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Greek Life

Quick Stats

Undergrad Men in Fraternities 9%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 8%
Number of Fraternities 20
Number of Sororities 22

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The Greeks at UCI, although small in actual numbers, still definitely impact the campus with their unmistakable and often-advertised presence. To some students at UCI, the frequent party fliers don’t even get a second glance before getting dumped into the nearest trash bin. To others, being accepted into a recognized national organization is a social dream come true. It provides opportunities to build long-lasting friendships, future networking connections, and chances to perform community service. Of course, Greek membership isn’t the only way to achieve or participate in these things, though—they’re just some of the credits to Greek organizations. While Greek life is not nearly as abundant at UCI as it is at other universities, there is a definite Greek atmosphere on and around Ring Road.

Even though Greek life is quite exclusive, there’s an open door policy for almost all Greek parties, which is the main source for campus parties. Several students have their opinions of which Greek organization throws the best parties, but with so many going on, you’re sure to find a fraternity or sorority whose parties will become your favorite too. There’s a Greek organization for everyone out there, even cultural ones like Asian, Latino and historically Black organizations. If you’re not into the Greek scene, that’s okay, too—you can still have a social life and remain separate from Greek life at UCI. You’ll probably even end up saving a lot of money that way.

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Greek Life at University of California - Irvine

prenerz

Biology '15

3.1
B-

Greek Life

I am not part of the Greek Life but some who do join Greek life change and become different people. They are good in that it looks good on resumeé and they do philanthropy

Apr 02, 2012

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Greek Life at University of California - Irvine

zotira18

Criminology '14

3.5
B

Greeks Aren't Intimidating

The greek life at our school is pretty chill. Personally I am not in one but fro what I've seen they are a really tight-knit family. They have parties which everyone is invited to and they are fun.

Dec 16, 2011

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Greek Life at University of California - Irvine

bjay

Biological Sciences '15

2.3
C

Greek Life

Greek life is ok. there not a big deal if you are in a frat or sorority. a lot of the parties are far away because the school is very strict with parties being held on campus.

Dec 10, 2011

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User rating for University of California - Irvine - Greek Life is 3.5 out of 5 based on 30 user reviews.

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Facts

Fraternities
  • Alpha Epsilon Omega
  • Alpha Epsilon Phi
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Beta Theta Pi
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Kappa Sigma
  • Lambda Theta Delta
  • Phi Gamma Delta
  • Phi Kappa Alpha
  • Phi Kappa Psi
  • Pi Alpha Phi
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Sigma Chi
  • Sigma Delta Alpha
  • Sigma Lambda Beta
  • Sigma Nu
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Sigma Pi
  • Triangle
  • Zeta Phi Rho
Sororities
  • Alpha Chi Omega
  • Alpha Epsilon Phi
  • Alpha Gamma Alpha
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Alpha Kappa Delta Phi
  • Alpha Phi
  • Delta Delta Delta
  • Delta Gamma
  • Delta Lambda Chi
  • Delta Phi Gamma
  • Delta Sigma Theta
  • Gamma Phi Beta
  • Kappa Alpha Theta
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma
  • Kappa Zeta Phi
  • Lambda Theta Nu
  • Phi Zeta Tau
  • Pi Beta Phi
  • Sigma Kappa
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma
  • Sigma Omicron Pi
  • Tau Theta Pi
Multicultural Colonies
  • Delta Phi Gamma
  • Tau Theta Pi
  • Zeta Phi Rho
Other Greek Organizations
  • Interfraternity Council
  • National Panhellenic Council
  • Panhellenic Council
Did You Know? Every year, the fraternities and sororities get together to collaborate and perform Greek Songfest, a show of combined song, dance, and theater design talents, in which all of the raised funds are donated to a chosen charity or cause by the Greeks.

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