Kent State University Greek Life

Greek Life is one of the many opportunities for involvement and growth available for students at Kent State University. Greek Life offers opportunities for community service, philanthropy, academic success, leadership, campus involvement, personal growth, social interaction and the development of life long friendships.

Brotherhood and Sisterhood

One of the most enjoyable parts of joining a fraternity or sorority involves making new friends and forming bonds that will last long after college. Brotherhood and sisterhood mean more than wearing Greek Letters, attending meetings, and going to social events. It is a feeling and a sense of belonging. Brotherhood and sisterhood are the making of friendships that will last a lifetime.

During the first semester of your membership with a fraternity and sorority the activities are designed to introduce you with your chapter’s history and traditions. Activities include retreats, service projects, meetings, and study programs will help you to build a strong foundation for your lifelong involvement and membership in Greek Life.

Scholarship

Academics is the most important part of anyones college career, and Greek Life at Kent State University recognize the importance of scholarship and academic success. Each sorority and fraternity has a minimum grade requirement for membership

Kent State's fraternities and sororities want you to do well in school, and there are programs in place to help. Each chapter has its own academic programs to ensure its members are academic leaders. Peer tutoring, study buddies, and scholastic awards are among the academic initiatives within our community.

Philanthropy and Community Service

The desire and ability to give of yourself is one of the most important qualities you will develop while being apart of a fraternity or sorority. Fraternities and sororities sponsor a multitude of activities
each year to impact the local community and to earn money for their philanthropies.
Chapters also donate their time to national and local community service projects. In addition to supporting other chapters’ own philanthropy events, our Councils sponsor a number of philanthropies and community service projects throughout the year. Additionally, a blood drive and a community service project are part of Greek Week each Spring.

Leadership

Membership in a fraternity or sorority provides numerous opportunities for leadership development, not only within your chapter but within the community.

By being a member of a Greek organization you are introduced to endless leadership opportunities on campus and within Kent's community. The Undergraduate Student Government, special-interest clubs and organizations, pre-professional organizations, intramural sports, and many others are some of the opportunities that you can be introduced to by being apart of Greek Life.

Networking

Being Greek also provides a resource network when seeking employment.Greek Alumni understand the Greek experience of being both a team player and an individual; the desire to excel, both in and out of the classroom; and the commitment to give something back to the community.
Greek Alumni often hire graduating fraternity and so ority members, and in this changing world, it is important to establish relationship with others beyond the boundaries of the university. Through interaction with Alumni, you can begin building bridges.