The fraternities involved in intramurals compete against each other in friendly rivalries, in sports such as sand volleyball, flag football, softball, basketball, tennis and golf. Excitement and enthusiasm are a big part of the intramural events. Intramural events also teach the importance of team work. Because of the intense competition, fraternity members learn how success comes from team work and dedication, both on the field and off. Academic Excellence Academic achievement is the main concern of all fraternities, although Greek organizations promote the development of men in all aspects of life.
Scholarship is a stated ideal and objective of all fraternity constitutions.
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.