling services. Safe and caring licensed professional support your mental and emotional health.
Health Center
Our on-campus health center is staffed by professional medical staff and provides primary care services to full-time students.
Campus Safety
Our Canton campus benefits from full-time, 24-hour security. Learn more about safety and emergency communications.
Wellness Center Access
Take advantage of cardio and weight rooms, along with a variety of exercise classes held each semester.