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Going Greek opens the doors to limitless opportunities and lifelong friendships. In fact, about one-fourth of Chapman undergraduate students participate in one of our nine national sororities and eight inter/national fraternities, along with our five co-ed professional fraternities. 

Through involvement in fundraising, social events, and leadership activities, joining a chapter can expand your network and provide academic and even professional opportunities.

What’s most rewarding is that you will be linked to a community that shares your interests, goals, and values.

Greek life opportunities

Below are just a few of the many opportunities that come with joining a fraternity or sorority at Chapman:

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Fraternities and sororities are a great way to meet people and foster relationships because they give you a whole circle of people to rely on. 

By joining a chapter, you can connect with fellow Chapman students from different majors, backgrounds, and interests.

Philanthropy

Philanthropy is an essential part of Greek Life at Chapman.

  • Each fraternity and sorority is connected to its own philanthropy or local community partnership, therefore at least one fundraising event is helf every semester.
    • Some of the events are even cohosted, meaning different chapters come together to fundraise for a singular cause. 
  • From exhilarating sports competitions to formal galas to dance performances – these events promise fun for everyone involved!

All proceeds from these events go back to the chapter's own charitable cause.

Events

Chapman doesn’t have Greek housing, so many events are held on campus. This helps integrate Greek Life into the entire campus community and provides more opportunities to get involved even if you aren’t a member. Some events include:

Rush/Recruitmentpike rush event

Rush (for fraternities) and recruitment (for sororities) is where you’ll delve into the various fraternities/sororities on campus and find one that fits your values and goals. It’s also a great way to step outside of your comfort zone, build connections, and learn more about yourself.

Fraternity rush occurs in both fall and spring, while sorority recruitment only takes place in spring.

Chapman has a strict no-hazing policy for fraternities and sororities.

Greek Week

Greek Week is held in the fall and is a week of events — including tug of war, Greek Family Feud, and field events —  for the entire Chapman Community.

Skit

Held every spring, Skit is a two-night event where the Greek community comes together to put on — you guessed it — skits! 

  • Each year, there’s a new theme, with every chapter presenting its own sorority or fraternity's most talented performers in a competition to see who can do the best five-minute dance skit.
  • It’s all fun and games for the audience, but the chapters are in it to win it, with many practicing their routines a month ahead of time.
  • Money from the event goes to a local philanthropy that is chosen each year.

Each individual skit is unique, but here are a few videos of what to expect:

Professional speakers and workshops

The professional fraternities at Chapman often bring guest speakers to campus and organize workshops that are tailored to that fraternity’s area of interest. 

For example, Alpha Kappa Psi, Chapman’s professional business fraternity, conducts resume-building workshops and interview prep workshops to equip its members with the skills needed to navigate the professional realm with confidence.

Emily Stephens '24
Psychology major, Women's Studies minor
"Being part of the Greek Life community at Chapman has profoundly shaped my experience. Serving as head of sorority recruitment provided me with invaluable leadership skills and professional growth that I will forever appreciate, and the connections I’ve made will endure long after my time on campus."

Chapman’s active fraternities and sororities

You can see a list of the active fraternities and sororities at Chapman, along with respective links to their websites and social media accounts on the pages below: 

Chapman Fraternities

Chapman Sororities

Aizzy Portillo '24
Political science major and member of Omega Phi Beta, Chapman’s first Latina sorority
“Joining Omega Phi Beta showed me that Greek life defies stereotypes and is a place where you can connect with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. High school seniors look for a university where their identities will be represented, and a multicultural chapter is a good place to find that representation.”

Professional fraternitieskappa alpha pi tabling

Professional fraternities are open to men and women, and each chapter is connected to a particular business or field. If you’ve already got your sights set on your career, a professional fraternity can help you get there by:

  • Helping you make connections and learn how to network.
  • Showing you the ropes of your field/industry.
  • Setting up interviews for you.

Chapman has four professional fraternities plus one national honor society:


Ask a student

Not all of our students are involved in Greek Life, but many who are will note that in their profiles. Feel free to ask any questions about Greek Life or student life in general!

Current Students


If you are a current Chapman student looking to learn more about greek life, visit the page for current students.

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