The Balanced Man Leadership Many fraternity men find themselves involved in many of Penn State's nearly 400 student organizations. Greek men are recognized for their contributions by the Senior Hat Societies, Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, Order of Omega, and other leadership organizations on campus. Scholarship The primary purpose of the Penn State student is to strive for academic achievement. Fraternities seek to encourage and reward scholarship effort in the classroom.
Many chapters have tutoring programs, resource files, scholarships, and study hours.
National fraternities and local chapters academic achievement by offering scholarships, low-interest loans, and research grants. A positive fraternity places importance on academic perfromance. Just as important is the time and effort given by chapters and individual members to help the community and the less fortunate. Fraternities were founded upon many principles and ideals, including providing a support network for college men. Brotherhood means standing by a friend who is experiencing tough times, working together toward a common goal, and sharing in the excitement in another's good news.