<p>I've heard that the univeristy is cracking down on the parties and the greek system. What is the party scene like at UMD and how strict is the unverisity about it?</p>
<p>of course they say that :) truth is, they have started regulating parties in fraternity houses more. they have to be "registered" now by the officers of the fraternity, and there is a "bouncer" (chapter member) IDing people. so basically, it can either be a really great policy when followed properly, or a bunch of B.S. when people go through the loopholes in it.
plus, parties at off-campus houses are pretty much just regulated by the police, especially on weeknights. the university is aware of some of the more popular off-campus greek-affiliated houses to party at (typically called "satellite houses" of fraternities) and does send a group to walk around the area on weekends to make sure nothing is out-of-hand.</p>
<p>don't worry...there are plenty of parties to go to if that's your scene.</p>