UPenn Office Fraternity & Sorority Life Information Booklet (2018)

Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω

W IT STARTS SOMEWHERE. IT STARTS WITH YOU.

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WELCOME

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TO OUR COMMUNITY When we work together, fraternities and sororities can give students powerful voices to catalyze change.

We uphold high standards of integrity and respect, promote inclusion, and provide service to make a difference in the community.

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TOGETHER, GREEK STUDENTS AND STAFF DRAFTED A COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY BUILT ON FIVE CONCEPTS WE CALL OUR PILLARS:

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FOUNDATION

COMPASS

RELATIONSHIPS

IMPACT

We are the forward-thinking leaders of the fraternity and sorority community at Penn, and we’re here to reinvent what it means to be Greek.

The first Greek organization at Penn was established in 1849.

Sororities and fraternities everywhere are steeped in origin rituals, which provide the architecture for traditions and present-day structure.

We’re guided from foundation to the forefront by our values and ethics.When we take the helm, we aim our sights high and map out our goals.

From the start, we were designed to forge strong and authentic relationships.Today those connections span beyond our brothers and sisters, to the campus community to provide a supportive network of resources.

We are a community with a cause, motivating our members to take the reins and implement change through service and philanthropy. Each year we welcome a new class of students to our Greek community, where we encourage them to harness their energy and passion, and provide them with the support system they need to positively influence the campus culture and local community.

Our maverick approach to a centuries-old tradition heralds a new age of progressive thought — and action — on campus.

Our organizations provide a foundation of transformational leadership that today centers on holistic education and experiential learning.

We navigate the challenges that cross our path, and if we don’t make it to our destination, we take our bearings, and choose a new direction.

The importance we place on these relationships, and the accessible, inclusive spaces those partnerships create, are what make us grow — together.

READY TO LEARN MORE?

LET’S GET STARTED.

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JOINING 50

PENN HAS NEARLY

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP, A CANDIDATE MUST: ACTIVE CHAPTERS.

These recognized organizations are the only Greek-lettered social organizations at Penn with a national organizational affiliation, advisors, and insurance. They are grouped into three councils: • Intercultural Greek Council (IGC) • Interfraternity Council (IFC) • Panhellenic Council (PHC)

• Be a full-time enrolled undergraduate student in good standing with the University of Pennsylvania • Have at least 4.0 completed credit units on their University of Pennsylvania transcript • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50

Please note that individual chapters may impose additional academic requirements to the University standards listed above. Course credits and academic eligibility vary across undergraduate schools.

If you are considering in participating in recruitment, we encourage you to speak with your academic advisor.

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OFSL COMMUNITY 2,960

total members

2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR (~29% OF THE UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION)

AVERAGE CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

IGC 13

IFC PHC 51

175

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INTERCULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (IGC) The University of Pennsylvania IGC is comprised of 14 culturally-based chapters from three national associations, plus one chapter that is not affiliated with a national council: NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION (NAPA)

A national association of 18 fraternities and sororities within the APIDA community. Penn’s campus is home to chapters of 4 NAPA organizations, listed in order by founding date: Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc.

Founded February 25, 1981 at UCLA Sigma Chapter est. 1997 ΛΦΕ | “Lambdas,” “LPhiE” alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.

“A FRATERNITY IS MORE THAN JUST A PARTY

Founded February 7, 1990 at the University of California, Berkeley Theta Chapter est. 1994

SCENE. THERE ARE SO

αΚΔΦ | “aKDPhi,” “KDPhi”

MANY POSITIVES THAT

Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.

Founded March 23, 1994 at the University at Albany Upsilon Chapter est. 2004

CAN BE GAINED FROM

ΣΨΖ | “SYZ,” “Sigmas”

JOINING GREEK LIFE.”

Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc.

Alpha Chapter founded August 16, 1996 at the University of Pennsylvania ΣΒΡ | “Sig Rho”

ROMIT NAGDA SIGMA BETA RHO FRATERNITY, INC.

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INTERCULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (IGC) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS (NALFO)

A national association of 16 Latino fraternities and Latina sororities.

Penn’s campus is home to chapters of 2 NALFO organizations, as well as Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. which is not a member of the association.

All three are listed in order by founding date: Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

Founded December 1, 1975 at Kean University Beta Epsilon Chapter est. 1998 ΛθΑ | “LTA,” “Bold & Exquisite Beta Epsilon” Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. / La Unidad Latina

Founded February 19, 1982 at Cornell University Delta Chapter est. 1988

“I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH THE FEELING YOU GET WHEN YOU JOIN OUR CHAPTER. YOU FIND YOURSELF SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT YOU WITHOUT

ΛΥΛ | “LUL,” “Devastating Delta”

EVEN KNOWING YOU.

Sigma Lambda Upsilon / Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.

IT IS TRULY A

Founded December 1, 1987 at Binghamton University Gamma Chapter est. 1990

BEAUTIFUL THING.”

ΣΛΥ | “SLU,” “Glorious Gamma”

JESSICA RUSSO LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC.

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INTERCULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (IGC) NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)

A national council comprised of 9 historically African-American international fraternities and sororities.

Penn’s campus is home to chapters of 7 NPHC organizations, listed in order by founding date: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Founded December 4, 1906, at Cornell University Psi Chapter est. 1920

Founded January 15, 1908, at Howard University Gamma Epsilon Chapter est. 1945

ΑΦΑ | “Alpha,” “Mighty Psi”

ΑΚΑ | “AKA”

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Founded January 5, 1911, at Indiana University Bloomington Delta Eta Chapter est. 1952

Founded November 17, 1911, at Howard University Mu Chapter est. 1923

ΚΑΨ | “Kappa,” “Nupes”

ΩΨΦ | “Ques,” “Q-Dogs”

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Founded January 13, 1913, at Howard University Gamma Chapter est. 1918

Founded January 9, 1914, at Howard University Alpha Chi Alpha Chapter est. 1998

ΔΣθ | “Delta,” “DST,” “Glorious Gamma”

ΦΒΣ | “Sigma”

“MY SORORITY HAS HELPED ME IN COUNTLESS WAYS, EVEN BEFORE I WAS A MEMBER, THAT WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN AS I TRANSFER INTO A GRADUATE CHAPTER.” RIO DENNIS ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University Mu Iota Chapter est. 1979 ΖΦΒ | “Zeta”

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“WE ARE SUCH A TIGHTKNIT GROUP THAT I NEVER FEEL ALONE ON CAMPUS. I KNOW I WILL STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CHAPTER AFTER GRADUATION. IT WILL ALWAYS BE MY HOME.” WESLEY PENNYCOOKE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

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PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (PHC) There are 8 women’s organizations in the Panhellenic Council at the University of Pennsylvania.

All are members of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), which comprises 26 inter/national women’s fraternities and sororities.

(It’s important to note that some organizations which use the name ‘fraternity’ are still women’s organizations.

In many cases, this is because the term ‘sorority’ was not invented until 1874.)

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

Chi Omega Fraternity

Founded May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan College Theta Tau Chapter est. 2014

Founded April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas Beta Alpha Chapter est. 1919

ΑΔΠ | “ ADPi”

ΧΩ | “Chi O”

Alpha Phi Women’s Fraternity

Delta Delta Delta Fraternity

Founded October 10, 1872, at Syracuse University Eta Iota Chapter est. 1988

Founded November 27, 1888, at Boston University Psi Chapter est. 1904

ΑΦ | “A Phi”

ΔΔΔ | “Tri Delta,” “Tri-Delt”

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“WHEN I WENT THROUGH FORMAL RECRUITMENT I WAS NOT SURE I WANTED TO BE IN A SORORITY. EVEN ONCE I GOT MY BID, I WAS NOT SURE GREEK LIFE WAS FOR ME. IT WASN’T LONG BEFORE I MET WOMEN WHO GENUINELY WANTED TO BE MY BEST FRIENDS. I INSTANTLY FELT WELCOMED INTO THIS GROUP OF COOL, FUN, AUTHENTIC PEOPLE.” CLAIRE CANESTRINO, ALPHA DELTA PI SORORITY

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity

Sigma Kappa Sorority

Founded January 27, 1870, at DePauw University Beta Eta Chapter est. 1919

Founded November 9, 1874, at Colby College Kappa Iota Chapter est. 2002

ΚΑθ | “Theta”

ΣΚ | “SK”

Sigma Delta Tau Sorority

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity

Founded March 25, 1917, at Cornell University Beta Chapter est. 1920

Founded October 15, 1898, at Longwood University Alpha Beta Chapter est. 1918

ΣΔΤ | “SDT”

ΖΤΑ | “Zeta,” “ZTA”

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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) The University of Pennsylvania IFC is comprised of 25 men’s fraternities and 2 co-ed organizations.

The vast majority of these groups belong to the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), which comprises 66 national or international collegiate men’s fraternities.

Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity

Founded June 4, 1895, at Trinity College Phi Phi Chapter est. 1896

Founded September 11, 1865, at Virginia Military Institute Tau Chapter est. 1881

ΑΧΡ | “Crows”

ΑΤΩ | “ATO”

Alpha Delta Phi Society (*co-ed)

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Founded October 29, 1832, at Hamilton College Penn Affiliate organization est. 2010

Founded August 8, 1839, at Miami University Phi Chapter est. 1880

ΑΔΦ | “ADPS”

ΒθΠ | “Beta”

Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity

Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

Founded November 7, 1913, at New York University Gamma Chapter est. 1919

Founded June 22, 1844, at Yale University Delta Kappa Chapter est. 1899

ΑΕΠ | “AEPi”

ΔΚΕ | “DKE,” “Deke”

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity

St. Elmo Club, Delta Phi Fraternity (*co-ed)

Founded December 6, 1845, at Yale University Omicron Chapter est. 1914

Founded November 17, 1827, at Union College Eta Chapter est. 1849

ΑΣΦ | “Alpha Sig”

ΔΦ | “Elmo,” “Delta Phi”

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MY EXPERIENCE IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT IS PORTRAYED ABOUT GREEK LIFE IN POPULAR CULTURE. I HAVE HAD MORE DEEP CONVERSATIONS AND EYE-OPENING MOMENTS WITH MY BROTHERS THAN WITH ANYONE ELSE.

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GHALI BENLAFKIH LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY

St. Anthony Hall, the Fraternity of Delta Psi

Founded January 17, 1847, at Columbia University Delta Chapter est. 1854 ΔΨ | “St. A’s” Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Founded in 1858, at Bethany College Omega Chapter est. 1897 ΔΤΔ | “Delt” Kappa Alpha Society

Founded in 1825, at Union College VP Chapter est. 1913 ΚΑ | “KA” Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Founded December 10, 1869, at the University of Virginia Alpha Epsilon Chapter est. 1892 ΚΣ | “Kappa Sig” Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

Founded November 2, 1909, at Boston University Epsilon Zeta Chapter est. 1912 ΛΧΛ | “Lambda Chi”

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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC)

MY FRATERNITY

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity

WAS THERE FOR ME

Founded December 26, 1848, at Miami University Pennsylvania Zeta Chapter est. 1883

Founded March 21, 1895, at Yale University PA Epsilon Zeta Chapter est. 1896

WHEN I RETURNED

ΦΔθ | “Phi Delt”

ΠΛΦ | “Pi Lam”

FROM A LEAVE OF

Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity

Psi Upsilon Fraternity

ABSENCE. I THOUGHT

Founded May 1, 1848, at Jefferson College Beta Chapter est. 1881

Founded November 24, 1833, at Union College Tau Chapter est. 1891

I WOULDN’T HAVE

FIJI | “Fiji,” “Phi Gam”

ΨΥ | “Castle,” “Psi U”

ANY FRIENDS LEFT

Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Founded February 19, 1852, at Jefferson College Pennsylvania Iota Chapter est. 1877

Founded March 9, 1856, at the University of Alabama Pennsylvania Theta Chapter est. 1901

ΦΚΨ | “Phi Psi”

ΣΑΕ | “SAE”

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity

Founded March 1, 1868, at the University of Virginia Beta Pi Chapter est. 1920

Founded November 26, 1909, at City College of New York Theta Chapter est. 1914

ΠΚΑ | “Pike,” “PKA”

ΣΑΜ | “Sammy”

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ON CAMPUS, BUT

MY ADPS SIBLINGS WERE STILL THERE FOR ME!

CAITLIN HOWELL ALPHA DELTA PHI SOCIETY

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Sigma Chi Fraternity

Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity

Founded June 28, 1855, at Miami University Phi Phi Chapter est. 1875

Founded October 10, 1910, at Columbia University Rho Chapter est. 1921

ΣΧ | “Sig Chi”

ΤΕΦ | “TEP”

Sigma Nu Fraternity

Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity

Founded January 11, 1869, at Virginia Military Institute Beta Rho Chapter est. 1894

Founded December 29, 1898, at City College of New York Theta Chapter est. 1907

Σz “Sig Nu”

ΖΒΤ | “ZBT”

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

Zeta Psi Fraternity

Founded November 1, 1901, at Richmond College Pennsylvania Delta Chapter est. 1904

Founded June 1, 1847, at New York University Sigma Chapter est. 1850

ΣΦΕ | “Sig Ep”

ΖΨ | “Zetes”

STEP SHOW COMMITTEE

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FOR NPHC ORGANIZATIONS, STEP SHOWS SERVE AS A CATALYST TOWARD A MORE DIVERSE COMMUNITY … STEP SHOWS ARE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SMALLER ORGANIZATIONS TO BE HEARD AND SEEN ON CAMPUS. HOLISTICALLY, STEPPING IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT ALLOWS GREEK ORGANIZATIONS TO SHOW PRIDE AND SPIRIT IN THEIR FRATERNITY OR SORORITY.

CARL LEACOCK KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.

Coinciding with the annual Penn Relays, Yardfest and Step Show Weekend at Penn have long served as a second homecoming for Intercultural Greek Council members (IGC). The Step Show Committee, comprised of students in IGC, is responsible for organizing the fraternity and sorority-related events for the weekend: Yardfest,

a stroll competition; a stepping competition; and Service Day, an event for all IGC members to give back to the greater Philadelphia community.

Step Show,

The competitions are open to the public and hundreds of students, alumni/ae, and Philadelphians gather together to watch the performances.

THE PRACTICES OF STROLLING AND STEPPING ORIGINATE FROM AFRICAN TRADITIONS.

STROLLING FUNCTIONS BY MEMBERS USING CHOREOGRAPHED MOVEMENTS AND DANCES TO EXPRESS UNITY AND CREATIVITY; THE MOVEMENTS TAKE THE FORM OF A LINE OR A CIRCLE WHICH SHOULD NOT BE BROKEN.

STEPPING IS AN ART FORM IN WHICH GROUPS USE SYNCHRONIZED FEET AND HAND MOVEMENTS, CHANTS, AND SONGS IN A PERCUSSIVE RHYTHM TO EXPRESS COHESION, ALLEGIANCE, AND PRIDE.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION BOARD OFSL’s Diversity and Inclusion Board (DIB) is a

STEPPING AND

cross-council initiative to address and ameliorate issues of diversity and inclusion in Penn’s Greek community. Through

STROLLING BECAME

educational programing, DIB aims to improve the Penn

PROMINENT IN BLACK

Greek community’s knowledge of what constitutes diversity,

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the system, and facilitate allyship in Greek spaces.

ORGANIZATIONS (BGLOS)

DIB exists to help Greek leaders and members make

increase representation of marginalized communities across

IN THE MID-TWENTIETH

diversity and inclusion a priority in rush, at philanthropy

CENTURY, AND THEY NOW

an annual cultural competency workshop, campus

events, and through social endeavors. Key initiatives include collaborations, and topical workshops that address how

FORM THE BASIS OF THE

fraternities and sororities can emphasize and celebrate identity experience or representation.

OFFICE OF FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE’S LARGEST

I HELPED ESTABLISH THE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

STUDENT-RUN EVENT

PRIVILEGE, AND UNEQUAL POWER STRUCTURES SO

BOARD TO CREATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BIASES, THAT ALL STUDENTS, WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE

OF THE YEAR.

IN GREEK LIFE, CAN HAVE A SAFER AND HEALTHIER SOCIAL EXPERIENCE AT PENN.

CONRAD MASCARENHAS 2017-2018 DIB CHAIR

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ADVISING

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life emphasizes the value and provision of multifaceted, individualized advising to members, chapters, and councils. Our Associate Directors, Programming Assistant, and Graduate Assistants are annually assigned a cohort of chapters from each governing council. These “OFSL Advisors” are the primary administrative point of contact for organizations.

Advisors provide essential support on programs and risk reduction to chapter leaders.

OUR PHILOSOPHY FOR AN OPTIMAL FRATERNAL EXPERIENCE OCCURS THROUGH AN ACTIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH: • • • •

chapter and council leadership; alumni/ae members through advisory boards and house corporations; inter/national headquarters; the University of Pennsylvania, through collaboration with its many offices and resources

THIS DEDICATED NETWORK PROVIDES STRONG, CONSISTENT MESSAGING AND SUPPORT FOR UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER MEMBERS AND LEADERS.

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OLIVIA FARKAS

Graduate Assistant for Organizational Development

Our Greek students are some of the most driven, ambitious, and kind-hearted individuals on this campus. They see where fraternity and sorority life is heading and work incessantly to ensure this community continues to thrive in good light. Every retreat, workshop, meeting, and individual encounter with our Greek students shows me an entirely new and genuine facet of this community. They never fail to inspire, challenge, and remind me why working in this field is so valuable and special.

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OFSL UNIVERSITY ADVISORS PROGRAM University Advisors are Penn faculty or staff members who offer an additional layer of chapter support through relationships with Greek members, alumni, and other constituency groups. University Advisors complement the support members receive from OFSL staff.

UNIVERSITY ADVISORS OFFER GUIDANCE THAT IS MORE CO-CURRICULAR, ACADEMIC, AND COMMUNITY-BASED. University Advisors represent departments and offices across Penn, including: •

The Center for Hispanic Excellence: La Casa Latina

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Penn College Achievement Program

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College Housing & Academic Services

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Penn Violence Prevention

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Graduate School of Education

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Penn Women’s Center

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New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives

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School of Arts & Sciences

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions

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School of Social Policy & Practice

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Pan-Asian American Community House

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Student Intervention Services

“WORKING TOGETHER HAS ALLOWED US TO DISCOVER OUR UNWAVERING PASSION FOR DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING, INNOVATIVE IDEAS, RESOURCE SHARING AND PROVIDING SERVICE TO THE PENN COMMUNITY. I BELIEVE THIS IS THE START OF A POWERHOUSE COLLABORATION AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS THE PSI CHAPTER WILL BRING TO MY FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS IN HILL COLLEGE HOUSE, THE PENN COMMUNITY, AND THE GREATER CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.”

DEONA HATLEY UNIVERSITY ADVISOR ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

UNIVERSITY ADVISORS

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“BEING A UNIVERSITY ADVISOR TO A GREEK ORGANIZATION IS A UNIQUE WAY TO CONNECT WITH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. THE RELATIONSHIP IS DIFFERENT FROM BEING THEIR PROFESSOR, ACADEMIC ADVISOR, OR PARENT. I SEE THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE AS PRIMARILY HELPING TO DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER, CHEERING THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND GENTLY ADMONISHING THEIR MISTAKES WHILE USING THEM AS TEACHABLE MOMENTS. AS ONE BROTHER OF PHI KAPPA PSI PUT IT, ‘YOU ARE KIND OF LIKE THE COOL AUNT!’ YES, I AM KIND OF LIKE THE COOL AUNT…A ROLE THAT I CHERISH.” DR. AMY BENEDICT UNIVERSITY ADVISOR TO PHI KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.

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THE FRIENDSHIPS THAT YOU MAKE THROUGH GREEK LIFE CAN GO BEYOND THE SOCIAL

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GROUPS AND ACADEMIC

SUPPORT RESOURCES—

PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST WHO CAN HELP YOU THROUGH SOME OF THE TOUGHEST

ACADEMIC CHALLENGES YOU WILL FACE.

DR. S. SONYA GWAK

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE AND UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCES

Rank, Organization, Council, GPA

YOUR IMMEDIATE STUDY

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RELATIONSHIP. THEY ARE

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Kappa Alpha Theta Sigma Delta Tau

PHC PHC

3.64 3.64

Phi Kappa Psi

IFC

3.58

Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Beta Rho

IFC IGC

3.57 3.57

Sigma Alpha Mu

IFC

3.56

Delta Delta Delta Delta Tau Delta Zeta Tau Alpha

PHC IFC PHC

3.55 3.55 3.55

Pi Lambda Phi

IFC

3.54

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THIS PAST SEMESTER I STRUGGLED QUITE A BIT IN A COUPLE OF MY CLASSES AND LUCKILY I HAD OLDER MEMBERS AND ALUMNI WHO WERE ABLE TO SEND ME NOTES AND HELP ME OUT WHERE I WAS STUCK. I ENDED UP GETTING AN A- IN THE CLASS WHICH REALLY FELT GREAT! ROMIT NAGDA SIGMA BETA RHO FRATERNITY, INC.

EVER SINCE I JOINED ELMO, THE MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE OF GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT, WHETHER IN ACADEMIC OR PERSONAL MATTERS. WE HAVE MOST OF THE SCHOOLS REPRESENTED IN THE HOUSE WITH A DIVERSE RANGE OF MAJORS AND MINORS, SO THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE OLDER TO ASK FOR ADVICE.

SARAH PUNZEL ST. ELMO CLUB, DELTA PHI FRATERNITY

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CHAPTER HOUSING PENN IS HOME TO

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OFFICIAL FRATERNITY AND SORORITY CHAPTER HOUSES. 24 are owned and operated by the University in conjunction with Campus Apartments.

8 are privately owned or leased by their respective organizations.

Living in a fraternity or sorority chapter house provides the opportunity for chapters to strengthen the bonds of their membership in a communal environment. Chapter houses offer community spaces including living rooms, kitchens, study rooms, dining areas, game rooms, and more. Chapter houses feature single and double rooms, and three-person suites.

Greek housing registration begins each year in February and remains available on a rolling basis as long as spots are available.

For more information, please visit the OFSL website.

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“WHEN I LEAVE PENN, I THINK THE THING THAT I’LL MISS MOST ABOUT SigEp IS BEING ABLE TO WALK INTO THE CHAPTER HOUSE AT ANY MOMENT DURING THE DAY, AND HAVE 70+ BROTHERS THERE THAT I CAN JUST RELAX, TALK, OR DO SOMETHING WITH.” MATT MOORE SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY

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IT STARTS SOMEWHERE. IT STARTS WITH YOU.

LET’S GET STARTED.

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