Fraternity & Sorority Organizations

Tackle New Challenges in a Supportive Community

At Clarkson, we're a community invested in success and innovation through teamwork, integrity, service, diligence, diversity, growth, vision and caring. These values also shape our fraternities and sororities. While you don't have to join a Greek organization to be fully vested in social life at Clarkson, the students who do, though, find lifelong friendships that support their personal and academic achievements.

Our Greek organizations are also forces for good in the Potsdam community: since 2001, they have raised over $80,000 for charity and performed over 20,000 hours of service.

Fraternity and Sorority Participation

14% Men who participate in fraternities.

14%

Men who participate in fraternities.

9% Women who participate in sororities.

9%

Women who participate in sororities.

20,000 Community service hours performed since 2001.

20,000

Community service hours performed since 2001.

Greek Life at Clarkson

Clarkson's first fraternity was established in 1903; sororities followed in 1977. Today, we recognize eight fraternities and four sororities.

See All Greek Organizations

Alpha Chi Rho

Clarkson's first national fraternity.

Delta Upsilon

A non-secret fraternity whose motto is to Build Better Men.

Phi Kappa Sigma

Join 1,200 active members and 40,000 alumni.

Sigma Chi

Established at Clarkson in 1988 to promote friendship, justice and learning.

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Dedicated to the principles of virtue, diligence and brotherly love.

Tau Epsilon Phi

Espousing friendship, chivalry and service at Clarkson since 1966.

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Aiding the mental, moral and social development of men.

Zeta Nu

Fostering intellectual, personal and professional growth at Clarkson since 1956.

Delta Zeta

Established at Clarkson in 1986 with a commitment to do more, care more and be more.

Kappa Delta Chi

A Latina-founded national service sorority that leads with integrity and is united through service.

Phi Sigma Sigma

Clarkson's first sorority, founded in 1977. A progressive, successful women’s philanthropic and social organization.

Theta Phi Alpha

Committed to justice, wisdom, loyalty, faith, truth and honor.

Q&A

When can I join a fraternity or sorority?

You can join a fraternity or sorority during or after the second semester of your first year. You need to be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

How can I join a fraternity or sorority?

If you decide to join Greek life, you need to find the right organization for you! Attend potential new member events and get to know the current members. If both parties feel it is a good fit, you are then offered a bid, and once accepted, you start the new member education process.

When can I go through Greek recruitment?

Students can go through the recruitment process in or after the second semester of their first year if they are in good academic standing and have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Will my social life suffer if I don't join a fraternity or sorority?

No! Most Clarkson students don't join a fraternity or sorority, and even if you don't, you likely have friends who do. Participating in Greek life is a personal choice.

What do I do if I suspect I am or someone in my organization is being hazed?

Allegations or concerns about hazing should be brought to the attention of the Dean of Students or Office of Student Life immediately. Please note: physical and mental hazing is not tolerated at Clarkson or under New York State law.

Why didn't I get a bid to join a Greek organization?

In order to join a Greek organization, students have to receive an invitation from the organization in which they expressed an interest. This is called “mutual selection.” If you are unsure about joining an organization, you can always defer a bid and wait until the next semester.

How can I get involved on campus?

Students can view upcoming club meetings, peruse clubs by category or interest and contact clubs via Knight Life, Clarkson's student event and organization resource. See all on-campus clubs and organizations.

Where can I find out about campus events or other activities?

All upcoming student events are listed on Knight Life, Clarkson's student event and organization resource.