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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:

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 national philanthropy or local community partnership, and every chapter holds an individual philanthropy event each semester. 
• 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's a video 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.

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: 

Professional fraternities

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:

• Delta Kappa Alpha Cinematic Artists of Character: Delta Kappa Alpha unites filmmakers and storytellers across the nation.
• Delta Sigma Pi (Business): Delta Sigma Pi is about leadership, community, and making a difference through business.
• Alpha Kappa Psi (Business): Alpha Kappa Psi builds leaders in the world of business.
• Kappa Alpha Pi (Pre-Law): Kappa Alpha Pi doesn’t just prepare its members for law school. It prepares them to give back to the community and make a difference.
• Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies Honor Society): Theta Alpha Kappa recognizes and celebrates religious diversity at Chapman and throughout the world while promoting academic excellence in religious studies.

Tune into Chapman Chats podcast episodes about Greek Life

In Chapman Chats, students, faculty, and staff provide insight into various aspects of university life. Listen to the episodes below for more details about Greek life at Chapman. 

You can also follow and listen on:

• Apple Podcasts
• SoundCloud
• Spotify

Chapman Chats: Greek Life 101

Listen to Brandon and Isabella as they dive into their personal experience with Greek life at Chapman.

Chapman Chats: Academic Fraternities

In this episode, Luca talks about his experience in Delta Kappa Alpha, and Summer talks about her experience in Kappa Alpha Phi.

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!