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Greek and Independent Living Groups
MIT recognizes 36 fraternities, sororities, and independent
living groups (FSILGs). Of these, 26 are nationally affiliated
fraternities, two are local, and one is coed. There are also
five independent living groups, four of which are coed and one is for women
only. All five women's fraternities (sororities) are nationally
affiliated; four are residential and one has residential space in the Sidney Pacific graduate dormatory. Most groups live in houses,
many of which are owned by the respective chapter’s house
corporation and are located off campus in the Boston, Brookline,
and Cambridge communities. The Interfraternity Council (IFC)
acts as the governing body for the fraternities, the Panhellenic
Council represents the sororities and the Living Group Council
represents the independent living groups. In addition, MIT recognizes NPHC
(historically black) fraternities and sororities at MIT and
a Latino fraternity.
The oldest fraternity on campus was founded at MIT in 1873.
More than 30 percent of the undergraduate population is affiliated
with a fraternity, sorority, or independent living group. The FSILGs play
an active role on campus and hold leadership positions in various
clubs and organizations. Members of the FSILGs take part in
a number of intramural sports as well as volunteer their time
with many charitable and nonprofit organizations and raise money
for local and national philanthropies.
Each fraternity, sorority, or independent living group is self-governing,
manages all its operations and maintenance, and develops its
academic, social, membership, recreational and external policies
and programs. These organizations provide a unique experience
in leadership, community planning, and group interactions.
Each fraternity, sorority, and independent living group has a live-in
Resident Advisor. Resident Advisors serve as mentors, guides,
and resources for students and serve as a liaison between the
undergraduate chapter and MIT. Usually MIT graduate students,
Resident Advisors serve a vital role in the development and
growth of members of FSILGs.
All MIT students will have the opportunity to learn more about
each of the fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups throughout
the academic year. The formal recruitment period for fraternities
is usually held in both September and February, while the formal
recruitment period for sororities is held in January. However,
many fraternities hold recruitment events year-round. In addition,
incoming students receive information about the FSILGs via summer
mailings through brochures and booklets. For more information
about FSILGs, contact the Fraternity, Sorority, and Living Group
Office located in the Stratton Student Center (W20) room 549,
email FSILG-Office@mit.edu
or phone 617-253-7546.
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