Nearly 100 Years of Tradition
The first Clarkson fraternities were founded in the early years of the University with the goal of fostering unity among members of different classes in the University. Members were required to have high intellectual and moral standards and were expected to "exert an influence for the betterment of student life."
Today there are six national fraternities, four local fraternities, and three national sororities. Members of fraternities and sororities compose approximately 15 percent of the total student body.
Why join?
Joining a fraternity/sorority organization is often the first
time students are responsible for living on their own and
within their means. Fraternities and sororities are examples
of democracy in action. Membership provides an excellent opportunity
to experience leadership and other responsibilities. National
research shows that students who join fraternities and sororities
are more likely to return to college the following year.
How to join?
Not only do Clarkson's 13 fraternities and sororities select
new members, but the prospective members select the chapter
with which they wish to be affiliated.
A letter to the parents
Parents have many ideas about what it means to be associated
with a fraternity or sorority. The fraternity and sorority
system at Clarkson is evaluated annually, and continual improvements
are being made to an already strong system. Currently there
are 10 fraternities and 3 sororities at Clarkson allowing
a variety of choices for the over 350 students who choose
to join.
