Fraternities

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Irvine
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<p>How does a freshman go about joining a frat and how do you find out about each one? I know there is a rush week but when is it?</p>

<p>Also, What kind of reputation do the frats have on campus? I know that at some schools they are looked down upon by non-members.</p>

<p>How does the housing work if you have already decided to live in a residence hall? do most frat members live in the frat house?</p>

<p>I know, thats a lot of questions but if someone could answer any of them i would appreciate it.</p>

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<p>During the first two weeks of school, walk around Ring Road and talk to the frats. Rush week is throughout the first or 2nd week (depending on the frat).</p>

<p>Ask around for the reputation of frats. It always varies. You should make your own viewpoint on frats.</p>

<p>There are no frat houses at UCI. Frats can apply for an entire Arroyo Vista house. You can apply within your frat to live at the AV house after you pledge and cross.</p>

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<p>Rush week is between week 0 and week 1, where fraternities will be boothing on campus (around ring road). Each fraternity will have events throughout the week that gives you an opportunity to meet the members and see if you like the atmosphere that they provide.</p>

<p>Greeks aren’t so much looked down on at UCI but they do account for about 15% of the students. I am a Greek and have found it to be a very rewarding experience, both socially and academically.</p>

<p>Fraternity houses are either in AV (there are 5 fraternity houses and 8 (if I’m not mistaken) sorority houses currently) or are located at a member’s house, typically in Newport Beach.</p>

<p>The houses range from 16, 24 and 32 members, as do all buildings in AV.</p>

<p>A majority of fraternity members choose to live in their designated house, whether in AV or Newport. Why wouldn’t you want to live with your brothers? </p>

<p>If you have any other questions feel free to ask away, I was completely against Greek life my freshman year but after trying it out for myself, I have fallen in love with it.</p>

<p>-Matt</p>

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<p>What are some of the benefits of being in a afrat other than the social aspect?</p>

<p>Which frat are you in, and would you recommend it?</p>

<p>How do you switch into the “frat house” if you already live in a residence hall?</p>

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<p>Being in a fraternity has many different rewarding experiences. There’s so much more than just the social aspect. There’s philanthropic work, networking, campus involvement, and more. Every fraternity is different, check out the various ones and see which one you click with. </p>

<p>I won’t say which one I’m in because I don’t want to be biased. I recommend at least going to rush events and see for yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask the tough questions to any of the fraternity brothers about issues you might have. </p>

<p>As for switching from a residence hall to a house in Arroya Vista, it’s fairly simply. Since it’s all done within the housing department. </p>

<p>Hope that answered your question. Feel free to keep them coming.</p>