Dear Student:

Now that you are enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison you have the opportunity to explore, select and participate in a limitless array of learning experiences. Each semester you will review several thousand courses, sections and laboratory offerings and enroll in a challenging academic program. You will eventually select and complete major, or, as recent trends indicate, a combination of majors from more than 140 academic possibilities. You may even change majors once or several times, and still graduate in four years. You will also have the opportunity to participate in world-class research, take part in a wide assortment of public service activities, and join and lead any number of over 600 student organizations. At the UW-Madison, you may decide to participate in the Greek community. The best fraternity or sorority at the UW-Madison can offer you a sense of community, provide opportunities to become involved in philanthropy, cultivate leadership skills, and promote scholarship and reward intellectual achievement. Last year approximately 600 freshmen joined the Greek community and more than 2400 undergraduates were members of the Greek community. If you are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority, it is my hope that this Web site will help you make an informed decision.

I also encourage you to continuously explore and actively participate in a wide assortment of learning opportunities at the UW-Madison. I challenge you to set high expectations for your personal and academic growth. Before you make final decisions on courses, research opportunities, student organizations and membership in fraternities and sororities, I also encourage you to consult with other students, faculty, staff and alumni. Each opportunity that you pursue will influence new friendships and social networks, understandings of different cultures and perspectives, and your engagement in civic life.

Sincerely,
John D. Wiley
Chancellor