University of Michigan - Greek Life

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Freshman Men in Fraternities		15%
Undergrad Men in Fraternities		16%
Freshman Women in Sororities		22%
Undergrad Women in Sororities		20%
Number of Fraternities		40
Number of Sororities		27

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Greek life at the University of Michigan isn't just a social scene, nor is it the only social scene on campus. About 20 percent of students are involved in Greek life. At Michigan, there's a wide range of social, community service, and pre-professional Greek organizations. Students agree that they're all a great way to social network, and many rush (visit Greek houses in an attempt to become a member of one) by mid-September of their freshman year. After joining, students tend to live in the charter house of their fraternity or sorority by sophomore year. These houses are known for throwing parties, which are usually open to everyone.

Some criticism of the Greek community is that it is a way to "buy" friends because you have to pay fees to become a part of the organization. Others don't want to subject themselves to the stereotypes associated with specific Greek houses, but students say you won't get flack whether you are in Greek life or not. It's a personal choice and at times a big commitment. But being in Greek life must pay off; otherwise, a fifth of the student body wouldn't bother with it.

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outboardman

'15

Marine Transportation

A+

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Tons of it! So many frats and sororities, and parties to go with them!

Jan 06, 2012

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Rileynat

'15

Computer Science

A

Very Fun

Greek life at the University of Michigan is a collection of very enjoyable and well rounded organizations. Fraternities host parties most weekends which much of the student body attends. Students who go through the rush process attend many and varied activities such as a photo scavenger hunt. Sororities are very close knit and widely popular among students. Both types of organizations are involved in many activities that branch out from conventional activities of a fraternity.

Dec 30, 2011

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pndagostino

'15

Computer Engineering

B-

Only If You're Dedicated

Greek life tends to be a very serious commitment for most of the pledges. Many of the pledges have difficulty balancing their pledge week commitments with their schoolwork. The parties are fairly common, but unless you have a friend to get you in they are usually harder to get into than most would like. Bouncers can even be found at some of the parties, so entry without an invitation is not an easy feat.

Dec 22, 2011

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What is Greek life’s role in the campus social scene?

What is the general attitude of non-Greeks toward Greeks?

What kind of housing is available for Greek students?

How difficult is it to get into a fraternity or sorority?

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Fraternities		Acacia Alpha Delta Phi Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Tau Omega Beta Theta Pi Chi Phi Chi Psi Delta Chi Delta Kappa Epsilon Delta Tau Delta Delta Upsilon Iota Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Theta Phi Omega Gamma Pi Phi Beta Sigma Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Psi Pi Alpha Phi Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Pi Lambda Phi Psi Upsilon Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Chi Sigma Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Pi Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi Theta Delta Chi Theta Xi Triangle Zeta Psi
Sororities		Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Kappa Alpha alpha Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Phi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Sigma Theta Delta Tau Lambda Delta Theta Psi Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Phi Lambda Lambda Theta Alpha Pi Beta Phi Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Kappa Sigma Lambda Gamma Theta Nu Xi Zeta Phi Beta Zeta Sigma Chi Zeta Tau Alpha
Multicultural Colonies		Alpha Kappa Alpha alpha Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Delta Tau Lambda Delta Theta Psi Iota Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Phi Lambda Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Theta Alpha Lambda Theta Phi Omega Gamma Pi Phi Beta Sigma Pi Alpha Phi Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Lambda Beta Sigma Lambda Gamma Theta Nu Xi Zeta Phi Beta Zeta Sigma Chi
Other Greek Organizations		Interfraternity Council Multicultural Greek Council National Pan-Hellenic Council Order of Omega Panhellenic Association
Did You Know?		Each year, the Greek community puts on Greek Week, which is a week-long philanthropic event with various competitions between teams of Greek organizations. There is a “Mr. Greek Week” competition, as well as Greek Sing and Variety competitions that pack Hill Auditorium. Fraternities and sororities pair up each spring for their “pre-parties” the following fall, which take place at fraternity houses before each Michigan home football game. Don’t be surprised if you’re dancing to music and drinking beer at 9 a.m. on a football Saturday. It’s a Michigan tradition. Many fraternities and sororities have lavish formals that often take place as far away as Chicago and Toronto for an entire weekend.

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