Advantages to Greek membership:

Going Greek is more than parties, wearing letters, and attending meetings. Going Greek means making friendships that will last a lifetime. Going Greek means a commitment to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Going Greek makes a large university like Purdue smaller. Fraternities and sororities are recognized student organzations, but most maintain off-campus housing facilities owned and operated by their own alumni association.

Student quote: "Being part of a sorority has taught me time management. Finding a balance between studying and having a valuable social outlet on campus is vital to sucess at Purdue." - Kim Southard, School of Liberal Arts

Friendship - Finding the right peer group at a large institution is imperative. Fraternities and sorororites offer instant peer networks and a structured environment involving academics, social events, service activities, intramurals and alumni networking.

Leadership - There are dozens of leadership positions available within each chapter, such as president, treasurer, house manager, or website chair. Fraternities and sororities are also involved on campus and members hold leadership positions in student government, school councils, honor societies, sport clubs, and many other student organizations.

Scholarship - Purdue ranks each fraternity and sorority based on the collective group GPA. Each organization conducts academic workshops and invites speakers during the year to promote academic success. A list of chapter scholarship incentives is available online.

Service and Philanthropy - Purdue Greeks have a rich tradition of sponsoring philanthropic events both on and off campus to raise money for charities. Examples include Zeta Tau Alpha's "Big Man on Campus" event benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and Delta . Greeks also participate in collective philanthropy events, such as the annual Greek Week celebration that raises money for the United Way and or the 2001 "Greek House" built for Habitat for Humanity. Chapters also sponsor smaller events where members adopt a school or family, providing much needed services for community agencies and individuals.

Social - Chapters sponsor barndances, hayrides, trips to the Cubs game, and formal dances. State law, Purdue regulations, and inter/national fraternity policies dictate how social functions are conducted, whether in the chapter facilities or other locations.

Housing - Many of Purdue's Greek organizations provide housing for their members. New members move in the year after they join, usually for at least two years. Room and board prices are competitive with University Residences and off-campus apartments. Student room arrangements vary from single rooms to cold air dormers. Chapter housing capacities vary from group to group, as does their policy on living in.