Clemson University - Greek Life

Greek life is very big, but there...

Greek life is very big, but there is also more than enough for the non-Greeks. I am not Greek, I haven’t regretted it, and I don’t think I have missed out on anything. I have many friends that are Greek, and they love it.

Greek life is a big thing around...

Greek life is a big thing around Clemson, but you certainly aren’t alienated if you’re not a member. Remember, you can rush without pledging.

I went through rush as a first...

I went through rush as a first semester freshman girl and ended up dropping out because I didn't find anything that was a good fit. I never felt any pressure to join and found a ton of stuff to do without it. Then, a new sorority came to campus, and I went to the events just to see what it was about and ended up loving it. Now I'm in a sorority, but all my best friends aren't Greek, and I find the two don't clash at all. Greek life definitely has more parties and such, but there's plenty to do without it, and the campus is less Greek than it seems sometimes.

Greek life is definitely big and...

Greek life is definitely big and plays a huge part in the social scene. I’m Greek, most of my friends are, and if they aren’t, they play a sport. It’s pretty much the only other way to enjoy a big social scene.

Greek life accounts for about 20%...

Greek life accounts for about 20% of the undergraduate population. The Greeks throw the best parties. Expect to have a lot of fun because a lot of people with the same interests can combine their efforts.