Why Go Greek, Campus Life, UA Fort Smith

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

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