Welcome On behalf of the University of Louisville and our entire Greek community, let me welcome you to the Cardinal Family! As a UofL student, you are going to have many opportunities to become involved on our campus. For many students, myself included, we joined fraternities and sororities and became part of one of the largest communities on UofL’s campus. As students, Greeks tend to be more successful in the classroom, more active on campus, and more likely to graduate as compared to the average student. Here at the University of Louisville that is no different. Many NationalAward winning fraternities and sororities call our campus home, provide meaningful service to a variety of local organizations, and raise thousands of philanthropic dollars for their respective causes. The relationships and bonds that you will build in your time as a member of a Greek organization will be some of the most prolific in your entire life. I want to end with one pretty straightforward piece of advice: If you are interested, give it a shot! So much has been afforded to me because I went out to rush in my first semester of college. From the countless nights in the library, lunches on campus, football games, classes together, or even memories made with the friends and mentors I call my brothers, it was all because I decided to become a member of UofL’s Greek community. As we move into the coming year, I hope you too are excited to experience what it means to not only be a Louisville Cardinal, but a Louisville Greek. Aaron Vance Student Body President Student Government Association Class of 2017, College of Arts and Sciences
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Table of Contents Experience More
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Community At-A-Glance
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Campus & Greek Activities
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College Panhellenic Council
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Interfraternity Council
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
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Greek Life Q&A
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Greek Terminology
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Greek Alphabet
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Experience More ... by joining a fraternity or sorority at the University of Louisville!
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Create lifelong friendships
Give back to the community through volunteering
Establish a “home away from home�
Raise money for local and national charities
Build networking relationships with alumni
Organize and execute philanthropic events
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Serve on chapter committees or executive boards
Uphold the ideals of the organization
Learn valuable communication and delegation skills
Develop meaningful relationships through brotherhood and sisterhood
Manage budgets
Join over 750,000 undergraduate men and women that belong to fraternities and sororities
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Community At-A-Glance Coming soon to UofL! Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity colonizing in Fall 2016 Delta Gamma Sorority colonizing in Fall 2017 College / School of Enrollment
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Arts and Sciences 38%
Speed School 18%
Education 12%
Nursing 7.9%
Speed Professional 1.4%
Dental School 1%
Graduate / Law 0.9%
Social Work 0.9%
Music 0.9%
Public Health 0.7%
Medical School 0.4%
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Business 17.9%
3.25 3.07 3.06 2.90
All Fraternity/ Sorority GPA
All College Panhellenic Council GPA
All Interfraternity Council GPA
All National Pan-Hellenic Council GPA
2,377
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Total Members
Interfraternity Council average chapter size of fraternities
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternities and sororities
Fraternities and sororities
140
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College Panhellenic Council average chapter size of sororities
College Panhellenic Council (CPH) sororities and 1 CPH associate member sorority
National Pan-Hellenic Council average chapter size of fraternities and sororities
Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities
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Campus and Greek Activities
Fryberger Well-known acapella singing competition among UofL fraternities and sororities Created in1937 to honor Agne Fryberger, a music professor who retired early due to illness
Greek Week Springtime tradition at UofL Week organized to highlight the purposes of greek organizations and foster relationships with the UofL community
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Raise Red 18 hour dance marathon to support pediatric cancer blood disease research Fraternities and sororities provide tremendous support by participating in event, raising funds, and serving on the Raise Red executive board
NPHC Homecoming Step Show Signature program for NPHC fraternities and sororities Traditionally executed the Friday of Homecoming
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College Panhellenic Council (CPH)
The College Panhellenic Council is made up of 8 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities and 1 affiliate sorority and serves as the governing body to these organizations. The College Panhellenic Council is considered a Registered Student Organization, and provides a support system for all NPC chapters on campus. CPH promotes scholarship, leadership development, and community service. The College Panhellenic Council is also the coordinating body for NPC sorority recruitment. How to Join: Panhellenic sororities participate in one formal recruitment process each year. Formal recruitment occurs in August before classes begin for the fall semester. The 2016 dates are August 12th-17th. Register online, www.louisville.edu/studentactivities/greek-life, to participate. Registration ends August 10th. CPH Organizations Alpha Omicron Pi (AOP) Chi Omega (CW) Delta Zeta (DZ) Kappa Alpha Theta (KAQ) Kappa Delta (KD) Pi Beta Phi (PBF) Sigma Kappa (SK) Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) Phi Sigma Rho* (FSR) *Associate member
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Interfraternity Council (IFC)
The Interfraternity Council is an inclusive body that governs and leads 15 (inter) national fraternities that call our campus home. IFC is dedicated to providing an exceptional fraternal experience to all who choose to join the Greek Community. The IFC is made up of fifteen delegates, one from each member organization, and led by an executive committee of elected officers. The IFC is dedicated to providing programming, services, and support to our member chapters that allow them to thrive and grow. How to Join: IFC believes in continuous, year-round recruitment, but to facilitate a positive experience for incoming students, a formal week of events is planned each fall. The formal week of events will be held September 6th-9th. Register online, www.louisville.edu/studentactivities/greek-life, to participate. IFC Organizations Alpha Tau Omega (ATW) Beta Theta Pi (BQP) Delta Tau Delta* (DTD) Delta Upsilon (DU) Kappa Sigma (KS) Lambda Chi Alpha (LCA) Phi Delta Theta (FDQ) Phi Kappa Tau (FKT) Pi Kappa Alpha (PKA) Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Sigma Chi (SC) Sigma Phi Epsilon (SFE) Sigma Pi (SP) Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Triangle ( ) *Colony
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National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is composed of the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities, each with values centered on brother/sisterhood, scholarship, and community service. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings, and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions. How to Join: The process of joining an NPHC sorority or fraternity varies between organizations. The general requirements for each are very similar; 2.5 to 2.75 GPA, currently enrolled student at the University of Louisville, and campus or community involvement. Each organization will hold campus events and informational or interest meetings throughout the year. Interested women and men are encouraged to attend each organization’s events to learn more about becoming a member. NPHC Organizations Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (AFA) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (KAY) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (WYF) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DSQ) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (FBS) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ZFB) Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc. (SGR) Iota Phi Theta, Fraternity, Inc. (IFQ)
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Greek Life Q&A
What is the benefit of joining a fraternity or a sorority? Students encounter many advantages when joining a fraternity or sorority at UofL. A few of those may include:
Encouragement to stay involved and maximize time in college Hands on experiences that develop leadership, communication, and professional skills Support system during college and life after graduation Academic and scholastic resources Opportunities for networking/establishing relationships with UofL alumni, faculty, and staff
How will joining effect academics? Joining a fraternity or sorority is a time commitment. Most members typically spend 3 to 5 hours with their respective organization during the week. Members and new members must plan their schedules accordingly to ensure they are putting their academic needs first. Chapters will expect members and new members to take care of their academic responsibilities before engaging in other fraternity/sorority activities. What should I know about hazing? Forty seven percent of students are hazed prior to attending college. Additionally, for every ten students that experience hazing, only one understands they have been hazed. Potential members of any student organization should educate themselves on hazing and UofL’s policy on hazing that can be found in the Student Code of Conduct. Fraternities and sororities were founded on principles that are in direct opposition of hazing behavior. Hazing has no place in our greek community at UofL. Is there a financial commitment? Every chapter collects dues once a semester or once a year. Some chapters may even offer payment plans. Dues may be spent on membership recruitment, parlor fees, social events, scholarship programming, and parent/alumni programming. Most organizations have a onetime initiation fee that must be paid during the first semester of joining. The cost of dues varies from council to council and chapter to chapter. Students should ask about the financial obligations during the recruitment process.
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Greek Terminology Active: A fully initiated member of a chapter who is in good standing. Alumna or Alumnus: Any initiated member of a sorority or fraternity who has graduated from college. Badge/Pin: Worn on the chest to designate an initiated or new member of a certain fraternity or sorority. Bid: A formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity. Big Sister/Brother: An older member that serves as a role model and resource to a new member. Chapter: The local group of a national sorority or fraternity. Formal Recruitment: A designated membership period during which IFC fraternities and Panhellenic sororities hold a series of organized events. Fraternity: A men’s greek-letter organization. Often founded on high ideals of character, scholastic, and leadership achievement. “Fraternity” may also refer to some women’s sororities. Gamma Chi (Recruitment Counselor): Panhellenic sorority women who are selected and trained to guide potential new members through the formal recruitment process. Informal or Open Recruitment: Recruitment conducted at various times during the year. Initiation: A ritual or ceremony during which a new member receives lifelong membership in the organization. Legacy: A man or woman whose father/mother or brother/sister is an initiated member of the organization. Legacy status varies from chapter to chapter and may also include grandfather/grandmother, and uncle/aunt. Line Sister/Line Brother: Individuals who are members of the same intake class and organization. Membership Intake: The process by which one becomes a new member of a fraternity or sorority. Typically used to reference NPHC organization practices of acquiring membership. Neophyte: A term used to refer to new members of an NPHC organization. New Member/Aspirant: A member of a greek letter organization who has not yet been initiated. New Member Class/Line: A group of individuals who are selected to become inducted/initiated into a particular fraternity or sorority. New Member Educator: The chapter officer who coordinates the education of the organization’s new members. Potential New Member (PNM): A term used to describe an individual seeking membership and/or participating in the recruitment process. Probate/New Member Show: A show often organized by NPHC organizations to introduce their new members to the campus community. Prophyte: A member of an NPHC organization who has been in the organization long enough to initiate a new line of members. Sisters/Brothers: Members of the same fraternity or sorority. Stepping: A series of complex, and precise rhythmic movements performed to songs, stomps, or chants and created by organization members. Typically performed by NPHC organizations. Strolling: Usually performed in unison to a song with precise, synchronized movements. Typically performed by NPHC organizations.
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Greek Alphabet
A
B
G
D
E
Z
Aplha (al-fah)
Beta (bay-tah)
Gamma (gam-ah)
Delta (del-ta)
Epsilon (ep-si-lon)
Zeta (zay-tah)
H
Q
I
K
L
M
Eta (ay-tah)
Theta (thay-tah)
Iota (ey-oh-tah)
Kappa (cap-pah)
Lambda (lamb-dah)
Mu (mew)
N
X
O
P
R
S
Nu (new)
Xi (zie)
Omicron (om-e-cron)
Pi (pie)
Rho (roe)
Sigma (sig-mah)
T
U
F
C
Y
W
Tau (taw)
Upsilon (up-si-lon)
Phi (fie)
Chi (kie)
Psi (sigh)
Omega (oh-may-gah)
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