Harvard University - Greek Life

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Undergrad Men in Fraternities		1%
Undergrad Women in Sororities		1%
Number of Fraternities		4
Number of Sororities		3

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Enamored of the ridiculous antics of the frat boys from Animal House? If so, then Harvard probably is not the place for you. Fraternities and sororities are not officially recognized on campus, though in recent years, they have increased their presence as unofficial organizations. Without houses, these organizations do not have the ability to throw the parties one expects of a healthy Greek system, although they occasionally rent out Boston clubs or take over dorm rooms to throw enormous bashes.

In place of a Greek system, Harvard has the controversial institution known as the “final club.” These clubs are often criticized as the remnants of the “Old Boys” network of Harvard days of yore. They selectively offer membership after a student’s freshman year and serve an important role in an otherwise lean on-campus social scene.

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'14

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Technically, Greek life is limited to a few off-campus sororities that don't really have a presence in the social scene. However, the Finals Clubs essentially take the place of Greek life. They're pretentious, exclusive (often likened to "good old boys' clubs"), and much-criticized by the feminist groups (they only admit men.) Of course, freshman girls are encouraged to come to parties. I know people who do go to their parties every weekend, but I'd say the majority of the Harvard community doesn't.

Oct 14, 2010

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Political Science and Government

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Greek life is there, but it's definitely not as prominent as on other campuses. There are about four fraternities and three sororities. There is only one frat house. "Final Clubs" dominate our party scene, which are similar to fraternities but are much older and more pretentious.

Jul 19, 2010

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'10

Psychology Studies

Sigma Chi throws some sweet...

Sigma Chi throws some sweet parties.

Jun 02, 2009

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Fraternities		Alpha Epsilon Pi Delta Upsilon Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Chi
Sororities		Delta Gamma Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Alpha
Other Greek Organizations		Panhellenic Council
Did You Know?		Fraternities and sororities are not officially recognized on campus, although in recent years, Greek life has been unofficially gaining a stronger presence. As an alternative, Harvard offers final clubs. These are also unofficial (in that they’re owned independently, by alumni organizations). The final clubs include: AD, Delphic, Fly, Fox, Owl, Phoenix, Porcellian, and Spee. Each of these clubs is exclusively male.

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