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Freshman Men in Fraternities 2%
Undergrad Men in Fraternities 5%
Freshman Women in Sororities 3%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 5%
Number of Fraternities 19
Number of Sororities 16

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Greek life doesn't dominate the UMass social scene, but it is a large part of it. Frat houses are generally viewed on campus as the party spots for most freshmen and some sophomores who don't know any upperclassmen with apartments where they can party. For the amount of Greek organizations on campus, you’d think they would be more visible, although from time to time, they will host an event and make their presence known. Some of the frats and sororities are very involved with the local community and school projects, and some are not.

In general, it seems like frats are not well-respected by those who are not involved in them. Sororities, with the exception of one, do not throw parties and are therefore held in higher regard than the fraternities. Professional, honors, and special interest fraternities are held in much higher esteem than social fraternities.

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Greek Life at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

tn22

Psychology '11

1.2
D

Greek Life

Greek life is basically non-existent. I knew a few decent girls in sororities, who had boyfriends in frats; but otherwise, probably wouldn't ever befriend a frat guy. Most Freshman go to their parties just to meet people, but once they find their group of friends, most seem to ditch that environment.

Apr 05, 2012

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Greek Life at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

TLima

History '15

3.1
B-

I Don't Even...

Freshman go to Greek Houses to party/get laid, but I don't go to them so I wouldn't know. Some are supposed to be big and clean. Also, there are a few that do things in the community.

Mar 31, 2012

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Greek Life at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

tsteinbe

Communication Disorders '15

3.5
B

Greek Life

There are several sororities and fraternities at Umass, they are great to be in for the social aspects, however you don't need to be in one to have fun and go out here!

Mar 28, 2012

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User rating for University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Greek Life is 2.3 out of 5 based on 46 user reviews.

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Facts

Fraternities
  • Alpha Delta Phi
  • Alpha Epsilon Pi
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Alpha Tau Gamma
  • Delta Chi
  • Delta Upsilon
  • Iota Phi Theta
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Lambda Phi Epsilon
  • Lambda Upsilon Lambda
  • Omega Psi Phi
  • Phi Beta Sigma
  • Phi Sigma Kappa
  • Pi Delta Psi
  • Pi Kappa Alpha
  • Pi Kappa Phi
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Theta Chi
  • Zeta Beta Tau
Sororities
  • Alpha Chi Omega
  • Alpha Epsilon Phi
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Chi Omega
  • Delta Sigma Theta
  • Delta Xi Phi
  • Iota Gamma Upsilon
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma
  • Kappa Phi Lambda
  • Lamba Pi Chi
  • Sigma Lambda Upsilon
  • Sigma Delta Tau
  • Sigma Gamma Rho
  • Sigma Kappa
  • Sigma Psi Zeta
  • Zeta Phi Beta
Multicultural Colonies
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Delta Sigma Theta
  • Delta Xi Phi
  • Iota Phi Theta
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Kappa Phi Lambda
  • Lambda Pi Chi
  • Lambda Upsilon Lambda
  • Omega Psi Phi
  • Phi Beta Sigma
  • Pi Delta Psi
  • Sigma Gamma Rho
  • Sigma Lambda Upsilon
  • Sigma Psi Zeta
  • Zeta Phi Beta
Other Greek Organizations
  • Interfraternity Council
  • Multicultural Greek Council
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council
  • Order of Omega
  • Panhellenic Council

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