University of Maryland - Greek Life

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Undergrad Men in Fraternities		13%
Undergrad Women in Sororities		10%
Number of Fraternities		31
Number of Sororities		25

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There is a perception by many students on Maryland’s campus that the Greek community is overbearing, but in reality, not a huge percentage of students actually “go Greek.” The perceived dominance of fraternities and sororities on campus may simply be based on effective and assertive marketing techniques, which tend to include promotions via word of mouth, relationship-building, and basic Greek pride. Furthermore, a majority of the town bar patrons may in fact be Greek students simply because many of them like to socialize there, and College Park only has a few bars. More than ever, Greek students could be invading the bars more frequently because of the University's restrictions on parties on Fraternity Row and beyond.

Having the opportunity to experience “rush” on campus is special to some Terps, as it provides an easy way to quickly get involved and immersed in Maryland life. Greek life offers a way to experience diversity, friendship, leadership, scholarship, and service without having to reinvent the wheel. Buckle up, though—going Greek requires a commitment, and you can’t become president of a fraternity overnight.

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MayaEverett17

'15

Early Childhood Education

B+

Very Present, but Not Overbearing.

Its very common to see people rocking their letters around campus. It seems like at least a quarter of the student body are involved or at least consider it. There are a lot of frats and sororities that do so many different things you would really have to do your research. Greeks definitely fit in with everyone else on campus.

Housing is available on Frat Row for some but definitely not all frats/sororities. A lot of parties take place there but are usually shut down by PG Police.

Jan 12, 2012

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hannahhhh11

'15

Biology

B+

Not a Greek Yet

I rush next semester, so I am excited for Greek life. It does not seem to take over the school, but it does have a strong presence. I also think that Greek life has a positive influence on campus. They are always hosting charity events and promoting good causes.

Jan 10, 2012

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kcmurphy91

'13

Information Technology

A

Greek Is the Way

Greek Life is ever going at the University and play a large role in the campus life. The Greek Community have parities and are also involved with University activities. It is a fairly large deal if you are in a fraternity or sorority and more students rush than are accepted into the system.

Jan 05, 2012

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Fraternities		Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Tau Omega Beta Theta Pi Chi Phi Delta Chi Delta Sigma Phi Iota Nu Delta Iota Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Delta Phi Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Omega Nu Eta Omega Psi Phi Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Kappa Tau Phi Sigma Kappa Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi Zeta Psi
Sororities		Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Theta Gamma Chi Iota Pi Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Phi Omega Delta Theta Sigma Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Phi Gamma Kappa Phi Lambda Lambda Theta Alpha Lambda Upsilon Lambda Phi Sigma Sigma Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Kappa Sigma Psi Zeta Zeta Tau Alpha
Multicultural Colonies		Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Nu Omega Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Theta Gamma Chi Iota Pi Delta Phi Omega Delta Theta Sigma Iota Nu Delta Iota Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Delta Phi Kappa Phi Gamma Kappa Phi Lambda Lambda Theta Alpha Lambda Upsilon Lambda Omega Nu Eta Omega Psi Phi Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Psi Zeta
Other Greek Organizations		Interfraternity Council (IFC) National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Panhellenic Association (PHA) United Greek Council (UGC)

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