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Is Greek life big at UVM?

Only about seven percent of UVM’s student body is in a fraternity or sorority, but the community has received a lot of backlash in light of the circumstances leading to Gage’s death.

What GPA do sororities look at?

Most minimum GPAs are around 2.7 to 3.0. You may be able to find each sorority’s GPA on their official sorority website. Another idea is to look up the grade report for your college.

What percentage of VT is Greek?

The fraternity and sorority community currently encompasses more than 4,500 students which represents just about 20 percent of the undergraduate population; hence, fraternity and sorority life is incredibly dynamic at Virginia Tech.

How far is UVM from the Canadian border?

The Canadian border is just 70 km from Burlington, Vermont.

Do sororities care about looks?

But for the most part, sororities treat appearance like most other parts of society: it certainly helps, but it’s not a deal breaker. How people look and present themselves is an indicator of their personality.

Do sororities look at your social media?

Sororities DO look at your social media accounts prior to recruitment to gain a little more insight into your personality and to make sure that what you are posting aligns with their values. However, it’s NOT about how many followers you have or your popularity online.

Does Virginia Tech have sororities?

The fraternity and sorority community at Virginia Tech is comprised of 52 active and vibrant chapters governed by four councils: Interfraternity Council (IFC); National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC); Panhellenic Council (PHC); and the United Council of Fraternities and Sororities (UCFS).

How much does it cost to join a sorority at Virginia Tech?

Each semester of membership can be up to 500 dollars depending on the organization, not to mention initiation and other new member fees which can range from 600-800 dollars.