Vassar College - Greek Life

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College Prowler Take

If you ask the average Vassar student to differentiate between Delta Kappa Epsilon and Chi Omega—unless the student is a classics major—he or she will probably just laugh. Greek life has never been a part of the Vassar social scene, and many prospective students choose Vassar for just this reason. The absence of Greek life on campus is very representative of the non-exclusive nature of Vassar social life. There is no loss of keg parties at Vassar; after all, it was founded by a brewer. But students in senior housing and in the dorms often throw open parties that draw crowds from all corners of the Vassar community. There are no lists to get on, freshmen are welcome, and alcohol is free.

Overall, most students are rather proud of the fact that Vassar doesn’t have Greek life. Students feel like they can make their own friends through whatever pathway they choose: their dorm, student organizations, sports teams, or just being an active member of all-campus social events. Vassar is a better place because a Greek system has no part of it.

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Students Speak Out

VasRP says: Vassar College 2016 Undecided

There is thankfully no Greek life... There is thankfully no Greek life at Vassar. All the dorm parties are pretty much open to everyone, and there is a very inclusive feeling at the other parties. I am so glad there is no social status dictated by Greek life, but yet there are still great parties that everyone can attend. 12345 Greek Life: March 17, 2009 Report

smurray2490 says:

There is absolutely no Greek... There is absolutely no Greek life—no frats, no sororities. Parties are still good at Vassar. 12345 Greek Life: March 12, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

No Greek life! YAAAAAY! I am so... No Greek life! YAAAAAY! I am so glad we don’t have Greek life. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

There are no fraternities or... There are no fraternities or sororities at Vassar. And it’s great. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

Thankfully, no Greek life. 12345 Greek Life Report

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