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There are tons and tons of ways to get involved on campus, and nearly every student participates in at least one kind of extracurricular activity (club/varsity/IM sports, student government, community service, clubs, political groups, etc). Greek life is also very popular, and while it is a large part of the social scene on campus, it's definitely not the only option. Students don't go through Recruitment until second semester, giving them time to get settled, make friends, and become involved in non-Greek activities. We also don't have any fraternity or sorority housing, and many times students room with friends who are in a different fraternity/sorority or who are independents.

There are tons and tons of ways to get involved on campus, and nearly every student participates in at least one kind of extracurricular activity (club/varsity/IM sports, student government, community service, clubs, political groups, etc). Greek life is also very popular. UR has a delayed rush system, which means that students don't go through Recruitment until second semester. This gives you time to get settled, make friends, and become involved in non-Greek activities. We also don't have any fraternity or sorority housing, and many times students room with friends who are in a different fraternity/sorority or who are independents.

There are tons and tons of ways to get involved on campus, and nearly every student participates in at least one kind of extracurricular activity (club/varsity/IM sports, student government, community service, clubs, political groups, etc). Greek life is also very popular. UR has a delayed rush system, which means that students don't go through Recruitment until second semester. This gives you time to get settled, make friends, and become involved in non-Greek activities. We also don't have any fraternity or sorority housing, and many times students room with friends who are in a different fraternity/sorority or who are independents.

There are tons and tons of ways to get involved on campus, and nearly every student participates in at least one kind of extracurricular activity (club/varsity/IM sports, student government, community service, clubs, political groups, etc). Greek life is also very popular. UR has a delayed rush system, which means that students don't go through Recruitment until second semester. This gives you time to get settled, make friends, and become involved in non-Greek activities. We also don't have any fraternity or sorority housing, and many times students room with friends who are in a different fraternity/sorority or who are independents.

There is so much to do on campus that anyone can find up to 10 activities/groups to get involved with. Greek life is popular but not necessary whatsoever. You can go to all the same Greek parties and events even if you are not a brother or sister. There is always something to do on campus 24/7 and you make your experience at Richmond what you want it to be. Most students are always involved and super busy. The common joke is that UofR students struggle to fit everything that they want to put onto their resume on one page...it's basically impossible for most UofR students.

I'm involved with the orchestra, Intervaristy Christian Fellowship, a science honor society, and a green advocacy group. Some of the most popular groups on campus include the sororities and fraternities (both social and service-oriented). We also have a large intramural sports system, and there is a lot of participation in that. Many students are involved in student government. One of the most distinctive things about Richmond is the number of students who participate in study abroad. I (and most of my friends) have studies abroad or are planning to in a future semester.

The most popular activities on campus are sororities and fraternities, a capella groups, and advocacy groups. We have environmental groups, pro-life and pro-choice groups, community service groups, and political groups. Club and intramural sports are also super popular. I'm involved in the Glee Club on campus, a service fraternity, a mentor program, and guitar class. Students are very open, leaving laptops in the library and phones on dining hall tables. Richmond also has some cool traditions like Ring Dance (a dance for junior girls), Pig Roast (a big party in march), and beach week (the first week of summer).

Greek life is big for people involved. About 1/2 of the women are in sororities and about 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the men are in fraternities. There are always things going on on-campus: concerts, plays, festivals, sporting events, trips, parties, etc.

Greek Life is pretty big here, and a lot of the social scene revolves around it. That being said, Richmond's Greek Life is different than it is at other schools because you don't rush until the second semester of your first year and we do not have any Greek housing. Richmond students tend to be involved in a lot of different on campus organizations, and really just like to add Greek life to their long list of accolades. It's a fun way to meet new people, but if Greek life isn't your thing you won't be completely left out. Non-greeks can attend Greek social events and are often friends with people in various Greek organizations. Besides on campus events, there are so many fun things to do in the city of Richmond including great restaurants, a fun bar scene, plenty of museums and historical sites, and the James River. If you're not into the on campus social scene, it's always fun to go see a two dollar movie at the Byrd theater and grab frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog.

Greek Life is pretty big here, and a lot of the social scene revolves around it. That being said, Richmond's Greek Life is different than it is at other schools because you don't rush until the second semester of your first year and we do not have any Greek housing. Richmond students tend to be involved in a lot of different on campus organizations, and really just like to add Greek life to their long list of accolades. It's a fun way to meet new people, but if Greek life isn't your thing you won't be completely left out. Non-greeks can attend Greek social events and are often friends with people in various Greek organizations. Besides on campus events, there are so many fun things to do in the city of Richmond including great restaurants, a fun bar scene, plenty of museums and historical sites, and the James River. If you're not into the on campus social scene, it's always fun to go see a two dollar movie at the Byrd theater and grab frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog.