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 to consider why more than 400,000 college students nationwide have chosen to become members of Greek organizations. As a parent of a potential fraternity or sorority member, you will learn about the incredible opportunities available for your daughter or son.
Greek Life has been a part of the UNC community since 1906, and still continues with a strong tradition today. Our Greek Life organizations promote academic excellence, leadership ability, philanthropic services, 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 nearly 600 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, Panhellenic Council and National Pan-Hanellenic Council. All of the councils work closely with the University and have developed extensive policies concerning human rights, hazing and substance abuse.
The Greek experience at UNC offers a safe and fun way to maximize the college experience. Your son or daughter will also have opportunities to develop 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 Parents Guide to Greek Life.
Sincerely,
Heather Bermingham
Program Coordinator for Greek Life
heather.bermingham@unco.edu
(970) 351-2873