Greek letter organizations were originally founded to further scholastic achievement and opportunities for all members. This tradition holds true at the University of Florida. The Greek system helps provide a smooth transition from high school to college life. Year after year, more students affiliated with fraternities and sororities graduate from UF than non-affiliated students. Individual chapters have developed their own scholarship programs to help foster as well as reward academic success.
Many chapters employ study periods, test aids, tutoring, and pairing of members to study together.
In addition, the Interfraternity, Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic and Multicilutural Greek Councils sponsor programs including guest speakers on topics such as study skills and time management. Interfraternity, Panhellenic, and National Pan-Hellenic and Multicultural Greek Council Policies, University Policy, Board of Regents Policy, and Florida State Statutes all prohibit students from engaging in any activity that may be considered hazing. Hazing can also be defined as any action or situation which intentionally or unintentionally endangers a student for admission into or affiliation with any student organization. The University and Greek Councils take hazing very seriously. Any report of hazing is immediately investigated by the respective council in partnership with the University.