Q: What is a fraternity?

A: A chiefly social organization of men students at a college or university, usually designated by Greek letters. It is also a group of people joined by similar backgrounds, occupations, interests, or tastes. It is the quality or condition of being brothers.

Q: What is a sorority?

A: Sorority means sisterhood. It is a chiefly social organization of women students at a college or university, usually designated by Greek letters.

Q: Is there a GPA requirement for joining a fraternity or sorority?

A: To be eligible to join, you must have a 2.4 GPA and be at least a second semester freshman.

Q: How much money does it cost to be in a fraternity or sorority?

A: Dues are paid twice a year and usually range from $175-$300 per semester. There is also a fee to attend women's recruitment in January.

Q: What is recruitment?

A: The process by which Greeks and potential new members become more acquainted with each other is known as recruitment.

Q: What is the period of new member education (formerly "pledging")?

A: Pledging is a period of new member education where a new member becomes acquainted with all of the sisters or brothers and learns about the traditions and values of the fraternity or sorority.

Q: How long is the period for new member education?

A: After recruitment the new member education program lasts 5-10 weeks.