could i get into parties?

I am a freshmen right now, and from my experience it can be very difficult for guys to get into parties, since freshmen don't rush until spring guys have to usually make friends with guys in fraternities within the first few weeks. Some fraternities are more welcoming than others (usual Sig Ep, Du, and Sig Pi will let you in), while others (like lambda, Kappa Sig, and Sig chi) could be a little bit more difficult. But really all you have to do is dress like a brother and introduce yourself, and come with a lot of girls (never show up with more than two guys). Once you make friends with the brothers you can go whenever, but you will likely end up going to the same two or three frats. Also if you live in Smith, you're likely to meet someone who knows people in frats and can help you get into parties. Living in Smith is like a party 24/7, it's great for guys who want to rush.

If you want to avoid greek life all together there is bar nights and sometimes sport teams will have parties. There are some apartment parties, but I feel like a lot freshmen don't go there, and you would to be pretty close with some upperclassmen GDI's.

Since you can't rush until spring, I would recommend keeping an open mind about greek life, especially if partying is going to be an important part of college for you. Greek life kind of dominates the party scene at Elon, and it is difficult to avoid. So I wouldn't make up your mind about greek life until you see it.

Global is a lot nicer than Virginia if that's what you're looking for, since its so much newer. Colonnades is also new and nice. But you can't easily pregame in either if that's something that maters to you

Thanks for the tips. I'm looking for a social dorm so it appears Global is outta the question.