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Undergrad Men in Fraternities 10%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 12%
Number of Fraternities 15
Number of Sororities 9

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Greek life at JMU is really only prominent if you make it a big part of your life. Students agree that Greek life doesn’t dominate the scene. If fraternities and sororities are your piece of pizza, there’s definitely a buffet to choose from. If not, that’s cool, too. On weekends, frat houses are great, although crowded. It’s certainly the place to be if you’re a social butterfly.

Many students don’t know much about the Greek scene, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. The student body is actually about 6 percent Greek. Of the fifteen fraternities and eight sororities, only ten are located off campus, even though their presence isn’t advertised or in your face. Walking around campus, you may notice an abundance of letters displayed proudly on students’ chests. Waiting for your friend in the Commons during lunchtime, you may notice booths set up by Greek organizations for charities or social events. Driving down Main Street, you might notice letters on some of the huge, formidable buildings. That is about all the Greekness you will be subjected to, unless you choose to attend a Greek function or become Greek yourself.

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Greek Life at James Madison University

AlexSchmitz

Physics '14

3.5
B

Just Right

There is no need to be in greek life at this school but at the same time it is a decent part of it. I think about 30% of the student body is in a Greek organization. You can always find a party if you want one whether you are in greek life or not. So it is definitely there and they all do philanthropies and put out events for them quiet frequently. At the same time if you don't want to be part of it there is no need to, you will find friends just fine without it.

Apr 24, 2012

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rachfishh

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing '15

2.3
C

Not My Thing, but People Like It

I'm far from going greek, but people that do it love it. I don't enjoy frat parties, and sorority girls annoy me, but theres a good balance. Greek is only about 17% at JMU, but you definitely notice it. Its not the "in crowd" its just what some people are into. Not my style, but we all get along. They do great things on campus.

Mar 09, 2012

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johansla

Biotechnology '15

3.5
B

Growing

Greek life is definitely a growing presence on campus; lots more girls are going through recruitment, and we're getting more NPC sororities colonizing. Within the next few years we're going to have a very strong Greek life for girls. It definitely gets you noticed to be a girl with letters.

Frats have a presence, but it's not a big deal for a guy if you're in one or not. Their parties are good, but mostly attended by sorority girls or people who can't find a house party.

Mar 09, 2012

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User rating for James Madison University - Greek Life is 3.5 out of 5 based on 28 user reviews.

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Facts

Fraternities
  • Alpha Epsilon Pi
  • Alpha Kappa Lambda
  • Alpha Tau Omega
  • Delta Chi
  • Kappa Alpha Order
  • Kappa Sigma
  • Lambda Chi Alpha
  • Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)
  • Pi Kappa Alpha
  • Pi Kappa Phi
  • Sigma Chi
  • Sigma Nu
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Tau Kappa Epsilon
  • Theta Chi
Sororities
  • Alpha Phi
  • Alpha Sigma Alpha
  • Alpha Sigma Tau
  • Delta Delta Delta
  • Delta Gamma
  • Kappa Alpha Theta
  • Sigma Kappa
  • Sigma Sigma Sigma
  • Zeta Tau Alpha
Multicultural Colonies
  • Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha
  • Los Latinos Unidos
Other Greek Organizations
  • Black Greek Caucus
  • Delta Sigma Rho
  • Interfraternity Council
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Order of Omega
  • Pan-Hellenic Association
  • Tau Kappa Alpha
Did You Know?
  • On-campus sorority and fraternity houses have a living capacity of 28 people.
  • A total of 280 Greek men and women live in on-campus houses.

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