Prospective Members

• In the past five years, more than 100 colleges and universities have opened their doors for the first time to fraternities.
• 71% of those listed in "Who's Who in America" belong to a fraternity.
• Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by fraternity men.
• 85% of the Fortune 500 executives belong to a fraternity.
• 40 of 47 U.S. Supreme Court Justices since 1910 were fraternity men.
• 76% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a fraternity.
• Every U.S. President except eight born since the first social fraternity was founded in 1825 have been members of a fraternity.
• 63% of the U.S. President's Cabinet members since 1900 have been Greek.
• A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of all those who join a fraternity/sorority graduate, while under 50% of all non-fraternity/sorority persons graduate.
• Less than 2% of an average college student's expenses go toward fraternity dues. (U.S. Office of Education)
• Over 85% of the student leaders on some 730 campuses are involved in the Greek community.

Greek Life Stereotypes

Myth 1. Greek Chapters encourage binge drinking and drug abuse.
Truth: Due to the fact that Greek Chapters compromise the largest student organizations nationwide, Greek communities are constantly in the media spotlight. Social problems such as binge drinking and drug use occur in nearly every facet of society, but their presence is magnified in fraternities and sororities. Each Chapter is required to abide by federal, state, university and their own policies regarding drugs and alcohol. Chapter houses are substance free.

Myth 2. Fraternities and sororities are just as seen on TV.
Truth: Many television movies and shows depict the "wild side" of Greek life and choose to amplify its supposed "horrors." In doing so, many movies and shows forget to ad the beneficial sides of joining a Greek Chapter and portray its positive notes.

Although there are some isolated instances of hazing and alcohol related occurrences, many institutions and Chapters are taking preventative stances to further hinder these tragedies.

Myth 3. When you join a fraternity or sorority you are simply "buying friends."
Truth: A person must pay to join most any organization across the nation, whether it is a sports team, a local club or a fraternity or sorority. Since fraternities and sororities are non-profit organizations, dues are used to fund various parts of its day-to-day operations, including academic incentives, headquarter dues, room and board, scholarships, sporting and social events, and many other normal everyday expenses.

By joining a fraternity or sorority, you are not only helping to sustain the ideals and values set forth by the Chapters' founders, you are also making it possible to keep the future alive.