G R E E K S
GETTING INVOLVED ON THE FORTY ACRES Welcome to campus! Now that you’re here, it’s time to get involved. There isno shortage of student organizations to choose from, and each has its own benefits. To help you navigate our community, Sorority and Fraternity Life in the Office of the Dean of Students created this Sorority and Fraternity Information Guide. So,take a moment and check out our community. Sororities and fraternities have grown considerably on campus since the first fraternity in 1883 and first sorority in 1904. More than 60 Greek letter organizationsare active and thriving today, and we hope you’ll explore our community and be a part of the legacy that is Texas Greeks.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Family Guide
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Involvement Opportunities
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Associate Organizations
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Terms and Definitions
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Hazing Prevention and Risk Reduction
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About Our Community by the Numbers
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Texas Greeks
Affiliate Leadership Circle
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Interfraternity Council
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Multicultural Greek Council
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Latino Pan-Hellenic Council
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
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Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic Council
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University Panhellenic Council
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Campus Map
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Chapter Comparison
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Guide Notes
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TO THE CLASS OF 2024 Congratulations and welcome to The University of Texas at Austin. Being on our campus is a lifechanging adventure, filled with opportunities to learn, grow and fuel your future success. As a member of a sorority myself, I know that the friendships and skills you develop in a student organization can be a part of your success for the rest of your life. This will be a time when you’ll not only learn about yourself, but also about how to participate as a member of a global community. Joining our Greek-letter community is one way to cultivate your Longhorn state of mind. The seven council communities represented in this guide each have their own history, values, and culture. There is an organization for every Longhorn looking to connect to UT in this way. This guide is an introduction to a thriving community of student leaders representing 15% of the undergraduate population. If you have questions, our talented staff in the Office of the Dean of Students can also provide information and support to help you explore the membership process.
OUR COMMUNITY’S FOUNDATION ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Every sorority and fraternity wants its members to excel academically. Many promote academic excellence through supervised study halls, incentive programs, study skills workshops, professor dinners, and tutoring. All organizations have GPA expectations for their members to stay in good standing.
What Starts Here Changes the World! The sorority and fraternity community consistently provides opportunities to develop skills, enhance communication, navigate group dynamics, and understand teamwork. Leadership is at the heart of the sorority and fraternity experience.
SERVICE AND PHILANTHROPY Hook ’em!
Soncia Reagins-Lilly, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Giving back is a cornerstone of the sorority and fraternity experience. Whether through direct service, philanthropy, or a combination of both, each organization gives back in its own unique way.
CULTURAL CONSCIOUSNESS We seek to create a sorority and fraternity community that respects cultural diversity and promotes dialogue around identity, privilege, and bias, as well as educating members to be active contributors to a global society.
SISTERHOOD, BROTHERHOOD, AND SIBLINGHOOD One of the most celebrated aspects of the sorority and fraternity community is the people you meet and friends you keep. As a member of a sorority or fraternity, friendships make a large campus feel smaller and offer a home away from home.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Our community values an environment that fosters a culturally conscious, safe, and responsible community. Joining a sorority or fraternity allows students to develop responsibility around managing their schedules and obligations. Following organizational policies encourages students to align themselves with the values of their chosen organization.
FAMILY GUIDE Not only is this guide an important resource for students exploring sororities and fraternities, it’s also a great tool for parents, guardians, and family members. We hope the following pages will answer your questions and provide helpful information.
HELPFUL HINTS • Take time to find out about the organization(s) your student is interested in. Check out local and national organization websites.
• Encourage your student to attend leadership programs sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students or other on campus departments.
• Know the financial costs. Determine who will pay and what limitations these expenses may impose. For many organizations, one-time national or international dues are paid during the first year, so expect the first year of membership to be the most expensive.
• Expect to see many new t-shirts, photos and sorority/fraternity paraphernalia.
• Be supportive of your student’s choice to join a sorority or fraternity. If you have questions, call Sorority and Fraternity Life.
The sorority and fraternity experience promotes individual, organizational, and community development for your student. Many sororities and fraternities are steeped in a great deal of tradition and have been founded with espoused values, ethics and standards. To begin, many sororities and fraternities designate their organizations by using letters from the Greek alphabet, which actually have special meaning to members. Similarly, every sorority and fraternity has a unique motto, Ritual, and creed that unite the members in sisterhood or brotherhood, or siblinghood. As your student is exploring and examining potential membership in a sorority or fraternity, we encourage students to find organizations that act in alignment with their stated organizational values and treat each member with dignity and respect.
• Know the names and phone numbers of the organization president, new member educator, big sister/big brother, organization adviser, and house director (when applicable). • Encourage your student to get involved and take advantage of all the opportunities and resources on campus. 2
INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES O PPORTUNITIES NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION New member orientation is a program for the newest members of the sorority and fraternity community. This program focuses on addressing expectations, behavior, and community values, while welcoming new memebers to the UT sorority and fraternity community.
Our mission is to shape a values-based sorority and fraternity experience. We cultivate educational and leadership development in collaboration with individuals and organizations to foster a culturally conscious, safe, and responsible community contributing to positive sisterhood, brotherhood, and siblinghood. In addition to the many opportunities students have as members to engage in programs and learn from each other, our office compliments student development by offering dynamic leadership and educational programs, trainings, and support for both chapter and council leaders.
GOOD STANDING & ACHIEVED EXCELLENCE Sorority and Fraternity Life created the Good Standing & Achieved Excellence Program to clearly communicate expectations as well as provide a platform for organizations to track their events and achievements throughout the year. More information on which organizations achieved Good Standing is available at deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sfl/ goodstanding.php.
SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM Sorority and fraternity leaders complete an in-person workshop on bystander intervention and safety topics such as: Hazing, Drug Use & Abuse, Alcohol Use & Abuse, Sexual Assault & Harassment, Behavior at Organization Events, Safety & Security, Student Organization Travel, Mentoring & Interactions with Minors, and Disability Advocacy.
LADDER OF RISK Ladder of Risk is a four-hour workshop that trains chapter leaders on risk management practicies, including the NIC Alcohol and Drug Guidelines. The workshop allows them to work through case studies to relate to real situations, and creates conversations about planning safer social events.
SORORITY & FRATERNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS Sorority and Fraternity Life encourages the entire community to participate in our awards process. It’s a great way to receive recognition for the outstanding service, philanthropy, scholarship and leadership of individual members and chapters each year.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sorority and Fraternity Life regularly creates unique internship experiences based on skills and interests. Past opportunities have focused on graphic design, social media, leadership development, peer-to-peer facilitation, and student affairs. Internships may also be eligible for course credit.
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ASSOCIATE ORANIZATIONS ORDER OF OMEGA Order of Omega is a national honor society for members of sororities and fraternities. The Iota Pi chapter at UT Austin has been honoring Greek leaders since 1989. Applications are available at the beginning of each semester. FACEBOOK: @TexasOrderOfOmega INSTAGRAM: @TexasOOO WEB: orderofomega.org
GREEN GREEKS Green Greeks' mission is to encourage sustainable lifestyle choices by spreading awareness of our everyday environmental impacts. Also, to decrease the amount of waste produced by sororities and fraternities in two primary settings: at sorority and fraternity hosted events and within chapter facilities on a daily basis. Green Greeks is a project under the Campus Environmental center and is made up of representatives of fraternities and sororities on campus. FACEBOOK: @UTGreenGreeks INSTAGRAM: @utgreengreeks WEB: utenvironment.org/projects/green-greeks
NOT ON MY CAMPUS Not On My Campus is a student-led movement with the mission to end the silence surrounding sexual assault. Founded by members within Greek life, NOMC is now campus-wide and trains peer educators to create a safe environment for all students at Texas. FACEBOOK: @NOMCTexas TWITTER: @NotOnMyCampusUT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED AS KED QUESTIONS WHAT IS RECRUITMENT? RUSH? INTAKE?
CAMPUS RESOURCES SORORITY AND FRATERNITY LIFE 512-471-9700 deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sfl
Recruitment/rush/intake is defined as any sorority or fraternity activity that seeks to add new members to a chapter. This could include info sessions, social gatherings, or a casual meal on or off campus. Some Greek-letter organizations host recruitment throughout the year, while others recruit during a specified time period each semester/year. Whenever it occurs, any chapter activity for the purpose of adding new members constitutes recruitment and must be in compliance with organizational policies, institutional rules and state laws.
LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS INSTITUTE
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING?
512-232-5163 deanofstudents.utexas.edu/leadership
The benefits include building leadership skills, academic support, and service opportunities. The sorority and fraternity experience is excellent training for aspiring leaders. Many chapters organize tutoring programs, provide networking opportunities and offer a variety of educational resources. Membership also brings students a support system that can last a lifetime.
STUDENT EMERGENCY SERVICES 512-471-5017 deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 512-471-2841 deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct TITLE IX TRAINING AND INVESTIGATIONS 512-471-1762 deanofstudents.utexas.edu/investigations
WHEN DO STUDENTS TYPICALLY JOIN? 90 percent of the students that join a sorority or fraternity at UT Austin do so during their first semester in college. However, some organizations require that students have a UT Austin minimum GPA and credit hours before joining. Students, including transfer students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, also have the opportunity to join the sorority and fraternity community.
HOW WILL JOINING A SORORITY OR FRATERNITY AFFECT MY STUDENT ACADEMICALLY? Academic success is important to each sorority and fraternity. Chapters organize study hours, schedule study skills workshops, and encourage the use of faculty office hours. All organizations have a GPA requirement to remain a member in good standing. Some chapters offer scholarships and awards to celebrate the academic success of members and non-members.
WHICH SORORITY OR FRATERNITY IS THE BEST ONE TO JOIN? COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 512-471-3515 cmhc.utexas.edu UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES 512-471-4995 healthyhorns.utexas.edu LONGHORN WELLNESS CENTER 512-475-8252 healthyhorns.utexas.edu/ healthpromotion.html
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There are more than 60 Greek-letter organizations on campus. Each organization provides unique experiences, values, service, philanthropy, and leadership within the community. Who is the “best” is a personal choice and it should be based on where a student feels most comfortable.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A NEW MEMBER? The new member period is a time for students to bond with other new members and active members and learn about the organization’s history and values prior to being initiated into the organization. Some new member classes elect officers, hold weekly meetings, organize study halls, and plan activities.
DO SORORITIES AND FRATERNITIES HAZE? Hazing is not tolerated and all students should feel safe joining and maintaining membership. However, hazing can occur in any student organization, including sororities and fraternities. To learn more about the definition of hazing, hazing prevention initiatives, and how you can be involved, please see the following pages.
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ACTIVE : A fully initiated
FRATERNITY: Often, a men’s
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR:
QUOTA : The specific number
member of a chapter who is in good standing.
The chapter officer who coordinates the education of the organization’s new members.
Any initiated member of a sorority or fraternity who has graduated from college.
organization characterized by high ideals and leadership, scholastic achievement, fellowship, oaths of fidelity, and a ritual; however, the term “fraternity” may apply to a women's sorority.
of potential new members each University Panhellenic Council sorority chapter can accept during fall formal recruitment.
BADGE : The active pin, worn
INFORMAL OR OPEN RECRUITMENT: Recruitment
ALUMNA OR ALUMNUS:
on the chest, designates an initiated member of a certain sorority or fraternity. BID: A formal invitation to
join a sorority or fraternity. BIG SISTER/BROTHER/ SIBLING: A new member
typically receives or selects an initiated member to be his/her big sister or brother. This older member serves as a role model and resource to the new member. CHAPTER: The local group
of a national sorority or fraternity. CULTURALLY BASED GREEK-LETTER ORGANIZATION : A sorority
or fraternity that incorporates a specific culture(s) into its ritual, purpose, activities, and ceremonies. Member organizations of Affiliate groups, as well as the Latino Pan-Hellenic, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic and Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic Councils are all culturally based. PRIMARY RECRUITMENT:
A designated period during which each National Panhellenic Conference sorority holds a series of organized events. Primary Recruitment is implemented and organized by the University Panhellenic Council.
period conducted at various times during the year including the summer. INITIATION : A ritual or
ceremony during which a new member receives lifelong membership in the organization. LEGACY: A woman whose
mother, sister, or in some cases, grandmother is an initiated member of a sorority. A man whose father, brother, or in some cases, grandfather is an initiated member of a fraternity. Legacy stipulations differ for each sorority and fraternity. LINE SISTERS (LS) OR LINE BROTHERS (LB):
Individuals who are members of the same intake class and organization. Typically used within culturally based Greekletter organizations. MEMBERSHIP INTAKE :
The process by which one becomes a new member of a sorority or fraternity. Typically used to reference culturally based Greek-letter organization practices of acquiring membership. NEW MEMBER: 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 sorority or fraternity.
NEW MEMBER MEETINGS:
Special meetings that may be held each week for the new members. In addition to learning the history of the organization, new members may hear presentations on study skills, leadership development, risk management, and other important issues. VERBAL BIDDING: Any
statement by an individual member indicating that a sorority or fraternity intends or wishes to have a potential new member join their organization. Some examples of oral bidding are: “I want you for my little sister/brother,” “You belong here,” “We have a place for you,” and “You can wear my badge.” It falsely implies an invitation to membership. No individual member has the authority to issue invitations or guarantee membership. PIN : A new member or
associate pin is simpler in design and identifies a new or associate member of a particular sorority or fraternity. POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): A term used to
describe an individual seeking membership and/or participating in a recruitment process.
PROBATE/NEW MEMBER PRESENTATION : A show
often organized by culturallybased organizations to introduce their new members to the campus community.
RECRUITMENT GUIDES:
Sorority women who are carefully selected and trained to guide potential new members through the formal recruitment process for the University Panhellenic Council. SILENCE : Period of time
when conversation and contact between potential new members and sorority active members, new members, and alumnae is strictly limited by the University Panhellenic Council recruitment rules. SISTERS/BROTHERS/ SIBLINGS: Members of the
same sorority or fraternity. SORORITY: An individual
women’s organization characterized by high ideals and leadership, scholastic achievement, fellowship, oaths of fidelity, ritual, and typically designated by Greek letters. STEPPING: A series of
complex, synchronous and precise rhythmic movements performed to songs, stomps or chants and created by organization members. Typically performed by culturally based Greek-letter organizations. STROLLING: Performed by
culturally based sororities and fraternities, a stroll is usually performed in unison to a song with precise and synchronized movements, possibly in a line. It may also be referred to as a party walk or strut.
HAZING PREVEN TION AND RISK REDUCTIO N SAFETY, SUPPORT AND PREVENTION RESOURCES VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE (VAV) cmhc.utexas.edu/vav A campus program offering advocacy, counseling, and peer support for issues of interpersonal violence such as sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking.
COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (CMHC) 512-471-3515 cmhc.utexas.edu Provides counseling, psychiatric consultation and prevention services for students. They also manage a 24/7 crisis line for students at 512-471-2255.
BEVOCAL wellnessnetwork.utexas.edu/BeVocal A campus-wide initiative promoting bystander intervention. BeVocal emphasizes that students, faculty and staff have the ability to recognize harm, choose to respond, and take action.
CENTER FOR STUDENTS IN RECOVERY (CSR) recovery.utexas.edu
Members of the sorority and fraternity community have many opportunities to learn about safety and what healthy student organizations look like. However, we need everyone to be involved in this conversation. Whether a fellow Longhorn, an advisor, a parent, a guardian, a mentor, or a family member, remember that all students joining a sorority or fraternity should feel respected and safe. If you have any concerns or questions regarding a member or new member’s safety, we highly encourage you to report all incidents.
WHAT IS HAZING? UT Austin defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a person, that endangers the mental, or physical health or safety of a person for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization whose members are primarily students. Not only is hazing prohibited at UT Austin, but it is also against the law in the state of Texas. Hazing can occur across a spectrum of behaviors, ranging from being told to wear embarrassing clothing to physical assault. It is important to know that regardless of severity, no form of hazing is tolerated and all students should feel safe joining and maintaining membership in a sorority or fraternity. Additionally, consent to participate in hazing activities is not considered a defense at UT or under state law. To learn more about the definition of hazing utilized at The University of Texas at Austin and about our campus-wide hazing prevention work, we encourage you to explore hazing.utexas.edu.
LONGHORN WELLNESS CENTER
If you know of someone being hazed or who has been hazed, it is your responsibility to help us shift the culture of hazing and report it to the Office of the Dean of Students.
Helps students get and stay healthy on topics such as healthy sexuality, nutrition, body image, physical activity, sleep, alcohol consumption and more.
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Sororities and fraternities are held to high standards by the institution, their national organizations, and their chapter advisors. The SFL office holds supplemental training and advises chapters one-on-one on a myriad of safety and risk reduction topics. Many national organizations offer online modules, workshops, and national conferences to prepare members to be responsible and to behave in a manner that reflects their organizational values. Additionally, every student organization at UT Austin must complete the Safety Education Program on an annual basis.
Provides students with a safe space and community for students in recovery or seeking recovery from addiction.
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RESPONSIBILITY
HOW TO REPORT INCIDENTS AND CONCERNS The safety and wellness of students is our priority. If you hear of incidents of hazing, sexual assault, alcohol abuse, injury, or bias, please report them to the Office of the Dean of Students. A report can be filed anonymously through a variety of channels.
Office of the Dean of Students 512-471-5017 deanofstudents.utexas.edu Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL) 512-232-5050 safety.utexas.edu/bccal Campus Climate Response Team diversity.utexas.edu/ccrt
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS IN VIOLATION OF UNIVERSITY HAZING POLICY The most up-to-date information on the University Hazing Memorandum can be found at deanofstudents.utexas.edu/doscentral/hazing_memeorandum.php
ORGANIZATION
DISCIPLINARY SANCTION
DISCIPLINED ORGANIZATIONS Baptist Student Ministry
Probation until December 19, 2020
Delta Upsilon
Probation until May 23, 2021
Pi Kappa Phi
Cancelled, term end date no less than four (4) academic years; probation for two (2) years following reinstatement after cancellation.
Texas Cowboys Delta Kappa Delta
Cancelled, term end date is six (6) years Closed by Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. through at least May 31, 2024; University Probation will be two (2) years from return to active status.
Sigma Alpha Mu
Conditional registration is two (2) years
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Conditional registration is two (2) years
Texas Rho Chapter of Sigma
Cancelled, term end date no less than four (4) years
Alpha Tau Omega
Cancelled, term end date no less than four (4) years
hazing violations with discipline completed within the last three years Kappa Sigma Sigma Chi Phi Kappa Psi Delta Sigma Phi Gamma Beta Texas Iron Spikes Undergraduate Business Council
Probation until May 23, 2020 Probation is six (6) months (Completed May 25, 2019) Conditional registration is one and a half (1.5) years (Completed December 3, 2019) Conditional registration is two (2) years (Completed March 29, 2020) Suspension (completed December 22, 2018) Conditional registration is two (2) years (Completed January 24, 2020) Conditional registration is two (2) years (completed November 29, 2019)
Kappa Alpha Order
Conditional registration is two (2) years (completed August 18, 2019)
Omega Phi Gamma
Conditional registration is two (2) years (completed August 16, 2019
Delta Chi
Conditional registration is two (2) years (completed June 14, 2019)
Texas Royals Undergraduate Business Council Alpha Sigma Rho Sigma Lambda Gamma Gamma Beta
Probation is one (1) year (completed May 19, 2018) Probation is one (1) year (completed December 23, 2017) Conditional registration is two (2) years, plus one year administrative extension (completed August 19, 2019) Suspended by Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. through May 31, 2017; conditional registration is two (2) years (administrative extension to May 23, 2020) (Completed May 23, 2020) Conditional registration is two (2) years (completed November 20, 2017)
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HOW WE GIVE
WHO WE ARE
6,122
61% 39%
Sorority and Fraternity Members in six councils
Female
32,099
Male Hours of Community Service
WHERE WE'RE FROM
12%
$216,478
OUT OF STATE
Scholarship Dollars Awarded
88% IN STATE
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$826,862 Dollars Given to Philanthropies Last Year
WHAT WE STUDY
HOW WE SUCCEED
COLLEGE/SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
3.2%
0.2%
Undergradate Studies 198 members
59%
Unknown 11 members
0.5%
Geosciences 29 members
0.7%
Architecture 43 members
1.3%
Nursing 80 members
of Members Above the Average Undergraduate 3.295 GPA
18.7% 17.5%
Business Administration 1146 members
Natural Sciences 1070 members
16.7%
Communication 1024 members
21.2% Liberal Arts 1299 members
419 Members Studying for Two Degrees
6.2% 10.7%
Education 377 members
Engineering 652 members
2.7%
0.5%
Fine Arts 164 members
Social Work 29 members
MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN FALL 2019 758
15%
533
50.1%
186
35.3%
of the Undergraduate Student Population
12.3%
34
2.3% Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
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Α
Alpha
(al-fah)
Β
Beta
(bay-tah)
Γ
Gamma
(gam-ah)
Δ
Delta
(del-tah)
Ε
Epsilon
(ep-si-lon)
Ζ
Η
(zay-tah)
(ay-tah)
Zeta
Eta
Θ
Theta
(thay-tah)
Ι
Iota
(eye-o-tah)
Κ
Kappa
(cap-pah)
Λ
Μ
(lamb-dah)
(mew)
Lambda
Mu
Ν
Ξ
(new)
(zie)
Nu
Xi
Ο
Π
Ρ
(om-ih-cron)
(pie)
(roe)
Omicron
Pi
Rho
Σ
Τ
(sig-mah)
(taw)
Sigma
Tau
Υ
Φ
Χ
Ψ
(up-si-lon)
(fie)
(kai)
(sigh)
Upsilon
Phi
Chi
Psi
Ω
Omega
(o-may-gah)
AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
The Affiliate Leadership Circle represents Greek-letter organizations on campus who work together to support their chapters’ unique visions, and share enthusiasm for enriching a values-based sorority and fraternity community at UT. The members are involved on campus and engage in leadership development, scholarship, risk management, and academic support resources offered across the Forty Acres.
FAQ
ORGANIZATIONS: MEMBERS: WEB:
3 93 deanofstudents. utexas.edu/ affiliates.php
FAQ WHAT IS AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP?
Affiliate Membership assists social sororities and fraternities by connecting organizations with the Sorority and Fraternity Life office in order to provide resources and support. Affiliated organizations and their members receive resources and benefits associated with being an officially recognized Greek-letter organization. HOW CAN MY ORGANIZATION BECOME AN AFFILIATE?
Sorority and Fraterity Life has created a structured application process for prospective Affiliate Leadership Circle organizations. In addition to completing the Affiliate Membership Application on the Sorority and Fraternity Life website, 13
prospective organizations should review the requirement checklist, which includes things like a chapter roster, minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and organizational bylaws. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION?
Affiliate Leadership Circle organizations are officially recognized as sororities and fraternities at the university, have access to all Sorority and Fraternity Life programs, and receive advising support from Sorority and Fraternity Life staff. Additionally, Affiliate organizations have institutional and alumni engagement, member grade verification and reports, and assistance with petitioning for future council membership.
HOW DO I JOIN AN EXISTING AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ORGANIZATION?
Each organization has different membership requirements and recruiting schedules. If you are interested in joining one of these organizations, stay up to date by following them on social media or reaching out to the chapter directly.
BXΘ
Beta Chi Theta National Fraternity, Inc.
NICKNAME:
Beta Chi University of California, Los Angeles, 1999 2003 www.betachitheta.com fb.me/BetaChiThetaUT @TexasBetaChi
Above All Else, Brotherhood FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
ΓΡΛ
ΔΕΨ
Delta Epsilon Psi
In Brotherhood Lies Our Strength NICKNAME: FOUNDED: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
D-E-Psi University of Texas at Austin, 1998 depsifounding.org fb.me/DEPsiFounding @DEPSI_Founding @DEPsi_Founding
Gamma Rho Lambda National Sorority
Truth in Tolerance, Knowledge through Diversity, Bonds of Unity, Strength in Trust NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
G-R-L Arizona State University, 2003 2015 gammarholambda.org gammarholambda.org/utexas fb.me/GRLTexasTau @GRLTexas @grltexas
"By joining the Affiliate Leadership Circle, Delta Epsilon Psi was able to grow internally due to the increased presence we had on campus, which has allowed our Greek Life connections to increase.” — Kevin Gadiraju, Delta Epsilon Psi
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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) experience revolves around character, leadership, responsibility, and philanthropy. As a collection of fraternities, IFC's vision is to create a unified community of fraternity men who are leaders in academics and service.
ORGANIZATIONS:
Many of the chapters in the IFC have long histories, and each offers a unique experience. Some fraternities and traditions date back to 1883, when UT Austin first
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) experience revolves around character, leadership, responsibility, and philanthropy. As a collection of fraternities, IFC's vision is to create a unified community of fraternity men who are leaders in academics and service. Many of the chapters in the IFC have long histories, and each offers a unique experience. Some fraternities and traditions date back to 1883, when UT Austin first opened its doors.
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MEMBERS: 2547 FACEBOOK:
fb.me/TexasIFC @TexasIFC INSTAGRAM: @TexasIFC TWITTER:
ORGANIZATIONS: MEMBERS: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: WEB:
22 2148 fb.me/TexasIFC @TexasIFC @TexasIFC texasifc.com
FAQ WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Only University of Texas at Austin students are eligible to join an IFC fraternity. Every fraternity has other minimum requirements that are set by their national organizations. HOW DO I JOIN?
Each IFC fraternity follows its own recruitment schedule and establishes its own selection process. Some chapters begin recruitment in the summer, while others wait until the fall, or recruit each semester. Register for recruitment and find more information attexasifc.com. WHEN IS IFC RECRUITMENT?
The IFC does not organize a formal recruitment for students interested in joining a fraternity, instead, chapters set 15
their own timelines for recruitment. Interested students are encouraged to register on IFC’s Chapter Builder account by clicking “Recruitment” on texasifc. com. as that information will be shared with all recruiting chapters. Additionally, you may also reach out to a chapter’s recruitment officers to inquire about timelines directly
IFC EVENTS Movember — Grow a mustache, raise money, and spread awareness about men's health issues like prostate and testicular cancer. Movember events throughout November include speaker series, fundraising events, and social media contests.
B+ Foundation — IFC is proud to collaborate with the B+ Foundation, supporting families of children with cancer and critical, cutting-edge childhood cancer research. The council supports a community-wide effort to build awareness of childhood cancer, raise funds, and provide fun experiences for the IFC and chapters' B+ Heroes.
ΑΕΠ
Alpha Epsilon Pi
eveloping Leadership for the D Jewish Community NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΔΣΦ
A-E-Pi New York University, 1913 1939 www.aepi.org www.texasaepi.com fb.me/TexasAEPi @TexasAEPi @Texas_AEPi
Delta Sigma Phi
Better Men. Better Lives NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
Delta-Sig City College of New York, 1899 1907 www.deltasigmaphi.org www.txdeltasig.org fb.me/TXDeltaSig @txdeltasig
ΒΘΠ
Beta Theta Pi
Men of Principle NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
ΔΤΔ
Beta Miami University, 1839 1886 www.beta.org, www.texasbeta.org fb.me/BetaThetaPiTexas @betatexas
Delta Tau Delta
Committed to Lives of Excellence NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB:
Delt Bethany College, 1858 1904 www.delts.org
ΔΚΕ
Friends From The Heart, Forever NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
ΔΥ
Kappa Alpha Order
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
Dieu et les Dames NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB:
K-A Washington College, 1865 1883 www.kappaalphaorder.org www.TexasKA.com
ΚΣ
Kappa Sigma
Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB:
Kappa Sig University of Virginia, 1869 1884 www.kappasigma.org www.kappasigtauut.org
ΛΧΑ
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
Phi Delta Theta
One Man is No Man NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Phi-Delt Miami University (OH), 1848 1883 www.phideltatheta.org www.txphidelt.com fb.me/TexasPhiDelt @TexasPhiDelt @texasphidelt
Fiji
Phi Gamma Delta
Friendship, the Sweetest Influence NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB:
Fiji Jefferson College, 1848 1883 www.phigam.org www.texasfiji.com
Delta Upsilon
DU Williams College, 1834 2016 www.deltau.org www.texasdu.org fb.me/DeltaUspilonTx @DeltaUpsilonTx @texasdu
Lambda Chi Alpha
Naught Without Labor
INSTAGRAM:
ΦΔΘ
Deke Yale University, 1844 1912 www.dke.org fb.me/UTAustinDKE @texasdke
Building Better Men
INSTAGRAM:
ΚΑ
Delta Kappa Epsilon
ΦΚΨ
Lambda-Chi Boston University, 1909 1917 www.lambdachi.org texaslxa.com fb.me/TexasLambdaChiAlpha @UTLXA @TexasLXA
Phi Kappa Psi
United by Friendship, Sustained by Honor, and Led by Truth, We Live and We Flourish NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Phi-Psi Jefferson College, 1852 1904 www.phikappapsi.org www.PhiPsiTexas.com fb.me/phipsitexas @PhiPsiUTexas @phipsitexas
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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL ΦΚΣ
Phi Kappa Sigma
Brotherhood is More than Skin Deep Phi Kap or Skulls University of Pennsylvania, 1850 1940 www.pks.org Texasskulls.org fb.me/texas.skulls @TexasSkulls @texas_skulls
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΣΑΜ
Sigma Alpha Mu
For Honor, For Passion, For Life NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
Sammy City College, New York, 1909 1922 www.sam.org www.texassammy.org fb.me/TexasSigmaAlphaMu @texas.sammy
ΤΚΕ
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Not for Wealth, Rank, or Honor, but for Personal Worth and Character NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΖΨ
Teke Illinois Wesleyan University, 1899 1951 www.tke.org www.txtke.org fb.me/TexasTke @Texas_TKE @tketexas
Zeta Psi
Tau Kappa Phi NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
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Zetes New York University, 1847 1979 zetapsi.org fb.me/ZetaPsiTexas @ZetaPsiTexas @ZetaPsiTexas
ΦΚΤ
Phi Kappa Tau
Champion a Lifelong Commitment to Brotherhood, Learning, Ethical Leadership and Exemplary Character NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΣΧ
UT: WEB: FACEBOOK:
ΘX
UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
FOUNDED:
Sigma Chi
ΣΦΕ
Theta Chi
An Assisting Hand FOUNDED:
NICKNAME:
FACEBOOK:
Miami University (OH), 1855 1884 www.sigmachi.org www.txsigmachi.org fb.me/texassigmachi
Norwich University, 1856 1951 www.texasthetachi.org fb.me/TexasThetaChi @TexasThetaChi @texasthetachi
Pi Kappa Alpha
Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, Gentlemen
Phi-Tau Miami University (OH), 1906 1943 www.phikappatau.org www.texasphitau.org @TexasPhiTau @texasphitau
In Hoc Signo Vinces FOUNDED:
ΠΚΑ
UT: WEB:
TWITTER:
Pike University of Virginia, 1868 1920 www.pikes.com www.texaspike.com fb.me/TexasPikes @UTAustinPikes
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB:
ZΒΤ
Sig-Ep Richmond College, 1901 1930 www.sigep.org www.texassigep.org
Zeta Beta Tau
Brotherhood for a Lifetime NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
Z-B-T City College of New York, 1898 1920 www.zbt.org www.zbttexas.com fb.me/TexasZBT @zbttexas
MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), works to create an inclusive and diverse sorority and fraternity experience. The MGC mission is to unite multicultural sororities and fraternities and create a supportive and strong multicultural Sorority and Fraternity community by promoting success in higher education, increasing diversity and multicultural awareness, and developing philanthropic activities. It is the governing council that represents and advocates for sororities and fraternities that are multicultural-by-mission.
FAQ HOW DO I JOIN?
MGC is currently being restructured in order to better celebrate multiculturalism through fraternal bonds. As such, an MGC Task Force has formed with the primary objective of adding more organizations to the council. The interim task force is led by members of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Incorporated. If your organization is interested in joining the Multicultural Greek Council, please contact texas.mgc@gmail.com to learn more about the requirements to become a recognized MGC chapter.
through social media, or by grabbing an event flyer and attending an event. Make sure you're following MGC on social media to stay updated on upcoming events.
ORGANIZATIONS: MEMBERS: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: WEB:
ΠΛΧ
Like other sororities and fraternities, the Multicultural Greek Council provides great opportunities to develop leadership skills and interact with the community. MGC organizations are distinct because of their desire to explore and celebrate multiculturalism on the campus.
Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc.
Preserving Latina Culture NICKNAME: FOUNDED:
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
1 27 fb.me/MGC.TX @MGCTexas @mgctexas nationalmgc.org
UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Golden Chi’s University of Colorado Boulder, March 5,1994 April 15, 2017 pilambdachisorority.org fb.me/PiLambdaChiUT @TexasChis @PiLambdaChi_UT
HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?
The best way to connect with a MGC organiztaion is in person, at tabling events, 18
LATINO PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
The Latino Pan-Hellenic Council (LPHC) experience focuses on celebrating and sharing Latinx culture. The council combines leadership, community service, cultural understanding, and academics to maximize the success of members. Each sorority and fraternity that makes up LPHC has a unique place on the Forty Acres. The members work independently and collaboratively to fulfill their values and interests.
FAQ HOW DO I JOIN?
The first three weeks of the semester are important. During this time, many of the chapters host events, social activities, and information sessions to give students an opportunity to get to know each chapter. WHAT ARE THE NEW MEMBER REQUIREMENTS?
Each of the chapters in LPHC have specific eligibility requirements. To become a member, you must be enrolled at UT Austin and meet the minimum grade point average specific to the chapter you are interested in joining.
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ORGANIZATIONS: MEMBERS: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: WEB:
6 163 fb.me/tx.lphc @txlphc @texas_lphc texaslphc.weebly.com
LPHC EVENTS ARE FIRST-YEAR, FIRST-SEMESTER STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN A LPHC ORGANIZATION?
Some LPHC organizations have restictions on when students are eligible to join. Inquire with each chapter to learn more about their policies. IS IT A REQUIREMENT TO IDENTIFY AS LATINO/HISPANIC TO JOIN?
No. Each organization welcomes every race and ethnicity. Although some organizations are Latino-based, they are not Latinoexclusive. All pride themselves for being inclusive and offering a multicultural experience to members.
Go Greek Showcase — Enjoy stepping, strolling, skits, and saluting at this event. Hosted each semester, the event is designed to provide information about each organization to those interested in learning more about LPHC. Anyone, and everyone, is invited to attend. Somos Latinos: Latino Heritage Week — There’s no better way to kick off the fall semester than with this annual event. It celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and focuses on culture, leadership, activism, identity, and art. LPHC Greek Life 101 — Each semester, the council coordinates a tabling event where interested students can meet each organization in one place. Location and details are shared at the beginning of each semester.
ΚΔΧ
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
Leading with Integrity, United Through Service
INSTAGRAM:
K-D-Chi Texas Tech, 1987 1998 www.kappadeltachi.org www.kdchipi.org fb.me/kdchi.pi @KDChi_Pi @kdchipi
ΣΛΑ
Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority, Inc.
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
Latinas Helping Others NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Señoritas, S-L-A Texas Woman’s University, 1992 2010 www.sigmalambdaalpha.org fb.me/TexasSenoritas @TexasSenoritas @texassenoritas
ΩΔΦ
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.
One Culture, Any Race NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
O-D-Phi Texas Tech, 1987 1998 www.omegadeltaphi.com www.scarletknights.org @texasodphi @texasodphi
ΣΔΛ
Together We Rise Through Education, Loyalty and Pride NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΣΛΒ
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Betas, S-L-B University of Iowa, 1986 1996 www.sigmalambdabeta.com www.texasbetas.org FB: fb.me/TexasBetas @TexasBetas @texasbetas
Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority, Inc.
ΣΛΓ
S-D-L Texas State University, 1996 1999 www.sigmadeltalambda.com www.facebook.com/texas.sdl @texas_sdl @texas_sdl
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
Culture is Pride, Pride is Success NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Gammas, S-L-G University of Iowa, 1990 1995 www.sigmalambdagamma.com fb.me/texasgammas @Texas_Gammas @texas_gammas
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NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL nphchq.org
The organizations within the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) are connected to a rich history with a purpose to uplift and unite the Black community. NPHC is the umbrella organization for the historically Black sororities and fraternities at UT Austin. They have a collective interest and duty to uplift and unite the AfricanAmerican community.
FAQ WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
NPHC organizations have expectations for those exploring membership. Each organization holds events and activities that encourage participation in the community. If interested, you should attend appropriate events and communicate with a member of the organization directly.
The NPHC experience focuses on leadership, academics, community service, and involvement within the African-American community.
All NPHC organizations have set national membership requirements that chapters must adhere to. For example, many of the organizations require a minimum UT Austin GPA, involvement on campus, recommendation letters, and community service. Specific requirements are available from the chapter or in some cases via their national websites. 21
7 67 @TX_NPHC @tx_nphc nphchq.org
NPHC EVENTS
HOW DO I JOIN?
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN?
ORGANIZATIONS: MEMBERS: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: WEB:
Becoming involved in a NPHC organization allows you to make a large campus smaller, connect with the community, and celebrate shared values. Another benefit to joining a NPHC organization is continued membership beyond college. Members join graduate or alumni chapters and continue their membership through service.
Meet the Greeks – Explore Black Greek Life on the Forty Acres. An annual fall event, NPHC organizes a series of presentations by all organizations and concludes with a panel discussion. If you attend, you will get a chance to meet the community and walk away more informed. NPHC Study Hall – We know college can be a stressful time academically. NPHC co-hosts a finals study session with free tutoring on a variety of subjects that provide students with tutors and a way to connect with other members in the community. NPHC Community Service – NPHC hosts bi-monthly community service events that are open to anyone wanting to give back to the UT and Austin community.
ΑΚΑ
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
By Culture and By Merit
ΑΦΑ
First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
INSTAGRAM:
A-K-As Howard University, 1908 May 16, 1959 www.aka1908.com www.texasakas.com fb.me/delta.x.chapter @Texas_AKAs @Texas_AKAs
INSTAGRAM:
Alphas Cornell University, 1906 March 5, 1960 www.alphaphialpha.net www.eialphas.org fb.me/TheEIAlphas @EIAlphas @eialphas
ΚΑΨ
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
ΦΒΣ
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor
INSTAGRAM:
Kappas, Nupes Indiana University, 1911 December 3, 1977 www.kappaalphapsi1911.com www.iotadeltanupes.com fb.me/NUPEs @id_nupes @id_nupes
ΖΦΒ
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
A Community Conscious, Action Oriented Organization NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Zetas Howard University, 1920 February 18, 1978 www.zphib1920.org fb.me/OThetaZetas @OThetaZetas @othetazetas
ΔΣΘ
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Sigmas Howard University, 1914 October 1, 1980 www.phibetasigma1914.org @UTSigmas @UTSigmas
Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΣΓΡ
Culture for Service and Service for Humanity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
DST Howard University, 1913 March 26, 1960 www.deltasigmatheta.org/ @TexasDeltas @TexasDeltas
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Greater Service, Greater Progress NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
SGRho Butler University, 1922 April 3, 1992 sgrho1922.org @UT_SGRhos @UT_SGRhos
"NPHC is a really good place of unity within all of the different D-9 organizations. It’s a place for community." — Valerie Oliobi Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
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TEXAS ASIAN PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
A thriving community focused on leadership, scholarship, and service, the Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic Council (TAPC) promotes Asian-American awareness. With five sororities and three fraternities, this community of leaders has established itself as a pillar of involvement and strong values. The TAPC community is not only a support system, but it also provides Asian Americans with opportunities to develop themselves while serving the community. Each organization is unique and offers a distinct vision, so get involved and join TAPC.
FAQ
WHY JOIN?
Joining an Asian interest organization allows Asian-American students and those interested in the community an opportunity to build strong relationships with each other through sisterhood and brotherhood. Each 23
8 380 fb.me/ut.tapc @Texas_TAPC @TEXAS_TAPC texastapc.com
TAPC EVENTS
HOW DO I JOIN?
Recruitment for TAPC takes place during both the fall and spring semesters. During the first two weeks of each semester, TAPC organizations hand out fliers on Speedway to advertise their recruitment events. The recruitment period lasts the entire week and is intended to simulate the experience of being a member. The events may include a service project, a mixer, and a sisterhood or brotherhood event.
ORGANIZATIONS: MEMBERS: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: WEB:
organization is committed to supporting and empowering Asian Americans. No matter which organization you choose, you will definitely feel like you have a family away from home in TAPC. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Each sorority and fraternity has specific eligibility requirements so we recommend checking out their individual social media accounts and websites for the most up to date information. Some of the requirements you can expect are to be a UT Austin student, submitting an application and being asked for an interview with active members, as well as having and maintaining a minimum GPA.
Greek Sneak Peek — As the name implies, it’s a little peek into TAPC sororities and fraternities. It occurs every semester and is designed to help you learn about the community. So grab a seat and check it out! Asian Cultural Expo or “ACE” — This is TAPC’s signature event. It centers on a variety of activities and cultural celebrations. ACE carves out time to educate all communities about important topics and Asian-American culture.
Kappa Delta Phi αΚΔΦ alpha Sorority, Inc.
ΑΣΡ
Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood
Strength in Unity
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΚΦΓ
A-K-D-Phi University of California Berkeley, 1990 October 3, 1993 www.akdphi.org www.texasakdphi.com fb.me/utakdphi @texasakdphi @texasakdphi
Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc.
Individually Unique, Together Complete NICKNAME: FOUNDED: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
K-Phi-G University of Texas at Austin, 1998 kappaphigamma.com @KPhiGFounding @texaskphig
INSTAGRAM:
A-S-R University of Georgia, 1998 2000 www.alphasigmarho.org fb.me/utalphasigmarho @UT_ASR @UT_ASR
ΚΦΛ
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
Sisterhood, Service, Cultural Diversity
INSTAGRAM:
K-P-L Binghamton University, 1995 November 21, 2009 www.kappaphilambda.org www.kpltexas.com fb.me/kpltexas @KPLTexas @kpltexas
ΣΦΩ
Sigma Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER:
ΩΦΓ
Omega Phi Gamma
Bound by Honor, Rise Above All NICKNAME: FOUNDED: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
O Phi G The University of Texas at Austin, 1995 www.omegaphigamma.com @UTOmegas @texasomegas
Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc.
ΓΒ
Gamma Beta Fraternity
Making Good Men Better
INSTAGRAM:
G-B University of Texas at Austin, 2000 gammabeta.com www.texasgammabeta.com fb.me/texasgamma.beta @texasgammabeta
ΛΦΕ
Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc.
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: WEB: FACEBOOK:
To Be Leaders Among Men NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
Lambdas Los Angeles, CA, 1981 November 11, 1989 www.LambdaPhiEpsilon.com www.texaslambdas.com fb.me/AustinLambdas.com @TexasLambdas
The Reward is in the Doing NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Sigmas University of Southern California, 1949 May 1, 1991 www.sigmaphiomega.com www.texassigmas.com fb.me/austinsigmas @TexasSigmas @texassigmas
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UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
Since 1904, the University Panhellenic Council (UPC) has been at the center of women’s leadership at UT Austin. The council promotes involvement through leadership, academic achievement, and philanthropic and community service initiatives, as well as lasting sisterhood. There are 14 sororities that make up the University Panhellenic Council, and each has incredible opportunities to get involved. All UPC chapters have something to offer you.
ORGANIZATIONS: MEMBERS: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: WEB:
14 3,230 fb.me/texaspanhellenic @TXPanhellenic @texaspanhellenic texaspanhellenic.com
FAQ HOW DO I JOIN?
Panhellenic primary recruitment is a very structured process. After registering online in the summer, you’ll have the opportunity to attend several events during formal recruitment at eachchapter house. Throughout the week, by a process of mutual selection, both chapters and potential new members will narrow their choices. At UT Austin, a majority of women obtain membership through this process, however some chapters may also have opportunities to join outside of this time period and throughout the year. WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES FOR UPC RECRUITMENT?
UPC primary recruitment registration will be available online beginning Monday, June 1, 2020, and will conclude 25
Sunday, August 2, at 11:59 p.m. Late registration will be available until August 9thfor an increased fee. To learn more about UPC recruitment, visit texaspanhellenic.com. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?
There are numerous benefits to joining a UPC sorority. Not only are there fantastic leadership opportunities within both the chapter and council, members also find acaedmic support, service opportunities, and deep bonds of sisterhood. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT?
A woman is eligible to participate in recruitment and join a sorority if she is a regularly matriculated student at UT Austin. Any student who is enrolled and has been granted full-time
status may participate, however each UPC organization has specific eligibility requirements.
UPC INITIATIVES Circle of Sisterhood — The Circle of Sisterhood mission is to lift girls and women out of poverty and oppression through education worldwide. This partnership has allowed all Panhellenic women to engage in this important topic by raising awareness and money for the organization. Greek Grub — Letters, Lunch, and Friends. Every spring, UPC rallies sororities and fraternities from all councils at UT Austin to wear their Greek letters, enjoy good company, and grab a bite to eat. It’s all in the name of building community.
ΑΧΩ
Alpha Chi Omega
Together Let Us Seek the Heights NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
Alpha-Chi DePauw University, 1885 1924 www.alphachiomega.org www.texasalphachiomega.com fb.me/TexasAXO @texasaxo
ΑΔΠ
We Live For Each Other NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΑΕΦ
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Many Hearts, One Purpose NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: INSTAGRAM:
A-E-Phi Barnard College, 1909 1925 www.aephi.org www.aephitexas.com @texasphi
ΑΞΔ
Delta Delta Delta
Let Us Steadfastly Love One Another NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
ΚΔ
Tri-Delta Boston University, 1888 1912 www.tridelta.org www.utexas.tridelta.org fb.me/texasdeltagamma @texas_tridelta
Kappa Delta
Let Us Strive for That Which is Honorable, Beautiful and Highest NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
K-D State Female Normal School, 1897 1921 www.kappadelta.org texas.kappadelta.org fb.me/texaskappadelta @txkappadelta
A-D-Pi Wesleyan Female College, 1851 1906 www.alphadeltapi.org www.texasadpi.com fb.me/TexasADPi @TexasADPi @texasadpi
Alpha Xi Delta
Inspiring Women to Realize Their Potential NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
ΔΔΔ
Alpha Delta Pi
ΔΓ
Alpha-Xi Lombard College, 1893 1929 www.alphaxidelta.org www.texasalphaxidelta.com fb.me/texasaxid @texasalphaxi
Delta Gamma
FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΚΚΓ
D-G Lewis School for Girls, 1873 1939 www.deltagamma.org www.texasdeltagamma.com @TexasDeltaGamma @texasdeltagamma
Kappa Kappa Gamma
FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Union Hand in Hand NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΧΩ
A-Phi Syracuse University, 1872 1920 www.alphaphi.org www.texasalphaphi.com fb.me/TexasAlphaPhi @TexasAlphaPhi @texasalphaphi
Chi Omega
Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
ΚΑΘ
Chi-O University of Arkansas, 1895 1904 www.chiomega.org www.texaschiomega.com fb.me/TexasChiOmega @txchiomega
Kappa Alpha Theta
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
ΠΒΦ
Theta DePauw University, 1870 1904 www.kappaalphatheta.org utaustin.kappaalphatheta.org @TexasTheta @texastheta
Pi Beta Phi
Cultivating Sincere Friendships
Aspire To Be NICKNAME:
Alpha Phi
Leading Women
Do Good NICKNAME:
ΑΦ
Kappa Monmouth College, 1870 1902 www.kappakappagamma.org utexas.kappa.org @TXKappa @texaskkg
NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:
Pi-Phi Monmouth College, 1867 1902 www.pibetaphi.org utexas.pibetaphi.org @TexasPiPhi @texaspibetaphi
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UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL ΣΔΤ
Sigma Delta Tau
One Hope of Many People NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
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Sig-Delt Cornell University, 1917 1939 www.sigmadeltatau.org www.texassigmadeltatau.com fb.me/SDTatTexas @texassigdelts
ΖΤΑ
Zeta Tau Alpha
Seek the Noblest NICKNAME: FOUNDED: UT: WEB: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
Zeta State Female Normal School, 1898 1906 www.zetataualpha.org utexas.zetataualpha.org fb.me/TexasZTA @texaszta
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CAMPUS MAP
SORORITIES ΑΧΩ Alpha Chi Omega: 2420 Nueces Street ΑΔΠ Alpha Delta Pi: 2620 Rio Grande Street ΑΕΦ Alpha Epsilon Phi: 2500 Rio Grande Street ΑΦ Alpha Phi: 2005 University Avenue ΑΞΔ Alpha Xi Delta: 2508 Rio Grande Street ΧΩ Chi Omega: 2711 Rio Grande Street ΔΔΔ Delta Delta Delta: 503 West 27th Street ΔΓ Delta Gamma: 2419 Rio Grande Street ΚΑΘ Kappa Alpha Theta: 2401 Pearl Street ΚΔ Kappa Delta: 2315 Nueces Street ΚΚΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma: 2001 University Avenue ΠΒΦ Pi Beta Phi: 2300 San Antonio Street ΣΔΤ Sigma Delta Tau: 405 West 22nd Street ΖΤΑ Zeta Tau Alpha: 2711 Nueces Street
FRATERNITIES ΑΕΠ Alpha Epsilon Pi: 2807 Rio Grande Street ΔΚΕ Delta Kappa Epsilon: 715 Graham Place ΔΣΦ Delta Sigma Phi: 706 West 26th Street ΔΤΔ Delta Tau Delta: 2801 San Jacinto Boulevard ΔΥ Delta Upsilon: 2305 Leon Street ΚΑ Kappa Alpha Order: 2515 Leon Street ΚΣ Kappa Sigma: 1002 West 26th Street ΛΧΑ Lambda Chi Alpha: 2806 San Pedro Street Fiji Phi Gamma Delta: 300 West 27th Street ΦΚΨ Phi Kappa Psi: 2500 San Antonio Street ΦΚΣ Phi Kappa Sigma: 2402 Rio Grande Street ΠΚΑ Pi Kappa Alpha: 2400 Leon Street ΣΑΜ Sigma Alpha Mu: 2501 Leon Street ΣΧ Sigma Chi: 2701 Nueces Street ΣΦΕ Sigma Phi Epsilon: 2506 Pearl Street ΖΒΤ Zeta Beta Tau: 710 West 28th Street ΖΨ Zeta Psi: 2806 Nueces Street
LEGEND SSB Student Services Building, Sorority and Fraternity Life in the Office of the Dean of Students UT-operated Residence Hall Privately-owned Residence Hall Fraternities Sororities
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CHAPTER COMPARISON SORORITIES
HOUSED
CHAPTER GPA COMPARED TO ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GPA OF 3.39
CHAPTER SIZE (FALL 2019)
COUNCIL
Alpha Chi Omega
ΑΧΩ
3.51 Ç
263
UPC
Alpha Delta Pi
ΑΔΠ
3.51 Ç
269
UPC
Alpha Epsilon Phi
AΕΦ
3.60 Ç
267
UPC
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
ΑΚΑ
3.22 È
12
NPHC
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
αΚΔΦ
3.43 Ç
65
TAPC
Alpha Phi
AΦ
3.47 Ç
259
UPC
Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc.
ΑΣΡ
3.09 È
15
TAPC
Alpha Xi Delta
AΞΔ
3.45 Ç
155
UPC
Chi Omega
ΧΩ
3.61 Ç
258
UPC
Delta Delta Delta
ΔΔΔ
3.59 Ç
271
UPC
ΔΓ
3.58 Ç
242
UPC
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
ΔΣΘ
3.26 È
21
NPHC
Gamma Rho Lambda
ΓΡΛ
3.43 Ç
30
Affiliate
Kappa Alpha Theta
ΚAΘ
3.49 Ç
262
UPC
ΚΔ
3.55 Ç
253
UPC
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
ΚΔΧ
3.28 È
44
LPHC
Kappa Kappa Gamma
ΚΚΓ
3.57 Ç
275
UPC
Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc.
KΦΓ
3.46 Ç
27
TAPC
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
ΚΦΛ
3.38 Ç
54
TAPC
Pi Beta Phi
ΠΒΦ
3.45 Ç
261
UPC
Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc.
ΠΛX
3.09 È
25
MGC
Sigma Delta Tau
ΣΔΤ
3.23 È
36
UPC
Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority, Inc.
ΣΔΛ
3.08 È
31
LPHC
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
ΣΓΡ
2.97 È
4
NPHC
Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority, Inc.
ΣΛΑ
2.83 È
15
LPHC
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
ΣΛΓ
2.89 È
18
LPHC
Sigma Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.
ΣΦΩ
3.31 È
52
TAPC
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
ΖΦΒ
3.06 È
3
NPHC
Zeta Tau Alpha
ΖΤΑ
3.56 Ç
267
UPC
Delta Gamma
Kappa Delta
Denotes chapter facility
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LETTERS
FRATERNITIES
LETTERS
HOUSED
CHAPTER GPA COMPARED TO ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GPA OF 3.31
CHAPTER SIZE (FALL 2019)
COUNCIL
Alpha Epsilon Pi
ΑΕΠ
3.36 Ç
55
IFC
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
AΦA
2.45 È
12
NPHC
Beta Chi Theta
ΒXΘ
2.80 È
22
Affiliate
Beta Theta Pi
ΒΘΠ
3.46 Ç
79
IFC
Delta Epsilon Psi
ΔEΨ
2.97 È
33
Affiliate
Delta Kappa Epsilon
ΔΚΕ
3.36 Ç
21
IFC
Delta Sigma Phi
ΔΣΦ
3.05 È
72
IFC
Delta Tau Delta
ΔΤΔ
3.34 Ç
196
IFC
Delta Upsilon
ΔΥ
3.09 È
61
IFC
Gamma Beta
ΓΒ
3.15 È
27
Affiliate
Kappa Alpha Order
KA
3.42 Ç
172
IFC
ΚΑΨ
2.98 È
11
NPHC
ΚΣ
3.32 Ç
131
IFC
Lambda Chi Alpha
ΛXΑ
3.43 Ç
98
IFC
International Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc.
ΛΦΕ
2.87 È
37
TAPC
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.
ΩΔΦ
2.97 È
21
LPHC
Omega Phi Gamma
ΩΦΓ
3.07 È
52
TAPC
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
ΦBΣ
2.82 È
6
NPHC
Phi Delta Theta
ΦΔΘ
3.07 È
43
IFC
Fiji
3.25 È
180
IFC
Phi Kappa Psi
ΦΚΨ
3.35 Ç
160
IFC
Phi Kappa Sigma
ΦΚΣ
3.23 È
14
IFC
Phi Kappa Tau
ΦΚΤ
2.98 È
31
IFC
Pi Kappa Alpha
ΠΚΑ
3.32 Ç
109
IFC
Sigma Alpha Mu
ΣΑM
3.31 Ç
142
IFC
ΣX
3.22 È
120
IFC
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
ΣΛB
2.62 È
21
LPHC
Sigma Phi Epsilon
ΣΦE
3.21 È
169
IFC
Tau Kappa Epsilon
TKE
3.12 È
45
IFC
Theta Chi
TX
3.41 Ç
40
IFC
Zeta Beta Tau
ZBT
3.45 Ç
219
IFC
Zeta Psi
ZΨ
3.37 Ç
35
IFC
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Sigma
Phi Gamma Delta
Sigma Chi
Denotes chapter facility
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GUIDE NOTES
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