University of California - Santa Barbara - Greek Life

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Undergrad Men in Fraternities		4%
Undergrad Women in Sororities		4%
Number of Fraternities		15
Number of Sororities		19

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Only a small percentage of UCSB students choose to go Greek. It seems that since Santa Barbara is full of other ways to have a social life and to make friends, fewer people turn to the Greek system. Even though the percentage of UCSB students in Greek life is small, they definitely have a voice and a presence in Isla Vista and on campus. The Greek system has undergone a lot of changes in its bureaucracy and conduct rules to the point that, as organizations, they are held to stricter conduct rules than the rest of UCSB students. Still, it’s another opportunity to take advantage of and can be a great part of your college experience if you choose to join.

Rush is also a good way to transition into college and to meet lots of people right away as a freshman. UCSB’s sororities have a rush program that is less strenuous than at other universities with very high Greek percentages. However, there is a fee to participate in the sorority rush process. There is currently no fee to rush fraternities. Overall, remember that students can make lots of friends and have social opportunities without going Greek.

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apilavjian

'12

Environmental Studies

C

Greek Life

Greek life does not dominate much at UCSB. They have parties and very attractive women, however there are plenty of parties and nightlife elsewhere. The Greek life is not essential for people to go out and meet others to drink and have fun.

Jan 15, 2012

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pineappletime

'15

Environmental Studies

C

Greek Life Exists

but its super important. some people are into it, some aren't, and either way it isn't a big deal. they don't dominate the social scene.

Jan 13, 2012

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RobNova19

'14

Computer Science

C

Not Soo Much

Greek life is not so prevalent on this campus. The main reason is because we're already such a big party school

Dec 29, 2011

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Fraternities		Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Gamma Omega Alpha Tau Omega Beta Theta Pi Gamma Zeta Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Sigma Nu Alpha Kappa Phi Sigma Kappa Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Omega Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Pi Zeta Phi Rho
Sororities		Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Chi Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Phi Chi Delta Theta Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Sigma Theta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Lambda Sigma Gamma Lambda Theta nu Pi Beta Phi Sigma Alpha Zeta Sigma Kappa Chi Zeta Phi Beta
Multicultural Colonies		Chi Delta Theta Delta Sigma Theta Gamma Zeta Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Lambda Sigma Gamma Lambda Theta Nu Nu Alpha Kappa Sigma Alpha Zeta Sigma Chi Omega Sigma Kappa Chi Zeta Phi Beta Zeta Phi Rho
Other Greek Organizations		Greek Council Greek Peer Advisors Interfraternity Council Order of Omega Panhellenic Council
Did You Know?		Each fraternity and sorority house puts on a philanthropic event that gives to some charity. It is a good way for house members to bond and give back to the community.

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