at other nearby universities and colleges.
About 10 percent of undergraduate students participate in Greek life, a ratio lower than at many other colleges and universities.
=== Traditions ===
Annual events on campus celebrate Georgetown traditions, culture, alumni, sports, and politics. In late April, Georgetown University celebrates Georgetown Day.
Homecoming coincides with a home football game, and festivities such as tailgating and a formal dance are sponsored by the Alumni Association to draw past graduates back to campus. The largest planned sports related celebration is the first basketball practice of the season. Dubbed Midnight Madness, this event introduces the men's and women's basketball teams shortly after midnight on the first day the teams are allowed by NCAA rules to formally practice together. The festivities include a dunk contest, a 3-point contest, a scrimmage, and a musical act.
== Athletics ==
Georgetown fields 23 varsity athletic teams and an additional 23 athletic club teams. The …
