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Wake Forest University - Greek Life - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

Greek Life

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Freshman Men in Fraternities 35%
Undergrad Men in Fraternities 35%
Freshman Women in Sororities 50%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 50%
Number of Fraternities 15
Number of Sororities 10

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Greek life at Wake Forest is certainly big, but there are other options, too. However, especially as a freshman and sophomore, Greek life is going to be a huge part of the social scene. Most students will find their niche of friends, both Greek and independent, and what frat/sorority you are in becomes less important in your junior and senior years.

The dynamic at Wake Forest is a bit different because there is no frat row. Rather, frats and sororities have blocks of housing and lounges located in the upperclassmen residence halls. Frats have parties in both their lounges and off-campus houses, but they are generally open to everyone, regardless of affiliation. Rushing at Wake is deferred, which means you do not rush until your second semester freshman year. Some people also choose to rush first semester of their sophomore year. Most students agree that Greek life can be a great experience. You get a core group of friends, and it is a great avenue to be involved within the campus community. However, rest assured, it is possible to have a great social life without being in a frat or sorority.

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Greek Life at Wake Forest University

Deacon64

'15

History

4.2
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Greek Life at Wake Forest

Greek life definitely holds the most influence on what your nighttime activities are during the weekend. Generally, neither girls nor guys have trouble getting into parties, especially on-campus parties. Wake doesn't have a "Greek Row" which allows Greeks and non-Greeks to interact more. Also rush is deferred unitl second semester freshman year, which gives ample time to decide if one wants to rush. Can be a good way to find a core group of friends if you're willing to pay the price tag that comes with it.

Oct 31, 2011

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Greek Life at Wake Forest University

godblessamerica2015

'15

Business Administration and Management

4.6
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Greek is sweet

The greek life at this school is really fun, as a male I've never had a problem going to different fraternities. Having the lounges and the off-campus houses makes for an awesome scene.

Through the tailgating, partying, and general presence on campus greek life leaves a positive footprint on Wake's social dynamic.

I'd give Greek life an A plus if we had a frat row... that'd be clutch.

Oct 17, 2011

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Greek Life at Wake Forest University

bostonsbaby

'14

Communications

4.2
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GDI Life

Wake is great if you're going Greek. Be warned however if you are set on not rushing. Girl GDI's will have no problem getting into parties as long as they have friends there. Guy GDI's have a much harder time since the majority are frat parties and they only let in their own brothers

Jul 08, 2011

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Facts

Fraternities
  • Alpha Sigma Phi
  • Chi Psi
  • Delta Kappa Epsilon
  • Kappa Alpha Order
  • Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Kappa Sigma
  • Lambda Chi Alpha
  • Phi Beta Sigma
  • Pi Kappa Alpha
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Sigma Chi
  • Sigma Nu
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Sigma Pi
  • Theta Chi
Sororities
  • Alpha Delta Pi
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Chi Omega
  • Delta Delta Delta
  • Delta Sigma Theta
  • Delta Zeta
  • Kappa Beta Gamma
  • Kappa Delta
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma
  • Phi Mu
Multicultural Colonies
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha (NPHC)
  • Delta Sigma Theta (NPHC)
  • Kappa Alpha Psi (NPHC)
  • Phi Beta Sigma (NPHC)
Other Greek Organizations
  • Interfraternity Council
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council
  • Order of Omega
  • Panhellenic Council

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