•   Total Fraternities: 18
•   Total Sororities: 7
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SIU Carbondale is a mid-size public research university in southern Illinois, and its Greek system reflects the school's laid-back, community-oriented feel. The campus sits in Carbondale, a college town where social life tends to revolve around the Strip, house parties, and local bars — and Greek organizations are a real part of that social fabric, though they're not the only show in town.

The system is organized across multiple councils. IFC covers the traditional men's fraternities, Panhellenic oversees the women's chapters, and NPHC represents the historically Black fraternities and sororities on campus. There's also representation from a Latino-founded fraternity, which falls under a multicultural umbrella. That mix means the Greek community here covers a pretty wide range of identities and traditions rather than being concentrated in just one type of organization.

Chapters with houses are clustered in recognizable areas near campus, giving certain parts of the school a classic Greek Row feel. Not every chapter has a house, but enough do that Greek housing is a legitimate part of the residential landscape for upperclassmen. Philanthropy and community service are woven into the chapter calendar throughout the year — it's standard practice here, not just a box-checking exercise.

Recruitment for IFC chapters is typically informal in the fall, with more structured formal recruitment happening as well. Panhellenic formal recruitment follows the standard structured rounds format. NPHC chapters run intake processes on their own timelines, which differ pretty significantly from the IFC and Panhellenic model.

Overall, the Greek system at SIUC is a meaningful part of campus life without being overwhelming. There are enough chapters across enough councils that people tend to find their fit, and the community has a reputation for being relatively accessible compared to bigger flagship schools in the Midwest.