Welcome Parents

Welcome to Greek Life and to Southern Illinois University Carbondale! We encourage you to take a few minutes to browse through this website and to consider why more than 800,000 college students nationwide have chosen to become members of Greek organizations. As a parent of a potential fraternity or sorority member, you’ll learn about the incredible opportunities available for your son or daughter.

The Greek community at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been in existence since 1923, with a continuing tradition of excellence. Through the years, we have been a community that fosters academic excellence, leadership ability, philanthropic services, and active contributions to both the campus and Carbondale communities. Our Greek system consists of 9 sororities and 19 fraternities. While each organization maintains its own activities, traditions, and national affiliations, each is founded on similar principles of scholarship, leadership, community service, and lifelong friendship.

Our Greek community has developed extensive self-governing policies concerning human rights, hazing, and substance abuse. In addition, the Inter-Greek Council, comprised of undergraduate chapter members, serve as the governing bodies for the fraternities and sororities. They have developed an annual evaluation instrument that evaluates each chapter and holds them accountable.

The Greek experience at SIUC provides a safe and fun way to maximize the college experience. Your son or daughter will also find personal growth and development extending far beyond his or her years on campus.

We look forward to beginning this journey with you and working with both you and your student(s) in the future. Please let us know how we can help you.

Sincerely,

Andy Morgan
Coordinator of Student Development -
Leadership Programs & Greek Life

amorgan@sdev.siu.edu
Student Development

www.stddev.siu.edu
3rd Floor Student Center, Mail Code 4425
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1255 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Phone: 618/453-5714
Fax: 618/453-7518