Greek life opportunities
Below are just a few of the many opportunities that come with joining a fraternity or sorority at Chapman:
Community
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/Recruitment
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.