The Greek Experience

Fraternities and sororities add a special dimension to life at Cornell University. They make a large campus smaller, give you a place to call home, and offer a chance to make friends as never before. They instill leadership, encourage scholarship, and promote community service.

As one of the oldest and strongest Greek systems in the country, Cornell's 45 fraternities and 18 sororities comprise almost 30% of the entire student body. Joining a Greek organization allows you the unique opportunity to make lifelong friends from all walks of life. Politicians and Hollywood celebrities, world leaders and local activists, captains of the football team and captains of the chess team, all call a fraternity or sorority home.