Why Go Greek?

 

» According to nationwide study of fraternity and sorority members, by belonging to a fraternity your chances of graduating are greater by up to 10 percent.

» Greek members on average donate more than four times as much to their respective universities as alumni than do non greeks.

» As Alumni, Greeks give approximately 75% of all money donated to universities.

» As undergraduates, Greeks raise approximately $7 million per year for charities.

» As undergraduates, Greeks give approximately 850,000 volunteer hours per year.

» Studies prove that Fraternity and Sorority Alumni are much more likely than non-Greeks to
participate in community service activities after graduation.

» 43% of the 100 members of the U.S. Senate are members of a fraternity or sorority.

» 36% percent of the House of Representatives are members of a sorority or fraternity.

» Of North America’s 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by Greek men and women, 30% of all Fortune 500's.

» 7 out of 10 people listed in Who’s Who are Greek.

» 40 of 47 U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been and are Greek.

» 63% of all U.S. Cabinet members since 1900 have been and are Greek.

» All of the Apollo 11 astronauts were Greek.

» There are 400,000 active members in Greek organizations nation-wide.

» Less than 3% of the United States is Greek.

Friendship
The men you meet will be the ones who stick around for life. They understand you. They support you. That’s bonding at its best. Have no doubt that once you’re part of this circle of friends, they’ll always be there for you. Welcome to your new family.

Connections
You’re working toward a career. You need connections. We have solutions. Like the largest collection of networking tools that put you in touch with more than 180,000 alumni. Our membership is your opportunity.

Scholarship
Your education is the key to your future. You have a burning desire to excel. Our scholarships, loans and tutoring can take you to the next level. Follow your dreams. Be a distinguished scholar at graduation.

Sportsmanship
Sometimes you want to throw the ball around.Sometimes you want to compete. Either way, brothers know how to rally for a game. Remind them of past glory. Challenge yourself to win and be a good sport. You’re in the game together.

Service
You want to give back to your community. To your neighbors. It’s a smile on the face of someone who says, “Thank you.” They need role models. You have the potential to do something good.

Experience
You’ll never want to leave college, so make the most of it. Make that experience the best it can be with a group of friends you’ll always remember. Go out. Hang out. These are the days you’ll talk about for years to come.

Integrity
Sometimes to stand out in a crowd, you need to have integrity. You want friends who share common beliefs, goals and ideals. But it’s important for your experiences to be your own. Make a name for yourself.