Parents
See also UNT Family Weekend.
Message from the Office of Greek Life
Dear Parents,
As your student makes the transition from high school to college, the Greek community at the University of North Texas can provide a valuable network of support. When your son or daughter joins a Greek chapter, they will gain scholastic support from chapter members, community service and volunteer experience, networking relationships with alumni, and close friendships with chapter members. Your student will also join the hundreds of other new members in their search for a strong sense of community at North Texas. Many new students can find the university a fast-paced and overwhelming place-the Greek community can help make the transition an easier one. The UNT Office of Greek Life promotes unity and serves as a welcoming environment for all students.
Our fraternity and sorority community also provides many avenues for leadership development and the establishment of lifelong friendships in the form of brotherhood and sisterhood. Greek members are often some of the strongest role models on campus. Membership in a Greek-letter organization also provides personal development that can assist your student throughout life. Belonging to a fraternity or sorority is often one of the most positive and rewarding experiences of a student's college life. Then, as an alumni member, individuals recognize that membership really is for a lifetime.
On behalf of the University of North Texas and the Office of Greek Life, I welcome you and your son or daughter to UNT and encourage him or her to consider becoming a part of the fraternity and sorority community. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (940) 369-8463 or via email at aayres@unt.edu. Best wishes for a successful semester.
Sincerely,
Amy R. Ayres, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean of Students, Greek Life
Reasons Why Your Student Should "Go Greek"
Academic Achievement/Scholarship
Greek organizations at the University of North Texas promote academic achievement through such activities as study hours, scholarship recognition, awards, honor societies, academic mentors, speakers, networking, and alumni career advising. Greek life also boasts a high retention rate for its members. Studies indicate that more students in sororities and fraternities stay in school through graduation than do unaffiliated students. The strong retention rate may be related to the friendships, community ties, and each chapter's ready support structure, which help students through difficult times. Overall, Greek students report being more satisfied with their college experience than unaffiliated students.
Leadership & Personal Development
Fraternities and sororities offer a wealth of leadership opportunities. Each member is encouraged to participate actively in his or her chapter, as well as in the Greek governance system and other campus-wide leadership activities. Many of the top student leaders on the UNT campus are affiliated with the Greek community.
Community Building
Members of Greek organizations often feel a sense of belonging in their chapters and have numerous opportunities to form lasting friendships among fellow members. In addition, being Greek allows students to form relationships and to network with chapter alumni. Greeks also help and support the campus and local communities through various service and philanthropic projects. Community service promotes unity among individual members and between members and their chapters, and develops responsibility, appreciation for differences, empathy, and other critical skills students will need for future success.