Q: Why go Greek?
Since 1921, Greek chapters have played an active role on campus, and continue to provide a wealth of personal development opportunities for students. Our Greek community is incredibly dynamic, with five social fraternities, six social sororities, and six multicultural Greek organizations. 36% of the undergraduate student population is involved in a Greek organization, which as a percentage is among the highest in the country.
Greek life is a popular choice among students for a reason. Leadership, scholarship, friendship, personal and professional development, philanthropic work, volunteerism, health and community are among the tenets that Greek organizations uphold. Many students see an intrinsic value in these tenets, and want to include them in their everyday lives.
Greek organizations, much like Jesuit institutions, emphasize care of the individual, the ability to look critically and see possibility in the world around you, serving the less fortunate, and developing future citizen leaders. In these regards, Greek organizations can serve as a wonderful compliment to student learning at Creighton. Engaging in the recruitment process is an energizing experience for many students, and could be the start of a journey in fraternal community and friendship that will last a lifetime.
Q: When is recruitment?
For sophomores, juniors, and seniors, recruitment takes place in both the fall and spring. For freshman students, recruitment happens in January, right as the spring semester begins. There are also dozens of events that students can attend, from tug-o-war and flag football tournaments, date parties and socials, letter-writing campaigns and social justice efforts, and direct service in the Omaha community, everyone can find something to engage in.
Q: What are the Greek umbrella organizations?
There are six umbrella organizations within the Greek community at Creighton.
The Interfraternity Council, which serves as the governing and organizing body of the Men's Fraternity System.
The Panhellenic Council, which serves as the governing and organizing body of the Women’s Fraternity (Sorority) System.
AMGO, or the Association of Multicultural Greek Organizations, serves as the governing and organizing body of the Multicultural Greek Community.
GAMMA, or Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol, is a peer education group dedicated to teaching responsible decision making in regards to alcohol and other substances.
GSB, or the Greek Standards Board, serves as a peer educational, risk management focused, and punitive body within the Greek Community.
The Order of Omega is a leadership and academics honors society for Greek students.
Q: What's a Rho Mu?
(Recruitment Mentor) A collegiate woman who is available to answer any questions a potential new member may have about recruitment. As a representative of the Panhellenic Council, she has disaffiliated from her chapter during and proceeding the formal recruitment period.
If you have any questions about Fraternity and Sorority Life at Creighton University, please email Eric Immel, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Greek Life.
http://www.creighton.edu/studentservices/studentactivitiesoffice/fraternityandsororitylife/index.php