Goucher College - Greek Life

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College Prowler Take

Greek life in general is often associated with huge keg parties and campus-wide competitions among each sorority and fraternity. Goucher doesn't have any Greek like, and many students say part of the reason they came here is to avoid this type of scene, while others wish there was a Greek life system on campus to liven things up. If you’re craving a fraternity party, head to Towson University or Johns Hopkins. The closest thing Goucher has to Greek life is the athletic teams. The men’s soccer and lacrosse teams share the most evident bonds on campus, and like stereotypical fraternities, the teams also throw the biggest parties and sometimes make new players go through an unofficial “hazing” process.

While sororities and fraternities can provide students with a guaranteed social circle, students at Goucher have no problem making friends on their own. From social circles created through on-campus clubs, majors, and classes, there are plenty of ways to bond with other students. The largest student network, however, is in the dorms. If you crave the excitement and rowdiness of Greek life, head elsewhere. If you prefer a more low-key atmosphere and bonding in a non-Greek setting, then Goucher is the better choice.

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Students Speak Out

GouJS says: Goucher College 2016 Undecided

We have no Greek life. If you want... We have no Greek life. If you want huge frat parties, you can walk to Towson. Don't expect Goucher to be a huge party school because there simply aren't enough students for that to happen. 12345 Greek Life: March 03, 2009 Report

GouAH says: Goucher College 2014 Social Sciences

It does not exist. If you are... It does not exist. If you are looking for Greek life, you can ride the shuttle to Towson University or Johns Hopkins and have a good safe time. However, many people at Goucher chose it partly because they are not interested in participating in Greek life. 12345 Greek Life: March 03, 2009 Report

GouAS says: Goucher College 2013 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

We don't have Greek life here.... We don't have Greek life here. Instead, we have large social circles that are extremely diverse and interesting in their own right. 12345 Greek Life: March 03, 2009 Report

GouAL says: Goucher College 2016 Other

This is a Greek-free school.... This is a Greek-free school. That's one of the things I love about it. 12345 Greek Life: March 03, 2009 Report

GouHD says: Goucher College 2014 Psychology

Thankfully, Goucher College has no... Thankfully, Goucher College has no Greek life. We have clubs that host parties and events, as well as the Office of Student Engagement, which provides events to bring the Goucher community together. We also have the Gopher Hole, which is the nighttime hang out with food, games, and live music. 12345 Greek Life: March 03, 2009 Report

Facts

Did You Know?

Much mystery surrounds the prohibition of Greek life on campus. The only reference to the rule lies deep within the Faculty Handbook under the section “Extracurricular Activities.” It states, “There shall be no social sororities or fraternities at Goucher College,” but offers no explanation. Rumor has it that a wealthy contributor to Goucher threatened that he would discontinue his monetary contributions if Goucher allowed Greek life on campus. Associate Dean of Students Emily Perl says that this is definitely not the case, but she is also unsure why Greek life is prohibited. She added that if a large majority of students came forward and wanted to start Greek life on campus, she would be happy to assist them.

Pi Sigma Phi
This off-campus sorority recruits students from Goucher College, Towson University, and Johns Hopkins University. Pi Sigma Phi is a social- and community-service-based sorority with the majority of its donations going to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The sorority hosts events at all three colleges, volunteers in the Baltimore community, and promotes sisterhood between its members.

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