Cornell University - Greek Life

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Undergrad Men in Fraternities		32%
Undergrad Women in Sororities		23%
Number of Fraternities		42
Number of Sororities		11

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Most students agree that Greek life is very visible on campus. However, for those who don’t wish to participate, it’s fairly easy to ignore, although finding parties may prove difficult. Greek life dominates the social scene for those under 21, after which its influence decreases considerably.

Some students are suspect of the Greek system’s practices and its support of cliques and a patriarchal system. Negative stereotypes about those in the Greek system may or may not be true, but many students support and enjoy Greek life. Fraternities and sororities may insulate themselves, but many host open parties, events, and charity drives that engage the entire Cornell community. In general, members of the Greek system love it, and outside members are either apathetic or dislike it—it really depends on individual preference.

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Skydive10014

'15

Economics and Econometrics

B+

Nothing Extraordinary

While the frats do not charge admission to open parties like some school frats do, the parties are sadly lacking. The alcohol tends to be keystone beer, with the occasional Budlight, There have been some room parties which are fun.

Jan 03, 2012

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snowy729

'15

Hospitality Management

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Greeks

I feel that there are a lot people at Cornell that are a part of Greek Life. I have friends that are and aren't a part of Greek Life. Most people live in their fratnerity or sorority, at least one year. Greek Life definitely dominates the social scene.

Jan 02, 2012

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vaskonf

'15

Economics

B

Runs Everything

Yup i thin that says it all, the greeks run everything.

Jan 02, 2012

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Fraternities		Acacia Alpha Delta Phi Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Tau Omega Alpha Zeta Beta Theta Pi Chi Phi Chi Psi Delta Chi Delta Kappa Epsilon Delta Phi Delta Tau Delta Delta Upsilon Kappa Alpha Society Kappa Delta Rho Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Kappa Tau Phi Sigma Kappa Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Psi Upsilon Seal and Serpent Society Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Chi Sigma Chi Delta Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon The Sigma Phi Society Sigma Pi Tau Epsilon Phi Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Delta Chi Theta Xi Zeta Beta Tau Zeta Psi
Sororities		Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Phi Alpha Xi Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Sigma Delta Tau
Multicultural Colonies		alpha Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Iota Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Phi Lambda Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Pi Chi Lambda Theta Alpha Lambda Theta Phi Lambda Upsilon Lambda Omega Phi Beta Phi Beta Sigma Pi Delta Psi Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Lambda Upsilon
Other Greek Organizations		Greek Council Greek Peer Advisors InterFraternity Council Order of Omega Panhellenic Council
Did You Know?		The Greek scene varies considerably, ranging from typical, social-oriented chapters to service and pre-professional fraternities. Joining a fraternity or sorority can open new avenues in your social experience at Cornell. Most chapters have their own parties, formals, and football tailgates. They also join in all-Greek events. Being a part of the Greek organization gives you the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with people from all walks of life. Some members actively participate in community service activities in and around the greater Ithaca area. During Rush Week, girls visit each sorority on campus to meet with sisters in order to find an ideal match. Guys, on the other hand, visit fraternities of their choice for “smokers” during the daytime.

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