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If you believe that life-long membership in an organization can enhance your educational experience by emphasizing intellectual, interpersonal, and social development, then Sorority and Fraternity Life may be for you. All organizations strive for the ideals of brotherhood/sisterhood, a sound education, campus and community service, and social interaction. In determining the right organization for you, we encourage you to research not only the University of Kansas chapters, but also the inter/national organization via their website and other available resources. Look at the motto, mission statement, founding ideals/principles and the philanthropic involvement of the organization to determine if this is the organization to which you can align your life.

We encourage you to visit the national/international websites for more information about each organization. You may also find it helpful to visit the websites of our local chapters. You can access the local chapters by searching the organization's name on Rock Chalk Central. You can access the national website by selecting the organization's name below.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

Each semester, NPHC hosts their signature event "Meet the Greeks." This informative program introduces students who are interested in learning more about the Divine Nine organizations on campus. Throughout the program students are encouraged to ask questions and engage with the chapters as well. For more information, you should contact the NPHC President at kunphcpresident@gmail.com or you can reach out to the Sorority and Fraternity Life NPHC advisor at tpullen@ku.edu

Participating in any worthwhile activity always requires a significant investment of time to be successful and Sorority and Fraternity Life is no different. Along with the ongoing training and development associated with being a member, there are some mandatory commitments for members of the organization that are set well in advance (i.e. weekly meetings, campus/community service projects, program participation, new member education, etc.). Students that are active and consistently involved are usually the ones most satisfied with their decision to join an organization.

Membership provides personal and professional development among many other benefits. Through membership, Sorority and Fraternity students have the opportunity to be connected as a part of a local, regional, international or national organization and allow for advancement via leadership positions within the organization and/or the councils. When joining these organizations, please consider that membership in a fraternity/sorority is a lifelong commitment. You aren’t “buying your friends” nor is it “something to do” while you are in college. After graduation members often continue their involvement through local graduate or alumni/alumnae chapters serving as chapter advisors, officer or committee chairs, or in a regional/national office.

Like any other worthwhile endeavor, there is a financial commitment associated with joining a fraternity or sorority. Most organizations' new member/initiation fees go toward Inter/national dues, chapter operating expenses, initiation costs, and social functions; however, the amount of the financial obligation may differ among individual chapters. Additional costs associated with membership include but are not limited to conference attendance, yearly dues, t-shirts, philanthropic initiatives, and support of other organizational programs.

Academic success is a key component to fraternity and sorority life. All fraternities and sororities at KU place a value on the academic success of their members. A few of the ways that Greek organizations support the academics of their members is through minimum grade requirements for holding an office and being initiated into the chapter, as well as study halls and workshops on study skills, test-taking, and time management.

NO, nor should it be! Fraternities and sororities were founded on strong moral, social, and academic principles. Hazing or any activity which subjects members to harassment, intimidation, physical exhaustion, or mental distress among other things is contrary to each organization’s founding principles. All chapters have a new member education program that is designed to teach new members the history, traditions, values, and expectations of their organization. Hazing has no place in these activities and the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life along with Student Conduct works closely with each local chapter and national organization to set/reinforce clear expectations for new member activities. This includes setting reasonable limits on time commitments, activities, and length of programs.

Hazing is against the law, and the University has a zero-tolerance policy concerning such. Rites and traditions vary from chapter to chapter; some are secret, but none should involve abuse of any kind.

If you feel that you or someone you know is participating in inappropriate activities as a result of membership in a sorority or fraternity, you should contact the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life or the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards via Hazing Prevention at KU.

We encourage you to reach out to the chapter via email to receive more information on their membership requirements and to hear of any upcoming events they may.

None of the sororities and fraternities within The Divine Nine on KU’s campus have an official chapter house at this time.