Why go Greek? Who are Greeks?
Fraternity and sorority members are referred to as "Greeks" not because of any Grecian ancestry but rather because of our practice of using Greek letters to identify our particular organizations. Greeks are proud of their fraternities or sororities, and that pride tends to carry over into other aspects of their personal and professional lives.
Being Greek means more than just wearing "letters", attending meetings, and going to parties. Being in a fraternity is about making friendships that will last far beyond your college years, while enhancing your personal development. You will do this by committing to our ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Being Greek means being respected for your individuality, while being part of a brotherhood of individuals who share the same goals and values. Your brothers are there to support you, making your transition to college easy and enjoyable.
Greek individuals comprise only 2% of the population of the United States. However, this 2% comprises a very successful group of individuals:
Greek Advantages
Did you know that there are many advantages to membership in a Greek organization? Recent information gathered by the Research Initiative of the North American Interfraternity Conference (men's Greek organizations) and the National Panhellenic Conference (women's Greek organizations) indicates that members of Greek organizations:
Delta Chi Fraternity takes an active part in serving the mission of institutions of higher learning in the university communities where it has chapters and colonies. We foster relationships with school officials and administrators to discover how Delta Chi and other Greek organizations can make a positive contribution to that mission. Through membership in Delta Chi, you are a proud representative of this partnership on your campus and a viable member of the world community.
Lifelong Brotherhood
Membership is a solemn commitment. Joining a fraternity is a lifelong dedication to the ideals and principals of Greek life. Greek men are successful in life because the values learned during the undergraduate years of affiliation continue to be put into action long after graduation.
Fraternity and sorority members are referred to as "Greeks" not because of any Grecian ancestry but rather because of our practice of using Greek letters to identify our particular organizations. Greeks are proud of their fraternities or sororities, and that pride tends to carry over into other aspects of their personal and professional lives.
Being Greek means more than just wearing "letters", attending meetings, and going to parties. Being in a fraternity is about making friendships that will last far beyond your college years, while enhancing your personal development. You will do this by committing to our ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Being Greek means being respected for your individuality, while being part of a brotherhood of individuals who share the same goals and values. Your brothers are there to support you, making your transition to college easy and enjoyable.
Greek individuals comprise only 2% of the population of the United States. However, this 2% comprises a very successful group of individuals:
- Over 85% of the student leaders on some 730 campuses are involved in the Greek community.
- All but 6 U.S. Presidents born after 1825 have been fraternity men. Today, 76% of all U.S. Congressmen and Senators are Greek.
- Of the United States' 50 largest corporations, 43 are led by fraternity men or sorority women.
- Undergraduate fraternity and sorority members raise over $7 million for charity every year.
- A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of all those who join a fraternity/ sorority graduate, while less than 50% of all non-fraternity/sorority persons graduate.
- Students who join Greek organizations are more likely to return to school the following year.
- Greeks volunteer over 850,000 hours annually across North America.
- Approximately 85% of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies belong to a fraternity or sorority.
Greek Advantages
Did you know that there are many advantages to membership in a Greek organization? Recent information gathered by the Research Initiative of the North American Interfraternity Conference (men's Greek organizations) and the National Panhellenic Conference (women's Greek organizations) indicates that members of Greek organizations:
- have a higher retention rate as college students,
- tend to make larger gifts when donating to various causes,
- are more likely to volunteer in their communities,
- are more likely to be involved with their alma maters after graduation,
- are more likely to be active in civic affairs,
- and, are more likely to be responsible citizens during adulthood.
Delta Chi Fraternity takes an active part in serving the mission of institutions of higher learning in the university communities where it has chapters and colonies. We foster relationships with school officials and administrators to discover how Delta Chi and other Greek organizations can make a positive contribution to that mission. Through membership in Delta Chi, you are a proud representative of this partnership on your campus and a viable member of the world community.
Lifelong Brotherhood
Membership is a solemn commitment. Joining a fraternity is a lifelong dedication to the ideals and principals of Greek life. Greek men are successful in life because the values learned during the undergraduate years of affiliation continue to be put into action long after graduation.