about 15 percent of the student body, participating in fraternities or sororities. The university currently hosts 25 fraternities and 18 sororities, many of which are affiliated with national organizations and governed by councils including the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Multicultural Greek Council. Some fraternity chapters predate the university’s relocation to Gainesville, with the first chapters chartered in 1884 at one of UF’s predecessor institutions in Lake City. Members often reside in chapter houses or participate in university-recognized living communities, and recruitment occurs according to formalized spring and fall periods. UF’s Greek system is notable within the Southeastern Conference for its size and level of student involvement, reflecting the broader prominence of fraternities and sororities in the region.
=== Dance Marathon at UF ===
Dance Marathon at UF is an annual 26.2-hour event benefiting the patients of University of Florida …
