Northeastern University - Greek Life

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Undergrad Men in Fraternities		8%
Undergrad Women in Sororities		9%
Number of Fraternities		14
Number of Sororities		11

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Most students’ involvement with Greek life doesn’t extend beyond the occasional party. There are no sorority houses, supposedly because of Massachusetts’ ancient “blue laws,” which made it illegal for more than five unrelated women to live together (these laws were actually repealed). All of the fraternities are on Mission Hill, which is about a mile away from campus.

The Greek scene is easy to get to, but when it gets cold in the winter, many students feel that it’s not worth the hike for what could very well be a mediocre party. At the beginning of each semester, there is Rush Week, when students can visit with the different houses and receive bids. Greek life seems to work for those who participate in it, but students can enjoy themselves just fine without it.

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JF95

'14

Business

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Growing but still low key

Since coming to NU. I have noticed that Greek Life has become a lot bigger, more prevalent and far more popular than before. Most statistics show that only 4-5% of the NU student body is involved in Greek life, but 10-15% would now be a more accurate estimate.

Even though it is growing, it still remains something you can live without for the most part.

Feb 02, 2012

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amandazipf

'15

Neuroscience

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Not Very Apparent

Although there is some greek life at Northeastern, there is no official housing for frats/sororities, so they are very exclusive.

Jan 28, 2012

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Catherine_Olivia

'16

Psychology

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There, but Not in Your Face

If you're looking for traditional Greek life, probably not your best bet. Frats and sororities do exist, but parties aren't very legit and nobody really cares about them.

Dec 27, 2011

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Fraternities		Alpha Delta Phi Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Kappa Sigma Alpha Phi Alpha Beta Gamma Epsilon Beta Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Delta Theta Pi Delta Psi Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Beta Rho Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sororities		Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Phi Omega Delta Sigma Theta Delta Zeta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Phi Lambda Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Sigma Sigma
Multicultural Colonies		Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Phi Omega Delta Sigma Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Phi Lambda Phi Beta Sigma Pi Delta Psi Sigma Beta Rho
Other Greek Organizations		Interfraternity Council Multicultural Greek Council National Pan-Hellenic Council Panhellenic Council
Did You Know?		At the beginning of the year, the new pledge class in each sorority and fraternity puts on a show called "Greek Follies" or "Greek Sing." Afterward, a winner is declared.

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