<p>I did a little research on Colgate and I found out that they are really strict about greek life and parties.
I heard Freshmen arent allowed at frat parties and they require caterers and stamps/ID checks and all this bunch of useless stuff.
Is it really like that up at Colgate? Does this put a damper on the freshman social experience for those who like to party?</p>
<p>From what my Colgate frat S says--freshman definitely get in to frat parties. No problem. They want the guys for potential members and gals are always welcome.</p>
<p>If you attend a party at Colgate, or any school, please be responsible and sensible.</p>
<p>No! Freshmen do get in parties! But like any other school, you sometimes gotta know the brothers in order to get in parties that aren't widely publicized.</p>
<p>Colgate does take Greek life very seriously and it means it. We had a terrible accident several years ago involved 4 people, 3 were killed, and one is in jail for drinking and driving and murder. It was related to alochol from a frat party so... needless to say, we still feel the pain and are doing what we can to keep this from happening again. We have a very strong alumni support for Greek life so everyone has to make compromises in order to keep Greek life on campus. But apparently, it's really all much better this way.</p>
<p>Absolutely not!!
The party scene, even for freshmen boys, is definitely thriving. Anything you've heard about ids/wristbands/caterers are just for registered events, if a frat brings a big DJ or artist to campus. These events have security checking ids for those who want to drink but anyone can get in.</p>