2019-2020 Fraternity & Sorority Life at University of Texas at Arlington Guide

FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE 2019-2020 GUIDE

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Benefits of Membership Community Demographics Parent and Family Information Hazing Prevention and Risk Education Expectations of Membership Terms and Definitions Organization List Council Profiles Chapter Profiles Community Events How to Join our Community?

WELCOME FROM THE OFFICE OF FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE Greetings UTA student and family, On behalf of the office of Student Organizations and Fraternity and Sorority Life we thank you for your interest in joining a fraternity or sorority here at The University of Texas at Arlington. Our genuine hope is that you are able to find an organization that offers you lifetime friendships, networking beyond your undergraduate days, and a place to call home. We are dedicated to assisting you through the recruitment process and beyond.

Since 1968, fraternities and sororities have been deeply rooted in the fabric of UTA. These organizations began with humble beginnings as local groups which transitioned to national organizations and later into the UTA fraternity and sorority community. Today this community has grown to include 28 fraternities and sororities with over 800 members. Students come from all walks of life and discover the significance of these fraternal values-based organizations.

The process to join a fraternity or sorority may seem overwhelming but we assure you that membership in one of our organizations is worth it. Finding your home in one of these organizations takes some exploration on your part. We encourage you to visit organizations' websites, social media, and meet the men and women of fraternity and sorority life at UTA. Making a decision to join an organization should be based on how you align with the organization's values and the current members that you would eventually call your lifelong friends. When joining an organization you are joining a network of current students and alumni. With these men and women UTA becomes your home.

Our Fraternity and Sorority Life staff is committed to fostering a community that cares. We work with our fraternity and sorority community to uphold University policies and successfully manage risk according to their individual organization's risk management policies.

We wish you good luck in your time and experience here at UTA, and if at any time you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our F&SL staff. You can find us in our office located in the Lower Level of the University Center (suite 160), or find us online at uta.edu/fsl.

In Maverick Pride, Kelli Vincent, Director Jessica Wilson, Assistant Director

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GO ABOVE

AND BEYOND You’ve got high hopes and big plans

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?

for an amazing college experience.

Fraternity and Sorority Life at UTA offers a network of friends, support and stability, and a set of guiding values that will help you be the best version of you while you’re having the greatest time ever.

Joining a fraternity or sorority is the beginning of a new experience with new friends and the creation of a home away from home. By joining a fraternal organization, members become part of a larger organization and find that they have friends all over the world.

Lifelong Friendships

UTA offers many pathways for students to become involved on campus. Participation in a fraternity or sorority allows for numerous opportunities for a member to develop critical leadership skills on campus and within one's own chapter.

Leadership Development

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Fraternities and sororities provide members with an opportunity to Academic earn academic awards, recognition, Support and possibly scholarships. Each organization offers academic support programs that could require study hours, offer tutoring sessions with other members, or mentoring opportunities.

In the fraternity and sorority community at UTA, we encourage members to give back to not only their campus community but also to the Arlington and greater DFW metroplex. Many of the organizations Philanthropy & 04 Community Service also support national and international efforts through fundraising, awareness, and hands-on service.

WHO ARE WE? COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS

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16 FRATERNITIES

OVER 800

53% MALE STUDENTS 47% FEMALE STUDENTS

SOCIAL GREEK-LETTERED ORGANIZATIONS

MEMBERS

$98,426

PHILANTHROPY DOLLARS RAISED

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SORORITIES

5.17%

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

25,678

HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

& SORORITY MEMBERS GRADUATION 14% HIGHER FRATERNITY RATE COMPARED TO NON-AFFILIATED MEMBERS

COLLEGE OF ARCH, PLANNING & PUBLIC AFFAIRS

1.1% 20.9%

COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH INNOVATIONS

27.8%

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

2.6% 13.5%

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

18.7%

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

8.5%

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

12%

18%

24%

44%

1%

FRESHMAN

SOPHOMORE

JUNIOR

SENIOR

FIFTH YEAR & GRADUATE

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

2% 4.6%

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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER HELPFUL HINTS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND Take the time to find out about the organization(s) your student is interested in.

Check out their local and (inter)national website.

Be supportive of your student's choice to join a fraternity or sorority. If you have questions, call Fraternity & Sorority Life (F&SL).

Encourage your student to attend leadership programs sponsored by the institution and the (inter)national organization.

Know the financial costs.

Determine who will pay and what limitations these expenses may impose. For many organizations, one-time (inter)national dues are paid during the first year, so expect the first year to be the most expensive.

Know names and contact information of the F&SL staff, organization president, new member educator, big sister/brother, and organization advisor.

Expect to see many new tshirts, photos, and organization paraphernalia.

Encourage your student to get involved and take advantage of all the opportunities and resources on campus.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is recruitment? Rush? Intake?

Recruitment/rush/intake is defined as any fraternity or sorority activity that seeks to add new members to a chapter. Some fraternal organizations host recruitment throughout the year, while others recruit during a specified time period each semester or year. Regardless of when it occurs, any organization activity that serves the purpose of adding new members to the chapter constitutes as recruitment and must be in compliance with organizational policies, institutional rules, and state laws.

What are the benefits of joining?

The benefits include connecting with like-minded individuals and developing a sense of belonging on campus, building leadership skills, support with academics, impacting the surrounding communities, and creating bonds that could last a lifetime. The fraternity and sorority experience is an excellent training ground for aspiring leaders. Many organizations facilitate tutoring programs, host study hours, and offer a variety of educational resources. Some offer scholarships and awards to celebrate members' success.

When do students typically join?

There is never a wrong time to join a fraternity or sorority. Many freshmen and transfer students will join during their first year.

Alternatively, some organizations require that students have a UT Arlington minimum GPA and credit hours before joining.

How will joining affect my student academically?

Academic success is important to each fraternity and sorority. They organize study hours, schedule student success workshops, and encourage the use of faculty office hours. All organizations have a GPA requirement to remain a member in good standing. Although resources being provided by the organization and our office are easily accessible, it is also important for the student to understand time management.

Joining a fraternity or sorority can be very beneficial but it is also time consuming with meetings, events, service, and social activities.

Which fraternity or sorority is the best one to join?

Each of our 28 organizations provides unique experiences, emphasizing values, community service, philanthropy, and leadership within the community. Who is the "best" is a personal choice and it should be based on where a student feels most at home.

What does it mean to be a new member?

The new member period is a time for students to bond with other new members and active members and learn about the organization's history and goals. Some new member classes elect officers, hold weekly meetings, organize study sessions, and plan activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life 817-272-2293 | fsl@uta.edu

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Parent & Family Center 817-272-2128 | parents@uta.edu

Who is in charge of the fraternities and sororities?

Students elect their own officers to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. These officers are assisted by members serving on committees and alumni who serve as advisors to the officers and general chapter members. Each chapter is governed by its (inter)national headquarters and governing council on campus. Additionally, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life staff supports and advises the governing councils, chapter officers, and advisors.

UTA IS A COMMUNITY THAT CARES HAZING PREVENTION AND RISK EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITY There are online modules, workshops, and training sessions provided by the (inter)national organizations that prepare members to be responsible and make decisions in a manner that reflects their organizational values. In additional to (inter)national organizations' educational requirements, the Fraternity and Sorority Life office holds required training and advises chapters one-on-one on various topics.

INCIDENTS AND CONCERNS The safety and wellness of students is our priority. If you hear of incidents of hazing, sexual assault, alcohol abuse, injury, bias, or have a concern, please report them. A report can be filed anonymously through a variety of channels.

Dean of Students dos@uta.edu Behavioral Intervention Team bit@uta.edu UTA Police silentwitness-anonymous@uta.edu Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Incident Report Form uta.edu/greek/resources/ You can also visit our Community That Cares website at uta.edu/communitythatcares for more university resources and contact information.

WHAT IS HAZING? The University of Texas at Arlington defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated to, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any university student organization, group, or team whose members are or include students at an educational institution.

SAFETY RESOURCES Hazing Prevention hazingprevention.org A national organization dedicated to empowering people to prevent hazing in student organizations.

UTA Police (emergency number) 817-272-3003 or 911 (non-emergency number) 817-272-3381 Crime Victims Services 817-272-9254 Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention (RVSP) 817-272-0260 rvsp@uta.edu UTA Health Services 817-272-2771 healthservices@uta.edu UTA Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) 817-272-36771 24-Hour Crisis Line 817-272-TALK (8255)

The fact that a person consented or acquiesced in a hazing activity is not a defense under the law. If you are hazed you must, according to state law, report it to the Office of Community Standards at conduct@uta.edu or submit a F&SL Standards Incident Report.

For more information and a full list of organizations under university discipline for policy violations in the past three years, visit bit.ly/utafslconduct.

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ARE YOU PREPARED? EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP TIME COMMITMENT AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION The time you will need to commit to a fraternity or sorority is easily related to adding classes to your schedule. Between new member education, chapter meetings, philanthropic/service events, and educational programs you may easily need to commit at least six hours a week to fully engage.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Each fraternity and sorority has a minimum GPA and credit hour requirement that all members must meet each semester. The Fraternity and Sorority Life office has a 2.5 UTA cumulative GPA requirement to join an organization. If you are a first semester freshmen or transfer you are still eligible to join, however your high school or transfer GPA may be considered by individual organizations. As an active member, falling below the minimum GPA requirement could jeopardize your membership status in the organization. Fortunately, many organizations provide resources such as designated study hours and keeping a list of members' majors so you know who to contact if you are in need of a tutor.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS An important consideration in deciding to join a fraternity or sorority should be if you are able to meet the financial requirements of membership. Membership is most expensive the first semester you join due to many one-time fees. Many of the organizations have the ability to work with each member individually through payment plans to meet the financial obligations of membership. During the orientation and informational sessions, we encourage you to ask questions regarding finances.

GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK EACH ORGANIZATION What kind of support does the chapter provide academically?

Do members spend time together outside of meetings and mandatory events?

What makes your chapter's brotherhood/sisterhood strong?

What philanthropies do you support?

What are the time commitments as a member of your organization?

What are the financial commitments for a member of your organization?

Do you have payment plans available if needed?

What are the advantages of membership in your organization?

What made your organization stand out to you?

What leadership opportunities are available in your organization?

How were you sure this was the right choice for you?

What made you decide to join a fraternity/sorority in general?

YOU SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER...

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What do you hope to gain from joining a fraternity or sorority?

What concerns do you have about joining a fraternity or sorority?

How does joining a fraternity or sorority fit into your priorities at UTA? How will you manage the time commitments of joining a fraternity or sorority?

How will you meet your financial obligations of members? What resources are available?

Members are expected to hold themselves to high standards or personal and moral conduct.

What are the behavior expectations for members? Are you willing to meet that challenge?

Will you be able to meet all obligations throughout your college career and post-graduation?

How will you stay connected to your friends who don't join or who join other organizations/chapters?

How do your family and friends feel about your decision to join?

What expectations should a fraternity/sorority meet before you consider joining?

NETWORKING As a member of a fraternity or sorority, students are granted access to an international network of successful and connected individuals. These connections allow students to interact with alumni who have been through similar experiences and have succeeded in similar fields, and can lead to internships that may lead to full-time employment.

MEMBERSHIP FOR

A LIFETIME The friendships you make in

college will continue to grow well beyond your college years.

Your brothers and sisters will always be by your side, and they will be an integral part of your life beyond UTA.

"My involvement in sorority life set me up for success in both graduate school, and my career, in many ways. My time management skills allow me to do my job in a fast-paced environment without feeling overwhelmed. My leadership skills give me the confidence to take charge when I need to lead crews in the field, and resolve issues as they arise."

ELIZABETH HAHN UTA GRADUATE, 2013

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT As lifelong members of a fraternity or sorority, there are opportunities for you to remain active no matter where you live. These include interactions with collegiate chapters as advisors, involvement with alumni chapters, or with inter/national headquarters as a volunteer. You are always welcome, no matter how long it's been since you were involved. Alumni members also engage with UTA through events like Homecoming, coming together to celebrate their collegiate days.

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GREEK SPEAK

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Active/Initiate: a member who has been initiated into lifelong fraternity or sorority membership and participates in chapter activities at the collegiate level.

Alumni/Alumnae: Initiated fraternity or sorority members who have graduated from college.

Bid: A formal invitation to membership in a particular fraternity or sorority.

Big Brother or Sister (Big): An active member of a fraternity or sorority who serves as a mentor to a new member (Little Brother or Sister), guiding him or her through the new member education program and initiation.

Call/Chant: Audible sounds used by members in a National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) organization to acknowledge or gain the attention of other members. Calls may vary regionally within organizations, and some organizations may use more than one call. Non-members are not permitted to use the call(s).

Collegian/Collegiate: An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority currently in college.

Graduate/Alumni/Alumnae Chapter: The chapter for members who graduated within a specific organization. Usually the local graduate/alumni/alumnae chapter supports the operations of the collegiate chapter on campus.

Initiation: The formal ceremony that marks the beginning of active membership. Each chapter has a different set of requirements in order to be initiated.

Intake: The process several chapters perform to recruit, interview, choose, and educate new members.

Term mainly used in NPHC or Multicultural organizations.

Legacy: The brother or sister, son or daughter, or grandson or granddaughter of a fraternity or sorority member. Each (inter)national organization has its own policy regarding legacies.

New Member Education (NME): A period of learning about fraternity and sorority life prior to initiation.

This period varies for all groups.

New Member Presentation (aka Probate): a formal presentation of a new line to campus. Usually done in a public forum after members have been initiated into a NPHC or Multicultural organization.

GREEK ALPHABET Α

Β

Alpha (al-fah)

Beta (bay-tah)

Ζ

Η

Γ

Gamma (gam-ah)

Θ

Δ

Delta (del-ta)

Ι

Zeta (zay-tah)

Eta (ay-ah)

Theta (thay-ta)

Iota (eye-o-tah)

Λ

Μ

Ν

Ξ

Lambda (lamb-dah)

Π

Pi (pie)

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Mu (mew)

Ρ

Rho (roe)

Φ

Phi (fie)

Nu (new)

Σ

Xi (zie)

Τ

Sigma (sig-mah)

Tau (taw)

Χ

Ψ

Chi (kie)

Psi (sigh)

Ε

Epsilon (ep-si-lon)

Κ

Kappa (cap-pah)

Ο

Omicron (om-e-cron)

Υ

Upsilon (up-si-lon)

Ω

Omega (oh-may-gah)

Philanthropy: Fundraising activities or service projects for charitable institutions, or charitable aid/donations to these institutions. (Please note the difference between philanthropy and community service).

Potential New Member (PNM): A college student who is interested in joining a fraternity or sorority and is taking part in the recruitment process.

Soror or Sawrah: term used to refer to a sister in a NPHC or Multicultural organization.

Stepping: A historically black tradition characterized by synchronized hand foot movements, along with singing, dancing, chanting, and acting. Many culturally based groups participate in stepping as well.

Strolling: A line dance done by members in a NPHC or Multicultural organizations; usually done at a social gathering or performance.

WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS? ORGANIZATION LIST FRATERNITIES Alpha Tau Omega

ΑΤΩ

Beta Theta Pi

ΒΘΠ

Delta Alpha Omega

ΔΑΩ

Delta Tau Delta

ΔΤΔ

Delta Upsilon

ΔΥ

Kappa Alpha Order

KA

Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Sigma

ΚΑΨ ΚΣ

Lambda Phi Epsilon

ΛΦΕ

Lambda Theta Phi

ΛΘΦ

Omega Delta Phi

ΩΔΦ

Omega Psi Phi

ΩΨΦ

Phi Beta Sigma

ΦΒΣ

Phi Delta Theta

ΦΔΘ

Pi Kappa Alpha

ΠΚΑ

Sigma Lambda Beta

ΣΛΒ

SORORITIES Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha alpha Kappa Delta Phi Delta Alpha Sigma

ΑΧΩ ΑΚΑ αΚΔΦ ΔΑΣ

Delta Delta Delta

ΔΔΔ

Delta Sigma Theta

ΔΣΘ

Delta Zeta

ΔΖ

Kappa Delta Chi

ΚΔΧ

Lambda Theta Alpha

ΛΘΑ

Sigma Gamma Rho

ΣΓΡ

Sigma Lambda Gamma

ΣΛΓ

Zeta Phi Beta

ΖΦΒ

Zeta Tau Alpha

ΖΤΑ

Fraternities are defined as single-sex male groups.

Sororities are defined as single-sex female groups.

"I feel like I’ve been able to step out of my shell and do things I’ve always wanted to do but never really had the courage to do so. Being a part of a fraternity or sorority organization isn’t comparable to any other. These are the people you go through the most with.

The brothers or sisters you gain once you join will be the ones to never give up on you, never let you down, and will always help you back up if ever you may fall."

-TREIVION SHEPPARD SENIOR, BIOLOGY/PRE-MED 05

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MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) serves as the governing body and advocate for culturally-based fraternities and sororities at the University of Texas at Arlington. MGC is tasked with unifying member organizations through community service, leadership, fostering positive relationships between organizations and within the UTA community.

CONNECT WITH US mgc@uta.edu @utamgc

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@utamgc

JOIN A MGC ORGANIZATION The process for joining a sorority or fraternity in the Multicultural Greek Council varies with each organization, but there are some similarities in the process. Students must first express interest in the organization.

This can be done by attending events, talking to current members, and/or submitting an application if you are provided one. There may be other requirements that come later, such as providing an official transcript, but that will depend on each organization. Chapters will select the students who they would like to join the organization that semester and conduct interviews or an interview-like process.

Attend MGC Meet and Greet to learn more about each organization!

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Fraternities Delta Alpha Omega Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Theta Phi Omega Delta Phi

ΔΑΩ ΛΦΕ ΛΘΦ ΩΔΦ

Sororities alpha Kappa Delta Phi Delta Alpha Sigma Kappa Delta Chi Lambda Theta Alpha Sigma Lambda Gamma

αΚΔΦ ΔΑΣ ΚΔΧ ΛΘΑ ΣΛΓ

COUNCIL DATES MGC Showcase September 16 | 7:00-9:00 PM February 4 | 7:00-9:00 PM Rosebud, University Center MGC Meet & Greet September 17 | 7:00-9:00 PM Bluebonnet Ballroom, University Center February 5 | 7:00-9:00 PM Red River/Concho, University Center

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NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) serves as an advocate for the "Divine 9" historically-black organizations which encourage community service, educational programming, leadership , and recruitment. The mission of the NPHC is to support the unanimity of thought, action, and the consideration of problems of mutual interest to its member organizations.

CONNECT WITH US nphc@uta.edu @uta_nphc

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@uta_nphc

JOIN A NPHC ORGANIZATION The process for joining a sorority or fraternity in NPHC varies with each organization, but there are some similarities in the process. Students must first express interest in the organization. This can be done by attending events, talking to current members, and/or submitting an application if you are provided one. There may be other requirements that come later, such as providing an official transcript, but that will depend on each organization. Chapters will select the students who they would like to join the organization that semester and conduct interviews or an interview-like process.

Attend NPHC Greek 101 to learn more info on each organization!

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Fraternities Kappa Alpha Psi Phi Beta Sigma Omega Psi Phi

ΚΑΨ ΦΒΣ ΩΨΦ

Sororities Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta

ΑΚΑ ΔΣΘ ΣΓΡ ZΦΒ

COUNCIL DATES NPHC Week September 8-14 NPHC Greek 101 September 10 | 7:00-9:00 PM February 6 | 7:00-9:00 PM Rosebud, University Center NPHC Meet the Greeks September 13 | 7:00-9:00 PM Rio Grande, University Center February 7 | 7:00-9:00 PM Red River/Concho, University Center

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COLLEGE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL The College Panhellenic Council (CPH) at UTA is the unifying, governing, and coordinating body of the four National Panhellenic Conference member organizations at UTA. CPH strives to enhance the development of each chapter and its members through academic support, social development, and leadership opportunities. The College Panhellenic upholds the values upon which our organizations were founded and promotes an atmosphere that reflects friendship and sisterhood.

CONNECT WITH US cph@uta.edu @utacph

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@utacph

JOIN A CPH SORORITY College Panhellenic has a primary recruitment period in the fall of each academic year. There is a registration process and a week dedicated to learning about the current College Panhellenic chapters and meeting the women in the sororities. At the end of the week, potential new members are matched with current chapters. The last day of the week is Bid Day, when potential new members accept their bids and join their chapters.

There is also a process called continuous open bidding in which a sorority will issue a bid for a potential member to join the chapter outside the formal recruitment process if space is available. This process can happen in the spring semester.

Register online at uta.edu/fsl and attend CPH Primary Recruitment!

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta

ΑΧΩ ΔΔΔ

Delta Zeta Zeta Tau Alpha

ΔΖ ΖΤΑ

COUNCIL DATES Deadline to Register for Primary Recruitment August 28 | 3:00 PM Parent and Family CPH Recruitment Info Session August 28 | 6:00-7:00 PM Guadalupe, Unviersity Center Primary Recruitment August 28 - September 2 CPH Bid Day September 2 | 11:00 AM Parents and families are encouraged to attend!

Get the Scoop on CPH August 26 | 4:00-6:00 PM January 27 | 4:00-6:00 PM Palo Duro Lounge, University Center

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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body of nine (9) of our social (inter)national fraternities represented a at the University of Texas at Arlington. Through an emphasis on scholarship, campus involvement, brotherhood, philanthropy/service, and leadership training, the IFC prides itself on continually producing successful leaders and men during the undergraduate years and beyond.

CONNECT WITH US ifc@uta.edu @uta_ifc

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@uta_ifc

JOIN A IFC FRATERNITY IFC has a formal recruitment period in the fall and/or spring of each academic year. There is a week dedicated to learning about the current IFC chapters and meeting the men in the fraternities. Each chapter will host a series of activities throughout the week that interested students can attend. At the end of the week, invitations to join are given to potential new members. The last day of the week is Bid Day, when potential new members accept their bids and join their chapters. There is also a process called continuous open bidding in which a fraternity will issue a bid for a potential member to join the chapter outside the formal recruitment process.

Register online at uta.edu/fsl and attend IFC Recruitment!

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Alpha Tau Omega Beta Theta Pi Delta Tau Delta Delta Upsilon Kappa Alpha Order

ΑΤΩ ΒΘΠ ΔΤΔ ΔΥ KA

Kappa Sigma Phi Delta Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Lambda Beta

ΚΣ ΦΔΘ ΠΚΑ ΣΛΒ

COUNCIL DATES IFC Recruitment Kickoff September 6 | 5:00-9:00 PM January 31 | 5:00-9:00 PM IFC Tour of Chapters September 8 | 1:00-6:00 PM February 2 | 1:00-6:00 PM

Recruitment registration will close after check-in at 1:30 PM.

IFC Recruitment September 9 - September 14 February 3 - February 8 IFC Bid Day September 14 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM February 8 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Parents and families are encouraged to attend!

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@UTAAXO ALPHACHIOMEGA.ORG

ΑΧΩ

ALPHA CHI OMEGA SORORITY We are strong women. Strong in the courage of our convictions, the confidence in our actions and the purpose in our hearts. To know us will be to experience a voice that is respectful, genuine, open, empathetic, and honest. Real. We will define how a sorority will thrive, and be defined, today and in the future. We are Real. Strong. Women.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 1969 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: FEBRUARY 15, 1969 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.6 COST TO JOIN: $1155 PHILANTHROPY: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS CONTACT: INFO@ALPHACHIOMEGAUTA.COM

ΑΚΑ

@ZETAMUAKAS AKA1908.COM

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of “Service to All Mankind".

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: JANUARY 15, 1908 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: APRIL 17, 1971 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: TBD SM PHILANTHROPY: #CAP : AKA HBCU ENDOWMENT INITIATIVE CONTACT: ZETAMUAKAS@GMAIL.COM

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@ARLINGTON.AKDPHI AKDPHI.ORG

αΚΔΦ

alpha KAPPA DELTA PHI INTERNATIONAL SORORITY, INC alpha Kappa Delta Phi is an international Asian sorority with 55 chapters located at numerous universities across the United States and Canada.

Thousands of undergraduate and alumnae sisters support the rapidly growing network of strong and successful women in the organization.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 1990 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: APRIL 4, 2015 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: APPROXIMATELY $300 PHILANTHROPY: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CONTACT: UTARLINGTON.AKDPHI.RECRUITMENT@GMAIL.COM

ΑΤΩ

@ATO_TXKA ATO.ORG

ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY To bind men together in a brotherhood based upon eternal and immutable principles, with a bond as strong as right itself and as lasting as humanity...to teach, not politics, but morals; to foster, not partisanship, but the recognition of true merit wherever found.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1865 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: DECEMBER 2004 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.75 COST TO JOIN: $600 PHILANTHROPY: WIPE OUT KIDS CANCER CONTACT: ATOTEXASKA@GMAIL.COM

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@BETA_UTARLINGTON BETA.ORG

ΒΘΠ

BETA THETA PI FRATERNITY Beta Theta Pi is dedicated to developing men of principle for a principled life.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: AUGUST 8, 1839 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: NOVEMBER 20, 1971 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.8 COST TO JOIN: $600 PHILANTHROPY: HEROES FOR HOPE CONTACT: PRESIDENTDELTARHOBETATHETAPI@GMAIL.COM

ΔΑΩ

@UTA_DAO UTADAO.ORG

DELTA ALPHA OMEGA MULTICULTURAL FRATERNITY, INC The mission of Delta Alpha Omega is to represent the diverse community of gentlemen of the University through a multicultural fraternity. Also, through accomplishment of the founding principles, our belief that every member is valuable; therefore, quality shall be more important than quantity.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2001 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: AUGUST 18, 2001 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $200 PHILANTHROPY: FOOD BANKS/BLUE WEEK CONTACT: DAO.ALPHA.PRESIDENT@GMAIL.COM

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@UTA_DAS DELTAALPHASIGMA.ORG

ΔΑΣ

DELTA ALPHA SIGMA MULTICULTURAL SORORITY, INC The purpose of our sorority is to provide a sisterhood; an environment of true sisters that encourages, empowers, enhances, and celebrates women of all cultures - thus leading them to emotional, professional, and academic success. Delta Alpha Sigma also provides women with the opportunities to better oneself, each other, and the community through leadership roles and service.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: MARCH 10, 2004 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: MARCH 10, 2004 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.75 COST TO JOIN: $250 PHILANTHROPY: GIRLS INC. CONTACT: DAS.PRESIDENT.ALPHA@GMAIL.COM

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@UTADDD TRIDELTA.ORG

DELTA DELTA DELTA SORORITY The Purpose of Delta Delta Delta shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 1888 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: SEPTEMBER 6, 1969 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $1342 PHILANTHROPY: ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL CONTACT: TRIDELTAUTA@GMAIL.COM

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@UTA_DELTAS DELTASIGMATHETA.ORG

ΔΣΘ

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: JANUARY 13, 1913 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: FEBRUARY 21, 1975 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.75 COST TO JOIN: $1,500 (ESTIMATED) PHILANTHROPY: DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CONTACT: LXDST1913@GMAIL.COM

ΔΤΔ

@UTARLINGTONDELTS DELTS.ORG

DELTA TAU DELTA FRATERNITY We strive to develop the individual, build brotherhood and strengthen our community through intellectual excellence, high standards of conduct and responsible citizenship. We seek to provide an experience rich with tradition, opportunities for growth and guide us to a life of excellence.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: DECEMBER 1858 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: MARCH 4, 2017 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.75 COST TO JOIN: $250 PHILANTHROPY: JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CONTACT: DELTATAUDELTAEPSILONRHO@GMAIL.COM

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@UTADELTAUPSILON DELTAU.ORG

ΔΥ

DELTA UPSILON FRATERNITY Delta Upsilon is the world's oldest non-secret, nonhazing fraternity. The Arlington Chapter just celebrated 50 years at UTA, boasts one of the highest fraternity GPA's on campus, and has a very large and active alumni community. DU: friendship, justice, and character.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 1834 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: MAY 2, 1969 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $425 PHILANTHROPY: GLOBAL SERVICE INITIATIVE CONTACT: UTADELTAU@GMAIL.COM

ΔΖ

@UTADELTAZETA DELTAZETA.ORG

DELTA ZETA SORORITY Delta Zeta’s purpose is to create ever lasting friendships that bring purpose through its culture of knowledge, belonging, curiosity, and support. We promote citizenship, philanthropy, and sisterhood that is unbreakable. With over 700 local alumnae, the Iota Psi chapter of Delta Zeta is supported and empowered to always have a foot forward in being the best versions of ourselves.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: OCTOBER 24, 1902 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: NOVEMBER 11, 1967 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.7 COST TO JOIN: $853 PHILANTHROPY: SPEECH AND HEARING CONTACT: DELTAZETA.UTA@GMAIL.COM

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@UTAKAPPAALPHAORDER KAPPAALPHAORDER.ORG

KA

KAPPA ALPHA ORDER FRATERNITY Moral Compass for the Modern Gentleman

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 1865 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: APRIL 21, 1968 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.7 COST TO JOIN: $675 PHILANTHROPY: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION CONTACT: UTAKAPPAALPHAORDER@GMAIL.COM

ΚΑΨ

@IA_NUPES KAPPAALPHAPSI.ORG

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC Achievement in every field of Human Endeavor

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: JANUARY 5, 1911 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: NOVEMBER 12, 1977 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $2500 PHILANTHROPY: ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL CONTACT: IOTAALPHA1977@GMAIL.COM

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@UTA_KDCHI KAPPADELTACHI.ORG

ΚΔΧ

KAPPA DELTA CHI SORORITY, INC The purpose of Kappa Delta Chi is to promote the traditional values of unity, honesty, integrity and leadership among women at the University of Texas at Arlington.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: APRIL 6, 1987 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: SEPTEMBER 6, 1992 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.75 COST TO JOIN: $250 PHILANTHROPY: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CONTACT: EPSILON.PRESIDENT@KAPPADELTACHI.ORG

ΚΣ

@KAPPASIGMA_UTA KAPPASIGMA.ORG

KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY Kappa Sigma's purpose is to supplement the educational mission of the institution, promote the ideal of brotherhood and lifelong friends, contribute to the personal growth and development of its members, promote ethical behavior and decisionmaking, and to serve your fellow man.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: DECEMBER 10, 1869 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: MAY 20, 1967 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $315 PHILANTHROPY: MILITARY HEROES CAMPAIGN CONTACT: KAPPASIGMAUTA@GMAIL.COM

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@ARLINGTONLAMBDAS LAMBDAPHIEPSILON.COM

ΛΦΕ

LAMBDA PHI EPSILON INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY, INC The fraternity's mission is to guide men on a lifelong discovery of authenticity and personal growth. It's vision is for a would where Lambda men live authentic, fulfilling lives and contribute through the pursuit of their noble purpose.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 1981 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: APRIL 7, 2013 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: APPROXIMATELY $500 PHILANTHROPY: NATIONAL BONE MARROW DONOR PROGRAM CONTACT: ARLINGTONLAMBDAS@GMAIL.COM

ΛΘΑ

@LTA_BETANU LAMBDALADY.ORG

LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on Unity, Love & Respect.

To develop strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. To promote Latino unity through charitable and educational programs. To maintain a high standard of learning and serve as a voice for all Latino students.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1975 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: JANUARY 12, 2000 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.75 COST TO JOIN: $390-460 PHILANTHROPY: ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL CONTACT: LTABETANU.PRESIDENT@GMAIL.COM

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@UTA_LAMBDAS THELAMBDAS.ORG

ΛΘΦ

LAMBDA THETA PHI LATIN FRATERNITY, INC Our mission is to provide leadership in shaping the future of our Fraternity; deliver innovative solutions to help promote our brothers & fraternity achieve their goals; and, to raise the social and cultural conscience of the Latino college student and community.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1975 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: APRIL 4, 1999 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $400 PHILANTHROPY: CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE CONTACT: UTALAMBDAS.BETABETACHAPTER@GMAIL.COM

ΩΔΦ

@UTA_KNIGHTS OMEGADELTAPHI.ORG

OMEGA DELTA PHI FRATERNITY, INC The purpose of this Brotherhood, a Service/Social fraternity dedicated to the needs and concerns of the community, is and shall be to promote and maintain the traditional values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity, and Leadership. This Brotherhood was founded in order to provide, to ANY man, a diverse fraternal experience which coincides with a higher education.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 1987 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: MARCH 10, 1997 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $125 PHILANTHROPY: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) CONTACT: TAUKNIGHTS@GMAIL.COM

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@MUBETAQUES OPPF.ORG

ΩΨΦ

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC The fraternity's mission is to enhance the social and intellectual aspects of college life for black men.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 1911 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: MAY 4, 1971 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $ PHILANTHROPY: RED CROSS CONTACT: MUBETAQUES@GMAIL.COM

ΦΒΣ

@UTA_SIGMAS PHIBETASIGMA1914.ORG

PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC To embody our motto "Culture for Service, Service for humanity" by carrying out our principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: JANUARY 9, 1914 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: OCTOBER 31, 1976 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $1200 PHILANTHROPY: MARCH OF DIMES CONTACT: UTASIGMAS@GMAIL.COM

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@UTAPHIDELT @PHIDELTUTA PHIDELTATHETA.ORG

ΦΔΘ

PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNITY The pinnacle of fraternal and professional societies centered on the potential of each brother, the unquenchable thirst for personal development and lifelong values of friendship, sound learning, and rectitude.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: DECEMBER 26, 1848 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: APRIL 13, 1968 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $700 PHILANTHROPY: LIVELIKELOU FOUNDATION CONTACT: UTA.PDT@GMAIL.COM

ΠΚΑ

@UTA_PIKES PIKES.ORG

PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: MARCH 1, 1968 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: APRIL 22, 2006 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.7 COST TO JOIN: $795 PHILANTHROPY: TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE CONTACT: UTA.PKA@GMAIL.COM

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@UTA_SGRHOS SGRHO1922.ORG

ΣΓΡ

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our members, affiliates, staff, and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1922 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: MARCH 21, 1993 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: APPROXIMATELY $1800 PHILANTHROPY: USA SWIMMING/ SWIM 1922 CONTACT: NUIOTA.BASILEUS@GMAIL.COM

ΣΛΒ

@UTABETAS SIGMALAMBDABETA.COM

SIGMA LAMBDA BETA INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY, INC To nurture and further a dynamic, valuesbased environment which utilizes our historically Latino based fraternity as a catalyst to better serve the needs and wants of all people.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: APRIL 4, 1986 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: SEPTEMBER 21, 1997 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: $350 PHILANTHROPY: WOUNDED WARRIORS CONTACT: SLBXACOMMUNICATIONS@GMAIL.COM

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@UTA_GAMMAS @UTA_GAMMA SIGMALAMBDAGAMMA.COM

ΣΛΓ

SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA NATIONAL SORORITY, INC Through excellence in the organization's five founding principles (academics, community service, cultural awareness, social interaction & morals & ethics), Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. provides opportunities for lifelong empowerment to its members, thereby positively influencing the global community.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: APRIL 9, 1990 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: DECEMBER 13, 2002 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.75 COST TO JOIN: $300 PHILANTHROPY: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND TRIO CONTACT: SLGRECRUITMENTOB@GMAIL.COM

ΖΦΒ

UTA_ZETAS1920 ZPHIB1920.ORG

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC The purpose of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is to foster the ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterly love and FINER womanhood. The membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. includes 125,000+ college-educated, dynamic, community service driven, diverse and professional women. The benefits include opportunities for professional development, personal development, and sisterhood. While enhancing themselves, our members uphold the mission to remain a community conscious, action-oriented organization.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: JANUARY 16, 1920 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: MAY 14, 1976 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: 2.5 COST TO JOIN: ESTIMATED $1400 PHILANTHROPY: MARCH OF DIMES CONTACT: PREZ.OMICRONETA@GMAIL.COM

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@UTAZTA @UTAZETATAUALPHA ZETATAUALPHA.ORG

ΖΤΑ

ZETA TAU ALPHA SORORITY Seek the Noblest; The purpose of Zeta Tau Alpha is the intensifying of friendship, the fostering of a spirit of love, the creating of such sentiments, the performing of such deeds, and the molding of such opinions as will be conducive to the building up of a purer and nobler womanhood in the world.

NATIONAL FOUNDING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 1898 FOUNDING DATE AT UTA: APRIL 12, 1969 MINIMUM GPA TO JOIN: HS - 3.0; COLLEGE - 2.75 COST TO JOIN: $1126 PHILANTHROPY: BREAST CANCER EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CONTACT: UTAZTAPRESIDENT@GMAIL.COM

FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE EVENTS Fall 2019

Spring 2020

WELCOME BACK BBQ

SPRING ACTIVITY FAIR

August 23 | 6:00-8:00 PM

January 29 | 10:00 AM-1:30 PM

Behind the P.E. Building off Greek Row

Palo Duro Lounge, University Center

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE OPEN HOUSE

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE OPEN HOUSE

& FAMILY INFO SESSIONS

& FAMILY INFO SESSIONS

August 25 | 4:00-6:00 PM

February 3 | 6:00-8:00 PM

Bluebonnet Ballroom, University Center

Palo Duro Lounge, University Center

MAVERICK COOKOUT AND ACTIVITY FAIR DAY

ALL SORORITY OPEN HOUSE

August 28 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

April 21 | 7:00-9:00 PM

University Center Mall ALL SORORITY OPEN HOUSE

Palo Duro Lounge, University Center

October 24 | 7:00-9:00 PM Palo Duro Lounge, University Center

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HOW TO JOIN? NEXT STEPS

CONNECT! REGISTER! ATTEND!

Learn more about each organization by connecting on social media!

You can begin with following UTA Fraternity & Sorority Life on social media @utafsl

Register to participate in recruitment events at the beginning of each semester!

Check out uta.edu/fsl to sign up for recruitment events!

Attend open events so you are able to meet current members and gain a better perspective of what it means to be in a fraternity or sorority!

The Fraternity & Sorority Life Open House is a great start!

"My sorority has been able to keep me strong and proud of who I am and who I aspire to be. I’ve found like-minded women who share the same dedication to succeed as I do, and within that shared dedication I now have a support system that continues to encourage me."

-CECILIA SILVA SENIOR, HISTORY

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