University of San Diego - Greek Life

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Greek life manages to hold an important place in USD life despite the absence of on-campus houses. Nearly one quarter of all USD students participate in Greek life, and even more non-affiliates enjoy parts of Greek life. Students are varied in their opinion of how important it is to social life. The general rule seems to be, if you are in it, it’s important. If not, you get by just fine. Since there are no houses, there really isn’t an intense air to Greek life, and it really is more like a social club than the hardcore devotion to a lifestyle you might find at other schools. Like many things in San Diego, Greek life seems to be the mellow cousin to its more intense relatives elsewhere.

Moving into a collegiate lifestyle, many students are unsure about whether or not to “Go Greek.” It is certainly advisable at USD to at least participate in rush events and decide if you want to pledge after you’ve met some of the members and picked up on the feel for their lifestyle. Greek life can definitely provide you with more things to do at USD, and it definitely helps ease social integration. It does, however, get on some students nerves, and many people feel pigeonholed by the whole idea. A sizeable majority of Greek students enjoy the life at USD. Living off campus with non-affiliates and even members from different organizations is not unheard of. As with anything, there are some people who take Greek Life too seriously for most, but on a whole, Greek Life is a pleasant addition to USD.

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Students Speak Out

laladylynda says: University of San Diego 2013 English Language and Literature

Great Asset but Not Main Focus B Greek life is not the center of attention at USD. There is NO official greek housing, and greek life is much more laidback than other schools. USD does not tolerate hazing in the slightest, the opposite in fact (showering of love and gifts) takes place. It is the best way to get access to parties, but it is not the end of the world if you don't join one. There are only 6 sororities and 5 frats, and they all work together rather than compete against each other.Price per semester can be costly, but hey, it is USD. 12345 Greek Life: March 07, 2010 Report

quita01 says: University of San Diego 2011 Social Sciences

Frats/ Sororities B- They're not that big of a deal, but because the school is so small cliques tend to form and many of the cliques take form of sorority and fraternity bros and sis's, but you can still have friends without being a party of greek like and there's parties you can go to still without being party of greek life. 12345 Greek Life: December 18, 2009 Report

Bam_Bam says: University of San Diego 2013 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Not a Big Deal A- Greek life is available for all students, but it isn't something that people are ever pressured into doing. They aren't really a part of the social scene, mostly because Greek housing isn't available. And the all of the fraternities and sororities are originally created for a public cause and stick to that cause through events and fundraisers. They are hard work, but look good on resumes. 12345 Greek Life: December 13, 2009 Report

going_2_college says: University of San Diego 2011 Social Sciences

No Housing but... B Do not have Fraternity and Sorority Row. That being said the groups are great and inclusive (parties don't exclude non greek life members). 12345 Greek Life: December 10, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Greek life is tons of fun, and... Greek life is tons of fun, and there are some good frats and sororities. Good friendships are made this way, but it does not dominate the social scene, which is nice. You can choose to do it or not, and you will still have a good social life either way. 12345 Greek Life Report

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Did You Know?

Each year, the Greeks vote in a Greek Woman and Greek Man of the Year.

Each year, the Greeks hold a carnival with rides, games, contests, and lots of fun!

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