The purpose of the study was to look through the practice of extracurricular activities in AA U and there by to come up with possible recommendations .In order to conduct the study descriptive survey method was used. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select the data sources of the study. The study was conducted in five Faculties of AA U. i. e. lLS, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine (Paulos Nursing Schoo!), Faculty of Technology (South), and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (in Debrezeit) . The study include 242 3rd year students who are club members and those who are not, 33 club leader students from all levels of studies and 4 dean of students ' affairs offiCials from each campus. Both close-ended and open-ended questionnaires and a semi-structured interview were instruments used for data gathering. Numbers and percentages were the statistical tools used to analyze and interpret the data obtained from the sample population. When the actual practices of extracurricular activities of the AA U is seen in relation to what is expected, it was found below average. The performance was inadequate and entangled by shortage of spare time, finance and material. As a result it seems mandatory to give due attention and be considerate to the extracurricular activities to serve as supplementary source of knowledge andformation of responsible citizen