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Greek Life

Quick Stats

Undergrad Men in Fraternities 10%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 14%
Number of Fraternities 17
Number of Sororities 13

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Greek life can be a blast for those involved. Even for non-Greeks, getting into their parties can be a wild time. But it’s certainly not the focus of social life at OU. Students say that it is a great way to meet people during the beginning of your college career, but certainly not necessary for all social interaction (the residence halls and random parties are more than enough). Most students believe that joining a Greek organization just isn’t necessary to have fun or make friends at OU, but those who have joined have enjoyed their experience, had a lot of fun, and made amazing friends. It just depends on the person.

Basically, if you are interested in going Greek, check out the options during Rush Week, but do it spring or winter rather than fall. This gives you the chance to make your own friends first before jumping into the Greek lifestyle. Many people, fearful they won’t make friends, join a sorority or frat right away, which then becomes their entire, somewhat sheltered, social group. Simply put, at OU, social life doesn’t revolve around the Greek system—wait until at least one quarter has gone by before deciding to rush. It’s best to develop your own friendships and interests before making the decision.

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Greek Life at Ohio University

Mowca

Communications '14

2.3
C

Greek

You don't have to be Greek to gave fun. Most Greek students are viewed as annoying, but I am friends with a lot of them and I am not Greek. Most houses you have to live in.

Mar 20, 2012

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Greek Life at Ohio University

MDCwithJ3

Music '15

5.0
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Greek Life

The Greek life is very active here at Ohio University. It is definitely a thriving, and ever-growing interest.

Jan 23, 2012

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edelay16

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

2.7
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Greek Life at OU... Eh.

Greek life at OU is decent. There are plenty of service and academic frats, which is good, but the sorority girls are very selective and snobby. The Fraternities seem more accepting, but I've seen some pretty bad hazing.

Jan 18, 2012

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User rating for Ohio University - Greek Life is 3.5 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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What kind of housing is available for Greek students?

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Facts

Fraternities
  • Acacia
  • Alpha Epsilon Pi
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Beta Theta Pi
  • Delta Tau Delta
  • Delta Upsilon
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Lambda Chi Alpha
  • Phi Beta Sigma
  • Phi Delta Theta
  • Phi Kappa Psi
  • Phi Kappa Tau
  • Phi Kappa Theta
  • Pi Kappa Alpha
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Sigma Lambda Beta
  • Theta Chi
Sororities
  • Alpha Delta Pi
  • Alpha Gamma Delta
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Alpha Omicron Pi
  • Alpha Xi Delta
  • Chi Omega
  • Delta Gamma
  • Delta Sigma Theta
  • Delta Zeta
  • Pi Beta Phi
  • Sigma Gamma Rho
  • Sigma Kappa
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma
Multicultural Colonies
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha (NPHC)
  • Alpha Phi Alpha (NPHC)
  • Delta Sigma Theta (NPHC)
  • Kappa Alpha Psi (NPHC)
  • Phi Beta Sigma (NPHC)
  • Sigma Gamma Rho (NPHC)
  • Sigma Lambda Beta
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma
  • Zeta Phi Beta (NPHC)
Other Greek Organizations
  • Interfraternity Council
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council
  • Order of Omega
  • Rho Lambda
  • Women’s Pan-Hellenic Association
Did You Know? Rho Lambda is an organization honoring Pan-Hellenic women who contribute greatly to the Women's Pan-Hellenic Association and their sorority.

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