WHY GO GREEK?

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Fraternity and sorority members are referred to as “Greeks” not because of any Grecian ancestry but rather because of our practice of using Greek letters to identify our particular organizations. Greeks are proud of their fraternities or sororities, and that pride tends to carry over into other aspects of their personal and professional lives.

 

Being Greek means more than just wearing “letters”, attending meetings, and going to parties. Being in a fraternity is about making friendships that will last far beyond your college years, while enhancing your personal development. You will do this by committing to our ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Being Greek means being respected for your individuality, while being part of a brotherhood of individuals who share the same goals and values. Your brothers are there to support you, making your transition to college easy and enjoyable.

 

Greek individuals comprise only 2% of the population of the United States. However, this 2% comprises a very successful group of individuals:

 

• Over 85% of the student leaders on some 730 campuses are involved in the Greek community.

• All but 6 U.S. Presidents born after 1825 have been fraternity men. Today, 76% of all U.S. Congressmen and Senators are Greek.

• Of the United States’ 50 largest corporations, 43 are led by fraternity men or sorority women.

• Undergraduate fraternity and sorority members raise over $7 million for charity every year.

• A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of all those who join a fraternity/ sorority graduate, while less than 50% of all non-fraternity/sorority persons graduate.

• Students who join Greek organizations are more likely to return to school the following year.

• Greeks volunteer over 850,000 hours annually across North America.

• Approximately 85% of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies belong to a fraternity or sorority.