A Parent's Guide to Greek Life

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the Greek Life Office at the University of Northern Colorado! We encourage you to take a few minutes to look at this website and learn about the incredible opportunities available for your daughter or son.

Greek Life has been a part of the UNC community since 1916, and still continues with a strong tradition today. Our Greek Life organizations promote academic excellence, leadership, service, and active contribution to both the UNC and surrounding communities. Our Greek system consists of 10 sororities and 10 fraternities with a total membership of over 500 undergraduate students. While each organization maintains its own activities, traditions, and national affiliations, each is founded on similar principles of scholarship, leadership, community service, and life living friendship.

Each fraternity and sorority at UNC also belongs to a governing council; the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council and Panhellenic Council . All of the councils work closely with the University to promote the wellbeing of all members.

Research has shown that the more students are involved in college the more successful they will be. UNC Greek Life is one of these opportunities and offers a meaningful way to maximize the college experience. Your son or daughter will also have opportunities to develop relationships and personal growth skills that will extend far beyond his or her years on campus.

We look forward to beginning the journey with you and working with both you and your student(s) in the future. Please let us know how we can help you and feel free to look at our Parent's Guide to Greek Life.

Fraternally,

Heather James
Program Coordinator for Greek Life
Greek community member
(970) 351-2873