2018 – 2019 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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WELCOME TO GW! College is a time when you can try new things and become the best possible version of yourself. With all of this in mind, we want you to make the most of your time at GW in the classroom, on campus, in the city, and around the world. This past Fall, you were exposed to most of the 450 student organizations on campus and now you will be able to meet the hundreds of amazing students that make up Greek Life at GW. This can be a unique aspect of your college journey and can be one of the many ways that you find your place at GW!
development, service, active leadership, accountability, and community. While our community shares these core values, each of our chapters are unique and offer different experiences to their members. I hope you will take the time to get to know each of our chapters before you decide where you can best feel at home. Membership in Greek Life goes beyond the four years of college. It is a foundation for bonds that will last a lifetime and it starts today, so make the most of it. Sincerely,
Tim Miller, Ed.D. Associate Dean of Students, CSE | Division of Student Affairs
Many of our students choose to make Greek Life a part of their time on campus and these chapters are incredibly engaged in many aspects
Becoming a member of Greek Life at GW allows you to make this big campus a smaller place & find a family while you are away from home. of life at GW. Our members and chapters are regularly honored with national awards and recognition and there are unparalleled leadership opportunities within this community. Becoming a member of Greek Life at GW allows you to make the GW campus a smaller place and find a family while you are away from home. Greek Life at GW is founded on five pillars: scholarship and intellectual 01 | THE FRATERNITY WAY
DEAR COLONIALS Welcome to the George Washington University! There is a lot in store for you over the next four years and it’s incredibly important that you take advantage of as many opportunities to grow, learn, and succeed as possible. One such opportunity comes in the form of Greek Life here at GW. After your first semester, you will have the opportunity to join an organization that has been producing leaders for over one hundred years and a community that has thrived, not only through service to each other, but to all who surround us.
opportunities, and leadership development. The skills acquired and the networking opportunities that will be available to you will not only guide you through your time at GW, but will stay with you through graduation and beyond.
Joining a fraternity will be a new experience for many. When I was a freshman, I knew that I wanted to rush, but I had little to no idea how to go about finding the right group for me. Luckily for me and my peers, the recruitment process at GW allowed for clear communication between prospective members and the Interfraternity Council, providing guidance and clearing up any confusion.
Joining a Greek organization will no doubt be one of the biggest and most influential decisions you will make in your early life/college career at GW and it remains an integral part of my undergraduate experience. My hope is that you will partake in this experience as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me (jpfs2015@gwu.edu) or any member of the IFC Executive Board.
The Interfraternity Council is the organization that represents the social men’s fraternities at GW. Our expressed mission is simple: to advocate, collaborate, and educate. It is our job to organize and regulate fall and spring recruitment, drawing upon the best candidates to join the largest constituent of students at this university.
Sincerely,
Joining Greek Life at GW is a fun and exciting opportunity that provides students with countless benefits that they would otherwise not have access to. Fraternities aim to facilitate academic growth, service
Jacob Schafer
It is not that easy to find the right fraternity for you. Choosing between the many groups on campus can be difficult at times, so it is extremely important to get out there and explore the opportunities offered across all chapters on campus. Some may cater to your interests more than others, or offer advantages that others do not. But you will never know which ones do and which ones do not if you don’t make the effort to visit as many as you can. Our recruitment process is open and casual, and you are free to visit multiple chapters during their open invitation events at the beginning of the process. I encourage you to research, ask questions, and truly determine which chapter is best for you.
President, IFC
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ABOUT THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at George Washington University is an affiliate of the North-American Interfraternity Conference, Inc. (NIC) and serves as the self-governing body representing fourteen men’s social fraternities on campus. Consisting of an executive board of seven members and the presidents of each fraternity, the IFC strives to promote excellence in all aspects of fraternity life and academic
pursuits. Each fraternity has one vote on all issues and proposals brought before the council and each chapter president assumes the responsibility of being the primary communication link between the council and his chapter. The IFC is guided by an advisor to the Interfraternity Council, who is an experienced, full-time administrator in the Center for Student Engagement.
ABOUT GW FRATERNITIES
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CHAPTER
NICKNAME
FOUNDED NATIONALLY
FOUNDED AT GW
BETA THETA PI
BETA
1839
1997
DELTA LAMBDA PHI
DLP
1986
2016
DELTA SIGMA PHI
DELTA SIG
1899
2015
DELTA TAU DELTA
DELT
1858
1903
KAPPA ALPHA
KA
1865
1894
KAPPA SIGMA
KAPPA SIG
1869
1892
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
LAMBDA CHI
1909
1991
PHI DELTA THETA
PHI DELT
1848
2016
PHI SIGMA KAPPA
PSK
1873
1899
PI KAPPA ALPHA
PIKE
1868
1941
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON
SAE
1856
1858
SIGMA CHI
SIG CHI
1855
1864
SIGMA NU
SIG NU
1869
1915
TAU KAPPA EPSILON
TKE
1899
1935
ZETA BETA TAU
ZBT
1898
1969
ABOUT THE GREEK COMMUNITY The Interfraternity Council constitutes over a third of the Greek community at GW. Included in the community are the Panhellenic Association and Multicultural Greek Council and their mem-
ber organizations. If you would like additional information about these councils, please contact the Center for Student Engagement at 202. 994.6555 or email engage@gwu.edu.
PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION MY SISTERS GIVE ME SUPERPOWERS The Panhellenic Association (PHA), or “Panhel”, is the governing board of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities and serves as a vital communication link between the Panhelenic
chapters on campus. Panhellenic helps member chapters, of which there are currently eleven, realize their individual goals and unites them under the halo of Greek tradition.
MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL GREEK UNITY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) serves as the governing board for GWU’s multicultural Greek organizations, such as our historically Black sororities and fraternities, our Asian and South Asian sororities and fraternities, and our Latino/a fraternal organizations. Each individual organization is unique and responsible for their
own recruitment processes, with some organizations hosting recruitment every semester and others hosting it at more infrequent intervals. The Multicultural Greek Council currently consists of fraternities and sororities, and continues to expand to include more organizations in hopes of representing more communities on our campus.
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IFC EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Jacob Schafer, Kappa Sigma – jpfs2015@gwu.edu
VICE PRESIDENT OF RECRUITMENT Jared Levinson, Beta Theta Pi – jlevinson717@gwu.edu
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Ali Akbar, Beta Theta Pi – amakbar19@gwu.edu
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING Scott La Rochelle, Delta Sigma Phi – Larochelle@gwu.edu
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Matthew Rosenstein, Kappa Sigma – matt_rosenstein@gwu.edu
VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Lars Lindland, Delta Tau Delta – larsl18@gwu.edu
VICE PRESIDENT OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS Trent Hunter, Sigma Chi – trenthunter@gwu.edu
ΡΓ | RHO GAMMA RECRUITMENT GUIDE Rho Gammas are active members who temporarily step away from their chapters prior to and throughout Formal Recruitment to serve as guides for PNMS throughout the process. Rho Gammas serve as support by answering questions, and help PNMs make values-based decisions. After you register for Recruitment, you will be assigned to a Rho Gamma group shortly before the start of Recruitment.
IFC PRESIDENTS Beta Theta Pi R. Bray McDonnell
Kappa Alpha Order Peter Spectre
Phi Sigma Kappa Ben Teich
Delta Lambda Phi Jack Eaton
Kappa Sigma William D’Angelo
Pi Kappa Alpha Ethan Anderson
*Tau Kappa Epsilon TBD
Delta Sigma Phi John Brown
Lambda Chi Alpha Sam Mendelson
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sam Vercellotti
Zeta Beta Tau Jacob Greenblatt
Delta Tau Delta Henry Jaensch
Phi Delta Theta Hugh Atkinson
Sigma Chi Charles Ferrera
*New Fraternity | February 2018
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Sigma Nu Matthew Ley
DEAR COLONIALS When I first arrived to GW, like some of you, I was not entirely sure if Greek Life was for me. After joining several student organizations, I still felt my college experience was missing something special. I figured it would be worth attending some recruitment events and take a chance to actually get to know each of the fraternities that GW has to offer. By the end of the process, I found a group of men I would be proud to call my brothers. Becoming a member of a social men’s fraternity provided me with an immediate sense of belonging in a home away from home. I have an expansive community of men on this campus I can always count on to support me during my collegiate
supportive communities that will bring out the best of their members. My fraternity brothers have built bridges for me that will last beyond my college years. Whether it’s through leadership opportunities, lifelong connections, academic guidance, or an emphasis on philanthropy and service, men who go Greek find the experience incredibly rewarding. No matter where you go or what fraternity you accept a bid from, I promise you will not regret it. There is a chapter on our campus that can be the right home for you. We hope to see you during recruitment! Raise High,
Ali Akbar Executive Vice President, IFC
The fraternity experience at GW is more than just fun, it provides you with vital tools to succeed and grow personally and professionally. journey, validating one of the best decisions I made here at GW, that all began when I showed up to recruitment. Joining Greek Life is a tremendous opportunity to surround yourself with a diverse group of men and women who share similar values and desire to make an impact on our campus and community. The fraternity experience at GW is more than just fun, it provides you with vital tools to succeed and grow personally and professionally. These organizations are strong, THE FRATERNITY WAY | 06
ADVISOR MESSAGE Recruitment always promises to be an exciting time for our community as the Interfraternity Council has the privilege to select from among the best and brightest Colonials and have you be a part of their chapter’s legacy. However, what’s more exciting is that you get to select from these organizations and determine which one most embodies your ideals and feels like home. Ultimately, deciding on whether or not accepting a Bid to become a part of a fraternity is right for you! Here at GW, our Greek men and women are not only leaders on campus, but consistently rank as the most highly involved men and women within our GW community. You won’t have to look far from our 15 IFC groups, to find one that resonates with you. As the IFC Advisor, I strongly believe your choice to join a fraternity will expose you to real-world experiences that will help shape your character and provide you with a set of skills that will be used well into your professional career. So ... check out what our organizations have to offer, meet the men, get to know them, and ask them about what fraternity means to them—I promise you, you won’t regret it!
Ethan Stubbs Area Coordinator, IFC Advisor 07 | THE FRATERNITY WAY
FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT The Interfraternity Council (IFC) conducts membership recruitment via a deferred recruitment process meaning that all students interested in joining an IFC fraternity must have first completed 12 GW credit hours, thus, transfer students are ineligible to participate in recruitment. In addition, all students must have earned at least 12 credit hours and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from an accredited college or university, after high school graduation. Transfer students with at least 12 credit hours from another
accredited college or university are eligible. There are no exceptions to this policy. If you do not meet these two requirements you’re ineligible to continue as a new member for an IFC organization. To facilitate the recruitment process, IFC conducts an informal process in the fall for upperclassmen and a formal recruitment process for all interested students, once they return to campus in the spring. Want to learn how you can participate see below.
FORMAL RECRUITMENT FORMAL RECRUITMENT Formal recruitment is an invitation-only process, To facilitate the formal recruitment process, with men visiting only the chapters that interest chapters are separated into two recruitment them and have been invited to over the course of groups (Group A & Group B). Each recruitment five rounds (days). Specifically, fraternities will group is designated 5 specific calendar days of organize various evening events/activities to allow recruitment over a 2 week period. Chapters PNMs a space to get to know the current members typically will choose to host recruitment events and will educate all interested PNMs on their during three of the 5 days with the last 2 days specific membership requirements. Chapters, via typically being interview style nights. Chapters the IFC’s registration software Campus Director are separated into these two recruitment (CD), offer electronic invitations to PNMs to return groups to allow for an even distribution of to subsequent rounds should a mutual interest/ events during recruitment and to allow connection be made. After the 5th (and final) interested men the opportunity to attend as round, fraternities have the opportunity to extend many semi-open events as possible. bids (invitations to join the fraternity). Bids will be extended electronically via CD at 12:01am the The IFC understands this process might be a little confusing, so as part of the formal process, each Saturday following the last round. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 08
PNM will be paired with a Recruitment Guide (Rho Gamma). Recruitment Guides provide support and personal guidance to potential new
members going through the formal recruitment process, and they strive to promote the entire Interfraternity Council (IFC) community.
FORMAL RECRUITMENT CHAPTER (GROUP A)
CHAPTER (GROUP B)
TUE. THUR. MON. THUR. FRI.
WED. FRI. TUES. THUR. FRI.
Delta Sigma Phi (Delta Sig)
Beta Theta Pi (Beta)
Delta Tau Delta (Delt)
Delta Lambda Phi (DLP)
Lambda Chi Alpha (Lambda Chi)
Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig)
Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt)
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
Phi Sigma Kappa (PSK)
Sigma Nu (Sig Nu)
Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT)
Sigma Chi (Sig Chi)
Kappa Alpha Order (KA)
INFORMAL RECRUITMENT INFORMAL RECRUITMENT Informal refers to recruitment that is carried out solely between the chapters and the PNMs. It is up to the chapters and the PNMs to find ways to learn more about each other without being formally orchestrated by the IFC. This process is typically done via informal meet and greets or individually scheduled chapter events (see chapter’s OrgSync/ website for details). Some chapters begin their informal recruitment 09 | THE FRATERNITY WAY
process following the formal process in spring as a way to obtain additional spring new members. However, some will not take additional members in spring and instead participate in the fall informal recruitment process in order to obtain upperclassmen for a separate fall new m e m b e r c l a s s . S o m e c h a p te r s w i l l o n l y participate as a way to get an early start on recruitment for a spring new member class. Others will participate in an informal process
recruiting both in spring following the formal • Eventually chapters might extend you a formal process as well as conduct activities to recruit invitation (bid) to join their organization. When upperclassmen in the fall. Some chapters will and if you receive one or more bids–decide on choose not to participate, instead solely rely on a single chapter and accept. Once that is done, recruiting new members during the formal the recruitment process is finished. process in spring. • Contact the VP Recruitment/visit the IFC The choice to participate in informal recruitment recruitment website for further details. will depend on the organization, as it will change from year to year. Many chapters will base their Though the processes for formal and informal decision on how well recruitment has gone for recruitment may vary in style, the rules and them the prior year, their chapter’s governing intended outcomes are the same: both documents, and/or their organizations commitment processes showcase the values and principles to year-round recruitment. In general it’s best to the organizations upholds. This serves to help just ask the organization you’re interested in as you narrow your search, thereby, finding the to what type of recruitment they traditionally organization that is of best fit. participate in. IFC REGISTRATION To participate in a chapter’s informal process Currently there is a $10.00 registration fee you should do the following: required to participate in Formal Recruitment however no fee for Informal Recruitment. • Visit the chapter’s OrgSync page and/or Students interested in formal recruitment will personal websites/social media pages and need to register by completing the online contact the chapters of interest by emailing registration. Registration for recruitment is the chapter’s President and/or Recruitment M A N DATO RY; m e a n i n g t h at yo u c a n n o t Officer if listed. participate in recruitment and be accepted into a chapter unless you’ve registered online. • Attend chapter/IFC recruitment events as they become available. IFC RECRUITMENT GUIDEBOOK You’re reading it! This is the annual publication of • Work with the organization you are interested the George Washington Interfraternity Council in to fill out any/all necessary paperwork focused on our community statistics, individual required prior to bid acceptance by the GW chapter information, IFC structure, common Greek Life Office and/or the chapter’s National/ Greek terminology, FAQs, and our recruitment International office. processes and procedures. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 10
GREEK LIFE AT GW With over 150 years of tradition, 38 active organizations, and just over 2,000 members, the Greek Community at GW is one of the strongest, healthiest, and largest urban communities in the country!
programs help members achieve success in their collegiate career at GW. New Member GPAs tend to be well above the all-First Year Student GPA and Greek students graduate at a higher rate than non-Greek students. Service and philanthropic opportunities help connect students to the GW and DC communities and instill the importance of giving back to our world. The brotherhood and sisterhood that our members experience helps create a sense of home away from home and provides students a closer community and support system.
Fraternity and sorority life is founded on five pillars: scholarship and intellectual development, service, The GW Greek Community is unlike any other community in the country. active leadership, accountability, Meet some of the members, learn about the groups, and see if this is the and community. Many members type of ‘Only at GW’ experience you want to be involved in! describe it as a one-stop shopping opportunity for student involvement that compliments and adds to their curricular life on campus. By joining a fraternity or a sorority, members can be involved with activities that fulďŹ ll their diverse interests and help them develop into productive members of society. Christina Witkowicki Director of Student Involvement and Greek Life
Fraternity and sorority life is founded on five pillars: scholarship and intellectual development, service, active leadership, accountability, and community. Fraternities and sororities help their members hone skills and build relationships that will be important in their lives after GW. Leadership positions teach students a great deal about delegating responsibility, supervising others, and managing relationships. Members gain real-life experience in event planning, public relations, respecting differences, communication styles, vision sharing, networking, time management, and work/life balance. Scholarship and academic standards and 11 | THE FRATERNITY WAY
ON RECRUITMENT Hello and welcome, Colonials! My Name is Jared Levinson, and I am the Vice President of Recruitment for the Interfraternity Council (IFC) here at GW. As this years VP of Recruitment, I, along with 2017 VP Recruitment Chris Ryan, will be your go-to guides for this year’s formal spring recruitment process. You can count on us to help answer all questions and concerns you may have about fraternity recruitment. You may even be wondering “Why go Greek?” Don’t worry! You’re not alone; every single one of the members of our Greek community asked themselves this same, exact question. Joining a fraternity can be daunting at first especially when, like many of us
These bonds of brotherhood will no doubt be carried with you for a lifetime. before recruitment, had little knowledge about the process. Yet, I assure you all, along with the whole IFC Recruitment team, that you shouldn’t have to worry about not knowing something or be nervous about having questions. We were all once in a similar boat, but we are here to help one another join a part of a community of leaders and principled men.
members on campus go beyond the normal college routine. We challenge each other to do great things in both social and community aspects. Fraternity men consist of leaders - we intern at law firms, non-profits, on Capitol Hill, in the White House, and we have men who serve at all levels of executive leadership within many of our student organizations here on campus. I can speak for our community when I say, going Greek at GW has offered so much more impact and meaning to the experience at GW. With fraternity, you can truly find family; essentially a home away from home. These bonds of brotherhood will no doubt be carried with you for a lifetime. It is a strong network of support found not just within your specific chapter but also found within the Greek community as a whole. I encourage you to register online and see what this group of unique individuals, with high aspirations, has to offer you. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me or any of our Rho Gammas (recruitment guides). On behalf of the IFC Greek community, we welcome you and cannot wait for you to join us!
Jared Levinson Vice President of Recruitment, IFC jlevinson717@gwu.edu or ifc@gwu.edu
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ABOUT THE CENTER FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT (CSE) The George Washington University’s Center for Student Engagement (CSE) seeks to enhance all aspects of the student experience by fostering communities that promote learning and development to prepare students to make positive contributions in the world. Recognizing that GW is a community of scholars, the Center for Student Engagement brings learning out of the classroom and works to implement innovative four-year, competencybased student learning outcomes that are personalized to ensure you achieve your unique goals and aspirations. You’ll frequently interact with the Center for Student Engagement at GW. From your Residential
Advisors (RAs) to any student organization or club sport, you’re working with a group that is advised by the CSE. As student organizations, the IFC and its member fraternities work with the CSE every day. Helping with marketing, finances, and navigating GW policy and staff, the CSE is here to make sure that your involvement at GW is the best is can possibly be. If you ever have any questions or need help during your career at GW, please do not hesitate to reach out to engage@gwu.edu or stop by Colonial Crossroads on the 5th floor of the Marvin Center.
CSE GREEK LIFE STAFF Area Coordinator, IFC Advisor Ethan Stubbs ethan_stubbs@gwu.edu Area Coordinator, Panhellenic Advisor Travis Roberts travis_roberts@gwu.edu Director of Student Involvement and Greek Life, MGC Advisor Christina Witkowicki wicki@gwu.edu THE FRATERNITY WAY | 14
GREEK TERMINOLOGY ACTIVE A fully initiated member of a sorority or fraternity. ALUMNAE Graduated members of a sorority (singular is alumna). ALUMNI Graduated members of a fraternity (singular is alumnus). BADGE Also known as a pin, a piece of jewelry given to initiated members worn to identify their membership in the organization. Typically worn to official events, it is only worn while in business attire and usually worn over the heart and above all other pins.
new Greek organization that is awaiting official recognition from their international headquarters to maintain a chapter/ installed as a chartered chapter of a nationally affiliated organization. DEFERRED RECRUITMENT The policy at GW that requires students to delay fraternity or sorority membership until the second semester of their freshman year. For specific requirements of membership, please visit each respective Council’s website. FRATERNITY A Greek organization for men. Many of the first founded women’s organizations are officially known as fraternities rather than sororities. Also refers to co-ed Greek organizations.
BID A formal invitation to join a Greek organization.
GREEK A sorority or fraternity member.
BROTHER A term used by fraternity members to refer to one another. An active member of a fraternity.
INITIATION Ceremony during which new members of the National Panhellenic Association (PHA or Panhel), MGC and IFC organizations become active, lifelong members of their organization.
CHAPTER An organization of a national or international sorority or fraternity COLONY A colony is a probationary body of a national fraternity or sorority. It can be considered a 15 | THE FRATERNITY WAY
INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) The governing body of social men’s fraternities. LEGACY Traditionally, an individual whose mother, father,
sister, brother, grandmother, or grandfather is an initiated member of a Greek organization. However, some organizations may define a legacy differently. MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC) An umbrella organization at GW consisting of members of National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National PanHellenic Council (NPHC) and National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA). NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS (NALFO) National umbrella council for Latino Greek letter organization. Some of these organizations are represented on GW’s campus and are members of the Multicultural Greek Council. NATIONAL APIDA PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION (NAPA) National umbrella council for Asian interest fraternities and sororities. Stands for National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association. NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE (NPC) The umbrella organization for 26 inter/national women’s fraternities and sororities, eleven of which have chapters on GW’s campus. These groups are members of the Panhellenic Association. NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)
The umbrella organization for the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, also known as the “Divine Nine.” Currently, five NPHC organizations are represented on GW’s campus. NEW MEMBER An individual who has accepted a bid of a fraternity or sorority, but has not been initiated. NORTH-AMERICAN INTERFRATERNITY CONFERENCE (NIC) A governing body of men’s fraternities founded in 1909, which includes 66 member national and international fraternal organizations. PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION (PHA) Also known as “Panhel” or “PHA” - The governing body for nationally recognized sororities and female fraternities, under the umbrella organization of National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).
RECRUITMENT GUIDE (RHO GAMMA) An initiated member of a Greek organization who guides potential new members through the formal recruitment process. Most of the time, Recruitment Guides will be disassociated from their chapter to help create an unbiased and a neutral environment for potential new members. RITUAL Private ceremony of a Greek organization. The formal document that contains the secret principles and ideals upon which the organization was founded. Only initiated members are privy to the ritual; learning the ritual is usually a part of the initiation ceremony. Ritual is sacred and unique to each inter/national organization and is the common bond between all members of an sorority or fraternity, regardless of when or where they were initiated.
PLEDGE See “New Member”
RUSH Informal period where interested individuals can learn more about a Greek organization and be asked to join.
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM) A student who is not yet part of a Greek organization, but is interested in joining.
SISTER A term used by sorority members to refer to one another. An active member of a sorority.
RECRUITMENT Formal process where interested students can learn more about Greek organizations and be asked to join.
SORORITY A Greek letter organization for women. Many sororities are officially fraternities; however, most refer to themselves as sororities. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 16
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) WHAT IS A FRATERNITY? A fraternity is a group of men working together as a brotherhood toward common goals and issues. Fraternities strive to develop their members’ individual talents and skills to better prepare them for life after graduation. WHAT IS FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT? Recruitment, also known as “Rush,” is the activity by which fraternities seek new members. Spring formal recruitment consists of two weeks of events put on by each of the IFC-recognized chapters on campus. Each chapter has specific nights that are open to all GW men interested in joining a fraternity. Following the semi-open invitation nights are traditionally two closed invitation nights that each chapter hosts. These nights are typically chapter interview nights. Bids (invitations) to join a fraternity are only allowed to be given at the end of the recruitment period. WHAT IS A BID? A bid is an invitation to join a fraternity. Bids may be extended to a potential new member after the fraternity has gotten to know him. Potential new members (PNMs) should not feel pressured or obligated to accept a bid. PNMs may receive numerous bids from different fraternities, but can only accept one. PNMs are encouraged to meet as many fraternity men as possible and should not concentrate on obtaining a bid from a single fraternity. Rushing more than one fraternity allows a potential new member to meet many new people during the recruitment process, even if he does not receive or accept a bid from a group. HOW DOES FRATERNITY HOUSING WORK? Many IFC fraternities have housing, either through the university or their own Alumni Housing Corporations. Greek townhouses are located on 23rd St. NW across from Shenkman Hall, as well as on F St. NW, 21st St. NW and 22nd St. NW. Living in fraternity housing is up to your chapter and is an important discussion topic during recruitment! Freshmen students are not 17 | THE FRATERNITY WAY
eligible to live in Greek housing. IF I GO THROUGH RECRUITMENT, DO I HAVE TO JOIN A FRATERNITY? Although a majority of potential new members will join a fraternity during formal recruitment in the spring, it is not required. Many fraternities will participate in informal recruitment in the fall and some following the formal process in spring. So you will have many opportunities to join despite going through formal recruitment. WHAT TYPE OF CLOTHING SHOULD I WEAR DURING RECRUITMENT? There is no set dress code; however individuals going through recruitment generally wear smart, casual attire. No suits or ties are required; however a chapter may ask that one be worn during a closed invite night. DO I NEED A RECOMMENDATION TO JOIN A FRATERNITY? Fraternities on our campus do not generally require any recommendations. However, if recommendations are solicited, they should be sent to the chapter house or the IFC. HOW MUCH DOES A FRATERNITY COST? The cost of fraternity dues and fees vary from chapter to chapter. Chapter dues are used to pay yearly insurance, national fees and services, philanthropy and community service projects, fraternity leadership schools, academic scholarships and help in defraying the costs of alumni, parent and social events. For spring 2016, average costs were are as follows: $550 for new members in their first semester $500 per semester * These numbers reflect community averages. Each fraternity can provide its exact costs during recruitment. Many chapters also offer payment plans and scholarships. Information on this is available upon request. *Not including housing fees, which vary if a chapter has their own house or lives in a universityowned property.
ACADEMIC STATISTICS & STANDARDS
3.21 3.18 3.2 3.18
CUMULATIVE AVERAGE GPA FOR ALL GREEK COMMUNITY
ALL MENS CUMULATIVE GPA
14 OF 14 CHAPTERS HAVE A CHAPTER CUMULATIVE GPA OF 3.0 OR GREATER.
ALL FRATERNITY NEW MEMBER CUMULATIVE GPA (IFC)
7 OF 14 CHAPTERS HAVE A CHAPTER CUMULATIVE GPA GREATER THAN THE ALL MENS
25% STUDENTS IN GREEK LIFE AT GW
ALL FRATERNITY MENS CUMULATIVE GPA (IFC)
NOTE: Cumulative totals represent Spring 2017 | Totals excludes newest IFC Fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon
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ACADEMIC STATISTICS & STANDARDS
14% 50
OF GW STUDENTS ARE MEMBERS OF AN IFC FRATERNITY
AVERAGE CHAPTER SIZE
9 OF 14 CHAPTERS HAVE HOUSING
WHY A FRATERNITY? ACADEMICS Fraternities at the George Washington University realize that excelling in academics is the top priority for all students and their families. The grade point average of each fraternity is ranked, published and available online. Fraternity life offers a wide variety of academic advantages including tutoring programs, peer advisement and in-house study hours. Fraternity members also have the opportunity to receive a multitude of chapter scholarships, individual and chapter academic awards, and numerous scholarships and awards from their inter/national organizations.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PHILANTHROPY One of the founding principles of every fraternity is giving of yourself in service to the community. In 2016, over 24,000 hours of service were performed and over $320,600 philanthropic dollars were raised by fraternity men and sorority women at GW. Each chapter has as a vast range of community service projects where chapters volunteer on a weekly basis.
ACTIVE LEADERSHIP The George Washington University Greek community is dedicated to building future leaders by providing numerous leadership opportunities. Our leadership are not only those with the titles, but they are actively engaged and build upon their roles year to year. While our members are actively involved in the chapter, they are also involved in many other campus organizations including, but not limited to: GW Student Association, Program Board, Varsity and Club Athletics, College Democrats, College
INTRAMURALS AND ATHLETICS Intramurals are a very exciting aspect of fraternity life. Although open to all students, the strongest competition is among IFC organizations, which compete throughout the year with the ultimate goal of being the fraternity Pikus Cup champion. Apart from GW intramurals, fraternity men also participate in philanthropic, Interfraternity sporting events. Athletics prove to be important physical and mental outlets for students and help improve self-conďŹ dence and develop teamwork.Through competition,
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Republicans, Colonial Cabinet, and many other organizations on campus.
intramurals continue to help build brotherhood among the chapter, the community, and at GW. BROTHERHOOD IFC men and IFC chapters were founded as a network of support for men who were going through similar experiences. Being a fraternity man is a great way to enhance the general college experience through brotherhood and friendship. Brotherhood means building bonds between members of the Greek community and working towards the shared goal of a better campus for all. Some of the best friends one will ever make are fellow fraternity brothers and other members of the Greek community. SOCIAL LIFE Social life is a visible portion of Greek Life that is excellent for acclimating students to the university. Fraternities are very busy with alumni weekends, parent’s weekends, formals and date nights. Fraternities also host mixers, thematic weekends, club events and dinners. Social events give the fraternity man an opportunity to meet new and exciting people while building lifelong friendships.
DIVERSITY The Greek community at the George Washington University is comprised of a diverse group of individuals coming together to work for a common goal. The IFC is committed to educating its members about the value of living in a global community. The Greek community sponsors a variety programs to educate their members on diversity and inclusion. ALUMNI AND CAREER Brotherhood continues throughout life as one enters into alumnus status. Fraternity alumni are considerably the most loyal of all Colonials, both to the university and to their Greek peers. Alumni enjoy returning to Foggy Bottom and visiting the university and their chapter house. Through alumni, the fraternity network extends across the world and is helpful in gaining employment or when relocating to a new area. GW fraternity men utilize their alumni networks to help them ďŹ nd internships and jobs during their four years as an undergraduate. Whether it is a government agency or a Fortune 500 company, there is bound to be a GW fraternity alumnus that works there and will help with a job search.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & HAZING POLICY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Fraternities offer a wide range of social activities and programs for their members. Fraternities have also taken responsibility by utilizing risk management procedures to decrease the potential for accidents at their events. Each chapter follows a social policy developed by its national organization in addition to the policies of the IFC and the University. The IFC is committed to helping the fraternities maintain a safe and responsible environment that contributes to the lifelong friendships unique to the Greek community. DRY RECRUITMENT No one (a Potential New Member (PNM), active chapter member, or alumnae
member) in any way connected to the fraternity may serve or partake in the consumption of alcohol or other illegal substances in the presence of a PNM during recruitment. Any PNM violating the recruitment rules is subject to suspension from recruitment and will not be allowed to join a fraternity. ALCOHOL Each chapter maintains a responsible social policy that promotes enjoyable social activities in a safe environment. The university also has a closed event policy that opposes the misuse of alcohol and maintains that all chapters, individual members and guests must abide by federal, state and local laws and university regulations. All chapters work to educate and foster a better THE FRATERNITY WAY | 20
understanding of social responsibility and alcohol education for their members. The IFC is committed to helping organizations maintain balanced social programs that contribute to personal development and do not detract from the university’s educational mission. GW HAZING PREVENTION Here at GW, the campus culture and physical setting does not support hazing activities. Recent reports show that much of the most serious hazing incidents happening today are taking place in high schools, and students are bringing that experience with them to college. In addition, there are several indicators of concern with fraternities who are operating without the recognition or support of their institution or a national organization. It is imperative that we continue to work to keep hazing out of the George Washington University, and to eliminate any hazing activities, however small, from taking root in our community. THE GREEK LIFE OFFICE (GLO) has a confidential hazing reporting process (studentengagement.gwu. edu/confidential-hazing-reporting-form) for anyone who becomes aware of suspected hazing activity on campus. Every report will be treated with respect and will be addressed by the Center for Student Engagement and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. GW HAZING POLICY Hazing is any action taken or situation created intentionally, with or without consent, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Groups will be held responsible for the actions of their members, including new members, associates and any other pre-initiates. The negligence or consent of the student/participant or any assumption of risk by the student/participant is not a defense to an action brought pursuant to the policy. The adjudicating officer or body, not the alleged victim, will determine whether the action taken or situation created violated university policy.
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GREEK STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2016-17 | IFC RESULTS ACCOUNTABILITY BETA THETA PI - WINNER DELTA SIGMA PHI - GOLD PHI SIGMA KAPPA - BRONZE SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON - BRONZE
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
ACTIVE LEADERSHIP BETA THETA PI - WINNER DELTA SIGMA PHI - SILVER DELTA TAU DELTA - BRONZE PHI SIGMA KAPPA - BRONZE COMMUNITY BETA THETA PI - WINNER DELTA SIGMA PHI - SILVER SIGMA NU - BRONZE
The Greek Standards of Excellence (SOE) is an annual review of chapters’ achievements and areas of improvement. Chapters are required to submit a packet of information with everything the chapter has done throughout the year. Chapters are evaluated within the five (5) pillars of the Greek Life Office: Accountability, Active Leadership, Community, Scholarship, and Service.
WINNER - BETA THETA PI HONORABLE MENTION DELTA SIGMA PHI
GW Beta Members meet with fellow Beta Senator Richard Lugar Denison ‘54
SCHOLARSHIP DELTA TAU DELTA - WINNER DELTA SIGMA PHI - GOLD BETA THETA PI - SILVER SIGMA NU - SILVER ZETA BETA TAU - SILVER SERVICE DELTA SIGMA PHI - WINNER BETA THETA PI - GOLD DELTA TAU DELTA - GOLD SIGMA NU - GOLD KAPPA SIGMA - BRONZE SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON - BRONZE PI KAPPA ALPHA - BRONZE THE FRATERNITY WAY | 22
THE GREEK COMMUNITY IS EXPANDING The Interfraternity Council remains committed to the growth of our community by working to add new organizations to our community. That being said, the George Washington University will welcome five new colonies to campus over the next four years. In spring of 2019, Alpha Sigma Phi (Alpha Sig) will colonize followed by the recolonization of Pi Kappa Phi (Pi
Kappa) in fall 2019. Our list also includes the re/ colonization of Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Phi Epsilon.The IFC chose these organizations due to our belief that they will strengthen the GW Greek Community through their values, membership development goals, and commitment to community partnerships.
COMMUNITY GROWTH CHART CHAPTER
NICK NAME
SCHEDULED RETURN
ALPHA SIGMA PHI
ALPHA SIG
SPRING 2019
PI KAPPA PHI
PI KAPP
FALL 2019
PHI KAPPA PSI
PHI PSI
SPRING 2020
PHI GAMMA DELTA
FIJI
SPRING 2021
SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SIGEP
SPRING 2022
ALPHA SIGMA PHI (ALPHA SIG) JOINING THE IFC SPRING 2019 Alpha Sigma Phi will join our community after formal recruitment in spring 2019. To learn more about this organization, please visit their website and look for updates on how to join their process on gwifc.com.
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BETA THETA PI (BETA)
ΒΘΠ
MOTTO TO DEVELOP MEN OF PRINCIPLE FOR A PRINCIPLED LIFE PHILANTHROPY In 2017, Beta Theta Pi raised nearly $10,000 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Florida Disaster Relief Fund through their annual philanthropy events Beta Cup and Beta Lei. MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $600 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $600 SOCIAL MEDIA ZNBETA.ORG GWBETA @BETA_GWU @BETA_GWU
NOTABLE BETAS Beta Theta Pi has had more Members of Congress, Olympic gold medalists, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Rhodes Scholars than any other fraternity. Prominent alumni include legendary basketball coach John Wooden, Walmart founder Sam Walton, composer Stephen Sondheim, and U.S. Senators Richard Lugar, Michael Bennet, and Bill Nelson. ACCOLADES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Beta Theta Pi has won back-to-back GW IFC Chapter of the Year awards (2015 & 2016), and has also been recognized by both GW and the National Fraternity in Leadership and Campus Involvement, Academic Achievement and Scholarship, Programming and Member Development, and Chapter Operations. HOUSING Beta Theta Pi has an on-campus chapter house located on Greek Townhouse Row. Townhouse C houses 24 Beta brothers, but is a home for all Betas on campus.
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DELTA LAMBDA PHI (DLP)
ΔΛΦ ΒΘΠ
MOTTO LAMBDA MEN ARE MAKING THEIR PRESENCE MAKE A DIFFERENCE CORE VALUES Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Justice, Service, Friendship, and Commitment MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $300 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $300 SOCIAL MEDIA DLP.ORG/GWU GWDELTALAMBDAPHI @GWDLP @GWDLP
PHILANTHROPY Delta Lambda Phi’s chief charitable partner is The Trevor Project, a non-profit which focuses on suicide prevention amongst LGBTQ+ youth. ACCOLADES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Delta Lambda Phi was founded in Washington DC by a GW alum, and is the oldest college fraternity in the United States for gay, bisexual, transgender, and progressive men. With new colonies springing up across the United States and Canada every year, Delta Lambda Phi is one of the fastest growing collegiate fraternities in the country due to its values-based approach, its strong anti-hazing policies, and its ability to bring people into Greek Life that may not have ever considered it. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 26
DELTA SIGMA PHI (DELTA SIG)
ΔΣΦ
MOTTO BETTER MEN. BETTER LIVES. ACCOLADES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Chartered in September 2017 Has won Greek Week 2 years in a row National Service Award (2017) Academic Achievement Award (2017) MINIMUM GPA 2.8 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $650 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $560 SOCIAL MEDIA DELTASIG.ORG GWDELTASIG @GW_DELTASIGMAPHI @DELTASIGMAPHIGW
CORE VALUES Men of Courage, Action, and Excellence. NOTABLE ALUMNI Delta Sigma Phi has a long list of notable alumni involved in a variety of different fields including politics,business, and athletics. These include: James J. Davis, Pittsburgh ‘23, Former Secretary of Labor of the United States, Richard Winters, Franklin and Marshall ‘41, World War II hero, inspiration for the HBO series Band of Brothers, Steve Pepoon, Kansas State University ‘75, Co-Creator of The Wild Thornberrys, Frank T. Cary, Hillsdale, Former Chairman and CEO, IBM, Mike Duke, Georgia Institute of Technology ‘68, Former CEO of Wal-Mart, Mike Shanahan, Eastern Illinois ‘71, Former Head Coach of Washington Redskins, Charles R. Walgreen III, Michigan ‘55, Former President and CEO, Walgreens PHILANTHROPIC ACHIEVEMENTS Delta Sigma Phi has partnerships with both the Humane Rescue Alliance, from which we raise thousands of dollars for the health and adoption of animals in shelters around Washington D.C. and the National American Red Cross
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DELTA TAU DELTA (DELT)
ΔΤΔ
MOTTO COMMITTED TO LIVES OF EXCELLENCE CORE VALUES Truth, Courage, Faith and Power MINIMUM GPA 2.8 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $615 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $450 SOCIAL MEDIA GEORGEWASHINGTON.DELTSCONNECT.ORG GWDELTS @GWDELTATAUDELTA @GWDELTS
NOTABLE ALUMNI Notable Delt alumni include Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, Wisconsin Representative and House speaker Paul Ryan, television host Drew Carey, and actor Will Ferrell. PHILANTHROPY DC Candlelighters, foundation helps provide emotional, educational, practical and financial support to families of children fighting cancer in the Northern Virginia area. Within the last year, the chapter has raised over $5,000 towards this cause. HOUSING Delta Tau Delta’s house, or Shelter, is located on the corner of 22nd and F Streets. The Delt Shelter is one of the largest privately owned fraternity houses on campus. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 28
KAPPA ALPHA ORDER (KA) MOTTO DIEU ET LES DAMES (GOD AND THE LADIES) PHILANTHROPIC ACHIEVEMENTS The chapter raises money and awareness to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, KA’s national philanthropy. MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $650 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $650 SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITES.OMEGAFI.COM/OMEGAWS/ KAPPAALPHAORDERGEORGEWASHINGTON KAPPAALPHAGW @KAPPAALPHAGW @KAPPAALPHAGW
NOTABLE KAS Ken May, CEO of Topgolf and COO of Krispy Creme, chairman of the March of Dimes and former CEO of Fedex Kinkos; Four Star General George S. Patton; talk show host Charlie Rose; and first director of the FBI and most notable GW KA, Alpha Nu alumni, J. Edgar Hoover. INTERESTING FACTS Each potential new member must receive a unanimous vote of 100% approval in order to join. Once in the fraternity, it is each brother’s responsibility to take on at least 5 hours of community service outside its own philanthropy events. HOUSING The Alpha Nu Chapter has an on-campus townhouse at 605 22nd Street.
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KAPPA SIGMA (KAPPA SIG)
ΚΣ
MOTTO BONONIA DOCET PHILANTHROPY Since 2007, the Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Campaign has raised over $1,000,000 nationally to aid veterans including the Wounded Warrior Project. Kappa Sig at GW has contributed to this cause by supporting America’s troops with time, effort, and financial contributions. MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $500 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $450 SOCIAL MEDIA GWKAPPASIGMA.ORG GWKAPPASIGMA @GWKAPPASIGMA @GWKAPPASIGMA
NOTABLE KAPPA SIGS Bar ton H. Kogan (Namesake of GW ’s Kogan Plaza); Brian J. O’Dw yer (Former Commissioner of UNESCO); Reggie Brown (CEO of Snapchat); singer Jimmy Buffett; Daniel “Rudy” Rudeger; Louis Zamperini (WWII Veteran and Olympian); and Jerry Jones (Owner of Dallas Cowboys). INTERESTING FACTS Kappa Sig prides ourselves in our campus-wide presence including Varsity Lacrosse, Sons of Pitch, Club Rugby, Resident Advising, Club Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Colonial Inauguration, Varsity Swimming & Diving, and TRAiLS, among others. HOUSING Located on F Street, Building JJ is Kappa Sigma’s chapter house. Housing 28 brothers, JJ offers private kitchens, bathrooms, and common rooms per floor, making it the most unique university-owned chapter house on campus. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 30
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA (LAMBDA CHI)
ΛΧΑ
MOTTO EVERY MAN A MAN & NAUGHT WITHOUT LABOR CORE VALUES Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $600 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $600 SOCIAL MEDIA GWLAMBDACHI.COM LCAGWU @LAMBDACHIGWU @GW_LAMBDACHI
NOTABLE LAMBDA CHIS Lambda Chi’s alumni include President Harry Truman, country singer Kenny Chesney, Congressman Ron Paul, head basketball coach of the University of Louisville Rick Pitino, former US Supreme Court justice Harry Blackmun, and Hall of Fame baseball player Mickey Cochrane PHILANTHROPY Lambda Chi supports Feeding America, an organization dedicated to ending hunger in the United States. This past spring, during its annual philanthropy event Watermelon bash, over $6,600 was raised, and 500 pounds of food was donated to the Capital Area Food Bank. HOUSING Lambda Chi has an on-campus townhouse located at 605 21st Street NW
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PHI DELTA THETA (PHI DELT)
ΦΔΘ
MISSION STATEMENT EMPOWERING GENTLEMEN TO BECOME LEADERS BY PROMOTING DIVERSITY, MORALITY, AND SERVICE THROUGH BROTHERHOOD. CORE VALUES Friendship, Sound learning, and Moral Rectitude. MINIMUM GPA 3.0 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $625 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $500 SOCIAL MEDIA GWPHIDELT.ORG GWPHIDELT GWPHIDELT @GWPHIDELT
NOTABLE PHI DELTS Phi Delta Theta’s notable alumni include former President of the United States Benjamin Harrison, MLB Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig, first man on the moon Neil Armstrong, CEO of Taco Bell Brian Niccol, NFL player Wes Welker, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and CEO of Linkedin Jeff Weiner. PHILANTHROPY We partner with The ALS Association in honor of Phi Delta Theta member and baseball great, Lou Gehrig, who passed away from ALS. The ALS Association leads the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy. Each year, thousands of dollars are raised for The ALS Association through the efforts of Phi Delta Theta members. INTERESTING FACT Phi Delta Theta was founded on December 26th, 1848 at Miami University in Oxford Ohio. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 32
PHI SIGMA KAPPA (PSK)
ΦΣΚ
MOTTO DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU CORE VALUES Brotherhood, Scholarship and Character NOTABLE PSKS Phi Sigma Kappa boasts some of the most prominent alumni from GW, including House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $415 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $525 SOCIAL MEDIA PSKLAMBDA.ORG GWPHISIGMAKAPPA @GWPHISIGMAKAPPA @PSKGW
PHILANTHROPY Phi Sigma Kappa supports the Special Olympics, an organization that transforms lives through the joy of sport every day. Each Halloween weekend, the our chapter transforms our townhouse into a haunted house raising money to sponsor athletes. This past year alone, over $1,000 was raised by family, friends, and alumni of the house. INTERESTING FACTS Phi Sigma kappa promotes brotherhood, stimulates scholarship, and develops character for all members and associates. Brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa hold themselves to the Golden Rule and strive for personal growth. HOUSING Phi Sigma Kappa is proud to be one of the few fraternities on campus to still own their own chapter townhouse. Located at the corner of 21st and F streets, the fraternity’s 9 bed townhouse has been maintained and managed by the Alumni Club since 1975.
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PI KAPPA ALPHA (PIKE)
ΠΚΑ
MOTTO SCHOLARS, LEADERS, ATHLETES, GENTLEMEN CORE VALUES Respect, love, friendship, truth MISSION Developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience. MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $960 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $580 SOCIAL MEDIA GWPIKES.CHAPTERSPOT.COM GWPIKE @GWUPIKES @GWPIKE
PHILANTHROPY Pike has raised over $600,000 for the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation over the past nine years through their nationally recognized philanthropy event, Fireman’s Challenge. NOTABLE PIKES Some of Pi Kappa Alpha’s prominent alumni include republican strategist and White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove, host of The Daily Show Jon Stewart and country music star Tim McGraw. INTERESTING FACT The Fireman’s Challenge philanthropy event was started by Delta Alpha in 2004. Since its inception, FC has been adopted by dozens of PIKE chapters across the country. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 34
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON (SAE)
ΣΑΕ
MOTTO PHI ALPHA CREED The True Gentlemen MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $600 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $565 SOCIAL MEDIA GWUSAE.ORG SAEGWU @GWSAE @GWSAE
NOTABLE SAES Sigma Alpha Epsilon notable alumni include Goldman Sachs CEO and Former Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson, President William McKinley, former Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl MVP Troy Aikman, and Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll. PHILANTHROPY GW SAE hosts our annual Paddy Murphy philanthropy, where the chapter raises money for the Equal Education Fund, a scholarship and mentoring program that supports D.C. public high schoolers. The Equal Education Fund was started by two GW SAE brothers in 2017. INTERESTING FACTS GW SAE founded Greek Life at The George Washington University in 1858, and was the only chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon to survive the Civil War. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the largest fraternity in the country, giving members unrivaled access to alumni networks and events across the country.
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SIGMA CHI (SIG CHI)
ΣΧ
MOTTO IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (“IN THIS SIGN YOU SHALL CONQUER”) CORE VALUES Friendship, justice, learning MINIMUM GPA 2.5 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $750 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $650 SOCIAL MEDIA GWUSIGMACHI.COM GWSIGMACHI @GWSIGMACHI @GWSIGMACHI
NOTABLE SIGMA CHIS Sigma Chi alumni include actor John Wayne, actor and humanitarian Brad Pitt, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and head coach Sean Payton, comedian and Late Night host David Letterman, GW professor and Ambassador Edward “Skip” Gnehm (GW ‘66) and Senator Mike Enzi (GW ‘68). PHILANTHROPY Over the Past three years Derby Days has raised over $125,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. HOUSING The chapter is lucky to call the largest townhouse on Greek Row home and the only chapter on campus to occupy both university housing and a privately owned chapter house located directly diagonal from the Smith Center at 2156 F Street. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 36
SIGMA NU (SIG NU)
ΣΝ
MOTTO EXCELLING WITH HONOR CORE VALUES Love, Honor, Truth NOTABLE SIGMA NUS Bob Barker, Eli & Archie Manning, Paul Rudd, Senator Roger Wicker, Senator Trent Lott, Harrison Ford, James Carville, and Charles Schwab are just a few of Sigma Nu’s prominent alumni. MINIMUM GPA 2.7 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $625 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $525 SOCIAL MEDIA GWUSIGMANU.COM GWSIGMANU @GW.SIGMANU @GWSIGMANU
PHILANTHROPY Through Sigma Nu’s Helping Hand Initiative our brothers develop leadership skills and work to make a positive impact in our community — ultimately, the Delta Pi chapter shows that a fraternity can be a force for good. INTERESTING FACTS Chartered in 1915, the Delta Pi Chapter has been operating for over 100 continuous years, an achievement unrivaled by any organization on GW’s campus short of the institution itself. We’ve stayed true to our mission of developing ethical leaders and making better men for society. One of the largest and most powerful fraternities in the country, Sigma Nu was founded in 1869 in direct opposition to hazing and is a leader in the fraternal world. HOUSING The Delta Pi Chapter has an on-campus house located at 607 22nd Street.
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TAU KAPPA EPSILON (TKE)
TKΕ
MOTTO BETTER MEN FOR A BETTER WORLD CORE VALUES Love, Charity, Esteem ACCOLADES AND ACHIEVEMENTS The Alpha-Pi chapter of began at GWU in 1935 and has received twenty-six lifetime chapter achievement awards, including the Top TKE Chapter award. MINIMUM GPA 2.75 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $625 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $525 SOCIAL MEDIA GWTKE.ORG GWTKE @GW_TKE @GW_TKE
NOTABLE TEKES Tau Kappa Epsilon prides itself on producing leaders including Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Walgreen’s founder Charles R. Walgreen, 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan, CEO of Starbucks Howard Schultz, current Kansas City Missouri Mayor Sly James, Elvis Presley, and owner of the Houston Astros Jim Crane. The current Board President of the International Fraternity, Christopher Hanson, is an Alpha-Pi TKE. PHILANTHROPY Tau Kappa Epsilon is committed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital -the hospital’s founder, Danny Thomas, was a Teke from the University of Toledo. The Fraternity has raised $2.6 million and is on track to surpass our current fundraising goal.
If interested in becoming a founding member in February, contact TKE expansion consultant at nkimble@tke.org
HOUSING TKE’s newly renovated off-campus chapter house is located on 22nd Street and is maintained by the GW Alumni Housing Corporation. THE FRATERNITY WAY | 38
ZETA BETA TAU (ZBT)
ZBT
MOTTO BROTHERHOOD FOR A LIFETIME PHILANTHROPY Each year, ZBT rolls a large, 6 foot beach ball around campus for our philanthropy, Get on the Ball. People sign it, showing their support for Children Miracle Network. This past year, we raised over $12,000. MINIMUM GPA 2.75 DUES • NEW MEMBERS: $785 • ACTIVE MEMBER: $615 SOCIAL MEDIA GWZBT.COM GWZBT @GWZBT @GWZBT
CORE VALUES Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity, Brotherly Love NOTABLE BETAS Congressman Steve Cohen, Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer, Former Chief of Staff. Kenneth Duberstein, New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft, Founder of CBS William Paley, and Baskin Robbins Founder Burt Baskin. ACCOLADES AND ACHIEVEMENTS 2012 Brummer Cup Winner for Outstanding Chapter. The chapter is the recipient of the 2015 Greek Unity Award. 2016 Intramural football Champions. HOUSING Zeta Beta Tau has an on-campus chapter house located at 603 22nd St. NW.
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DIDN’T FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT OUR LIST OF FRATERNITIES WITHIN THE MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC)? As the recruitment and intake process of our MGC organizations is different from that of IFC, we recommend that you contact the chapter of interest and/or the MGC Executive Board (mgc@gwu.edu) to sign up for general information about the chapters and their specific processes.
MGC FRATERNITIES Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - NPHC/Historically Black Fraternity Iota Nu Delta Fraternity, inc. - NAPA/South Asian Interest Fraternity Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - NPHC/Historically Black Fraternity Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - NALFO/Latino Interest Fraternity Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. - NAPA/Asian Interest Fraternity
GREEK ALPHABET
ALPHA
BETA
GAMMA
DELTA
EPSILON
ZETA
ETA
THETA
IOTA
KAPPA
LAMBDA
MU
NU
XI
OMICRON
PI
RHO
SIGMA
TAU
UPSILON
PHI
CHI
PSI
OMEGA
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