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With only eight fraternities and four sororities on campus, one would assume USD Greek life is quiet, but that assumption would be entirely wrong. Our Greek community has some of the most prominent and active students on campus and in the community. A good number of freshmen go through the Greek Week recruiting system each fall, and some end up joining, but you do not need the Greek system in order to enjoy college life at USD. There are plenty of parties and activities outside the system. And if you’re a girl, you can always visit fraternity parties, whether you’re Greek or not. However, not all the frats hold parties, because two are dry houses (meaning they can’t have alcohol) and two other houses have been put on probation for having underage drinking parties. The Phi Delts, which is one of the dry frats, have a number of different events, such as their foam party, that also attract a large sorority crowd. Greek formals are also popular within the system, and several of the frats take the formals out of town to bigger cities where they spend the night in a hotel.

But don’t fear if going Greek isn’t right for you. And don’t feel like you need to hate the Greek system either. While some non-Greeks, better known as GDIs, trash students for being Greek, the majority of USD students see the system as just another organization, neither good nor bad, but just present.

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Greek Life at University of South Dakota

ASteinhouse

Human Resources '15

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Not It Greek

I have not experienced anything with the Greek life.

Feb 15, 2012

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legreblunas

Public Relations '14

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Big Things Come in Small Packages

The Greek life at the university is small but we all participate in helping out the community and our various national philanthropy. Its not a big deal that you're greek or not. Our greek community is small but we're like on big family whether you're in a fraternity or sorority.

May 19, 2011

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brettphall24

Psychology Studies '10

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USD Greek Life

Although I'm not familiar with the greek life on campus, it would seem that many students are involved. Also, I get the impression that the students are generally satisfied with the greek life offered at USD.

Mar 15, 2010

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