How many sororities are at UMD?
16
The University of Maryland Panhellenic Association is the governing body for the 16 National Panhellenic Conference sororities on campus.
Is Greek life big at Maryland?
-Greek life is HUGE at UMD; when walking around campus on a typical weekday you will see both guys and girls repping their sorority or fraternity’s greek letters on sweatshirts, bags, hats, etc.
Does UMD have sorority houses?
A commitment to brotherhood and sisterhood, service, scholarship and philanthropy. The Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life is committed to developing and supporting a preeminent Fraternity and Sorority community.
How do I join a sorority at UMD?
You must have a 2.5 GPA and 12 credits in order to participate in sorority recruitment. While most houses require a 2.8 GPA to join, we still encourage those who do not have this GPA to attend fall open houses in order to better prepare for formal recruitment in the spring. How do I know which chapter is for me?
Does UMD have Pi Phi?
The University of Maryland’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity will no longer be recognized by the campus, an official wrote in an email Monday.
Is UMD a big party school?
The University of Maryland is the 17th best “party school” in the nation, according to rankings released this week by the Princeton Review. West Virginia University tops the list, followed by the University of Iowa and Ohio University-Athens.
Do all sororities have houses?
There is no one-size-fits-all description of “sorority housing.” Every sorority chapter will offer different facility options to its members based on many factors, including size of the chapter and campus, campus culture, availability and campus housing policies.
Does UMD have a nice campus?
The campus itself is BEAUTIFUL with tons of facilities and open space. It has a great “camp” feel that creates a great sense of community. The best thing about UMD is that it is so big! The campus is beautiful.
