Registration of residence hall guests was made optional, and students with guests were allowed to lock their doors.

Students voted to abolish the mandatory laundry fee.

A part of Mossman Building opened. In 1977, the facility was named for Mereb Ethna Mossman, first Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

The South Dining Hall was remodeled as a fast food restaurant with French fries, hamburgers, and hot dogs cooked to order.

Donna Benson was the first African-American student to be elected attorney general of the Student Government Association (SGA).