Lafayette College
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Lafayette has six sororities and four fraternities on campus. Starting fall semester of sophomore year, many students become part of Greek life’s “rush” process—typically a week-long affair where Greek-life hopefuls mingle with the sororities and fraternities on campus, getting to know the different houses before deciding whether they want to be a part of Greek life. Most members of Greek life will say that being a part of a sorority or a fraternity allows them to foster stronger relationships, build up a network, and develop connections with alumni that can help them in the long run. About 30 percent of the campus is part of Greek life. College policy does not allow freshmen to be a part of the recruiting process, the logic being that first-year students need to acclimate with the campus environment before deciding to commit to Greek life.

Depending on the length of the membership and the extent of each member’s involvement, students in Greek life can move into Greek housing as early as sophomore year. Members must live in their sororities/fraternities for at least one semester. Houses are generally well-maintained, spacious, and homey—and when the weekend rolls around, a hub for on-campus parties. Greek life is not disregarded by the rest of campus. While some may claim that fraternities and sororities are very exclusive and somewhat self-absorbed, most non-Greek students get along with sorority sisters and frat brothers. Most members would say that Greek life does not come at the expense of academics and other extracurricular activities, even if involvement can get demanding at times.

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Greek Life at Lafayette College

pards

'15

Biology

5.0

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So Much Fun

Even though I'm personally not Greek, I love the Greek system on campus. Rush is sophomore year for both guys and girls, which I think is such a good thing - the transition to college is stressful enough without having to think about frats and sororities. The Greek system provides social groups for lots of upperclassmen, and Greek houses often run events like haunted houses or ice cream socials (in addition to parties). Groups of close friends will commonly pledge to different houses, and those who are not Greek are not looked down upon at all.

Oct 25, 2011

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JazzPoop

'14

English

1.9

C-

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The Greek life here is very exclusive because our campus is so small, so it tends to dominate the party scene along with the athletic clubs and organizations. It also in part determines what kind of social life you have if you are not involved in another club/athletic organization--everyone parties with the fraternities here at some point or another. While you don't need to be in a fraternity or a sorority in order to enjoy Lafayette's nightlife, being affiliated greatly helps.

Oct 21, 2011

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JackTrickster

'14

History

2.7

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It's Kind of Too Big for Its Own Good

There's not too many frats or sororities but they make up a large part of the social life on campis. Greek life is huge on campus. A large part of the social scene surrounds fraternity and sorority parties. A lot of people choose or consider joining frats or fraternities. A lot of people drink at frat parties on weekends.

Oct 17, 2011

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