- The Greek community at Gettysburg College has been in existence since 1855, and has maintained a strong commitment to excellence. Gettysburg students become eligible for membership into Greek Organizations at the beginning of their sophomore year.
- While each organization maintains its own activities, traditions, and national affiliations, all share a similar set of core values. Our Greek community is built upon the following ideals: scholarship, leadership, friendship and service. As you begin to make your decision about joining a greek organization on campus, understand that your membership reflects a commitment to these ideals.
- Our Greek Organizations on campus, in tandem with the office of Greek Organizations, have worked hard to build a community that fosters academic excellence, leadership ability, philanthropic services, and active contributions to both the campus and the local Gettysburg community.
- Our Greek community consists of 11 fraternities, five NPC sororities, one NPHC sorority and one NPHC fraternity, with a total membership of over 800 students.
You may find the following links helpful as you undergo this decision process.
FALL 2012 RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
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RUSH Begins - August 31, 2012
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RUSH Ends - September 7, 2012
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BIDS - September 9, 2012
Learn more about our Organizations on Campus
REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING A FRATERNITY OR SORORITY
- A student must have sophomore academic standing at the College (excludes transfer and advance placement credits)
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Students must have a minimum 2.2 cumulative grade point average for women and 2.25 cumulative grade point average for men after the Spring semester. (Some individual organizations have higher minimum grade requirements to join)
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Students may not have 6 or more sanctioning points as a result of College Judicial Action.
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A student must register for recruitment (minimal processing fee of $15.00) in order to authorize the release of grade information.
EXPECTATIONS
There are a number of expectations for students who join a Greek organization:
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Members are expected to honor and practice the values espoused by the organization
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Members are expected to perform well academically
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Members are expected to assume a leadership role in the chapter
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There is a financial obligation of members that includes initiation fees, chapter dues and national fees, housing fees, and non-resident fees for those who do not live in the house, as well as the timely payment of bills
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Men can expect to be required to live in the chapter house for junior and senior years
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Members are expected to commit to chapter philanthropy, service and educational events
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