Whether you’re pursuing your passions or relaxing with roommates, our huge, picturesque campus on the bluffs of the Mississippi is your safe and secure home away from home. Find your people, master a new skill, and chart your course.
Principia campus features anything you could ask for, from live concerts and house parties to our
highly-regarded conferences and prominent lecture series. You name it, you can do it here.
Whether it’s frequent favorites such as open mic and movie nights or once-a-year extravaganzas like the Rackham Rave you’ll never be bored.
Find adventure, beautiful scenery, and great eats in the nearby riverside towns of Grafton and Alton.
Access the vibrant culture, thrilling entertainment, and creative cuisine of St. Louis—an urban adventure only a 45-minute drive away.
Grab the mic, shoot a short film, write for the campus newspaper, or brush up on your Latin. Getting involved is easy and you’ll find students with shared interests in a variety of clubs and organizations on campus. Want to start something new? Go ahead! And if you’re ready for leadership, student government positions and opportunities to lead conferences are within everyone's reach.
Principians are on the move! There are a variety of recreational teams and facilities available for student use at Principia. Along with intercollegiate NCAA team sports, students also have access to an indoor track and pool, multiple weight rooms, dance studios, and personal exercise equipment.
Uncover your true self.
Everything we do here is designed for character development and spiritual growth—factors proven essential for a life of freedom and independence. Our loving and supportive environment will help you recognize your whole, unlimited, spiritual nature.
Principia was founded on Christian Science, and our community strives to express the foundational principle of “God is Love” in all aspects of student life. We welcome students from all faith backgrounds who are eager to explore their relationship to God.
From the analytical to avant garde, from relaxing and recreational to global and game-changing, you’ll always find events that entertain, challenge, and enrich you. See below for some of Principia’s renowned events.
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