2024 Guide to Fraternity & Sorority Life
Welcome to Aggieland
Howdy!
Congratulations and welcome to Texas A&M University. As a part of the Aggie family, get ready for a life-changing adventure that is filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and prepare for future success.
I am thrilled you are considering our outstanding Aggie Greek community to enhance your adventure. Joining a fraternity or sorority is a big commitment that will help prepare you for life after you graduate from Texas A&M. Committing to one of our 55+ chapters will expand your network and offer rewarding college experiences as an Aggie. You will have memorable and exciting opportunities to develop and engage as a leader as you progress towards your degree.
Through the Texas A&M Core Values, our Greek chapters are committed to academic success, civic engagement, lifelong friendships, and leadership. The impact of the Aggie Greek community is seen throughout campus, our community and our former students. As a member of a fraternity or sorority, you will be challenged and empowered to not only learn about yourself, but also learn how to participate as a member of a global community.
As the Vice President for Student Affairs, I am committed to your personal and collective success. Student success is my number one priority, and I will do all I can to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary resources and support to thrive as a student and as a member of a fraternity or sorority at Texas A&M.
As you look through this informative guide, you will be introduced to a thriving community of student leaders representing 11% of the undergraduate population. I hope you will consider all the positive aspects of a lifelong membership within the largest learning community at Texas A&M. If you have questions, our talented staff in Fraternity and Sorority Life can provide information and support to help you explore the various possibilities of membership.
Congratulations again, and best wishes to you as you begin your college experience at Texas A&M as a member of Greek Life! It will truly be an unforgettable experience!
Thanks & Gig ‘Em!
BG JOE E. RAMIREZ, JR. '79, USA (RET.) Vice President for Student Affairs
About FSL
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Fraternity and Sorority Life’s purpose is to serve as a liaison among the collegiate chapters, families, alumni, inter/national organizations, supporters, and Texas A&M University, to provide organizational guidance, educational programs, and resources while challenging members to live their fraternal values.
The mission of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is to build an inclusive Greek community and enhance the collegiate experience by supporting opportunities for leadership, academic integration, civic engagement and the creation of fraternal bonds.
FSL is comprised of professional staff that support the community, councils and student leaders. Each council is advised by a full-time council advisor.
Our Department
The Department of Student Activities fosters and supports leadership, learning and involvement opportunities that enhance the growth and development of students and recognized student organizations. As members of the university community, we are committed to a philosophy of shared responsibility that develops leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good, and we subscribe to the Texas A&M Core Values of Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect and Selfless Service.
Programs & Initiatives
AGGIE GREEK ASSEMBLY
This annual meeting is hosted by FSL staff to foster community development and share announcements. This meeting is also used to share current trends in fraternity and sorority affairs with the entire Aggie Greek community.
CHAPTER COACHING PROGRAM
Each chapter president meets monthly with a staff member in FSL to share updates, talk through challenges, and access resources. This program allows greater touch points with student leaders from all chapters and provides them opportunities to develop and achieve the goals that they set each academic year.
GREEK DUE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS BOARD
The Greek Dues Funding Allocation Board (GFAB), made up of representatives from all councils, is our source for qualified and trained chapters. Chapters may apply for funding for programming, leadership development, and attendance at national training and conventions.
AGGIE GREEK WEEK OF TREATS
Hosted at the end of the spring semester, FSL hosts several events of giveaways and activities to celebrate the achievements of the year.
3.509 AVERAGE FSL GPA $1,365,966 DONATED TO PHILANTHROPY
68,288 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
NPHC
National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was established in 1930 at Howard University as a national coordinating body for eight, eventually nine, historically African American fraternities and sororities which had evolved on American college and university campuses by that time. Blatant racism had prevented many African American students on historically white campuses from joining general fraternities and sororities. Students interested in joining an NPHC organization must attend NPHC’s Hazing Prevention Workshop hosted at the beginning of each semester to be eligible. Interested students should attend chapter programs and events, attend an interest meeting or informational, get to know members of the organization and communicate with a member of the organization directly. Learn more at nphc.tamu.edu.
Key Events
NPHC WEEK
The council hosts NPHC week at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. This week is dedicated to strategic programming to create awareness about how to join an NPHC organization. Each chapter will host their individual week or weekend of events throughout the semester.
UNITING DIVINE SISTAHS (UDS)
The “Uniting Divine Sistahs” program is dedicated to empowering African American women of all classifications at Texas A&M University by providing culturally relevant information. The UDS Program and Retreat educates participants on challenging typical gender roles, leading in diverse organizations, healthy body image and effective goal setting skills.
Membership Dues
To join an NPHC organization, you can expect the range to be between $1,200-$2,100.
Cost varies by organization. For one semester, an active member can expect to pay between $50-$350.
All Aggie Greeks will pay a $25 Greek Enhancement Due on their student bill each semester for the duration of their membership.
ΑΦΑ
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X Alphas, Pi O Cornell University, 1906
ΑKΑ
Pi Omicron Chapter, 1985 Scholarship, Fellowship, Good Character, and Uplifting of Humanity www.apa1906.net potentpio potentpio
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
By Culture and By Merit
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X AKA, Xi Psi
ΩΨΦ
Howard University, 1908
Xi Psi Chapter, 1985
Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service to All Humankind aka1908.com xi_psi1985 xi_psi1985
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Friendship is Essential to the Soul
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X Ques
Howard University, 1911
Nu Delta Delta Chapter, 1992 Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift oppf.org nddques nddques
KAΨ
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Website Instagram X Kappas, Blackheart Nupes Indiana University, 1911
Nu Alpha Chapter, 1987 kappaalphapsi1911.com blackheartnupes blackheartnupes
∆ΣΘ
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X Deltas, OQ
Howard University, 1913 Omicron Omega Chapter, 1984
Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood deltasigmatheta.org tamu_deltas tamu_deltas
ΦBΣ
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Culture for Service and Service for Humanity
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X Sigmas
Howard University, 1914
Alpha Lambda Alpha Chapter, 1996
Brotherhood, Scholarship, Service
phibetasigma1914.org
tamu_sigmas tamu_sigmas
ZΦB
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Community Conscious, Action Oriented Organization ΣΓΡ
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Greater Service, Greater Progress
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X
S-G-Rho, Poodles
Butler University, 1922
Lambda Lambda Chapter, 1990
Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service
sgrho1922.org tamu_sgrho tamu_sgrho
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X
Howard University, 1920
Pi Omicron Chapter, 1993 Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood zphib1920.org piozetas piozetas
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One
Iotas
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X Zetas
Morgan State University, 1963 Expansion group** Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, Brotherhood Among Men iotaphitheta.org tamuiotas tamuiotas
Multicultural Greek Council
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) creates and maintains high standards for its 18 culturally based fraternities and sororities and affiliate member organizations. MGC was founded in 1999 and it has been steadily growing ever since. In order to promote the benefits of belonging to a culturally-based fraternity and sorority, MGC provides support and services for minoritized students by encouraging higher education, offering opportunities for community service, enhancing leadership skills, and serving as the liaison between council members and the university to improve the campus climate. Individual chapters may host recruitment during the first two weeks of school each semester and proceed with intake at predetermined times throughout the academic year. The council hosts MGC Week each semester to help students become more acquainted with member organizations. Learn more at mgc.tamu.edu.
Key Events
MGC WEEK
The council hosts MGC Week in the fall and spring semesters. This week is dedicated to programming to promote personal development, council unity, and contribute to the visibility of the council. The council’s signature program MGC Showcase is also hosted which features performances by most organizations.
CULTURAL AWARENESS & LEADERSHIP
MGC hosts Día de los Muertos with the Hispanic Presidents’ Council and MSC CAMAC each fall semester. MGC also hosts Taste of Asia with the Asian Presidents’ Council as part of APIDA Heritage Month each spring. The council also hosts a few leadership retreats for members each semester.
Membership Dues
To join an MGC organization, you can expect the range to be between $100-$450.
Cost varies by organization. For one semester, an active member can expect to pay between $50-$300.
All Aggie Greeks will pay a $25 Greek Enhancement Due on their student bill each semester for the duration of their membership.
Beta Tau Omega Fraternity, Inc. Brothers from Beginning to End
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
B-T-O
Texas A&M University, 1995
Local organization Wisdom, Honor, Courage betatauomega.com betatauomega
XΨB
Chi Psi Beta Fraternity, Inc. Solidarity Among Peers
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Chi Psi
Texas A&M University, 1998
Local organization Brotherhood, Service, Culture tamuchipsibeta.org chipsibeta.tamu
∆K∆
Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
I slept and dreamt that life was joy, I awoke and saw that life was service, I acted, and behold, service was joy.
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
ΓΑΩ
D-K-D
Texas A&M University, 1999
Alpha Chapter, 1999
Sxsterhood, Service, Indomitable Spirit, Education, Culture deltakappadelta.com dkdtamu
Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Nos Una Crescemus (United We Will Grow)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X
G-A-O, Gammas
University of Arizona, 1993
Alpha Epsilon Chapter, 2019 Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Scholarship, Unity gammaalphaomega.org gammaalphaomega.tamu TAMUGammas
∆ΞN
Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Changing old ways to new
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Xi Honeys
Texas A&M University, 1997
Alpha Chapter, 1997 Sisterhood, Culture, Education deltaxinu.org tamu_honeys
ΓB
Gamma Beta National Fraternity, Inc. Making Good Men Better
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Instagram
G-B
University of Texas at Austin, 2000
Gamma Chapter, 2008 Brotherhood, Unity, Courtesy, Respect, Discipline, Integrity, Perseverance, Indomitable Spirit, Humility tamugammabeta
Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Unity and Sisterhood, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
G-Phi-O, Swans
Indiana University, 1991 Upsilon Chapter, 2014 Academic Excellence, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Sisterhood tamugphio.wixsite.com/tamuswans tamu_gphio
Lambda Delta Psi Sorority, Inc. Through Love and Devotion, Sisterhood
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
ΛΘΦ
L-D-Y, L-D-Psi
University of Oklahoma, 2009
Gamma Chapter, 2010 Leadership, Integrity, Devotion, Independence, Temperance, Sisterhood, Unity, Grace, Audacity, Respect lambdadeltapsi.org tamuldpsi
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Chivalry Above Self
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Lambdas Kean College, 1975
Alpha Theta Chapter, 1997 Unity, Brotherhood, Respect, Pride thelambdas.org tamu_lambdas
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. Leading with Integrity, United Through Service
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
K-D-Chi
Texas Tech University, 1987
Beta Chapter, 1991 Unity, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership kappadeltachi.org tamukdchi
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Universal Women, Redefining Sisterhood
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
L-T-A, Lambda Ladies Kean College, 1975
Beta Eta Chapter, 1998 Unity, Love, Respect lambdalady.org lta_betaeta
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
O-D-Phi, Knights
Texas Tech University, 1987
Delta Chapter, 1991 Unity, Honest, Integrity, Leadership omegadeltaphi.com tamuknights
ΦIA
Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Semper Parati, Semper Juncti
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram Phiotas Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,1931
Beta Epsilon Chapter, 2007 Intellectual Development, Cultural Consciousness, Personal Growth, Personal Achievement, and Social Awareness tamuphia.wixsite.com/ tamuphiota tamu_phiotas
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
SIA, Lovely Latin Ladies
SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY NewPaltz, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1990
Beta Lambda Chapter, 2018 Solidaridad (solidarity), Inspiración (inspiration), Amistad (friendship) hermandad-sia.org sia.tamu
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
Culture is Pride, Pride is Success
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X
S-L-G, Gammas
University of Iowa, 1990 Lambda Alpha Chapter, 1998 Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics, Social Interaction sigmalambdagamma.org aggie_gammas aggie_gammas
P∆X
Rho Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. Together as One, Striving for Excellence
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
ΣΛΒ
Rhos, Rho-D-Chi University of California Riverside, 1991 Beta Chapter, 1995 Sisterhood, Service, Scholarship, Social rhodeltachiofficial.com tamurhos
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
ΣΦΩ
Betas, S-L-B
University of Iowa, 1986 Eta Beta Chapter, 1998 Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Scholarship, Brotherhood sigmalambdabeta.com tamubetas
Sigma Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. The Reward is in the Doing
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Sigmas, S-P-O University of Southern California, 1949 Iota Chapter, 2009 Academic Excellence, Strength, Character, Personal Development, Financial Responsibility aggiesigmas.org aggiesigmas
IFC
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing council for 18 recognized national fraternities. IFC develops standards and creates programming designed to aid and promote the common mission of fraternities: service to the community, leadership development, academic success, advancement of character, and lasting brotherhood. Approximately 1,800 men are members of IFC chapters, comprising nearly 6% of the male undergraduate population at Texas A&M University. Learn more at aggieifc.org.
The council hosts recruitment at the beginning of each semester in a semi-structured format. All potential new members must attend Convocation and the IFC Anti-Hazing Presentation prior to accepting a bid from a chapter.
Key Events
IFC L.E.A.D. PROGRAM
This program was developed to unite emerging leaders from across the community in order to offer leadership training opportunities, hone practical programming skills, cultivate understanding of the inner workings of malebased organizations, while developing a sense of community among IFC chapters.
IFC VS. CORPS SOFTBALL GAME
Each fall, the Interfraternity Council partners with the Corps of Cadets to host this competition. Teams are comprised of members from their respective chapters/outfits. The proceeds of the event go to philanthropic causes.
Membership Dues
To join an IFC organization, you can expect the range to be between $600-$1,950.
Cost varies by organization. For one semester, an active member can expect to pay between $50-$300.
All Aggie Greeks will pay a $25 Greek Enhancement Due on their student bill each semester for the duration of their membership.
Alpha Gamma Rho
To Make Better Men
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
A-G-R
Ohio State University, 1904
Beta Nu Chapter, 1986
Educate, Recognize, Recruit, Commit, Brotherhood tamuagr.com/home agr_tamu
Alpha Tau Omega
εψιλον πι (Love and respect)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
A-T-O
Virginia Military Institute, 1865
Theta Sigma Chapter, 1979
To know no north, no south, no east, no west, but to know man as man. aggieato.com aggie.ato
Delta Sigma Phi Better Men, Better Lives
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Delta Sig
City College of New York, 1899
Theta Upsilon Chapter, 1995 Culture, Harmony, Friendship deltasig.org deltasigtamu
AΣΦ
Alpha Sigma Phi
Causa Latet Vis Est Notissima (The cause is hidden, the results well-known)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
BΘΠ
Beta Theta Pi
Alpha Sig
Yale University, 1845
Theta Rho Chapter, 2016
Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor, Patriotism alphasigstam.wixsite.com/ asptamu aggie_alphasig
Dedicated to Developing Men of Principle for a Principled Life
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
∆T∆
Betas
Miami University, 1839
Epsilon Eta Chapter, 1987
Cultivation of Intellect, Responsible Conduct, Mutual Assistance, Integrity, Trust tamu.beta.org aggiebeta
Delta Tau Delta Labor for the Beautiful and the Good
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Delt, Delts
Bethany College, 1858
Zeta Sigma Chapter, 1993 Truth, Courage, Faith, Power aggiedelts.org aggiedelts
Kappa Alpha Order
Dieu et Les Dames (God and the Ladies)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
ΛXA
K-A
Washington and Lee University, 1865
Epsilon Delta Chapter, 1978
Reverence, Gentility, Knowledge, Leadership, Brotherhood, Excellence aggieifc.org/kappa-alpha tamukappaalpha
Lambda Chi Alpha Crescent through the Cross
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
FIJI
Lambda Chi
Boston University, 1909
Delta Mu Chapter, 2019 Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service & Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage lambdachi.org aggielambdachi
Phi Gamma Delta Friendship, the Sweetest Influence
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Kappa Sigma “Bononia Docet” (Bologna Teaches)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Kappa Sig University of Virginia, 1869
Mu Gamma Chapter, 1982 Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, Service aggiekappasigma.com aggiekappasigma
FIJI
Jefferson College, 1848
Alpha Mu Chapter, 1979 Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Mortality, Excellence aggiefiji.org tamu.fiji
Phi Delta Theta Eis Aner Oudeis Aner (One Man is No Man)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Phi Kappa Psi The Great Joy of Serving Others Φ∆Θ
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram X
Phi Delt
Miami University, 1848
Texas Nu Chapter, 1985
Friendship, Sound Learning, Rectitude tamu.phideltatheta.org aggiephidelt
Phi Psi
Jefferson College, 1852
Texas Eta Chapter, 2019 Honor, Truth, Service phikappapsi.com aggie_phipsi aggie_phipsi
Pi Kappa Alpha Scholar, Leader, Athlete, Gentleman
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Pike University of Virginia, 1868
Theta Theta Chapter, 1976 Friendship, Character, Justice, Education aggiepike.com aggiepike
Sigma Chi In Hoc Signo Vinces (In This Sign You Shall Conquer)
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
N/A
Miami University, 1855
Eta Upsilon Chapter, 1976 Fraternity, Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High Ambition, SelfControl, Courtesy, Fidelity aggiesigmachi.com tamusigmachi
Sigma Alpha Mu True Manhood. Democracy. Humanity.
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Sammy City College of New York, 1909 Gamma Kappa Chapter, 1982 Simplicity, Holiness, Purity, Justice, Sincerity, Fraternalism, Idealism, Truth tamusammy.com tamusammy
Sigma Phi Epsilon Building Balanced Men
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Sig Ep Richmond College, 1901 Texas Mu Chapter, 2022 Virtue, Diligence, Brotherly Love tamu.sigep.org tamusigep
Theta Chi An Assisting Hand
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
N/A
Norwich University, 1856
Eta Upsilon Chapter, 1980 Truth, Temperance, Tolerance aggiethetachi.org aggiethetachi
For more information about IFC Recruitment, visit aggieifc.org
Recruitment Registration opens June 1 tamuifc.mycampusdirector2.com
IFC Recruitment Information: aggieifc.org/recruitment
Scholarship Opportunities: aggieifc.org/applications
CPC
Collegiate Panhellenic Council
The Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC or Panhellenic) includes 14 nationally recognized sororities. Panhellenic women participate in campus and community activities, various academic endeavors, personal development through the bonds of sisterhood, and developing relationships amongst other organizations. CPC typically hosts primary recruitment one week before classes begin each fall. CPC requires individuals to register for recruitment in order to participate. Recruitment registration typically opens on June 1 and closes in early August. Some sororities participate in recruitment in the spring and will extend an invitation if they choose to hold continuous recruitment. Learn more at cpc.tamu.edu.
Key Events
LEAD[HER]
For Lead[Her], CPC brings a keynote speaker to develop members and create an environment where women feel comfortable to learn, grow, and express themselves. Speakers discuss topics like leadership,women empowerment, career development, and many others to help our community develop.
PROGRESSING PANHELLENIC
Every year, Progressing Panhellenic is hosted to highlight the achievements over the year and encourage sisterhood. We recognize the many accomplishments of the council, chapters, and members within CPC.
Membership Dues
To join a CPC organization, you can expect the range to be between $590$2,360 in addition to the registration fee to participate in recruitment.
An active member can expect to pay between $745-$1,765 per semester. For those living in-house, the range for one semester is $4,135-$5,635. The current cost of each chapter is provided during the CPC Recruitment Process.
All Aggie Greeks will pay a $25 Greek Enhancement Due on their student bill each semester for the duration of their membership.
AXΩ
Alpha Chi Omega Together let us seek the heights
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
AEΦ
Alpha Chi, A-Chi-O
DePauw University, 1885
Zeta Nu Chapter, 1981
Leadership Ability, Personal Development, Academic Interest, Financial Responsibility aggiealphachi.com aggieaxo
Alpha Epsilon Phi Many Hearts, One Purpose
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
A-E-Phi
Barnard College, 1909
Beta Xi Chapter, 2017 Beauty, Strength, Wisdom aggieaephi.com aggie_aephi
Alpha Omicron Pi Inspire Ambition
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
A-O-Pi, Alpha-O
Barnard College, 1897
Tau Mu Chapter, 2017
Character, Dignity, Scholarship, College Loyalty tamu.alphaomicronpi.org aggieaoii
A∆Π
Alpha Delta Pi We Live for Each Other
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
A-D-Pi
Wesleyan Female College, 1851
Zeta Lambda Chapter, 1975 Scholarship, Leadership, Service to Others, Sisterhood adpiaggie.com aggie.adpi
Chi Omega Sisters on Purpose
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Chi-O
University of Arkansas, 1895
Xi Kappa Chapter, 1975 Friendship, Involvement, Personal Development, Service, Integrity, Academic Excellence tamuchiomega.com tamuchio
Delta Delta Delta
Let us Steadfastly Love One Another
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Tri Delta, Tri Delt
Boston University, 1888
Gamma Alpha Chapter, 1981 Truth, Self-Sacrifice, Friendship Through Philanthropic Efforts tamu.tridelta.org tamutridelta
Gamma Phi Beta Founded on a Rock
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Gamma-Phi, G-Phi
Syracuse University, 1874
Zeta Rho Chapter, 2004 Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty aggiegammaphibeta.org aggiegammaphi
Delta Gamma Do Good
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
D-G
Lewis School for Girls, 1873
Eta Gamma Chapter, 1997 Learning, Growth, Professionalism, Collaboration, Integrity tamudeltagamma.com aggiedeltagamma
Delta Zeta Walk Truly in the Light of the Flame
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
D-Z
Miami University, 1902 Lambda Xi Chapter, 1974 Loyalty, Sisterhood, Service, Scholarship, Enriching the Lives of Our Members aggiedz.org aggiedeltazeta
Kappa Alpha Theta Leading Women
Nickname(s) Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram Theta
DePauw University, 1870
Delta Omega Chapter, 1976 Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Personal Excellence, Friendship/Sisterhood texasam.kappaalphatheta.org aggie_theta
Kappa Delta
Let us Strive for that which is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram K-D
Longwood University, 1897
Eta Alpha Chapter, 1999 Friendship, Loyalty, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Selfless Service tamu.kappadelta.org aggiekappadelta
KKΓ
Kappa Kappa Gamma Dream Boldly. Live Fully.
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram Kappa Monmouth College, 1870 Epsilon Rho Chapter, 1976 Honesty, Trust, Loyalty, Personal Commitment tamu.kappa.org kappatamu
ZTA
Pi
Beta Phi
Friends and Leaders for Life
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Pi Phi
Monmouth College, 1867
Texas Eta Chapter, 1985 Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Philanthropic Service to Others, Sincere Friendship tamu.pibetaphi.org aggiepibetaphi
Zeta Tau Alpha Seek the Noblest
Nickname(s)
Founded Chapter Principles Website Instagram
Zeta
Longwood University, 1898
Theta Gamma Chapter, 1975 Friendship, Leadership, Service, Knowledge, Integrity, Community aggiezta.com aggiezta
For more information about CPC Recruitment, visit cpc.tamu.edu
Recruitment Registration opens June 1 cpc.tamu.edu/registration
Primary Recruitment Schedule: cpc.tamu.edu/scheduledress
Information on Reference Letters: cpc.tamu.edu/reference-letters
Student Activities
Fraternity and Sorority Life is part of the Department of Student Activities. A majority of students affiliated with fraternities and sororities are also involved in other clubs, organizations and activities on campus. We have affiliated students in the Corps of Cadets, Freshman Leadership Organizations (FLOs) and Sophomore Leadership Organizations (SLOs), campus traditions, Fish Camp, culturally based organizations, performance groups and even the Student Body President! As a department, Student Activities helps students practice their passion through involvement in over 1,300 recognized student organizations, tons of service opportunities, Aggie traditions and unlimited leadership experiences.
Student Activities is home to a number of areas that provide programs and services to students and student organizations:
• Campus Engagement & Traditions
• Development & Events
• Extended Orientation
• Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)
• Student Organization Leadership and Development (SOLAD)
• Student Organization Finance Center (SOFC)
In addition to pursuing membership in a fraternity or sorority, we hope you will get involved on campus! studentactivities.tamu.edu
Campus Resources
AGGIE EXPERIENCE FUND
tx.ag/AggieExperienceFund
This fund will enable students of all backgrounds to have the opportunity to participate in “the other education” through university recognized organizations, committees or programs that have a cost associated with participation. Apply for awards up to $250 or 50% of program fees, whichever is greater. Lifetime limit of $1,500 per student.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER
asc.tamu.edu
Provides comprehensive academic resources such as tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, academic coaching, workshops on study strategies, and transfer student support.
CAREER CENTER
careercenter.tamu.edu
Provides comprehensive career planning and employment service for students of all majors and classifications.
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES (UHS)
uhs.tamu.edu
UHS provides medical and mental health services. Mental health services include workshops, groups, short-term goal-oriented individual counseling, and referrals to community providers to address students’ mental health struggles. UHS houses HelpLine, the university’s after-hours mental health service providing peer support, information, crisis intervention, and referrals to students, as well as those concerned about students.
DISABILITY RESOURCES
disability.tamu.edu
Disability Resources interacts and collaborates with faculty, staff and students to achieve an equitable learning environment for students with disabilities.
MULTICULTURAL SERVICES
dms.tamu.edu
The Department of Multicultural Services assists underrepresented students in their transition to Texas A&M while providing academic and educational services for all students.
OFFICE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS studentsuccess.tamu.edu
Provides leadership for campus-wide student success through a common first-year experience, firstgeneration programs, transfer student programs and advising services.
STUDENT LIFE
studentlife.tamu.edu
Provides information, services, programs and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life choices and promote awareness of self and the community.
HEALTH PROMOTION
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Empowers all Aggies to embrace a culture of holistic well-being that fosters their academic, personal, and professional success.
NEW STUDENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
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Assists new undergraduate students as they transition to Texas A&M while supporting families of all undergraduate students.
OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES
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Provides an online housing search called Aggie Search and provides tips for living off campus.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES
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Family Guide to Aggie Greek Life
As your student prepares for their time at Texas A&M University, there are many options for getting involved. Becoming a member of our fraternity and sorority community is one of them! Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Department of Student Activities wants you to know the benefits of joining a fraternity or sorority in the Aggie Greek community.
WHAT IS A FRATERNITY/SORORITY?
Fraternities and sororities have a long history on college campuses. Many early organizations began as literary societies but have grown and evolved over time. Each organization has a unique mission but the essential components of all these values based organizations are leadership, scholarship, service and brotherhood or sisterhood. Fraternity is a term to identify organizations typically designed for men, while sorority is used for women’s organizations.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS?
Going to college is one of the major life changes your student will go through. Joining a fraternity or sorority will help make that transition easier. Developing life-long friendships with the members in their chapter makes our campus feel smaller. For many members, their fraternity or sorority becomes their home away from home and provides a great support system. In addition to the social aspect, these organizations are dedicated to enhancing leadership, scholarship and overall citizenship through a commitment to philanthropy and community service.
WHAT ABOUT AFTER COLLEGE?
The lifelong friendships your student will make through their chapter will last into their time as a former student of Texas A&M University. The Aggie Network is unlike any other and members of the Aggie Greek community have a strong connection to the university after graduating. In addition to the support of the Aggie Network, fraternity and sorority members have inter/national networks for members to use for career placement and job relocation. Membership in an organization is a lifelong commitment with opportunities to remain involved at the local and national levels. The relationships don’t end at graduation and neither do the benefits of membership. Wherever a member ends up after college, chances are they will be able to find an alumni/alumnae chapter or other members of their fraternity/sorority in the area.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Academics are a top priority in the Aggie Greek community. All chapters have academic requirements to join and maintain membership. When students join a fraternity or sorority, they become part of a larger group of students who value their academic and career goals at Texas A&M. In fact, the all Greek Grade Point Ratio (GPR) is consistently above the all-campus average. Current members understand what the new member is facing and can provide support in many areas. Chapters will connect members to resources on campus such as the Academic Support Center, Career Center, and may provide workshops to support student success.
Información para las Familias
Ahora, los estudiantes se preparan para su tiempo en la Universidad de Texas A&M. Hay muchas opciones para participar. Una experiencia es la afiliación en las organizaciones se llaman “fraternity” y “sorority.” Fraternity y Sorority Life (FSL) y el Departamento de Student Activities (StuAct) quieren que conozca los beneficios de unirse a una organización de Aggie Greek Life.
¿QUÉ SON LAS FRATERNIDADES Y SORORIDADES?
En inglés, las hermandades estudiantiles se llaman “fraternity” para las organizaciones de hombres y se llaman “sorority” para las organizaciones de mujeres. Las organizaciones que vienen a su vez del latín frater y soror, que significan “hermano” y “hermana” respectivamente) son organizaciones sociales para estudiantes universitarios. Estas organizaciones tienen una larga historia en las universidades americanas. Las organizaciones más antiguas eran sociedades literarias, pero han crecido y evolucionado con el tiempo. Cada organización tiene una misión única, pero todas las organizaciones les importan el liderazgo, las académicas, el servicio y la hermandad.
¿CUÁLES SON LOS BENEFICIOS PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES?
Unirse a una de estas organizaciones, ayudará a facilitar la transición a la universidad. Las amistades con los miembros de su organización los hacen sentir más cómodos a la universidad. Para muchos miembros, su organización se siente como un segundo hogar y la organización se apoya los miembros. Además de la amistad, estas organizaciones se dedican a mejorar el liderazgo, la educación y tienen un compromiso con la filantropía y el voluntariado en la comunidad.
¿LOS BENEFICIOS DESPUÉS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD?
Las amistades que su estudiante hará a través de la organización durarán hasta después graduación de la Universidad de Texas A&M. Los miembros de la Aggie Greek Community tienen una fuerte conexión con la universidad después de graduarse. Además del apoyo de la Aggie Network, los miembros de las hermandades tienen una red de sus organizaciones para que los miembros las utilicen para carreras y ubicaciones de trabajo. La afiliación de una organización es un
compromiso de por vida y después de la graduación, algunos miembros continúan involucrados con su organización. Después la universidad, dondequiera que un miembro se mude, es probable que hay otros miembros de la organización allí.
EXCELENCIA ACADÉMICA
Los académicos son una prioridad en estas organizaciones. Todas las organizaciones tienen requisitos académicos para unirse y mantener la membresía. Los estudiantes afiliados se convierten en parte de un grupo de estudiantes que valoran sus metas académicas y profesionales en Texas A&M. El promedio de calificaciones de la comunidad está consistentemente por encima del promedio de todos estudiantes. Los miembros entienden a lo que se enfrenta un miembro nuevo y pueden apoyar en muchas áreas. Las organizaciones se conectarán a los miembros con recursos en la universidad, como Academic Support Center, Career Center, y pueden proporcionar talleres para apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN A FRATERNITY OR SORORITY?
The cost of dues will depend on the chapter that your student joins. Membership dues directly support the betterment of the chapter and the national organization. To assist members, some chapters may offer various scholarships and grants and most organizations allow a payment plan. Every member of the Aggie Greek community will also pay a Greek Enhancement Due of $25 per semester on their student bill. The Greek Enhancement Dues assist with efforts to meet the needs of our growing fraternity and sorority community while continuing to build a sustainable,value-added fraternity and sorority experience at the university.
Q: IS THERE AN ALCOHOL POLICY CHAPTERS HAVE TO FOLLOW?
Yes, all of our fraternities and sororities are Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) and therefore must follow Texas A&M University Student Rules. Per Texas A&M Student Rules Appendix VIII, all membership recruitment activities and new member activities of RSOs must be alcohol free. Some organizations do host events with alcohol such as tailgates, formals and date parties. These events are required to be reviewed by the chapter advisor and have a risk review meeting with a staff member in FSL to ensure they are complying with all student rules and their inter/national organization’s policies related to events with alcohol.
Q: I SUSPECT MY STUDENT IS BEING HAZED, WHERE DO I GO TO REPORT IT?
Hazing is a violation of Texas A&M University Student Code of Conduct, student organization policies, and Texas State law. The definition can be found in the Student Conduct Code (Texas A&M Student Rule 24.4.5) which applies to all students. All students have a responsibility to report hazing if they experience it, witness it or know of it occurring. If you or your student is concerned or believes something might be hazing, please report it. Texas A&M University community members have many avenues in which to report incidents of suspected hazing and receive support if they have been hazed. These resources include:
• Student Life, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, 979.845.3111
• Student Conduct Office, Student Services Building, Suite 309, 979.847.7272
• Student Assistance Services, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, 979.845.3113
• Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Services Building, 4th Floor, 979.845.4427
• Fraternity and Sorority Life, 224 John J. Koldus Building, 979.862.5636
• Corps of Cadets, Office of the Commandant, 979.845.2811
• University Police Department, Research Pkwy located on West Campus, 979.845.2345
• Student Activities, 125 John J. Koldus Building, 979.845.1133
Students may also submit a Campus Community Incident Report through the Student Conduct Office website.
Q: IS THE CHAPTER MY STUDENT IS JOINING IN GOOD STANDING?
At the beginning of each semester, Fraternity and Sorority Life publishes the Aggie Greek Report which is our community scorecard. In the Accountability section of this publication, you will find the organizations with any sanctions that a chapter had the most recent semester as well as the student rule(s) they violated. Find current and past publications at issuu.com/ AggieGreekLife
There are a few fraternities and sororities that are not supported by our office for the following reason(s). First, there are university-recognized organizations that are not members of one of the four governing councils therefore FSL does not provide oversight. Second, there are organizations that are not recognized by the university, typically due to an organizational suspension, but continue to operate with support from their inter/ national organization independent of the university. These organizations are not recognized by the university and have no support from FSL.
Q: HOW DOES MY STUDENT GET INVOLVED?
Each council has a different process for interested students to join their chapters. For more information, refer to the section “Our Governing Councils” or visit the council website.
OTHER QUESTIONS?
If you have additional questions, please contact FSL at 979-862-5636 during normal business hours or email us at aggiegreeks@tamu.edu and we would be happy to assist you!
Preguntas Más Frecuentas
¿CUÁNTO CUESTA SER MIEMBRO?
El costo de las cuotas (en inglés “dues”) dependerá de la organización. Las cuotas de membresía apoyan el mejoramiento de la hermandad estudiantil y la organización nacional (por ejemplo programas, seguro, tecnología, mercadeo, y otracosas). Para ayudar a los miembros, unas hermandades estudiantiles ofrecen becas y subvenciones y la mayoría de las organizaciones permiten un plan de pago. Cada miembro de la Aggie Greek Community pagará una cuota (Greek Enhancement Due) de 25 dólares por semestre ensu factura de estudiante. Greek Enhancement Dues ayudan satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra creciente comunidad de fraternidad y sororidad y continúan construyendo una experiencia sostenibley benefíciale en la universidad.
¿HAY UNA REGLA ESTUDIANTIL SOBRE EL ALCOHOL?
Sí, todas las hermandades estudiantiles son “Recognized Student Organizations” y deben cumplir con las Reglas de Estudiantes de Texas A&M University. Por apéndice VIII de las reglas de estudiantes, todas las organizaciones reconocidas no pueden tener alcohol para todos las actividades de reclutamiento y las actividades de miembros nuevos. Algunas organizaciones organizan eventos con alcohol. En inglés, estos eventos se llaman tailgates, formals, y date parties. Para organizar estos eventos, la hermandad estudiantil debe registrar el evento para que los consejeros lo revisen. Todos eventos deben cumplir las Reglas de Estudiantes y las reglas de la organización nacional.
¿DÓNDE DENUNCIO LAS NOVATADAS?
Las novatadas (en inglés Hazing) es una violación del código de conducta para todos los estudiantes, las reglas de organizaciones estudiantiles y la Ley de Tejas. La definición de novatadas está en el código de conducta del estudiante. Todos los estudiantes deben reportar novatadas. Si usted o su estudiante tienen preocupaciones, por favor lo reporten.
Hay muchas maneras de informar si creen alguien fue novatadas:
• Student Life, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, 979.845.3111
• Student Conduct Office, Student Services Building, Suite 309, 979.847.7272
• Student Assistance Services, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, 979.845.3113
• Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Services Building, 4th Floor, 979.845.4427
• Fraternity and Sorority Life, 224 John J.Koldus Building, 979.862.5636
• Corps of Cadets, Office of the Commandant, 979.845.2811
• University Police Department, Research Pkwy located on West Campus, 979.845.2345
• Student Activities, 125 John J. Koldus Building, 979.845.1133
Estudiantes pueden informar la Campus Community Incident Report en la página web de Student Conduct Office website.
¿ES LA ORGANIZACIÓN EN BUEN ESTADO?
Cada semestre, FSL publica la Aggie Greek Report que tiene información sobre todas las hermandades estudiantiles. En la sección de la responsabilidad (se llama Accountability) hay información sobre cualquier organización con sanciones y la violación de las reglas. La publicación está aquí: issuu.com/AggieGreekLife
Hay algunas organizaciones que no son reconocidas por FSL. Estas organizaciones son dos tipos. Recognized Student Organizations que no son miembros de un concejo. Estas organizaciones son reconocidas por la universidad y tienen todos los privilegios de las organizaciones estudiantiles. Hay algunas organizaciones que no son reconocidas por FSL o la universidad. Estas organizaciones no tienen los privilegios porque la organización es suspendida. FSL no apoya estas organizaciones.
¿CÓMO SE HACEN MIEMBRO DE LAS HERMANDADES ESTUDIANTILES?
Hay cuatro consejos directivos en la Aggie Greek Life. Cada consejo de gobierno tiene instrucciones diferentes para hacerse miembro. Para aprender, lee la sección llama “Nuestros Consejos de Gobierno” o visite el sitio del consejo de gobierno.
¿OTRAS PREGUNTAS?
Si tienes preguntas, por favor envíenos un correoelectrónico a aggiegreeks@tamu.edu.
Glossary / Glosario
Active member: A fully initiated member of a fraternity or sorority.
Bid: A formal invitation to become a member, used most often in CPC and IFC.
Big Brother/Sister: An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority who serves as a sponsor, mentor or special friend to a new member, guiding them through their new member program. Not all organizations have big/little or it may be called something different.
Chapter: A term used to describe the local group of a fraternity or sorority.
Class: The group of new members that will be going through the new member program and initiation together. May be called a Member Class (MC) or Pledge Class (PC).
Initiation: A traditional, private ceremony that brings a new member into full membership into their organization.
Intake or Membership Intake Process: The educational process that one goes through in order to become a member of an NPHC organization. This term may also be used by some MGC organizations.
Interest: A student who is interested, or has expressed interest, in joining an MGC or NPHC organization. For NPHC, Interests will practice discretion and not disclose that they are interested to anyone outside of the members in the organization and NPHC Advisor.
Legacy: A potential member whose family member is a member of a fraternity or sorority. Each organization has their own definition of which family members are included but typically organizations will recognize membership of a grandparent, parent or sibling.
Line: The group of new members joining a culturally based fraternity or sorority in a given semester. Members may refer to each other as line sister (LS) or line brother (LB). In some MGC organizations, they may also refer to each other as p-sis or p-bro.
Nationals/HQ: A fraternity or sorority’s national headquarters. Some organizations may use International as they have chapters outside of the U.S.
New Member: A potential member who has accepted a bid from a fraternity or sorority. May also be referred to as an “associate” member.
Active member: Un miembro iniciado de una organización.
Bid: Una invitación formal para unirse una organización. CPC y IFC usan esta palabra.
Big Brother/Sister: Este miembro iniciado es un mentor y amigo de un miembro nuevo, y brinda apoyo y orientación.
Chapter: Un grupo local de una organización national.
Class: Este es el grupo de estudiantes (miembros nuevos) en el programa para unirse una organización.
Initiation: Esta tradición es una ceremonia privada para que los miembros nuevos se conviertan miembros activos de la organización
Intake or Membership Intake Process: El programa educativo para unirse una organización de NPHC. Unas organizaciones de MGC usan este término también
Interest: Un estudiante quiere unirse una organización de MGC o NPHC. Para NPHC, un estudiante interesado solamente le dicen a los miembros de la organización y la consejera de NPHC.
Legacy: Un estudiante tiene un miembro de la familia que es un miembro de una fraternidad o sororidad. Hay personas diferentes se considera para ser un legado. La mayoría de las organizaciones considera los abuelos, los padres, y los hermanos
Line: Un grupo de miembros nuevos que se unen a una organización de NPHC o MGC en la misma semestre y año que se llaman una línea.
Nationals/HQ: La oficina central o la junta directiva de la organización nacional.
New Member: Un miembro potencial que aceptó una invitación para unirse una organización, a veces llamado un miembro asociado.
