Academic Rankings Report Greek life has been an important dimension of DePauw University for nearly 150 years. DePauw s 12 national fraternities and 9 national sororities provide small-group interaction and support, opportunities for leadership and management, scholarship programs which provide greater academic success, participation in campus and community service projects, organized social and athletic programs, and lifelong affiliations.
Membership is by invitation obtained through a process called recruitment .
Anyone admitted to the University as a regular full-time student is eligible to participate in fraternity and sorority recruitment activities. Costs are comparable to residence hall living. Membership is obtained without regard to race, religion, national origin or physical ability.