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Michigan State University - Greek LifeCollege Prowler3.46
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Greek Life Grades:
Quick Stats% of Undergrad Men in Fraternities
8 %
% of Undergrad Women in Sororities
7 %
Number of Fraternities
32
College Prowler Take
Students at Michigan State University have a love-hate relationship with the Greek system. However, both Greek and non-Greek students object to the popular stereotypes of sororities and fraternities, and the people you’ll meet through the Greeks generally won’t be anything like you see on TV. The Greek system doesn’t dominate social life at MSU, but it does provide a lot of chances to get involved, meet people, and (of course) have parties. There are plenty of opportunities to join a sorority or fraternity during spring and fall rush, but there isn’t any pressure to do so. Remember that there are plenty of other social outlets, such as clubs or IM sports organizations, that can have many of the same benefits of Greek life without paying dues. Many students believe the Greek system is only about hosting toga parties and wearing Greek letters, but MSU Greeks organize a large number of campus social events. Additionally, each fraternity has their own philanthropy event, both national and at the University. If you’re looking for Greek life, you’ll like what you find at MSU; if you’re looking to avoid Greek life, you shouldn’t have too many problems steering clear of it altogether. Students Speak Out
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pietrusi says: Michigan State University 2012 Social Sciences  |
Greek life can be cool but is not for everyone
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Greek life is highly recommended from most who participate in it. Greek life here is noticeable but not really that prominent. As a non-Greek, I have met a lot of cool people who are in sororities/fraternities but defy stereotypes. However at MSU there is an overwhelming number of students who follow a lot of the stereotypes of the Greek system as well. Depending on what sorority or fraternity you join, there are tons of social functions that you have to participate in including date nights, professional presentations and community service projects (and generally to join one is a very big time commitment). Sometimes frat parties can be fun to go to, especially if you like dancing but overall the Greek scene is not really my cup of tea.
Greek Life: January 02, 2010
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Anonymous says: |
Greek life unfortunately has many...
Greek life unfortunately has many negative stereotypes from movies and TV shows, but there are many positive benefits of MSU’s strong Greek life, like academic and social benefits and leadership opportunities involved with the Greek system you normally never even hear about. |
Anonymous says: |
It does dominate social life in...
It does dominate social life in the sense of there’s always a party to go to and the frats or sororities are getting a lot of publicity, but other than that, well, that’s it. |
Anonymous says: |
Greek life is very important to...
Greek life is very important to many people at MSU; however, I wouldn’t say it totally dominates the social scene. |
Anonymous says: |
I happen to be in a sorority and I...
I happen to be in a sorority and I love it. It doesn’t dominate the social scene, but I found that, coming from California and not knowing anyone, it was nice to be in a sorority house and make friends so quickly. Greek life may not be for you, but I suggest going through rush and seeing whether or not it is for you. |
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Michigan State? FactsFraternities
- Alpha Delta Phi
- Alpha Epsilon Pi
- Alpha Gamma Rho
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- Alpha Tau Omega
- Beta Theta Pi
- Delta Chi
- Delta Sigma Phi
- Delta Tau Delta
- Delta Upsilon
- Farmhouse
- Kappa Sigma
- Lamda Chi Alpha
- Phi Delta Theta
- Phi Gamma Delta
- Phi Kappa Psi
- Phi Kappa Tau
- Phi Sigma Phi
- PhiKappa Sigma
- Pi Kappa Alpha
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Psi Upsilon
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Sigma Alpha Mu
- Sigma Chi
- Sigma Nu
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
- Sigma Pi
- Theta Chi
- Triangle
- Zeta Beta Tau
Sororities
- Alpha Chi Omega
- Alpha Omicron Pi
- Alpha Phi
- Chi Omega
- Delta Gamma
- Gamma Phi Beta
- Kappa Alpha Theta
- Kappa Delta
- Kappa Kappa Gamma
- Pi Beta Phi
- Sigma Delta Tau
- Sigma Kappa
- Zeta Tau Delta
Other Greek Organizations
- Women’s Panhellenic Council
- 4th Greek Independent Council
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
Did You Know?Greek Week is part of the celebration of over 130 years of Greek life on campus. Money from activities is given to Coaches for Kids, Haven House, Special Olympics, United Way, Children’s Miracle Network, and Verlinden Elementary School in Lansing.
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