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Greek Life

Quick Stats

Undergrad Men in Fraternities 7%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 7%
Number of Fraternities 22
Number of Sororities 22

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Like most of UCR's organizations, the Greek life is an informal and casual presence on campus. A large number of Greek groups are multicultural and officially part of UCR's ethnic programs. No special housing is available for Greeks, so any gatherings must be conducted in resident or off-campus dwellings. The party scene is controlled mainly by the fraternities and sororities, but it is possible to attend the parties without actually joining, though it is worth considering if you enjoy that sort of social activity.

Some non-Greeks are under the impression that Greek life is popular simply due to the partying, but mostly non-Greeks are indifferent toward fraternities and sororities; it's simply another organization to join. There are a number of organizations at UCR outside of Greek life that serve the needs and interests of students in other ways. The fraternities and sororities give students a different method of extending their social network, making long-lasting friendships, and overall, having some fun.

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Greek Life at University of California - Riverside

iceey93

Sociology '15

3.8
B+

Not a Priority

Greek Life is not that important. I am not part of Greek life and still have somme greek life friends, and still have attended frat parties. It is not such a big deal on campus. Most people join just for the brotherhood or sisterhood.

Mar 29, 2012

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Greek Life at University of California - Riverside

esmeperez09

Clinical Psychology '15

4.6
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Love

There are numerous sororities or fraternities to rush for! Every sorority makes you want to rush for them. Not too important, only important if you make it a big deal.

Mar 24, 2012

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Greek Life at University of California - Riverside

monicamendoza

Chemistry '14

2.3
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Greek Life

i wouldnt know. its not the biggest part of this school. there arent many greeks that have houses

there are always out with their letters

Mar 15, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Riverside - Greek Life is 3.5 out of 5 based on 40 user reviews.

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Facts

Fraternities
  • Alpha Epsilon Pi
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Beta Chi Theta
  • Beta Upsilon Delta
  • Delta Chi
  • Delta Tau Delta
  • Epsilon Iota Sigma
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • La Union Estudiantil de la Raza (UER)
  • Nu Alpha Kappa
  • Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)
  • Phi Kappa Psi
  • Phi Kappa Sigma
  • Pi Alpha Phi
  • Pi Beta Phi
  • Pi Delta Psi
  • Pi Kappa Alpha
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Sigma Delta Alpha
  • Sigma Lambda Beta
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Zeta Phi Rho
Sororities
  • Alpha Chi Omega
  • Alpha Gamma Alpha
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Alpha Kappa Delta
  • alpha Kappa Delta Phi
  • Alpha Pi Sigma
  • Delta Gamma
  • Delta Sigma Theta
  • Gamma Phi Beta
  • Gamma Rho Lambda
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma
  • Lambda Sigma Gamma
  • Lambda Theta Alpha
  • Lambda Theta Nu
  • Latinic Societas Unitas (LSU)
  • Omega Zeta Chi
  • Pi Beta Phi
  • Rho Delta Chi
  • Sigma Gamma Rho
  • Sigma Kappa
  • Sigma Omicron Pi
  • Sigma Pi Alpha
Multicultural Colonies
  • Alpha Kappa Delta
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Alpha Pi Sigma
  • Beta Chi Theta
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • La Union Estudiantil de la Raza (UER)
  • Lambda Theta Alpha
  • Lambda Theta Nu
  • Latinic Societas Unitas (LSU)
  • Sigma Delta Alpha
  • Sigma Lambda Beta
Other Greek Organizations
  • College Panhellenic Association (CPA)
  • Interfraternity Council (IFC)
  • Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Did You Know? The first national fraternity approved for the UCR campus was Alpha Phi Omega in 1968.

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Name
Hayley Cruz
Hometown
Riverside
Major
English
Grad Year
2013

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