With 600+ members, the UWG Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community is home to 26 social Greek-letter organizations. The core values are academic excellence, belonging, civic engagement, friendship, and lifelong membership.
Fraternities and sororities provide service and social opportunities, promote academic excellence, community and campus engagement, and brotherhood/sisterhood.
Fraternity and Sorority Life have community wide events like Greek Week, National Hazing Prevention Week, and much more. Formal recruitment for Panhellenic Sororities occurs every fall semester. IFC Fraternities observe 365 Recruitment. MGC and NPHC organizations conduct intake on an individual chapter basis.
The University of West Georgia's Fraternity and Sorority Life systems started in 1968. Fraternity and Sorority Life is home to a vibrant community of student leaders. With 26 chapters across four councils, our Greek organizations offer lifelong friendships, leadership development, campus involvement, and opportunities to give back through meaningful philanthropy. Whether you're looking to find your people, make a difference, or expand your college experience, there's a place for you in FSL at the University of West Georgia.
Fraternity and Sorority Life within the Division of Student Affairs strives to cultivate a co-curricular experience that supports academic excellence, fosters a culture of inclusivity and unity, and ignites lifelong membership.
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) - Intake process determined by individual chapters
Greek Housing
Some Greek organizations have on-campus housing, which by living on campus in greek housing, offers a unique and enriching experience that goes far beyond convenience. Fraternity and Sorority houses provide a built-in support system, helping students feel connected from day one through shared values, traditions, and a strong sense of belonging. With close proximity to classes, campus events, and student resources, residents enjoy the best of both academic and social life. Greek housing fosters leadership, accountability, and lifelong friendships—all in an environment designed to help members thrive personally and academically. It’s more than a place to live—it’s a home where you grow, lead, and make memories that last a lifetime.
These are a group of students selected to serve as official ambassadors for the Greek community at UWG. Representing all four councils at UWG, FSL Ambassadors provide prospective students with insight into the Greek community. This peer-to-peer program enables potential students at the University to meet with a fraternity or sorority member, hear about their experience in the Greek community, and ask questions.
Greek Programming Board
The Greek Programming Board (GPB) is a student-run programming body uniting the Greek community at UWG. They are committed to fostering unity across all four fraternity and sorority councils, aligning with the university's vision of building a more connected, inclusive, and engaged campus.
Order of Omega
The Order of Omega Theta Epsilon Chapter is the premier leadership honor society for members of Fraternity and Sorority organizations. The Order of Omega recognizes those fraternity and sorority mebmers from all organizations who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and involvement within their respective organizations and within the fraternity/sorority, campus, and local community. Members are selected from the top 5% of students at each institution. To date, more than 575 chapters have been chartered throughout North America, each sharing the common goal of recognizing the many outstanding student leaders at their institution.
In 2021, the Georgia Legislature passed the Max Gruver Act expanding state-wide hazing definitions, penalties, and protections.
In accordance with the law, the University of West Georgia will publicly disclose student organizations found to be responsible for violations of hazing. The Office of Community Standards will provide regular updates to the campus community about organizations found responsible for hazing misconduct.
Additionally, UWG will strengthen hazing education efforts to continue educating students, faculty, and staff about types of hazing and prevention. Find more information about the Max Gruver Act at https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/202145.
Rooted in the values of academic excellence, belonging, friendship, civic engagement, and lifelong membership, our fraternities and sororities offer a transformative experience. Members build meaningful connections, lead with purpose, and create a legacy both on campus and beyond. Together, we ignite a lifelong commitment to personal growth, service, and unity.
