Fraternity And Sorority Life - DePauw University
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For more than 175 years, the DePauw experience has been markedby challenging academics, a vibrant and engaging campus life,and graduates who go on to lead lives of incredible purpose andaccomplishment.For many of our students, fraternity and sorority life has played acentral role in their development during four years on our Greencastlecampus. Twenty-five Greek-letter organizations make up the DePauwfraternity and sorority community. While a majority of theseorganizations belong to one of our four governing councils, our campusis also home to one local sorority and a Greek honor society.Being a part of our fraternity and sorority community meanslearning both in and out of the classroom setting, taking advantageof opportunities for involvement, such as leadership positions andservice projects. Membership in a Greek-letter organization is a lifelong commitment to fraternal values and relationship building andnetworking that extends well beyond DePauw. The student experienceat DePauw is filled with challenges, self-discovery, educational andsocial opportunities no matter what type of involvement you choose.I hope that you have fun, build long-lasting relationships and havemany transformational experiences along the way. Please know that ouroffice is a resource for any questions that you may have along the way.3
ACADEMICSLEADERSHIPIntellectual engagement is at the core ofa liberal arts education and continues tobe at the core of the fraternity and sororityexperience. Engaging with new ideas,exploring new areas of study and meetingnew people are the things that will shapeyour education at DePauw. These are thethings that will shape your experiencewithin the fraternity and sorority community.Scholarship is central to the values of eachof the chapter’s on DePauw’s campus.Fraternity and sorority life at DePauw presentsan incredible opportunity to develop yourleadership skills. You’ll take on one of themost challenging and invigorating tasks inleadership: the act of leading your peers.From managing a budget to coordinatingboard meetings to interacting with alumni, theopportunities to get involved are seeminglyendless. But leadership doesn’t stop withgetting involved with your individual chapter,because our Greek-lettered community isstrongest when its members are involved acrosscampus. From athletics to student governmentsto musical groups and other studentorganizations, fraternity and sorority leadersare involved shaping all facets of campus life.4
LIFELONG FRIENDSSERVICEOne of the most wonderful experiencesabout being involved in a fraternity orsorority are the life-long friendships you’llmake. You’ll get to know people you neverthought you’d meet. These relationshipswill expand your knowledge of majors,interests and cultures to name a few.And just as you’ll learn more about yourbrothers and sisters, you’ll come to knowmore about yourself. Upon graduating fromDePauw, the relationships you have forgedduring your undergraduate experiencewill continue through both personal andprofessional networks.A common goal among fraternity andsororities is a commitment to helpingothers through community service andphilanthropic endeavors. From service trips,to fundraisers, to volunteering with localcharities, our Greek-lettered communityputs a premium on giving back. Theseactivities offer college men and womenspecial opportunities to make a positivedifference in the lives of others, as well asopportunities to develop and grow fromthese experiences.5
INTERFRATERNITYCOUNCILThe DePauw University InterfraternityCouncil (IFC) is the governing bodyfor the 9 recognized North-AmericanInterfraternity Conference organizationson campus. The council works toimplement educational, social and serviceopportunities and programs throughoutthe year. Formal recruitment for IFCorganizations occur during the start of thespring semester.ALPHA TAU OMEGAMotto: America’s LeadershipDevelopmentFraternity Founded: 1865,Virginia Military InstituteChapter Chartered: 1924BETA THETA PIMottos: Men of Principle, FortunateFraternity Founded: 1839,Miami UniversityChapter Chartered: 1845DELTA TAU DELTAMotto: Committed to Lives ofExcellenceFraternity Founded: 1858,Bethany CollegeChapter Chartered: 18826
DELTA UPSILONPHI KAPPA PSIMotto: Justice, Our FoundationMotto: The Great Joy of ServingFraternity Founded: 1834,OthersWilliams CollegeFraternity Founded: 1852,Chapter Chartered: 1887Jefferson CollegeChapter Chartered: 1865PHI DELTA THETAMotto: One Man Is No ManSIGMA CHIFraternity Founded: 1848,Motto: In This Sign You ShallMiami UniversityConquerChapter Chartered: 1868Fraternity Founded: 1855,Miami UniversityChapter Chartered: 1859PHI GAMMA DELTAMotto: Friendship, the SweetestInfluenceSIGMA NUFraternity Founded: 1848,Motto: Excelling with HonorJefferson CollegeFraternity Founded: 1869,Chapter Chartered: 1856Virginia Military InstituteChapter Chartered: 18907
MULTICULTURALGREEK COUNCILThe Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)is the collaborative group which supportsmulticultural fraternities and sororities oncampus. Together they aim to unite andserve the needs and wants of culturallydiverse Greek-lettered organizationsthrough academic excellence, leadership,communication and fellowship. Througha variety of forums, the council promotesgrowth, cooperation and enlightenment toserve and educate the DePauw community.The Membership Intake Process for MGCorganizations is organizational based;attending informational meetings andevents is encouraged.LOCAL SORORITYDePauw University also hosts one localsorority. Since its founding in 2007, it aims toprovide women a unique Greek experience.8LAMBDA SIGMA UPSILONFRATERNITY, INC.Motto: Latinos Always UnitedFraternity Founded: 1979,Rutgers UniversityChapter Chartered: 2012OMEGA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.Motto: Serving and EducatingThrough Our DiversitySorority Founded: 1989, StateUniversity of New York at AlbanyChapter Chartered: 2006SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMASORORITY, INC.Motto: Culture is Pride, Pride isSuccessSorority Founded: 1990,University of IowaChapter Chartered: 2008PSI LAMBDA XIMotto: Forever in the FlameSorority Founded: 2007, DePauwUniversityChapter Chartered: 2007
NATIONALPAN-HELLENICCOUNCILThe National Pan-Hellenic Council(NPHC) represents the historically blackGreek-lettered community. The aim isto promote unity and understandingamong affiliate organizations and serveas a resource in addition to advocatingscholarship, intellectual achievementand service to the community. TheMembership Intake Process for NPHCorganizations is organizational based;attending informational meetings andevents is encouraged.ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.Motto: By Culture and by MeritSorority Founded: 1908,Howard UniversityChapter Chartered: 1991ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.Motto: First of All, Servants of All, WeShall Transcend AllFraternity Founded: 1906,Cornell UniversityChapter Chartered: 2005DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.Motto: Intelligence Is the Torch ofWisdomSorority Founded: 1913,Howard UniversityChapter Chartered: 1925KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.Motto: Achievement in Every Field ofHuman EndeavorFraternity Founded: 1911,Indiana UniversityChapter Chartered: 1991ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.Motto: A Community-Conscious,Action-Oriented OrganizationSorority Founded: 1920,Howard UniversityChapter Chartered: 20109
PANHELLENICASSOCIATIONThe Panhellenic Association (PHA) is thecouncil which represents the six NationalPanhellenic Conference sororities andan Associate Member on campus.DePauw’s women’s organizations workcollaboratively to support and providea positive recruitment experience forpotential new members. PHA creates avariety of opportunities to discuss women’sdevelopment, scholarship and leadership,develop service and philanthropic eventsand foster unity throughout the Greeklettered community. Formal recruitment forPHA organizations occurs during the startof the spring semester.ALPHA CHI OMEGAMotto: Together Let Us Seek theHeightsSorority Founded: 1885,DePauw UniversityChapter Chartered: 188510ALPHA PHIMotto: Union Hand in HandSorority Founded: 1872,Syracuse UniversityChapter Chartered: 1887DELTA GAMMAMotto: Do GoodSorority Founded: 1873,Lewis SchoolChapter Chartered: 1949KAPPA ALPHA THETAMotto: True PromiseSorority Founded: 1870,DePauw UniversityChapter Chartered: 1870KAPPA KAPPA GAMMAMotto: Aspire to BeSorority Founded: 1870,Monmouth CollegeChapter Chartered: 1875MU SIGMA UPSILON, INC.Motto: Women Always UnitedSorority Founded: 1981,Rutgers University New BrunswickChapter Chartered: 2017PI BETA PHIMotto: Friends and Leaders for LifeSorority Founded: 1867,Monmouth CollegeChapter Chartered: 1942
Pi Lambda Chapter ofAlpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Inc.First NPHC Organizationfounded at DePauw in 1991Nearly70%of students are affiliatedwith a Greek-letteredorganizationsTwo women’s organizations were founded at DePauwKappa Alpha ThetaAlpha Chi Omega3.26Fall 2016 All Greek GPAAll University: 3.20All Fraternity GPA: 3.137All Men Average: 3.0935All Sorority GPA: 3.37All Women Average: 3.287Fall 2016 Council GPAInterfraternity Council: 3.13Panhellenic Council: 3.38National Pan-Hellenic Council: 2.63Multicultural Greek Council: 3.04DePauw’s first fraternityBeta Theta Pi –Delta Chapter,founded at IndianaAsbury in 1845, eightyears after the university25Recognized chapters3.23TotalMembershipSpring 2017750All Sorority738All FraternitySpring 2017 All Greek GPAAll University: 3.21All Fraternity GPA: 3.09All Men Average: 3.07All Sorority GPA: 3.37All Women Average: 3.33Spring 2017 Council GPAInterfraternity Council: 3.10Panhellenic Council: 3.27National Pan-Hellenic Council: 2.65Multicultural Greek Council: 2.99More information on individual chapters GPA can be found es/gradereports/.11
FRATERNITY & SORORITY FAQWhat are the benefits to joining a fraternityor sorority?Greek-letter organizations were foundedon the principles of leadership, service,scholarship and brother/sisterhood. Studentstoday find that fraternity and sorority lifeprovides opportunities to get involvedwithin the community and on campus,develop lifelong friendships, gain valuableleadership experience, and achieve successacademically.How do I/How does my student join afraternity or sorority?Students can join a fraternity or a sororityat DePauw University in a few different andunique ways: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)does not sponsor a rush for the HistoricallyBlack Greek Lettered Organizationsalthough they do host “Meet The Greeks”each fall so students can learn moreabout each chapter and ask questionsabout joining. Each fraternity and sororityreaches out to potential new membersindependently; students can learn more byattending interest sessions, attending eachorganization’s functions, and talking with12current members. To seek membership,students should make connections withcurrent chapter members and expressinterest utilizing the connections they havemade. Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)does not sponsor a rush for organizationsaffiliated with the council. Although,several events like “Step, Stroll, andSalute” are hosted in the fall for studentsto learn more about the organizations.Students are encouraged to attend interestsessions, attend organization events, andtalking to members on campus to fosterunderstanding. To seek membership,students should make connections withcurrent chapter members and expressinterest utilizing the connections they havemade. Panhellenic Council, women’s fraternityor Interfraternity Council (IFC), men’sfraternity, host a formal recruitment processtakes place during prior to the start of theSpring Term (January). Both Panhellenicand IFC organizations coordinatetheir individual processes, where eachfraternity/sorority host events that allows
potential members the opportunity to get toknow the members and determine whichorganization is the best fit for them. If you would like more information about thePanhellenic Council Recruitment process,refer to the Panhellenic Council webpage ore-mail panhellenic@depauw.edu. If you would like more information aboutthe Interfraternity Council Recruitmentprocess, please contact InterfraternityCouncil at ifc@depauw.edu. Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.participates in Membership Intake Processwhich is organizational based; attendinginformational meetings and events isencouraged.When is does MGC or NPHC Recruitmentand/or Intake occur?MGC and NPHC organizations recruitindependently and on their own timelines.Depending on the individual needs of thechapter intake can occur in either the fall orspring semesters. Membership in any NPHC/MGC sorority or fraternity, is by invitationonly. If you would like more informationabout this process, please contact CampusLiving and Community Development at glc@depauw.edu.Why doesn’t IFC and PanhellenicRecruitment occur in the fall semester?DePauw University made the decision to deferthe Interfraternity and Panhellenic Recruitmentprocesses in 1999. Deferred recruitmentallows first-year students the opportunityto better transition to the University, adjustto college level course work, meet friendsoutside of the Fraternity and Sororitycommunity, join other campus organizations,and form a strong community in theirresidence halls before deciding if fraternityand sorority life is for them.When does Greek Property Open?Access by non-members to the privatelyowned chapter houses is determined byeach chapter. In the case of First-Yearstudents, access policies have been setby the Interfraternity Council for its ninechapters and by the Panhellenic Councilfor its six chapters. For specific informationregarding the First-Year Greek Property for thisacademic year, visit each council webpage.Students can attend events that are open atIFC and Panhellenic chapters these includephilanthropic events and council sponsoredevents.NPHC, MGC, Associate Members and LocalOrganizations do not have a First-Year Greek13
Property policy, therefore, student may attendopen events for the DePauw community. FirstYear Students can attend both NPHC andMGC events that are sponsored by DePauwrecognized organizations.What is a Rho Gamma?If you participate in the recruitment processfor IFC chapters or Panhellenic organizations,you will have a recruitment guide called aRho Gamma. A Rho Gamma is a memberof an IFC or Panhellenic organization whois disaffiliated from their chapter duringrecruitment.Recruitment Guides are impartial, unbiasedrecruitment resources. They are trained in therecruitment process and how to best supportyou as you learn more about the IFC andPanhellenic community. Men and womenwill meet their Rho Gamma during formalrecruitment in late January.How much does membership in a fraternityor sorority cost?There are costs associated with joining afraternity and sorority and it is importantto get the facts before deciding to join asfinancial responsibility is a serious point ofmembership. For all fraternities and sororities,membership dues support the chapter14operational expenses, social functions, andnational fees. New members can expect topay higher dues during their first semester foradditional national costs (new member andinitiation fees, badge cost, etc.). Additional– and often optional – costs through thesemester may include t-shirts, pictures, etc.Some chapters offer payment plans andsome even offer scholarships to help makemembership affordable for those who wishesto join.What are the requirements for joining afraternity or sorority?Any student wishing to join a fraternity orsorority on campus must meet DePauwUniversity, Council-specific, and inter/nationalrequirements for membership. Men and women wishing to join a MGC/NPHC organization must: Be in good standing with the University Be at least a second semester first-yearstudent and meet all expectations of theinter/national organization for membership Meet the GPA requirement stated by inter/national headquarters and the chapter. Chapters encourage interested men andwomen to have a record of communityservice and campus involvement.
Women wishing to participate inPanhellenic Council formal recruitmentmust: Disciplinary records must be free ofrecruitment restrictions Be at least a second semester first-yearstudent. Men wishing to participate in IFC formalrecruitment must: Have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. Disciplinary records must be free ofrecruitment restrictions Be at least a second semester first-yearstudentGreek Resource urces/gradereports/A close relative is a member of anorganization. What does that meanfor me?Each inter/national organization has policiesfor legacies. This is something that you willwant to have your relative(s) consult withtheir individual inter/national organization.Most organizations can answer thesequestions and provide information priorto recruitment. Depending on the inter/national organizations guidelines, it may notguarantee you will be extended membership.How would joining a fraternity or sororityimpact my academics?Each chapter focuses on academic supportand resources for their members throughoutthe academic year. Most of our chapters areabove the All Men’s and All Women’s GPAeach semester and contantly strive to improve.It is important to focus on your academicsuccess and balance that with membershipto any organization. As you consider joiningthe community, it is encouraged that youreview the chapters and councils academicinformation, which can be found on the15
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Kappa Alpha Theta Alpha Chi Omega Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. First NPHC Organization founded at DePauw in 1991. 12 What are the benefits to joining a fraternity or sorority? Greek-letter organizations were founded on the principles of leadership, service,
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity IFC 3.030 16 All Fraternity 3.002 Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity IFC 2.972 17 All Campus Male 2.990 Sigma Chi Fraternity IFC 2.957 18 Theta Xi Fraternity IFC 2.946 19 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Fraternity NPHC 2.938 20 Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity IFC 2.878 21 Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity IFC 2.846 22
AKA Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Theta Pi) AΦA Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Mu Zeta) ΔΣΘ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.(Kappa Omicron) KAΨ Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Theta Omicron) ΩΨΦ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Psi Delta) ΦΒΣ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Xi Gamma)
Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC promotes . The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine (9) International Greek .
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