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Greek Life

Quick Stats

Freshman Men in Fraternities 18%
Undergrad Men in Fraternities 15%
Freshman Women in Sororities 24%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 20%
Number of Fraternities 13
Number of Sororities 11

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

With fewer than 30 percent of undergraduates involved in Greek life, the frat and sorority scene at Charleston is pretty much contained within a certain group. There is little to no pressure to rush (join Greek life), and there are pros and cons to the Greek system. While many students feel that it provides invaluable leadership opportunities as well as the guarantee of an active social life, there are also many students opposed to a system based on exclusivity. However, the only people that really have strong opinions about sororities and fraternities are the ones involved. Most "independents" don't mind the Greeks, and most Greeks don't look down on the independents for not joining.

It seems the further south you go, the more prevalent Greek life is on campus, so the traditions and loyalties of Greek organizations at Charleston exist everywhere else. At Charleston, pledging and rushing are easy opportunities to make friends on campus, but they are certainly not the only ways. The College of Charleston celebrates variety and the diversity of its students’ interests, and sponsors many organizations where students can come together. Overall, the Greek organizations at Charleston are nothing spectacular. Eventually, they become a natural part of the landscape, just like a sports team or any other student organization on campus.

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Greek Life at College of Charleston

LMG1503

Communications '15

5.0
A+

Greek Life Is Great

I've had a really great year and have met so many interesting people, in and out of Greek events.

Apr 25, 2012

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Greek Life at College of Charleston

vufan3

Fine and Studio Arts Management '15

1.9
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not that active

Not very active on campus, lousy with community service.

Apr 11, 2012

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Greek Life at College of Charleston

blackwelllmb

Psychology '15

2.7
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Greek Life= Party

Greek life is available at the College of Charleston but is not a huge deal. Many parties are hosted by greek life, but students do not have to be greek to attend. Greek life is mainly known for throwing parties, but no one hardly knows what each fraternity or sorority takes a stand for.

Mar 29, 2012

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User rating for College of Charleston - Greek Life is 3.5 out of 5 based on 36 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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What is the general attitude of non-Greeks toward Greeks?

What kind of housing is available for Greek students?

How difficult is it to get into a fraternity or sorority?

Facts

Fraternities
  • Alpha Epsilon Pi
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Kappa Alpha Order
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Kappa Sigma
  • Phi Beta Sigma
  • Phi Gamma Delta
  • Pi Kappa Alpha
  • Pi Kappa Phi
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Sigma Chi
  • Sigma Nu
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sororities
  • Alpha Delta Pi
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Chi Omega
  • Delta Delta Delta
  • Delta Sigma Theta
  • Kappa Alpha Theta
  • Kappa Delta
  • Phi Mu
  • Sigma Delta Tau
  • Sigma Gamma Rho
  • Zeta Tau Alpha
Multicultural Colonies
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha (NPHC)
  • Alpha Phi Alpha (NPHC)
  • Delta Sigma Theta (NPHC)
  • Kappa Alpha Psi (NPHC)
  • Phi Beta Sigma (NPHC)
  • Sigma Gamma Rho (NPHC)
Other Greek Organizations
  • Interfraternity Council
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council
  • Panhellenic Association

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