Greek membership can help make the transition to college life easier and more enjoyable for students. Fraternities and sororities offer a support system to students through their close friendships and opportunities for involvement. Joining a fraternity or sorority can help greatly broaden a student’s social network and make the college experience more enjoyable. Also, fraternity and sorority membership is a life-long commitment. For most fraternity and sorority members, their brothers and sisters become the closest friends they will ever have, throughout college and beyond.

Scholarship

Greek men and women strive for excellence in academics. Many organizations have study hours, mentors, and other programming to enhance their members’ academic performance. Many organizations also offer scholarships and recognition awards for academic excellence. As a result of these efforts, many chapters have a grade point average above the all men’s and all women’s GPA.

Leadership

Greek organizations offer numerous leadership opportunities for their members. Fraternity and sorority chapters run under their own executive boards, chairpersons, and committees composed from the undergraduate membership. Each national fraternity and sorority also sponsors leadership conferences that are held regionally and nationally for its membership. Additionally, the Greek governing councils involve additional leadership positions working to benefit the entire Greek community.

Philanthropy

Every fraternity and sorority at OU participates in philanthropy and community service projects throughout the Atlanta area. OU Greeks are part of philanthropies benefiting the DRCC, Make-a-Wish, Boys and Girls Club, RAINN, and many more. Several community service projects have included working in local food banks, tutoring school children, and conducting food and clothing drives.

Fun

Greek Life is fun. Parties, mixers, and events are mainstays of chapter functions and members’ lives. Fraternities and sororities host and sponsor numerous events on and off-campus that will make your experience at OU enjoyable: from traditional sports rivalries, formal dances, road trips, step shows, themed parties, and more.