Loyola University Chicago - Greek Life

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College Prowler Take

The only people saying negative things about Greek life are the students not affiliated. Greeks at Loyola are relatively quiet, and there are only four social fraternities and four social sororities, which makes them a relatively tight knit group. Recruitment is popular in the fall, and in recent years has been held on the same extended weekend for both fraternities and sororities, culminating in a bid night that offers several parties at both the bars and off-campus houses. Greeks aren’t a large part of the Loyola experience by any means, but due to the small size of the Greek community, can become a large part of an individual’s experience.

The community certainly is a growing one however. Although they do not have a house, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, founded on campus in 2000, has quickly become the largest and most active fraternity on campus. By sponsoring concerts and service initiatives, SAE has helped reintroduce a certain level of positive competition with the two other most prominent frats, Alpha Delta Gamma and Sigma Pi. Although it is still the only fraternity of?cially allowed to display its letters at its house, ADG has been something of a disappointment in recent years, having faced a number of disciplinary actions, and being rendered practically powerless in the Loyola community. The sororities also have their ups and downs, but they do throw some very popular mixers, although you must be on the list (or attached to someone on the list) to get in. In the end, only about 12 percent of Loyola students go Greek. Those who do generally have a blast, but the many non-Greeks are generally indifferent to their presence on campus.

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Students Speak Out

AuG3way3ZY says:

Greek Life numbers have increased... Greek Life numbers have increased by a huge margin in recent years, with the two biggest fraternities, TKE and SAE, having nearly 40 activities. Sig Pi has around 30, and ADG---well, last I heard they barely got anyone in '07-'08. Sororities are all full and do not do Spring Rush because of the number of girls (more than 70). TKE and SAE are the only fraternities worth joining on campus. If you want a "less than pleasant" pledge experience, go for ADG and Sig Pi. I have talked to people first-hand and heard horror stories about Sig Pi and ADG, which is still on the verge of collapse. Sororities are all pretty good. The only bad thing I have heard about is that ASA has a reputation for being bitchy. 12345 Greek Life: July 29, 2008 Report

Anonymous says:

Greek life definitely doesn’t... Greek life definitely doesn’t dominate the social scene, but it has been making strides. It is definitely up-and-coming right now. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

ADG throws fun parties. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

There is a core group of social... There is a core group of social fraternities and sororities. It’s more a side note to life at Loyola than the underpinnings of it. Those that exist hold to themselves, mostly, with one fraternity holding a mixer with one sorority in a closed party, for example. There are few open fraternity parties. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

Greek life is small at Loyola.... Greek life is small at Loyola. There are about 10 fraternities and sororities. The Greeks do have many parties which are open to everyone. The Greek community is also involved in numerous community service projects. 12345 Greek Life Report

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Did You Know?

Once a year, Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosts its annual St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser where humanitarian members shave their heads for charity.

Don’t see the Greek organization you’re looking for listed? Loyola’s Greek community is a growing one, so get a group of friends together and start your own chapter.

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