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About Greek Life

Greek life offers many advantages that simply cannot be found elsewhere on campus. Involvement contributes to individual development through the encouragement of personal, professional and scholastic goals. Many opportunities are available for leadership and service offered on campus and in the community. We also provide athletic and social opportunities and most importantly, assist in the development of many lifelong friendships.

At UT Arlington Greek Life is comprised of 32 different organizations and four councils.  At almost 3% of the UT Arlington population Greeks hold various leadership positions throughout the campus community including:  Student Congress President, Student Congress Senators, EXCEL Directors, Mr. and Ms. UTA, Orientation Leaders, UT Arlington Ambassadors, The Shorthorn, ROTC and list continues.  Basically, Greek students are found across campus as members and leaders in campus organizations and programs. 

A Little Something for Everyone...

Scholarship

The Greek system can provide you with an opportunity to earn academic awards, recognition, and scholarships. Support and assistance are always forthcoming from fellow members during study hours, tutoring sessions, and many informal programs. All of these efforts are conducive to creating an attitude within the Greek system that values the academic achievement.

Community Service

Greek students are extremely involved in service to the Arlington community and national philanthropies. Many fraternities and sororities have special projects they undertake annually. In addition, Greek students work together as a whole to give back to the community that has given so much to UTA.

Leadership

Greek Life offers endless opportunities to develop leadership skills. Whether you are on a committee, running for chapter office, or participating in campus or community events, you can always be involved. The skills that Greeks develop help them become leaders in all campus organizations.

Social

In addition to academic pursuits, one must develop socially to become a well-rounded individual. The Greek System promotes social responsibility, provides members with an outlet for close personal relationships, and makes possible truly enriching collegiate and adult experiences.

Athletics

Fraternities and sororities are actively involved in intramural competition within the Department of Recreational Sports. Organizations and individuals participate in a number of different sports and at different competitive levels. Competition in the spirit of Greek fun is the purpose.

Friendships

As a member of a Greek organization, you can form friendships unlike those found in many other organizations. Greek membership is not about conformity. No sorority or fraternity is made up of members who are exactly alike. By choosing Greek Life, you will meet people who will become your closest friends. These people will cheer you on when you're successful and cheer you up when the going gets tough. From this unbreakable support system, you can easily enter other areas of college life, knowing your Greek family is behind you, no matter what.

Career Networking

Say you've graduated or are just looking for a summer job. In today's job market, it's going to take more than looking at want-ads and job postings. You need to network with people. Greek organizations are one way to do this. Using the resources of Greek members, like alumni, you may find the perfect job. Joining the Greek system can be an investment in your future!

Diversity

Diversity builds strength and character and serves to bring members closer together. Organizations create an environment where differences and ideas can be discussed and embraced. No two chapters are exactly alike. Many chapters pride themselves on their ethnic diversity and the varied backgrounds of their members.