FAQ's

Q:	I never imagined myself as a Greek...
A:	There is no "Greek Type." Most of the stereotypes about Greek membership are myths. One of the strengths of the North Texas Greek Community is the diversity of its members. Each organization consists of members who have varied interests, backgrounds, and ethnicities. You will quickly realize that the traditional "Frat boy" exists only in movies.
Q:	How much time does a Greek Organization take? What if I work?
A:	Some organizations require more time than others. Be sure to ask questions regarding time commitments during recruitment. Many students at North Texas hold full- or part-time jobs. Chapters will focus much of their educational programing on teaching members to manage their time efficiently. Most fraternity men will gain more Time Management skills through their fraternal involvement, than they have ever gained in their lives.
Q:	Isn't there a lot of alcohol and substance abuse associated with fraternities and sororities?
A:	Although the social aspect of Greek Life is one of the major reasons that students get involved in fraternities and sororities, alcohol and substance abuse is not tolerated. Most organizations have mandatory educational sessions on the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse. Precautions are taken at all events to ensure a safe environment.
Q:	What effect will being in a fraternity have on my grades?
A:	Fraternities offer study halls, tutoring programs, grade point requirements, and other programs to help meet the academic needs of their members. Most Fraternities were founded on principles that place scholarship as their members' top priority.
Q:	Can I live in a fraternity house?
A:	Due to limited space, there is no guarantee the organization you join will have vacancies for new members in its house. Housing arrangements should be made prior to recruitment.
Q:	If I am new to North Texas, wouldn't it be better to “get my feet on the ground” before I join a Greek Organization
A:	Adjusting to college life is often a confusing process. By joining a fraternity your first semester, you can have an immediate family of friends, all willing to help you cope with the hassles of college life and experiences you'll face.
Q:	How will I know which fraternity to join?
A:	It's very common for rushees to become nervous about which chapter to join. For a decision that will affect the rest of your life, one week doesn't seem like near enough to choose. This page will hopefully offer some advice in how to make the right choice. It should be clear to all young men going through rush that there is no wrong choice, when it comes to joining a fraternity; each chapter is different and possesses their own strengths and weaknesses, but you will have a very hard time trying to find a fraternity member who believes they made the wrong choice.
Q:	What not to base your decision on?
A:	Do not join a chapter because they are the larger. Bigger does not necessarily mean better. You should not overlook other chapters because they have fewer members. It is a common for rushee's to be drawn towards one of the larger chapters, however smaller chapters often times can offer the same experience or better. Many chapters on campus prefer to remain smaller so as to ensure the quality of their membership; their attitude is quality before quantity, while other chapters believe that you can have quantity and quality at the same time. There is no right or wrong answer; it is just a difference in the attitudes of each chapter, which are often rooted in the ideology of their national headquarters. Quality is the primary attribute to look for. While it's entirely possible to have both quantity and quality, do not make your decision based off size. As you will learn, brotherhood is much more than a numbers game and you may find that you best fit in with a smaller group, or you may not. It all depends on you. Do not join a chapter just because of their house. A fraternity's house is often a major selling point during rush, and each chapter goes to great lengths to make their house as attractive as possible. A fraternity house is a great tool to enhance a chapter and provide a family experience that is unparalleled. However a nice house does not necessarily speak to the strength of a chapter's brotherhood, or many other attributes. At one point or another every chapter on campus existed without a house, and they managed to do quite fine. A clean house will eventually be dirty, and a new house will eventually be old. You should be looking at things that are unchanging, such as the ideals of a fraternity, and how well you see yourself fitting in as a member.