University of Nevada - Las Vegas - Greek Life

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College Prowler Take

Alright, so apparently the Greeks haven’t realized yet that UNLV was built. If fraternity or sorority life is important to you, be prepared to spend a little extra time to make sure you get the kind of experience you want. Greek life is by far not the biggest thing on campus, but if you’re involved in it, then you’ll always have something to do. The main problem with the Greeks is that they haven’t established themselves. They’re not known for the wild parties that students might want to attend, but they’re also not known for any kind of philanthropy or academic performance. Though, they have become a bit more visible than they were a few years ago. For the most part, they’re just kind of there.

Greeks show up at the beginning of each semester in large droves. The beginning of the semester is when they start recruiting people into their ranks. Booths with tables, trophies, pictures, and member-hungry fraternities and sororities line the walkway in front of the CBC building and the MSU. The Greeks are not pervasive, though, so you can usually walk by the tables in peace without getting bothered by recruiters. If you do join, you can expect to find life-long friends—as long as you give the whole thing a chance.

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Students Speak Out

UNLVAmanda says: University of Nevada - Las Vegas 2014 Other

Greek life here is relatively... Greek life here is relatively small, and there is no sponsored Greek housing. None of the sororities have houses, and a few of the fraternities do, but not all. It’s a small, tight-knit group of people with a real sense of community and is hands down one of the best ways to meet people. However, Greek life isn’t for everyone, and there are plenty of other opportunities available to meet people and get involved. 12345 Greek Life: May 20, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Being in a Greek organization can... Being in a Greek organization can help you out a lot. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

I have fun without it. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

They suck. We can’t even have... They suck. We can’t even have houses at this school. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

It has a big part in parties, but... It has a big part in parties, but that’s about it. I’ve only seen them on campus twice. 12345 Greek Life Report

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Each January, Greek leaders representing all three campus Greek councils gather at Potosi Pines camp for a weekend retreat. During the retreat, students engage in leadership activities, address issues related to Greek life, and interact with Greeks from different chapters.

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