University of South Carolina - Greek Life

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College Prowler Take

Greeks are a minority at USC (about 27 percent of the student body), but since those involved are very vocal and visible in representing their organization, Greek life seems a lot more prominent on campus. The addition of lavish Greek housing on campus seems to have increased the number of recruits. Most students agree that Greek life constitutes a major part of the social scene, but does not dominate it. If you want Greek life to dominate your social life, it can, but it doesn’t have to. Apart from this, students who are not Greek have the opportunity to meet plenty of friends and get involved in activities that are not Greek-related.

All of the Greek societies sponsor some sort of community service. They also organize formals, participate in intramural sports, and have mixers where they get together with other societies. The cost of joining a society can be pretty expensive—in terms of both money and time—but most find the experience worth it. There are also the coed Greek service fraternities and honor societies, which are less expensive to join and focus more on academics and community service rather than partying. These societies usually have inductions in the spring because qualification depends on grades from the first semester. Whether it’s a social, service, or academic society, Greek life is bustling at USC, and it’s constantly expanding and improving.
 

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Students Speak Out

SCED says: University of South Carolina 2011 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Greek life is a big part of USC,... Greek life is a big part of USC, but it does not dominate. It's fine if you are in a fraternity or sorority, but you are not looked down upon if you are not in one. The frat parties are a big part of the social scene, but then again, they are not the only aspect, and there are plenty of other things going on all the time. 12345 Greek Life: February 20, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

I didn’t join a sorority because I... I didn’t join a sorority because I already knew a lot of people when I came here. I suggest rushing, though, to meet people. If you end up liking a certain fraternity or sorority, then go for it. It really doesn’t matter one way or another, though. 12345 Greek Life Report

fpatel23 says: University of South Carolina 2010 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Greek Life? B I am involved in any areas of the Greek Life, so I do not know much about it. 12345 Greek Life: March 11, 2010 Report

brownde3 says: University of South Carolina 2009 Business

Greek Life is wonderful at USC. It... Greek Life is wonderful at USC. It really encourages the students to get the all-around college experience. Greeks are always ranked higher in overall GPA than the non-Greek GPA. They are active in intramurals, homecoming, almost all campus organizations, and hold a lot of the top leadership roles on campus. Greeks at USC also have fun with the many social events that they put on during the year. Whether it's formals, band parties, of philanthrophy events, Greeks definitely know how to work hard and play hard. 12345 Greek Life: October 09, 2008 Report

Anonymous says:

It hardly dominates the social... It hardly dominates the social scene, but Greek life is definitely noticeable and usually a positive aspect of campus. 12345 Greek Life Report

Facts

Did You Know?

The combined average cost for students’ first year in a fraternity or sorority is $1,250.

Average GPA for fraternities is 3.09, and the average for sororities is 3.40.

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