Parents

Fraternity and sorority life has been an active part of Duke’s campus community since the 1870s. Approximately 37% of Duke undergraduate students are Greek affiliated. Whether your son or daughter is interested in joining a fraternity or sorority, is participating in the new member process, or is an initiated member of one of our 37 chapters, we welcome this opportunity to let you know about our office and the benefits of joining a Greek organization. We can ensure that this experience will create valuable memories for your student that go beyond their collegiate years.

Benefits of Joining a Greek Organization

A positive fraternal experience provides students with a compliment to their academics at Duke and attends to their development as adults, by providing them with study groups, values-based programming, service opportunities, leadership positions, social outlets, lifelong friendships and a career network.  Most fraternal organizations seek to uphold the tenets of scholarship, leadership, service, and brotherhood or sisterhood.  These values-based organizations challenge their members to instill these principles into their own lives through their activities and interaction with their collegiate brothers or sisters, and alumni/ae.

Cost of Joining a Greek Organization

There are financial responsibilities when it comes to joining a fraternity or sorority. Generally there is a one-time new member/initiation fee as well as semester membership dues. Depending on which organization your student joins will determine the amount of dues he/she will be required to pay.

Interfraternity Council Financial Information
Panhellenic Association Financial Information
*National Pan-Hellenic Council and Inter-Greek Council financial information will be made available during interest/informational meetings for each specific chapter.

Resources

Chapters and Organizations
FAQs for Parents and Families
New Student and Family Programs
Judicial Affairs
Residence Life and Housing Services
Parent and Family Weekend 2007 Presentation

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life appreciates your support of the fraternity & sorority community. Please contact us if you have any further questions.