The University of Pennsylvania Interfraternity Council is comprised of 22 men’s fraternities and 1 co-ed/genderinclusive fraternities. As a longstanding university with a rich history, many organizations have been present on Penn’s campus for more than 100 years. The history and traditions of each chapter continue to inspire long-lasting community, leadership, and alumni support.
Belonging Support
Thriving at Penn is about finding people you can count on. Our fraternities look like events, philanthropy, and houses to outsiders, but what makes our brotherhoods impactful are the close, reallife, and genuine relationships that last a lifetime.
College is a fun, exciting time of your lives, but it can also be challenging. As you experience the highs and lows of school and life, you are surrounded by a group of people who have pledged to support and care for you.
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@pennpanhellenic
The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is comprised of 7 sororities. Each member organization of PHC at Penn is a part of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).
There are two major periods in which PHC recruits new members to its sororities: Fall Continuous Open Bidding (COB) in the Fall semester, and Spring Primary Recruitment in the Spring semester. All second-semester freshmen, as well as sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to participate in primary recruitment if they meet the eligibility requirements. Fall COB is only open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Council
@upennigc
The Intercultural Greek Council (IGC) is comprised of 4 fraternities and 7 sororities. Chapters of this council are a member of one of the national umbrella groups: National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA), and National PanHellenic Council (NPHC). IGC chapters embrace a lifetime commitment and focus on academic achievement, cultural competence, and community service.
IGC conducts recruitment/intake processes which may include interest meetings and/or chapter-specific events. All secondsemester freshmen, as well as sophomores, juniors, and seniors, are eligible to participate in recruitment/intake if they meet the eligibility requirements for OFSL and the member organization.
Benefits of Greek Life
Community
Greek life gives students the chance to meet friends and like-minded people. It also gives you the chance to connect with people from other Greek organizations, and the chance to form intimate bonds with the brothers/siblings in ones organization.
Networking
Participating in Greek life offers benefits once you've graduated. Many organizations have networks and alumni around the world that can help you find jobs, get career advice, and get resources after graduation. Many Greek members are leaders in their fields and you never know who you might meet through a Greek life connection.
Academic Support
Fraternities consist of students across all years of undergraduate study. Many members will have the same major and can often be in the same classes. This can lead to the formation of study groups, tutoring sessions, and study hours. Greek Life students at Penn also have a higher average GPA than non-Greek students.
Leadership
Fraternities offer members the chances to gain leadership experience. As an officer of ones organization or as an officer on the IFC Board, Greek members have the opportunity to make important decisions, and practice cooperative leadership skills. These experiences also look good on a resume.
Potential New Member Eligibility Requirements
Have at least 4.0 course units completed on transcript
We are committed to the success of each individual student who decides to join our community. Because of this, we enforce the requirements above for people looking to join a chapter. Full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania
Cumulative GPA
Interested in Recruitment?
Most Fraternities offer Fall and Spring Recruitment
Only second semester first year students are eligible for recruitment
Second year students and above can participate in Fall or Spring Recruitment if applicable
The IFC is currently a community of 22 recognized and active social fraternities: 21 are men’s-fraternities and 1 (Delta Phi/St. Elmo Club) has coed/gender-inclusive memberships.
Fraternity Life Housing at the University of Pennsylvania
Alpha Chi Rho
"Be Men"
"We are a very diverse group of brothers who strive to be men and have a great sense of community amongst ourselves to be the best we can be."
History
Alpha Chi Rho was founded on June 4, 1985.
Housing
219 South 36th Street
Philanthropy
American Cancer Society
Habitat for Humanity
Autism Society of America
Children's Wish Foundation
Fun Fact
The Phi Phi Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania is the only Ivy league chapter of the organization.
Penn Chapter
Phi Phi Chapter: @upennaxp Chapter founded in 1986.
Alpha Epsilon Pi
"AEPi is a tight-knit community in which brothers develop strong bonds with one another as well as develop crucial life skills.
From networking to philanthropy to memorable social experiences, AEPi has helped create friendships and family for every single brother that will last a lifetime."
History
Alpha Epsilon Pi was founded on November 7, 1913.
Housing
4040 Walnut Street
Philanthropy
Repair the World Fund
Fun Fact
The University of Pennsylvania
Gamma Chapter of AEPi was originally founded in 1918!
Penn Chapter
Gamma Chapter: @penn_aepi Chapter re-established in 2017.
Alpha Tau Omega
History
"To know No North, No South, No East, No West, But to Know Man as Man."
Alpha Tau Omega is a fraternity focused on leadership development to help college men develop their ability to be effective leaders for a lifetime.
Alpha Tau Omega was founded on September 11, 1865.
Housing
225 South 39th St.
Philanthropy
Beat the Streets Program
Fun Fact
Alpha Tau Omega began because a young Civil War veteran wanted peace and reconciliation.
Penn Chapter
Tau Chapter: @atoupenn Chapter founded in 1881.
Beta Theta Pi
History
Beta Theta Pi was founded on August 8, 1839.
Housing
3900 Spruce St.
Philanthropy
Mac and Phis
Social Justice
COVID Relief
Fun Fact
"Develop men of principle for a principled life."
"Beta Theta Pi are men of principle who value mutual assistance, intellectual growth, trust, responsible conduct, and integrity."
Beta Theta Pi was the first college fraternity founded west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Penn Chapter
Phi Chapter: @betaupenn Chapter founded in 1880.
Delta Phi
"Semper Ubique "
Delta Phi, more commonly known as the St. Elmo Club of Philadelphia (or simply St. Elmo), is a genderinclusive space that was founded on Penn's campus in 1849, making it one of the University's oldest fraternities. Our fraternity went co-ed in 1983 and since then, we have continuously championed inclusion, diversity, and acceptance among our membership and in all events that we host for the broader Penn community.
History
Delta Phi was founded on November 17, 1827.
Housing
3627 Locust Walk
Philanthropy
"Speakeasies"
Puentes de Salud, SpArc Philadelphia, Lutheran Settlement House, Books Through Bars American Red Cross
Fun Fact
Nationally, Delta Phi is a member of the Union Triad, the three oldest fraternal organizations in the U.S.!
Penn
Chapter
Eta Chapter Chapter founded in 1849.
Delta Psi
"Saint Anthony Hall is a vibrant, multi-faceted organization that has supported the academic and leadership development of its members for more than 170 years."
History
Delta Psi was founded on January 17, 1847.
Housing
3637 Locust Walk
Philanthropy
Helping Hands
First Generation Investors The Semper Fi Fund.
Fun Fact
Brothers share meals together every day as a part of our chapter meal plan prepared by their fantastic chef.
Penn Chapter
Delta Chapter: @stanthonyhall Chapter founded in 1854.
Kappa Alpha Society
"No Better Boys You'll Find Than the Chosen Sons of KA"
"Kappa
Alpha focuses on the development of its undergraduate members and nurtures lifelong friendships among its vibrant alumni network."
History
Kappa Alpha Society was founded on November 26, 1825.
Housing
124 South 39th St.
Philanthropy
John Hart Hunter Educational Foundation Inc.
Fun Fact
Kappa Alpha was the progenitor of the modern fraternity system in the US. It was the first of the fraternities which would eventually become known as the Union Triad.
Penn Chapter
PA Beta Chapter: @kasociety.upenn Chapter founded in 1913.
Kappa Sigma
"Bologna Teaches"
"Kappa Sigma prides ourselves on our strong brotherhood, inclusivity, and our ability to build leaders."
History
Kappa Sigma was founded on December 10, 1869.
Housing
3706 Locust Walk
Philanthropy
Scott Mackler 5K Run for ALS
Military Heroes Campaign
Equal Justice Initiative Fundraiser
Fun Fact
Kappa Sigma traces its fraternal roots all the way back to the year 1400!
Penn Chapter
Alpha Epsilon Chapter Chapter founded in 1892.
Phi Delta Theta
History
"We enjoy life by the help and society of others"
"Phi Delta Theta is centered on the potential of each brother, the unquenchable thirst for personal development and the lifelong values of friendship, sound learning and rectitude."
Phi Delta Theta was founded on December 26, 1848.
Housing
3700 Locust Walk
Philanthropy
LiveLikeLou Foundation DREAM Mentor Program.
Fun Fact
Their brotherhood has a dedicated group of Premier League Soccer fans.
Penn Chapter
PA Zeta Chapter: @phideltupenn Chapter founded in 1883.
Phi Gamma Delta
"Friendship, the Sweetest Influence"
"The Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity (better known as Fiji) seeks to build courageous leaders. Valuing friendship, knowledge, service, morality, and excellence the beta chapter prides itself on these values that bring together this tight-knit brotherhood."
History
Phi Gamma Delta was founded on May 1, 1848.
Housing
3619 Locust Walk
Philanthropy
MARS
Make A Wish Foundation
Cancer Research
Sunday Breakfast Club
Fun Fact
Famous Fiji's include Phil Knight (founder of Nike) and Seth Meyers (SNL and Late Night).
Penn Chapter
Beta Chapter: @upennfiji Chapter founded in 1881.
Phi Kappa Psi
"Live
Ever Die Never"
"Phi Kappa Psi has a very strong brotherhood and valuable feeling of community."
History
Phi Kappa Psi was founded on February 18, 1852.
Housing
3934 Spruce St.
Philanthropy
Distracted Driving LAWLapalooza in benefit of the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia.
Fun Fact
Sportsmen including Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick, and Olympic gold medalists 7-time gold swimmer Mark Spitz were all members of Phi Psi.
Penn Chapter
PA Iota Chapter: @phipsipenn Chapter founded in 1877.
Pi Kappa Alpha
"Once a Pike, Always a Pike"
"Pi
History
Pi Kappa Alpha was founded on March 1, 1868.
Housing
3916 Spruce St.
Philanthropy
St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, The Wounded Warrior Project, and The National Fallen Firefighter Foundation.
Fun Fact
Pike is one of the largest fraternities in the country.
Kappa Alpha is dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience."
Penn Chapter
Beta Pi Chapter: @upennpikes Chapter founded in 1920.
Psi Upsilon
History
"Unto us has befallen a mighty friendship"
"Psi Upsilon promotes their values of Lifelong Friendship, Moral Leadership, Intellectual Engagement, Responsible Social Conduct, and Service to Society."
Psi Upsilon was founded on November 24, 1833.
Housing
250 South 36th St.
Philanthropy
Beau Biden Foundation, GreenDrop, Memorial Sloan Ketteting Cancer Center, Dividendo Voluntario, Purple Heart Foundation, and Homewards Initiative
Fun Fact
Throughout the year, they host a Speaker Series on various topics.
Penn Chapter
Tau Chapter: @upennpsiu Chapter founded in 1891.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
"Brighter from Obscurity"
"We
emphasize both being social and having strong values. We are guided by the True Gentleman code which is at the core of who we are as a fraternity."
History
Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded on March 9, 1856.
Housing
3908 Spruce St.
Philanthropy
Project HOME
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation.
Fun
Fact
Nationally SAE has over 336,000 lifetime members, the most of any fraternity organization in the world.
Penn Chapter
PA Theta Chapter: @upennsae Chapter founded in 1901.
Sigma Alpha Mu
History
Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded on November 26, 1909
"Sigma Alpha Mu instills strong fraternal values, offering social and service opportunities, encouraging academic excellence and teaching leadership skills."
Housing
3817 Walnut St.
Philanthropy
Alzheimer's Association
The Judy Fund
Out of the Darkness Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Fun Fact
Sigma Alpha Mu helped Jewish refugees escape from Europe throughout the 1930s.
Penn Chapter
Theta Chapter Chapter founded in 1914.
Sigma Chi
History
Sigma Chi was founded on June 18, 1855.
Housing
3809 Locust Walk
Philanthropy
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Fun Fact
"In This Sign You Shall Conquer"
"Over the course of the nearly century-and-a-half that has transpired since its founding, the Phi Phi Chapter has initiated over 2,000 brothers and has made an indelible and positive impact on generations of young men."
John Wayne (USC Sigma Chi '29) once said “Men join fraternities, leaders of men join Sigma Chi.”
Penn Chapter
Theta Chapter: @upennsigmachi Chapter founded in 1875-1877. Re-established in 1896.
Sigma Nu
"Love, Honor, Truth"
"Sigma Nu prides itself on fostering an open and friendly environment. Through a variety of social events, Sigma Nu provides a nice break from the rigors of academia while still allowing brothers to focus on school and their futures. Our brothers support each other and have fun together, and the bonds of friendship forged between brothers extend both personally and professionally beyond college."
History
Sigma Nu was founded on January 1, 1869.
Housing
3819 Walnut St.
Philanthropy
American Red Cross (Blood Drives) Black Lives Matter Organizations Poll Working Ray of Hope Project
Fun Fact
Dean Furda was a member of Sigma Nu during his undergraduate years at UPenn.
Penn Chapter
Beta Rho Chapter: @upennsigmanu Chapter founded in 1894.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
History
Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded on November 1, 1901.
Housing
4028 Walnut St.
Philanthropy
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Annual Car Smash
Annual Blood Drive
Mental Health Initiatives
Fun Fact
"Building Balanced Men; Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. "
"Our mission statement is Building Balanced Men, which permeates our expectations for membership. Our Chapter is comprised of motivated gentlemen from diverse backgrounds, engaging in numerous extracurriculars on campus, and pursuing various careers."
SigEp Penn Delta is the longest continually running Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter in the nation.
Penn Chapter
PA Delta Chapter: @sigepupenn Chapter founded in 1904.
Tau Epsilon Phi
History
Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded on October 10, 1910.
Housing
3805 Walnut St.
Philanthropy
Our Military Kids, Inc. Suicide Prevention Walk
Fun Fact
"Friendship, Chivalry, Service "
"Tau Epsilon Phi Members practice friendship, chivalry, and service. We like to cohost events with the Penn bands. We received the Robert Lucid Award for Academic Excellence for obtaining the highest chapter GPA in the IFC in 2020."
President Dwight Eisenhower joined TEP.
Penn
Chapter
Rho Chapter: @upenntep Chapter founded in 1921.
Zeta Beta Tau
"Brotherhood
for a Lifetime"
"A brotherhood of around 65 members that takes 20-25 new members each Spring."
History
Zeta Beta Tau was founded on December 29, 1898.
Housing
235 South 39th St.
Philanthropy
No-Shave November
Donation Matching Campaign Against Racial Injustice
Fundraiser for St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Fun Fact
ZBT is the world’s first Jewish fraternity and the first fraternity to abolish a pledging/new member process.
Penn Chapter
Theta Chapter Chapter founded in 1907.
Zeta Psi
History
"Zeta Psi members are committed to the development of leadership, character, and intellect – and to the service of their brothers, their communities, and mankind."
Zeta Psi was founded on June 1, 1847.
Housing
3337 Walnut St.
Philanthropy
COVID relief
Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia
Arca de Noe Pre-School
Fun Fact
The Zeta Psi Chapter House has the oldest pool table in Philadelphia.
Penn Chapter
Sigma Chapter Chapter founded in 1850.
Campus Resources
Student Health & Counseling
Formally known as the Student Health Service and CAPS, Student Health and Counseling offers clinical services to all Penn students.
Medical: 215-746-3535 | Counseling : 215-898-7021
Weingarten Center: Academic Support
Academic support provided by Weingarten includes learning consultations, tutoring, and interactive programs as students develop learning
strategies and content knowledge to further their academic and professional goals.
Weingarten Center: 215-573-9235
Penn Benjamins
A student-run organization offering shortterm, confidential peer listening and
referral services to Penn undergraduates.
pennbenjamins.weebly.com
Reach a Peer Helpline (RAP Line)
Peer help line that provides confidential peer support, information, and referrals to all Penn students.
24/7 Text Line: 215-515-7332 | Phone: 215-573-2727
Medical Emergency Response Team
The University of Pennsylvania Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) is a student-run service organization providing emergency medical services to the University community.
MERT: 215-573-3333
Penn Violence Prevention
Engages the Penn community in the prevention of sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment on campus.
PVP: 215.746.2642
Weingarten Center: Disability Services
Services for students who self-identify with a disability to ensure equal access to all University programs, activities, and services such as academic accomodations and accessible housing, dining, communication, and technology.
Weingarten Center: 215-573-9235
Public Health & Wellness
Formally Campus Health, the division that seeks to create a community of care through advocacy, education, and action. This includes disease surveillance and prevention, health education and promotion, campus health policies, and immunization and insurance compliance.
Immunization & Insurance : 215-746-4200
Public Health: 215-898-0300
Offers advising sessions, workshops, alumni networks, and a variety of online resources for students and alumni to Career Services obtain post-graduate and internship positions as well as graduate and professional school admission.
Career Services: 215-898-7531
Cultural Resource Centers
LGBT Center: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center 3907 Spruce St.
