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Why Go Greek

Fraternity and Sorority Life at UA Fort Smith is about leadership development, academic achievement, community service and building friendships.

Why go Greek?

  • According to a U.S. government study, 70% of those who join a fraternity/sorority graduate compared to 50% of non-Greeks.
  • Students who are members of a Greek organization are more likely to be retained than students who are not Greek.
  • Over 85% of student leaders on 730+ college campuses are involved in Greek Life.
  • Since 1825, all but eight United States Presidents have been a member of a fraternity.
  • Forty-three of the nation's 50 largest corporations are led by fraternity men and sorority women.
  • Approximately 85% of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies belong to a fraternity or sorority.
  • Greeks raise over $7 million every year for charity.
  • 48% of all US presidents have been Greek
  • 42% of US Senators are Greek
  • 30% of US Congressmen/women are Greek
  • 40% of all US Supreme Court Justices have been Greek
  • 30% of Fortune 500 Executives are Greek
  • 10% of all listed in Who's Who are Greek
  • ... Greeks make up only 3% of US population
Information from www.ncsu.edu and www.nicindy.org

Why go Greek at UA Fort Smith?

  • Higher GPA then the All Campus GPA
  • Average more than 10 community service hours per person
  • Leaders of Campus including the Student Government President
  • Raise more money for philanthropic endeavors then any other student organizations
  • Participate in intramurals and large supporters of athletics
  • Largest Student organizations on campus
  • Number one preparation for the job market today
  • Strong Alumni for building connections and showing a lifetime commitment
  • The top reason is it is FUN

For more information contact Alex Snowden