Wellesley College
- Greek Life

Quick Stats

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Wellesley students view any kind of exclusive group with suspicion, especially one whose acceptance process requires going to “teas” and schmoozing. And while the stereotype of the Wellesley society girl doesn’t really hold up, the societies end up with a bad rap because there are always a few token members who totter around campus in their Manolos while clutching their Gucci bags.

The societies aren’t very popular on campus, but their parties are usually well attended. First-year students quickly figure out whether these parties are their scene or not, and upperclasswomen take advantage of the free booze. Though students may ridicule the societies as a whole, most members have many friends outside their society. What’s more, the dues that members pay go to funding lectures that the whole campus can attend. So, while mentions of the societies can induce eye-rolling, they’re well integrated into campus life.

Wellesley Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Most RecentMost PopularHighest Grades

Greek Life at Wellesley College

JM91590

'13

Psychology

N/A

No Greek Life

There's no greek life on our campus, although there are societies, which is comparable to Sororities but different.

Jan 06, 2011

Comment actions: Rate

12345

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Greek Life at Wellesley College

a1jessica

'13

International Relations and National Security Studies

N/A

What They Lack in Greek Life, They Make up in Society Life

There is no Greek life at Wellesley. Instead, student join different types of visual and performing and literature societies. These groups hold performances and joint parties with nearby schools. They work hard and party even harder.

Aug 12, 2010

Comment actions: Rate

12345

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Greek Life at Wellesley College

dodo11

'11

Biological Sciences

N/A

No Greek Life

Wellesley does not have Greek life, but we do have "societies" that play similar roles. Students in societies do not live in separate housing. Societies hold great parties once a semester, and once a year, altogether.

Mar 27, 2010

Comment actions: Rate

12345

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

What do you think of your school? Register to submit reviews to let others know what it's really like »

First

Previous

Page 1 of 5

Next

Last

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