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1. What is the name of your University and for how long have you had Greek Life?

Adelphi University (Garden City, NY). The first NPC sorority at AU was Kappa Kappa Gamma and chartered in 1905, so 100 years in 2005! Sadly KKG is no longer active at AU, the oldest chapter on campus is Delta Gamma and they chartered in 1908. However, I think that there were locals before that. Adelphi was all-women until after WWII so Fraternities would have chartered in the mid-1940s, but they don't last long.

2. What is your student population and what percentage of students are involved in Greek Life?

According to the website, there are 3,428 full time students, but those stats are from 2003, I know that the current freshmen class was much larger than in recent years. Greek life is only about 10% maybe less, but is growing ever year.

3. What is an average per semester cost for dues?

About $200 for initiated members and $400 for new members

4. How many fraternities/sororities do you have on your campus?

1 fraternity (Sigma Alpha Mu)
1 fraternity colony (Kappa Sigma)
4 NPC sororities (AEPhi, Tri Delta, DG, SDT)
1 NPHC trying to recolonize (Delta Sigma Theta)
1 multicultural sorority (Sigma Iota Alpha)


5. What type of rush do you have (deferred, formal, etc.)

We hold semi-formal rush both semesters, but freshmen can only be extended bids in the spring.

6. What are the positives/negatives of having Greek Life on your campus?

Positives - networking, giving students something to do on campus, team-building
Negativies - the usual stereotypes, rumors, the sororities can be very competitive

Hope this helps!