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Undergrad Men in Fraternities 38%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 26%
Number of Fraternities 11
Number of Sororities 6

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Campus tour guides and college publications tend to downplay the role the Greek system plays in both the social and academic life of Gettysburg College. This is due to the stereotypical connotation that Greek life has in regard to social life and academics at American universities. While Gettysburg is no exception to some of the negative consequences that result from having a strong Greek system, including high incidences of binge drinking, hazing, and recurring allegations of academic collusion, fraternities and sororities at Gettysburg also play a significant role in terms of public service, borough relations, and outreach programs.

Most members of the Greek system are proud of their particular chapter, and they do their best to make sure they present a positive image to the college and the general public. Gone are the days of Revenge of the Nerds when jocks battle geeks in drinking contests and escalating acts of vandalism. These days, it is all about partying hard until four in the morning, then trying to clean everything up before alumni and family arrive.

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Greek Life at Gettysburg College

omoge

'11

International Studies

2.3
C

The Only Option

Since Gettysburg College is in the middle of nowhere, there are extremely few nightlife options, especially during the weekend, so Greek life tends to be the only option for most students on campus. It gets old after a while though, but there are no other choices, especially if you have no car.

Feb 21, 2011

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Greek Life at Gettysburg College

matthewkirincic

'13

Social Sciences

4.2
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Greeks Are a Great Time

Greek life is absolutely the center of the social scene. It is a lot of fun but it also separates the campus in some instances.

May 22, 2010

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Greek Life at Gettysburg College

harpal01

Student

Greek life is huge on Gettysburg's...

Greek life is huge on Gettysburg's campus. It's not a big deal if you aren't in a frat or sorority, but it definitely does help the guys to get into frat parties if they are. Most people can pretty easily find the frat or sorority for them because they encompass all types of people. Frat parties dominate the weekend night scene, even for the students able to enjoy the bars around town.

Mar 18, 2009

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

What is Greek life’s role in the campus social scene?

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 Chi Rho
  • Alpha Tau Omega
  • Lambda Chi Alpha
  • Phi Delta Theta
  • Phi Gamma Delta
  • Phi Kappa Psi
  • Phi Sigma Kappa
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Sigma Chi
  • Sigma Nu
  • Tau Kappa Epsilon
Sororities
  • Alpha Delta Pi
  • Chi Omega
  • Delta Gamma
  • Gamma Phi Beta
  • Sigma Gamma Rho
  • Sigma Sigma Sigma
Other Greek Organizations
  • Greek Life Office
  • Interfraternity Council
  • Panhellenic Council
Did You Know?

Sororities are not allowed to have houses on campus, but instead each have a “chapter room” in the Ice House Complex.

Gettysburg has had a fraternity presence since 1852. Sororities have been on campus since 1937.

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