Prospective Members
Why Join?
Membership in a fraternity or sorority offers college students unparalleled academic, community, and leadership development experiences. While it is fashionable for the media to highlight negative stereotypes and focus on an occasional misdeed, the reality is membership remains a positive influence for individuals, colleges, and communities. On an inter/national level, four associations oversee 101 fraternities and sororities with 750,000 undergraduate members at 12,000 chapters.
At WCU, 30+ fraternities and sororities offer a values-based experience to individuals that share a commitment to providing you an opportunity that consists of...
A home away from home
Joining a fraternity or sorority helps students adjust to living away from home. The bond you will have, with your fellow brothers and sisters, will last a lifetime and it will provide an easy way to network.
Making the grades
Each fraternity and sorority provide some form of scholastic assistance, such as, study areas, tutoring, awards, study sessions and incentives such as scholarships, to challenge members to reach their full academic potential. Fraternity and sorority members usually maintain a higher grade point average than their non-Greek counterparts.
Leadership opportunities
Fraternities and sororities provide a solid foundation in leadership training that prepares members for the demands and responsibilities needed for the future. Members learn to work within their chapter, and positions within each chapter are elected to manage the day-to-day operations for each organization.
Giving back to the community
No other segment of the student population has dedicated more time and resources, or has raised more money for charity, than the members of our fraternity and sorority community. From volunteering in elementary schools, to giving blood, to raising money for important causes, WCU fraternities and sororities prepares members for a lifetime of community involvement.
Having fun!
For many students, the social component of membership helps to make college a more fulfilling experience. Fraternities and sororities provide a calendar of social activities including formals, homecoming, step shows, mixers, sing competitions, and other special events. Sororities and fraternities can offer more of a family atmosphere and go beyond ordinary friendships - often lasting a lifetime.