St. John's University's fraternities and sororities have demonstrated strong academic performance, with 12 out of 19 chapters achieving Fall 2024 grade point averages (GPAs) of 3.4 or higher. Collectively, these groups posted a composite GPA of 3.49, exceeding the campus-wide average of 3.43.

Natalie Storelli, the Director of Career and Leadership Development at University Career Services and Interim Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, emphasized the importance of academics as one of the core values of Greek life. "There are four pillars to fraternity and sorority life—scholarship, leadership, service, and friendship," Storelli stated. "And scholarship is so important to our fraternities and sororities. In the end, you want to be able to balance academics and leadership abilities to become a holistically rounded student leader."

With a history spanning over 60 years, St. John's fraternities and sororities operate under three councils: the Multicultural Greek Alliance (MGA), Panhellenic Council (PanHel), and Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC). Each provides structures for students from diverse backgrounds to foster leadership and scholarship, with targeted recruitment events like the Fall and Spring Student Activities Fairs.

Phi Sigma Sigma led with the highest cumulative GPA of 3.67. In the Panhellenic Council, Delta Phi Epsilon, and MGA member Lambda Pi Chi followed at 3.66. Phi Delta Theta achieved the highest GPA among IFC chapters with 3.54.

Storelli also highlighted the benefits of Greek life beyond academics, citing potential career and educational opportunities that can arise from the connections formed within these organizations. MGA President Giselle Suarez reinforced this sentiment, stating, "We always say, St. John’s gives you your diploma, not your organization. That said, you still want to represent your culture well with high academic performance." IFC President Michael Aruta echoed the importance of academic prioritization, adding, "It is hard to be a part of something if you are not taking school first. We all want to excel at the values of fraternity life, but you must put your grades forward."