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Greek Life

Quick Stats

Undergrad Men in Fraternities 2%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 2%
Number of Fraternities 8
Number of Sororities 4

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

While USF seems to have many Greek colonies, the majority of the fraternities and sororities on campus are service-based and/or academic-oriented. The social ones are often affiliated with a particular culture or special interest, and there's just one fraternity and one sorority known around campus to be purely based upon friendship and social life. There is no pressure to join, and as a result, the lack of interest shows. Most USF students are unaware and oblivious, if not entirely apathetic, to Greek life. There are no designated houses on or around campus, and the majority of the Greek presence is limited to random sweatshirts with Greek letters.

Despite its low-profile presence, Greek life is involved with campus events such as Homecoming, the annual Greek Games, Thanksgiving Potluck, Christmas Clothing Drive, and various socials and mixers. Lately, with the Greek Council focusing on promoting more of a campus presence, some colonies are bringing their goals and interests front and center, particularly with the all-night teeter-totter for charity event and USF American Idol competitions. Most students say the Greek scene at USF is virtually nonexistent, which means that you will not be suffocated, like at some other schools, with pledges running around doing all sorts of crazy things. However, if Greek life is for you, then you still have the opportunity to participate.

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Greek Life at University of San Francisco

TreadtheDeep

'13

Biology

0.8
D-

Get Your Tinfoil Hat

Finding a fraternity or sorority at USF is like searching for Bigfoot - plenty of people claim to have seen them, but no one's ever managed to they actually exist.

Feb 07, 2012

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Greek Life at University of San Francisco

jmlovingood

'13

Public Health Studies

1.9
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Greek Life

We don't really have a greek life. We have a few social sororities, but nothing big or fantastic.

Nov 13, 2011

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Greek Life at University of San Francisco

mpnd

'15

Biology

3.5
B

Greeks Are Available

There are two different sorority groups who have fundraisers and host some parties. I don't know a lot about them but it's not that big of a deal if you are part of one or not.

Nov 10, 2011

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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
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Alpha Phi Omega
  • Beta Alpha Psi
  • Chi Upsilon Zeta
  • Delta Lambda Phi
  • Delta Sigma Pi
  • Omicron Theta Chi
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sororities
  • Alpha Phi Omega
  • Delta Zeta
  • Lambda Sigma Gamma
  • Omicron Theta Chi
Other Greek Organizations Greek Council
Did You Know?

The Greek Council put on a mock-American Idol competition, featuring up-and-coming singers from all of the different Greek colonies.

Frats and sororities in San Francisco are not allowed to have houses on their school campuses due to city laws.

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