How much does Greek membership cost?
There are costs associated with Greek life, and it is important to get the facts BEFORE deciding to join. Financial responsibility is a serious point of membership. The University does not own or operate the Greek houses so each individual organization determines the costs for living in their facility. However, room and board in the chapter houses is, on average, very similar to what the University charges for students living in University owned housing. In addition to room and board cost, each chapter also assesses dues to their members. Dues support the chapter operational expenses, social functions, and national fees. New members can expect to pay higher dues their first semester for additional national costs (pledging fees, initiation fees, badge cost, etc.). Additional (and often optional) costs through the semester may include t-shirts, pictures, etc. Most chapters offer payment plans and some even offer scholarships to help make financing Greek life reasonable for anyone who wis
