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University of Puget Sound - Greek Life - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Greek Life

Quick Stats

Undergrad Men in Fraternities 22%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 21%
Number of Fraternities 4
Number of Sororities 4

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

UPS students who are members of the Greek system are very loyal to their chapters. There is a mixed reaction to the Greek system by those students who choose not to join. Some who are not involved in the Greek system swear against it. Others can appreciate the fact that their friends chose to rush and are supportive of their friends’ decisions. Fortunately, there is not a strong division between Greeks and independents on campus. Some students recognize the Greek presence and some do not; it really just depends on what you are into. Greeks are definitely visible on campus. However, their presence is different here than on many other college campuses. The Greek chapters do a lot of community service projects, reaching out to many underprivileged children in Tacoma and nearby Seattle. Greeks here have their share of fun as well, hosting some of the largest parties on campus.

The Greek community at UPS has been decreasing in size over the past 10 years. Under the direction of President Pierce, the University purchased all of the Greek housing, so it is now owned and regulated by the school. The school also employs a delayed rush, so students must spend at least a semester on campus to get a chance to see the reputations of each Greek organization before committing to join one of them. This is also a way to make sure that freshmen stay focused on their academics.

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Greek Life at University of Puget Sound

TUMY

'13

Diagnostic Technician

3.1
B-

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great, but not actually invovling lots of people. i don't care to be honest.

May 29, 2011

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Greek Life at University of Puget Sound

Roofus

'14

English

4.2
A-

Greek Life

the greek life here at UPS, is very out there, if students are interested in becoming part of greek life, walk-ins are always welcomed. The greeks definitely have pride in being a greek. It isn't the biggest part of UPS, but it's definitely around. Also the parties they throw are pretty descent.

Sep 24, 2010

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justinclined

'12

Liberal Arts and Humanities

2.7
C+

Weak Greek System

Greek isn't very important here. They have some big parties and such, but they don't do all that much. (That I'm aware of anyway). We make fun of them sometimes.

Mar 17, 2010

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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?

Facts

Fraternities
  • Beta Theta Pi
  • Phi Delta Theta
  • Sigma Chi
  • Sigma Nu
Sororities
  • Alpha Phi
  • Gamma Phi Beta
  • Kappa Alpha Theta
  • Pi Beta Phi
Other Greek Organizations
  • Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  • Phi Sigma Biology Honors Society

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