Joining a fraternity or sorority will give you a great support system of friends to help make the adjustment to college that much easier. You will have excellent scholastic resources available, as many fraternities and sororities provide their members with study groups or help with classes other members have already taken. You will learn valuable leadership skills and have the chance to practice them as a chapter officer, committee member or possibly even as an officer of the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan Hellenic Council or the Panhellenic Association. You will be encouraged to get involve in a wide variety campus organization and student activities, including intramurals, football game day events, Greek Week, and Homecoming. You will also help others through community service and other philanthropic events. You will also be exposed to career opportunities through interactions with fraternity alumni from across the Midwest and the rest of the United States. Simply put, you will be joining one of the best Greek communities in the country and by far the best in Wisconsin!

The Four Pillars of Greek Excellence

Scholarship
The quality of academics at UW is first rate. Greek chapters provide a great network of support in regard to scholastic endeavors. Good scholarship is a prerequisite to becoming a member of a chapter. Fraternity and sorority members are recognized for their academic achievements. In addition, each year an awards program is held recognizing chapters and their members for outstanding academic records. Chapter members provide support and help through designated library hours, study skill workshops, tutoring groups, study buddies and many other informal programs designed in an effort to support individuals striving to reach their academic potentials. The Greek Community also has an All-Greek honor society, Order of Omega (www.orderofomega.org) to recognize outstanding Greek scholars.

Community Service and Philanthropy
One of the most gratifying aspects of Greek membership is the sense of pride that comes with involvement in community service. Each year the Greek community contributes thousands of dollars and hours of service to philanthropies. Chapters sponsor service projects that support the University, as well as the Madison community. Working on service projects benefits the specific cause, creates a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction and fosters a greater unity among and between chapter members. The ideals of fraternity and sorority membership are exemplified through giving of oneself that comes from helping others.

Leadership
UW Fraternities and Sororities are dedicated to building future leaders. Greek chapters are self-sufficient organizations that provide a wealth of leadership opportunities for their members. Whether you are on a committee, hold an office in your chapters, on one of the three governing boards, or participate in campus of community events, you can always be involved. Individuals entering the work force often apply the leadership and communication skills gained from their fraternity or sorority membership. Members of the Greek community are some of the most active and visible student leaders on our campus. A wide variety of activities and opportunities await anyone willing to take the first step.