Information for Parents

Entering college is an exciting time in a student’s life. Fraternities and sororities can enhance the student experience. Greek lettered organizations have been on the UM campus since the mid-1960s, and today we have 14 fraternities and sororities organizations with currently more than 300 students involved in the Fraternity and Sorority system.

There are many myths that exist about the Fraternity/Sorority community, and we at UM are working to extinguish these and help you and your student better understand the reality of Fraternity/Sorority life. You’ll find students in fraternities and sororities are committed to their academics, volunteer time in the community, develop and strengthen leadership skills, and form a campus support network.

UM is committed to the positive development of our Greek affiliated students. Involvement in a fraternity or sorority can enrich the undergraduate experience and provide a strong foundation for cognitive, social, and personal development.