Diane Petersen '66
Tri-Delt
"While some members of the sorority guessed that pledging an African-American might raise a few eyebrows most never even thought about it. They simply wanted me as one of their sisters."
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Lead. Serve. Belong.
As a member of fraternity & sorority life on campus, you will be called to lead, serve the OWU campus, local, and global communities, and create lifelong bonds with members of your chapter and the larger OWU Greek community.
Roughly a third of students at OWU participate in a fraternity or sorority, with many of them belonging to other athletic teams and student organizations & clubs also. OWU's five fraternities and sororities are culturally diverse, reflecting the global society that calls OWU home.
OWU fraternities and sororities are affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference, North-American Interfraternity Conference, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, ensuring that the local chapters adhere to Greek standards across the country. These national groups also help local chapters promote the value of Greek life through college and beyond.
After you have left your mark on-campus, you'll move into a strong network of Greek alumni who will be valuable as you pursue professional and personal goals post-graduation.
Values
Community | Academics | Service | Leadership | Character Development
Community
Greek life prides itself on giving students a sense of community both on and off campus. It is a positive force that makes the college and local community better places to be. Even after graduation you are apart of Greek life as well as the alumni network which just might help you find a job. You will find a sense of belonging in your chapter, in Greek life, at OWU, and in the Delaware community.
Lifelong Friendships
The connections you make will stay with you beyond college. While the lessons and skills you learned will still be helping you later in life.
Academics
When you Go Greek, you join a community of diverse individuals, with a variety of interests / majors, who are deeply committed to academics.
Greek life also offers payment plans and/or scholarships to help members who have challenges paying membership dues. No one should be denied the amazing experiences and life lessons that Greek life offers.
Greek Awards
Ohio Wesleyan is home to two honor societies for members of fraternities or sororities.
Service
A huge part of Greek life is giving back and helping the community. Community service projects are diverse, fun, and help teach you skills such as time management that will help you academically and professionally.
Each chapter holds annual service events that include tutoring at local elementary schools, blood drives, Adopt-a-Highway cleanups, clothing and food drives, and a campus-wide cleanup.
Volunteer Work
Chapter philanthropies include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Reading is FUNdamental, the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and more.
Leadership
As a Greek, you’ll develop leadership skills along with lasting friendships. You’ll learn how much fun helping others can be.
There are three councils at OWU that ensure that the local chapters adhere to Greek standards across the country. These national groups also help local chapters promote the value of Greek life through college and beyond.
Lifelong Lessons
The skills you learn will help you no matter where you end up in life. You'll be a leader and a strong figure in your community.
Character Development
The Greek Standards of Excellence program was created to aid the growth and overall improvement for Greek organizations at Ohio Wesleyan University.
This program organizes chapters to efficiently communicate with University staff as well as with their respective national organizations.
Creating the Best Experience
This program allows organizations to better recognize areas in which they can improve and areas in which they are are excelling.
Eli Rajotte '20
Phi Gamma Delta
“We pride our chapter on developing new members into active members that have a personal understanding of their priorities during their undergraduate years at OWU with scholarship being one of the most important.”
Lydia Hall '17
Kappa Alpha Theta
“Our broad involvement at Ohio Wesleyan, as a Panhellenic community, has moved into a tangible atmosphere that encourages growth, inspires intellectual curiosity, promotes service, and supports the success of organizations across the campus.”
Dr. Harold Y. Arai '57
Alpha Sigma Phi
“I was overwhelmed by the OWU Epsilon Chapter’s sincerity and compassion. The chapter was setting a precedent by breaking with the “Caucasian clause.” I felt great—equal and proud to have joined Alpha Sigma Phi at Ohio Wesleyan.”
Community Service
Greek organizations unite for an annual Greek Day of Service in and around our Delaware community.
Find Your Fit
First-year students discover Greek Life through informal events in the fall and a more formal process in the spring semester, culminating in a "bid-signing" or "bid night."
Events you don't wanna miss!
Students get creative and make memories at events like Anchor Splash, held at OWU's Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center.
Recognition awaits
Greek students earn prestigious Greek Awards for leadership, scholarship, and service. Can you say resume builder?
Fun With a Cause
The annual Greek Olympics each May unites organizations through a food drive and friendly competition.
Build Community
Greek life gives you a sense of community and belonging to help you make your OWU experience the best it can be.
Meet the Greeks
Social events welcome members of all Greek organizations and any new student interested in joining.
Group Hug
Philanthropic events like "Kats and Bats" unite OWU's tight-knit Greek community around a community organization or special cause.
Greek Living and Learning
OWU offers five residential fraternity houses on campus as well as the unique Panhellenic House open to 22 female members from each of the University's National Panhellenic sororities.
Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Location
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center #143
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Delaware, Ohio 43015
P 740-368-3185
E fsl@owu.edu
E fsl@owu.edu