Greeks take active leadership roles in nearly every campus organization. Through Greek life, you become an important part of the university neighborhood as well as the Hattiesburg community. Through campus and community service projects, the Greeks have helped make life around them stronger and more exciting. The University of Southern Mississippi Greeks are dedicated to giving aid to the community in the form of community service and philanthropic events. The amount raised and hours served have more than doubled in the past two years.
All Greek members know the importance of scholastic excellence.
Sororities and fraternities help make the transition from high school and community college a little easier by incorporating scholarship programs with the chapter. Greeks excel in the area of academics. The average Greek grade point average is considerably higher than that of the average non-Greek student. Hazing contributes to the deterioration of pride and self respect held by an individual. Hazing is prohibited by the state of Mississippi, the University, the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, and individual chapters.