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•   Total Sororities: 22
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Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, UVA has a campus culture that takes tradition seriously — and the Greek system is no exception. Fraternities and sororities have been part of student life here for well over a century, and that history shows in how embedded the scene is on Grounds (yes, they call it Grounds, not campus).

The system is governed by several councils. IFC oversees the majority of the fraternities, while Panhellenic coordinates the sorority chapters. The NPHC and Multicultural Greek Council also have a presence here, representing historically Black fraternities and sororities along with Asian-interest and other culturally-focused organizations. That spread gives the overall system some real breadth in terms of what's out there.

UVA is a large, academically rigorous public university, and the Greek system reflects that. A significant chunk of the undergraduate population is involved in some way. Fraternities typically own or operate houses along Rugby Road and the surrounding area, which has been the heart of fraternity row here for generations. Sororities don't have traditional chapter houses in the same way — they hold chapter meetings on Grounds and host events in other venues.

Formal recruitment for Panhellenic sororities happens in the fall and follows a structured, multi-round process. IFC recruitment also runs in the fall and tends to be less formal, with more casual events and open houses before bids go out. NPHC chapters follow an intake process that runs on a different timeline and structure altogether.

Philanthropy is a real part of the culture here. Most chapters participate in campus-wide charitable events, and several organizations run their own signature fundraisers tied to national causes. The social calendar is active year-round, with formals, date functions, and events that draw broad participation across the student body. The Corner and the Downtown Mall give members plenty of off-Grounds spots to gather as well.

Overall, this is one of the more established Greek systems among Virginia's public universities, with enough chapters across enough councils that the scene has its own distinct identity within an already tradition-heavy school.