Not only do fraternities strive to obtain high scholastic marks, they possess advantages over non-Greek counterparts. Also, the national organizations represented by UT's fraternities offer thousands of dollars in scholarship and grants per year to members who prove their academic excellence. Most chapters maintain in-house quiet hours and study hours. Most importantly, fraternities have the advantage of being able to network within their ranks and match up younger students with an older member who is proficient in a troubling subject. A strong emphasis is placed on scholarship during the pledge semester, and most pledge programs are centered around academic success with mandatory study hours and midterm grade reports.
Fraternities strive to create an atmosphere where work ethic, proper attitude, and incentive exist.
Although academic pursuits remain the focus of fraternities at the University of Tennessee, a man's education would be incomplete if he did not step outside of the classroom. It is for this reason that fraternities keep well planned social calendars. A variety of social activities teaches a man to be comfortable in any setting. Furthermore, social activities teach young men the essential qualities of good manners, good taste, poise, confidence, and personality. Fraternity social life greatly enhances the college years.