All family housing apartments are unfurnished. The largest family which can be accommodated in a three bedroom apartment is seven people. Fourteen national social fraternities and seven national social sororities maintain houses adjacent to the campus in which residence and dining facilities are available to members. There are other costs, such as dues and initiation fees, which also vary. Eligibility for membership in a fraternity or sorority is a mutually selective process between the individual chapters and individuals seeking membership within the framework of University policy.
All individuals meeting certain minimum standards are eligible to join a group.
Membership recruitment typically occurs at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Greek Life affords the student a small group experience with opportunities for learning about interpersonal relationships, leadership, informal contact with administrators and faculty, and social relationships.