Fraternity & Sorority Life at Winthrop University is comprised of 15 national fraternities and sororities that are committed to the growth and success of the community as a whole and their individual members. Being a member of a fraternity or sorority offers many life changing experiences and opportunities including:
While each organization is different and unique, there are many similarities in that all the organizations offer a brotherhood or sisterhood on common values and shared ideals. Here is are most recent Annual Report of our fraternal community including how our Greeks are growing and contributing to their personal success as well as the success of Winthrop.
Academic Excellence is not only a core value of Winthrop University, it is also a core value of each fraternity and sorority. Members are required to achieve academic standards both to be eligible for membership and to continue membership. Members are encouraged to strive for excellence through incentive programs, study hours, tutoring, study partners, and national recognition. We always encourage our organizations to utilize the resources that are available to them here on campus that can help them throughout their college career like our Academic Success Center. It is the goal of the fraternal community to consistently have an all-Greek average above the non-Greek average. View our previous grade reports to see how our Greeks are achieving academic success.
One of the best things about our fraternal community is how involved on campus our students are. It is common to find fraternity and sorority members involved in all aspects of campus life at Winthrop from:
Fraternities and sororities offer a multitude of leadership opportunities that will assist students in order to prepare for their future. Each fraternity and sorority is a self-governed organization consisting of many leadership positions ranging from President and Treasurer to committee chairs. In addition to holding chapter leadership positions, students are able to hold leadership positions within the councils (CPC, IFC, NPHC) and a number of programming committees. Council and chapter leadership positions provide real world training that is beneficial to the future successes of students entering into the job market after their collegiate career. These experiences offer opportunities to enhance a student's skills when it comes to running a meeting, delegation, organization, effective communication, event planning, and conflict management. All organizations have the assistance and support of a chapter advisor, faculty/staff advisor, and alumni members. Several students also get the opportunity to attend regional and national conferences for their individual organization and the fraternal community as a whole. In addition to preparing for life after college, members of fraternities and sororities are able to create meaningful connections and relationships with alumni members of their organization and other Greek-letter organizations in both a professional and personal manner. Winthrop University's Center for Career Development and Internships also provides students with a comprehensive approach to career preparation, personal growth, and service to the community with experiential learning as a key component.
As a complement to the university value of social responsibility, each fraternity and sorority has a commitment to service both locally and nationally. Many organizations sponsor service and philanthropy projects each semester. Philanthropies such as:
Service is a meaningful aspect of these organizations and allows them to have an impact on their community while developing lifelong habits of giving back. Many non-profit organizations and communities have benefited from efforts of Winthrop fraternities and sororities. Last year the fraternity and sorority community completed close to 15,000 community service hours and donated over $50,000 to local and national charities.
Joining a fraternity or sorority provides students the opportunity to meet people and build relationships that will last a lifetime. The bonds created through brotherhood and sisterhood provide members a home away from home at Winthrop University. These are the individuals that become your support network while at college by helping a student celebrate the success and be there in the challenging times of one's college career. In addition to the bonds made within each organization, Winthrop's Fraternity & Sorority Life provides opportunities for diverse interactions and long-lasting social networks that has allowed for our inclusive fraternal community to become a united front across campus.