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•   Total Sororities: 4
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McMaster University is a mid-size research school in Hamilton, Ontario, and its Greek system reflects the reality of being a Canadian campus — smaller and more self-contained than what you'd typically see at a large American state school, but genuinely active for students who seek it out.

The fraternity and sorority community at Mac includes several chapters spanning different council affiliations. You've got IFC-affiliated fraternities like Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Alpha Epsilon Pi, alongside Lambda Phi Epsilon and Omega Psi Phi representing multicultural and NPHC traditions. On the sorority side, chapters like Delta Pi, Alpha Pi Phi, and Tau Sigma Phi round out the options, with Delta Psi Delta also in the mix. It's a smaller Greek community overall, which means chapter sizes tend to be more intimate and members often wear more hats in terms of event planning, recruitment, and philanthropy.

Don't expect a Greek Row or chapter houses the way you'd see at a flagship American university. Most chapters at McMaster operate without dedicated housing, running their social and organizational life through campus spaces, local venues, and member networks. Recruitment is generally lower-key compared to the formal rush weeks at bigger schools — think smaller info sessions, social hangouts, and word-of-mouth connections rather than massive structured bid days.

McMaster's broader social culture centers heavily on its colleges system, intramural sports, and the student union, so Greek life sits alongside a lot of competing social options rather than dominating the scene. That said, chapters here are active in philanthropy and community events, and for students who do get involved, the smaller scale tends to mean tighter bonds within each organization.