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Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life

WELCOME!

Professional Staff

Congratulations on your decision to come to Rocky Top! We’re glad that you’ve decided to call the University of Tennessee, Knoxville home, and we’re excited about your interest in our thriving Greek community.

The transition to college is an exciting time in a student’s life. This new chapter brings with it many opportunities, challenges, and rewards and participating in sorority and fraternity life is a great way for students to begin forging life-long friendships. Membership in a fraternity or sorority offers students a unique opportunity to have a balanced college life with a focus on academic excellence, siblinghood, leadership development, service, and responsible social interaction. Our community, which is celebrating over 150 years at Rocky Top, includes more than 7,100 students with a variety of interests and majors from all walks of life and represents 26% of the undergraduate student body. Membership also offers students the opportunity to make lasting connections with individuals with similar ideals and common purposes.

As the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life, we strive to support student success and amplify the Volunteer experience. The Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life engages students and chapters through advocacy and community-wide education, supporting diversity and inclusion, empowering students, educating members on health and safety, and building meaningful partnerships and collaboration. Our four governing councils, in conjunction with the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life, co-sponsor speakers addressing the topics of hazing, sexual misconduct, mental health, bystander intervention, diversity, and education around alcohol and other drugs. Annual programs include Bystander Intervention Training, the Greek Leadership Summit (GLS), the Health & Safety Summit, Meeting in the Middle, Future Greek Leaders, the Cross-Council Exchange, and many others.

Our community is very active, but the best part of any Greek community are the students that it’s comprised of; and that’s where you come in.

As you begin looking through this guide, you will notice specific chapters with an asterisk (*) next to their names - these are chapters that have had University sanctions within the last five years.

For more information on these sanctions, please visit our website (gogreek.utk.edu) and go to the Community Conduct page. While on our website, you can also find other helpful resources as you begin your journey here at UT. Thanks again for your interest in Sorority & Fraternity Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We can’t wait to meet you.

John Keith Director

Jennifer Pierce Thomas Associate Director

Hailey Flavin Assistant Director

Hunter Carlheim Assistant Director

Stephen J. Black Coordinator

Ben Libon Coordinator

Graduate Assistants

Jamie Baroff

Camille Moffatt

Go Vols & Go Greek!

John Keith Director, Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life Madison Sims

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Benefits of Membership

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Fraternal Excellence Awards & Alumni Hall of Fame

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Philanthropy & Service & Circle of Sisterhood

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Scholarship

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Requirements & Expectations

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FAQs

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Defining Greek Life

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Welcome from the 4 Councils

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Recruitment & Intake

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Interfraternity Council (IFC)

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Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

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National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

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Panhellenic Council

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Where We Are

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Chapter Listings

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Steven Bridges / The University of Tennessee Ben Skvara / The Skvara Agency, LLC Jordan Aparece / @Jordanra.photography

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BENEFITS OF

MEMBERSHIP Community

One of the most important aspects of joining a sorority or fraternity is the bond of sisterhood and brotherhood. It is often said that we have many chapters, four councils, but it is one home sweet home. This community within sorority and fraternity life creates a sense of belonging and unity within members of each chapter as well as the overall population. Joining an organization will open connections to the thousands of active members on campus as well as the hundreds of thousands of alumni all over the world. Membership does not stop after graduation! Your membership experience continues for life through mentoring, advising, alumni clubs, homecoming events, or other gatherings on a local or national level.

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Personal Growth Another important aspect of joining a sorority or fraternity is becoming a better person through values based education, connections, service, and leadership. Chapters have the opportunity to support their members holistically through their collegiate journey while preparing them for life after graduation. Within our community, members have the ability to grow their intellectual, emotional, social, physical, creative, and leadership potentials.

Networking

The top priorities for any college student is school and employment after graduation. By joining a chapter, you are also joining an international organization that has alumni all over the world. Through chapter engagement and relationship building, students can learn about shared experiences, industry knowledge, and opportunities that can lead to internships/co-ops that result in full-time employment!

Service Being a Volunteer means something special at Rocky Top. All of our chapters have local and national partner organizations that their members donate time and resources toward. Over the last five years, our chapters have donated over 40,000 hours of service on average per year and nearly 1.5 million dollars toward philanthropic causes such as the Ronald McDonald House, Repair the World Fund, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Live Like Lou Foundation, Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, Wounded Warrior Project, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Feeding America, and the Huntsman Cancer Institue to name a few.

Social Our community at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville provides a wide selection of social activities and programs for its members. These events include sisterhood and brotherhood events, social events with other organizations, tailgates during football weekends, or exploring Knoxville with friends! Beyond this, our members take part in campus-sponsored activities and traditions like Homecoming, Carnicus, and All-sing. Friendship and siblinghood is a foundational item to all of our chapters; we work hard to promote positive and healthy relationships within each chapter and the community!

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NATIONALLY Sororities and Fraternities Nationally • Are the largest and most visible values-based organizations on college campuses.

• Have the most successful leadership development programs for college students.

• Have over 750,000 undergraduate active members that occupy 12,000 chapters at 800 college campuses.

• Provide over 10 million hours of volunteer service and raise over 7 million dollars for charitable causes and organizations each year.

• Own and manage over $3 billion in student housing facilities.

• Total 9 million alumni members across all continents.

AT UT Sororities and Fraternities at UT • Date back to 1872 when the first fraternity was founded.

• Make up 26% of the undergraduate population.

• Provide over 450 leadership opportunities to members through chapter and council executive boards, committees, and community leadership positions.

• Consistently earns a higher average semester GPA than the university’s undergraduate average GPA (12 consecutive semesters above the average).

• We are home to 16 Torchbearers, the highest honor for a graduating senior, in the last five years.

• Averages 40,876 hours of community service through the Jones Center for Leadership and Service annually.

• Have raised and donated over 2 million dollars to local and national charitable causes in the last five years.

• Occupy 30 facilities with ~1,100 residents.

• Hold positions and are vital pieces in organizations such as Student Government Association, VolThon, University Ambassadors, All Campus Events, ROTC, Student Athletics, Chancellor’s Honors Program, Ignite, Leadership Knoxville Scholars, and many others!

• Are regularly recognized and awarded at the regional, national, and international level for individual, chapter, council, and community awards.

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Fraternal Excellence Awards & Alumni Hall of Fame The Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life embraces the key values of scholarship advancement, relationship building, diversity, personal development, and communication with the annual Fraternal Excellence Awards. These awards recognize outstanding chapters and individual students, faculty, staff and alumni leaders and advisors for embracing these principles. Key awards of distinction involve Chapter of the Year, Chapter President of the Year, Sorority & Fraternity Life Person of the Year, New Member/Neophyte of the Year, and Advisor of the Year to name a few.

In 2020, the inaugural class of inductees to the Sorority & Fraternity Life Alumni Hall of Fame showcased their service to the university, their chapter, and their profession.

Fraternal Excellence Award Winners Chapters of the Year: Delta Gamma, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter President of the Year: Makayla Crawford (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.), Cole Hubbard (Phi Gamma Delta), Nicole Mickels (Delta Gamma), and Alexis Sarawan (Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.) Sorority & Fraternity Life Person of the Year: Dierra Arnold (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.), Iliane Domenech (Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.), Michael Rodriguez (Beta Upsilon Chi), and Francesca Savarino (Chi Omega) New Member/Neophyte of the Year: Don Darcangelo (Phi Gamma Delta), Ann Howard (Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.), Miles Settle (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.), and Sydney Thurston (Alpha Omicron Pi) Advisor of the Year: Tammy Call (Kappa Delta), Victoria Peña (Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.), Carmanelette Rawls (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.), and John Werner (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) For the full list of Fraternal Excellence Awards through the years, please visit gogreek.utk.edu/fea

OSFL Alumni Hall of Fame Yvonne Ayers Pi Beta Phi

Janet Curry Alpha Delta Pi

Ann Baker Furrow Alpha Delta Pi

Don Frieson

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Ron Frieson

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Sam Furrow Phi Delta Theta

Jim Lawson

Kappa Alpha Order

Charlie Morgan Phi Sigma Kappa

Bert Sams

Alpha Tau Omega

Charlie Tombras Jr. Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Daniel C. Wheeler Alpha Gamma Rho

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Philanthrophy &

SERVICE Sorority and fraternity organizations are known for their philanthropic and service values within local and national communities. Over the last five years, our members have completed over 250,000 hours of service and raised over $2,000,000 toward local and national charitable organizations. It is common to see chapter members partner up to help local Knoxville organizations like Keep Knoxville Beautiful and KARM on the weekends!

Donating time and raising funds are one aspect of service-driven membership, but chapters continuously raise awareness for causes that resonate with their members and chapter. For example, our Phi Gamma Delta chapter raised over $25,000 in a semester for the Testicular Cancer Society after one of their brothers was diagnosed with stage 3-C testicular cancer. Meanwhile, our Zeta Tau Alpha chapter is one of the leading fundraising chapters in the country with their annual donations for breast cancer education and awareness!

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Sorority and Fraternity Life Partnerships and Initiatives:

ALS Association Alzheimer’s Association The Arthritis Foundation Big Brothers Big Sisters Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness The Butterfly Fund Camp Koinonia Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Dream Connection East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Feeding America First Book Fisher House Foundation Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Girl Scouts of America Habitat for Humanity Huntsman Cancer Institute It’s On Us Keep Knoxville Beautiful Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) Knoxville Center for the Deaf The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Live Like Lou March of Dimes

Men’s Health Awareness Mental Health Awareness National Urban League Orthopedic Research Prevent Child Abuse America Read>Lead>Achieve Reading is Fundamental Red Cross Repair the World Fund Ronald McDonald House SeriousFun Children’s Network Service for Sight Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Starkey Hearing Foundation Swim 1922 Taylor Trudeau Cycle for Life Tennessee School for the Deaf Testicular Cancer Society THRIVE United Service Organizations Victims of Domestic Violence Wounded Warrior Project The University of Tennessee | THE TORCH 2023 | 9

The mission of the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation is to uplift women and girls from poverty by reducing the barriers that prevent access to education worldwide.

The Circle of Sisterhood works to reduce these barriers by engaging sorority women around the country in this collaborative global humanitarian effort to help fund the building of schools and by providing grants to nonprofits across the world that work to support access to education for girls.

At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the Panhellenic Council takes this mission seriously and has been a strong advocate and supporter of the Foundation since its inception. Through various fundraisers and campaigns, together the Panhellenic Council has funded two complete school builds, one in Haiti and the second in Senegal, and has funded three $10,000 grants benefiting nonprofits such as Exodus Refugee International.

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SCHOLARSHIP Succeeding in the classroom is important for every member in our sorority and fraternity community.

Most of our organizations have minimum GPA requirements for joining and for remaining a member in good standing. Our organizations offer academic support such as study hours, study groups by majors, junior and senior mentorship, and connections to alumni for opportunities such as internships and practicums.

The sorority and fraternity community consistently has a higher average GPA than those not affiliated with a fraternity or sorority and we are proud to keep that tradition going. Our community is represented in all of UT’s colleges and has exceeded the average student GPA for 12 consecutive semesters!

3.35 avg. Greek GPA

vs.

3.27

avg. undergraduate GPA* *Fall 2022

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Honoring the top 3% of Greek leaders and scholars at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of sorority and fraternity organizations. Founded September 1, 1988, the Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Order of Omega recognizes upperclassmen who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and involvement within their respective organization, on campus, and within the local community. Members share the common goal of recognizing and supporting the many outstanding student leaders at their institution. This chapter has initiated over 2,000 members of the Volunteer family.

Earn Class Credits Through OSFL! Each spring semester, members at every level of leadership from all four councils join together to focus on developing their skills in the context of applying their transferable skills in and out of their chapter.

Two ELPS350 (Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies) classes are offered specifically to students affiliated in our community. These courses focus on Leadership Development Theory, CliftonStrengths, Student Leadership Challenge, current issues facing college students, and how they can apply their leadership practices.

These 2-credit classes can be applied to the University’s Leadership minor or used as a general elective.

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Psi Society is a group of sorority and fraternity members who serve in this prestigious role to educate their peers in the Greek community on topics of leadership, health, and safety. Members of Psi Society are nominated by their peers, go through an interview process, and are identified as leaders within the community who are passionate about topics of wellness, risk management, and leadership.

Requirements &

EXPECTATIONS of membership

FINANCIAL

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Most organizations have one-time expenses such as a new member and/or initiation fees. Recurring expenses can include chapter dues, which go toward chapter programming, operating expenses, brotherhood/sisterhood events, housing, and socials. These dues could be based on monthly, semesterly, or yearly dues. The total cost, collection time period, payment plans, and optional/required payments will typically vary depending on the chapter and council.

QUICK FACTS: On average, new member costs for their first semester:

Average rent for chapter houses per semester $2,700

IFC - $991

Average meal plan per semester $1,430

Panhellenic - $1,236 NPHC - Up to $2,500 MGC - Up to $500

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Parking costs for General Fraternity/Sorority Lots $269

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ACADEMIC

All participants in the recruitment or intake process for the four councils must be undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Students taking part in Road to Rocky Top Programs are not eligible to participate in recruitment/intake until they are fully enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville their sophomore year.

The Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council suggest a minimum GPA to register for recruitment (2.75 for IFC and 3.0 for Panhellenic), but selection and requirements are determined by each individual chapter. Grades are determined by high school GPA, transfer cumulative GPA, or most recent college GPA. The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) sororities and fraternities require at least 12 hours of completed course work and a 2.5 GPA in order to be considered for membership.

Once initiated, all members of chapters are held to an academic standard determined by each chapter’s bylaws.

TIME & PARTICIPATION New members and active members have the ability to make their experience more impactful by taking on leadership roles, serving on committees, running for elected positions in their chapter or council, and many other opportunities. These are all options to go above and beyond; however most chapters will require a minimum level of participation to be an active member. These requirements will depend on the chapter, but most will hold weekly meetings for new and active members, ritual ceremonies, and philanthropic/service projects throughout the semester. Events are planned in advance so as to allow time to study, work, and uphold other commitments!

Sorority and fraternity involvement is just one aspect of our members’ collegiate experience; so always remember that you are a student first.

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FAQs WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 4 COUNCILS? There are four governing councils that oversee the 47 sororities and fraternities at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. These governing bodies promote the well-being and interests of their chapters through accountability, programming, and advocacy.

• Interfraternity Council (IFC) represents 21 international men’s fraternities.

• Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) oversees six culturally or ethnically based sororities (3) and fraternities (3).

• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is composed of nine historically black sororities (4) and fraternities (5). Also known as the “Divine 9,” Tennessee is home to seven active NPHC organizations.

• Panhellenic Council (Panhellenic) includes 13 international women’s sororities and organizations.

CAN A STUDENT ONLY JOIN IN THE FALL? Students join our community year-round! Whether you are a first-semester student, transfer student, or upperclassmen, membership in a sorority or fraternity is not limited to a specific year or semester. Not all chapters will take classes of new members each semester, so seeking information on social media, the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life, or current members will

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better prepare you for joining at your own time.

Chapters will typically take at least one new class per academic year, but common recruitment and intake periods will take place at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. The IFC promotes 365 recruitment, where chapters can continuously recruit new members throughout the year.

DO WE NEED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION? Letters of recommendation are extra credit when it comes to joining a Panhellenic organization. They are not required, and, while some organizations don’t accept them at all, each organization has their own policies around who can write them, where they should be submitted, and how they should be submitted. Contact the organization, ask the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life, or check out the organization’s national website for more information. Letters of recommendation are not needed for IFC recruitment. Some NPHC or MGC organizations may require a letter of recommendation, but interested students can find that information during their interest or informational meetings.

HOW DOES SOMEONE MOVE IN EARLY FOR RECRUITMENT? Two of the four councils host recruitment before the semester begins, IFC and Panhellenic. For the Fall semester, moving into University Housing requires students to make an appointment to move in. Those that are reg-

istered for Panhellenic and IFC fall recruitment by their respective priority registration dates (check pages 21 and 27) are guaranteed an early move-in appointment leading into recruitment in August. Those registered after the priority registration deadline are not guaranteed early move-in appointments and may get an appointment after recruitment begins so be sure to register early! For more information about the move-in process, visit the University Housing website (housing.utk.edu) and be sure to check your UTK email regularly.

IS LIVING IN A HOUSE REQUIRED? Each chapter is different because not all chapters have facilities. However, the chapters that do have chapter houses, most will have live-in requirements for new members or chapter officers. This is determined by the chapter, and should be something that you ask during recruitment!

There are currently 30 facilities occupied by sororities and fraternities at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Living in a chapter house provides many of the same advantages as on-campus living in the other residence buildings on campus. Houses can range in the number of occupants, as well as the number of single, double, and triple rooms. Houses are seen as the central meeting location for sisterhood/brotherhood events, recruitment, and meetings. Chapter houses can be found in Sorority Village, Fraternity Park, 20th Street, Melrose Place, or off campus on Lake Avenue or 21st Street.

WHAT ABOUT HAZING? According to the Student Code of Conduct, Hazing is “any intentional or reckless act, on or off university-controlled property, by one student, acting alone or with others, which is directed against any other student, which endangers the mental or physical health, safety, or welfare of that student, or which induces or coerces a student to endanger their mental or physical health, safety, or welfare.” Hazing can occur regardless of one’s willingness to participate. Hazing is not tolerated by the university and is in direct violation of the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life as well as council, chapter, and international organziation’s bylaws. Additional information identifying, acting on, preventing, and reporting hazing can be found here: hazingprevention.utk.edu HOW CAN FAMILIES BE INVOLVED IN THE SORORITY OR FRATERNITY LIFE PROCESS? Family members should be there to support their student while in college.

One of the most important aspects to supporting your student through navigating sorority and fraternity life is empowering them. Empower them to do their research on the chapter/organization, ask questions, keep an open mind, and talk openly about what they are excited for as well as what is making them nervous. Not all families have a background in fraternal organizations, so reach out to the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life, the chapter advisors, or the inter/national organization’s headquarters. Once your student is a member, there are many other ways to be involved such as parent’s clubs, family weekends, newsletters, and other events!

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Defining

Greek Life

ACTIVE: an undergraduate member who has been initiated into life-long membership.

BADGE/PIN: worn by new or active members to designate that they are joining or a part of a specific organization.

BID: an invitation to a potential new member to join a sorority or fraternity.

BIG SISTER/BROTHER: an older member of the chapter who serves as a role model and mentor to a new member or “little sister/brother.”’

CBFO: culturally-based fraternal organizations CHAPTER: the name applied to the local organization of an inter/national fraternity or sorority.

CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING (COB) : an informal recruitment process that Panhellenic sororities use to recruit new members outside of the designated primary recruitment period CROSSED: the process of completing the intake process and becoming a full member of a chapter.

DIRTY RECRUITMENT: when a chapter violates a recruitment policy such as, but not limited to, promising membership before a bid is given, extending a bid too early, recruiting with alcohol, pressuring a potential new member to accept a bid, or speaking poorly of another organization.

FAMILY: the connected bigs and littles in a chapter which makes a family tree dating back each semester or year.

FIJI ISLAND: the open area in Fraternity Park where many chapters host philanthropy events and gatherings.

FORMAL OR PRIMARY RECRUITMENT: a designated membership recruitment time period during which a series of organized activities are held by each fraternity/ sorority and governed by Panhellenic or IFC. FRATERNITY PARK: the location of 13 fraternity houses located in the south area of campus near The Rock.

GAMMA CHI/RECRUITMENT CAPTAIN: Gamma Chi (Panhellenic) and Recruitment Captain (IFC) are members of the community that serve as mentors and guides through the recruitment process. They oversee a group of students and are a point person for communication and assistance.

GREEK LIFE: also known as “Sorority & Fraternity Life,” Greek Life refers to sororities and fraternities because of their history as Greek-lettered organizations.

Because not all of our chapters use or publicize Greek letters, we use “sorority and fraternity life.”

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC); the governing body of the men’s fraternity system at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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INITIATION: the inter/national ritual ceremony through which new members learn the full meaning of their organization, promise to uphold the standards of the organization, and receive life-long membership.

INTAKE: the period of education before initiation when MGC/ NPHC new members learn the history and traditions of their organizations.

The

GREEK Alphabet

INTEREST MEETING: a meeting for potential new members to receive information about and meet members of an MGC/ NPHC organization.

LEGACY: a potential new member who is the sibling, child, nephew/ niece, or grandchild or an active member or alumni of a fraternity or sorority.

LINE/SHIP: a group of new members in a specific MGC/ NPHC chapter (within a specific semester).

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC): the governing body of the multicultural sorority and fraternity system at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC): the governing body for the eight historically, but not exclusively, African-American fraternities and sororities (“Divine Nine”) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

NEOPHYTE/NEO: a term used for new members of an MGC/NPHC organization.

NEW MEMBER: a student who has accepted a bid or invitation for membership into a fraternity or sorority, but has not been initiated.

NEW MEMBER PRESENTATION: an event where newly initiated members of an MGC/NPHC organization perform step routines and reveal themselves to the public after their intake period.

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (Panhellenic): the governing body of the women’s sorority system at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): a student who is interested in becoming a member of a Greek organization.

PROPHYTE: a term used for a member who is responsible for educating and mentoring new member(s) in an MGC or NPHC organization.

SORORITY VILLAGE: the location of 14 sorority facilities located west of campus across from Alcoa Highway.

STEPPING OR STEP SHOW: a tradition of NPHC organizations where routines are performed. A series of complex, synchronous and precise rhythmic movements, typically performed to songs or chants created by member organizations.

AB G D Alpha

Beta

Gamma

Delta

E Z HQ Epsilon

Zeta

Eta

Theta

I KLM Iota

Kappa

Lambda

Mu

NX oP Nu

Xi

Omicron

Pi

p S T y Rho

Sigma

Tau

Upsilon

FxYW Phi

Chi

Psi

Omega

STROLLING: precise and synchronized movements performed in unison by members of culturally-based fraternities and sororities.

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WELCOME

from the 4 Council Presidents

We’re so excited for you to join us on Rocky Top! As you prepare to begin a new chapter in your life, we would like to encourage you to consider participating in sorority or fraternity recruitment/intake.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville sorority and fraternity life community is proud of its history and equally excited about the future! To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, the university holds many expectations for all students and organizations. Specifically, the university expects students to follow: all university policies and procedures, all state and local laws, and all policies of the inter/national organizations. Each semester, students in our community are provided with training and information on policies to include mental health, alcohol, drugs, sexual misconduct, hazing, bystander intervention, as well as leadership, service, and many others. Likewise, our community and the university have strict no-hazing policies and hold individuals/organizations accountable for their actions. Though we have 47 chapters and 4 councils, we are one community that succeeds when we work together for the health, safety, and betterment of our members.

Sororities and fraternities on Rocky Top are looking for individuals who will contribute to their organizations, the campus, and the greater Knoxville area. Being a Volunteer and a member of one of our 47 organizations means that you balance leadership, social life, and siblinghood. Taking on membership in a chapter gives you a life-long membership that will continuously give back to you if you invest in it. If you choose to participate in recruitment/ intake you’ll learn more about the impact that our 150 years on campus have had on the community, including the influential alumni, student leaders, history of philanthropic donations and acts of service, traditions, and history of being pioneers and change makers. In fact, in the last five years, we’ve seen multiple Torchbearers, Student Government Association presidents, NFL draft selections, donations of over $1.4 million to local, national, and international charities, and over 40,000 hours of service every year. Making our University and community better for those who come after us is truly what being a Volunteer is all about.

The recruitment or intake process for students interested in sororities and fraternities within each council is outlined in this publication. We invite you to find your home here at Rocky Top and within our community! Take your time to find the perfect fit for you and remember to always ask questions.

Being a member of a sorority or fraternity will make your time in Knoxville more enjoyable! Be sure to utilize the Sorority & Fraternity website (gogreek.utk.edu) and follow the most-followed Greek Life account in the country @UTKGreekLife on social media for information and resources. Feel free to connect with us as you prepare for your time on Rocky Top or while you’re on campus!

Go Vols, Go Greek!

Tyler Johnson Interfraternity Council President

Lauren Urbi Multicultural Greek Council President

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Miles Settle National Pan-Hellenic Council President

Kayla Johnson Panhellenic Council President

RECRUITMENT & INTAKE INFORMATION

Each sorority and fraternity at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is an emerging or established chapter of a international organization. These organizations are typically private, single-sex organizations and are recognized by the university to distinguish them from other fraternal organizations and/or Registered Student Organizations (RSOs).

Students interested in participating in recruitment or intake should first and foremost learn about the process, research the organization, and most importantly, the expectations. Each chapter will have a threshold of requirements to be eligible for membership, such as a minimum high school or college GPA. • Recruitment: the organization of the recruitment process is coordinated by the Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council (IFC), but the membership selection practices and procedures are determined by each of the chapters individually. Formal recruitment for these two councils takes place in the beginning of the fall semester. IFC will also sponsor a recruitment in the beginning of the spring semester.

• Continuous Open Bidding & 365 Recruitment: Panhellenic chapters take part in what is known as Continuous Open Bidding (COB) outside of formal recruitment. This process is heavily organized by the chapters participating, and not all 13 of the chapters will take part. Outside of IFC’s fall and spring recruitment, chapters practice 365 recruitment. This is the practice of recruiting year-round and is the sole responsibility of the chapter to organize; again, this practice is not required for all chapters.

• Intake: dates for the intake process of each chapter within the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) are determined by each respective chapter. Typically, chapters will advertise and host informational meetings for students to attend.

Please note, the process of sorority and fraternity recruitment/intake is referred to as a mutual selection process. This means that there is no guarantee for membership, and each selection process is determined by the respective organization. The university, Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life, and the governing councils cannot interfere with selection processes or final decisions.

The Sorority & Fraternity Life New Member Orientation takes place in two formats. An in-person orientation is hosted by each council for new members every semester. Before this, the Health and Safety Module is required to be completed through Canvas by every new member in our community. Potential new members will receive a link in their registration confirmation emails for a Canvas module. This module will cover key health and safety issues facing college students (e.g. alcohol, drugs, hazing, mental health, and sexual misconduct) and important supporting resources and offices on campus.

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The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at UT is composed of 21 active men’s fraternities. The IFC community is over 150 years old, and is proud of its strong tradition of having quality men’s fraternities.

Many of the IFC fraternities receive annual awards from their national or international organizations for being among the best in the nation with their programming, academics, philanthropy, and leadership development.

We believe in setting the standard of excellence for ourselves, others at UT, and Fraternity men across the country.

OUR VALUES Active Chapters: Alpha Epsilon Pi*

Growth through Leadership.

Self Governance & Accountability.

Brotherhood & Community.

Service to Others & Self.

President: Tyler Johnson Kappa Sigma

Executive Vice President: Will Manning Lambda Chi Alpha

Vice President of Administration: Max Benoit Sigma Nu

Vice President of Health & Safety: Harrison Van Eaton Beta Upsilon Chi

Vice President of Recruitment: James McCord Sigma Chi

Vice President of Public Relations: Tucker Andrews Pi Kappa Phi

Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Justin Henley Lambda Chi Alpha

Vice President of Judicial Affairs: Auden Van Laeken Pi Kappa Phi

Alpha Gamma Rho* Beta Theta Pi* Beta Upsilon Chi* Delta Chi Delta Kappa Epsilon Delta Upsilon FarmHouse Kappa Sigma* Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta* Phi Gamma Delta* Phi Kappa Psi* Phi Kappa Tau* Phi Sigma Kappa Pi Kappa Alpha* Pi Kappa Phi* Sigma Alpha Epsilon* Sigma Chi* Sigma Nu*

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Judicial Board Chairman: Louis Gimbert, Pi Kappa Alpha Advisor: Ben Libon, Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life Coordinator Graduate Assistant: Jamie Baroff

Chapters with an asterisk (*) next to their names are chapters that have had sanctions within the last five years. For more information on these sanctions, please visit our website (gogreek.utk.edu) and go to the Community Conduct page (gogreek.utk.edu/community-conduct-history/).

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Health and Safety Chairman: Matthew McCleod Phi Gamma Delta

Recruitment Chairman: Jackson Littlefield Phi Kappa Tau

Recruitment The chapters in the Interfraternity Council at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville take part in three different styles of recruitment: formal (fall), informal (spring), 365 (year round).

Fall Recruitment is formal recruitment. Registered potential new members (PNMs) will spend a week getting to know every chapter in the IFC. Throughout the week before the semester begins, you will spend time with the chapters you want to get to know more about. At the end of the week, formal bids will be given out. All active chapters participate in this recruitment.

Spring Recruitment is a formal, less-structured style of recruitment. Registration is still required, but not all chapters will participate. Similar to fall, there will be an IFC sponsored week of activities at the beginning of the semester, but there will be an extended period of time after the sponsored events where PNMs and chapters will have the ability to get to know each other outside of recruitment events. At the end of that week, IFC will distribute bids to PNMs who received at least one.

365 Recruitment is on-going. Every chapter in the IFC believes in continuous recruitment throughout the year. This means that chapters can recruit new members throughout the semester without someone going through fall or spring recruitment. Not all chapters will extend bids throughout the year, but a majority of chapters will create relationships with PNMs before they sign up for recruitment. Relationship building is the best way to determine which chapter is the best fit for someone going through recruitment.

Fall 2023 IFC Recruitment Dates

Beginning of 365 Recruitment: August 23 Registration Opens: May 1 All types of IFC recruitment are a mutual-selection process.

This means that PNMs and chapters have a say in the joining IFC 101: September 12 Early-Bird* Registration ($85): May 1 - 31 process regardless of the three types outlined above. PNMs New Member Orientation Module due: Priority* Registration ($95): June 1 - July 1 and chapters are encouraged to seek out more information and build relationships outside of formal recruitment Opens May 1 and to be completed Late Registration* ($100): July 2 - Aug 15 activities; however, joining an organization can only take before accepting a Bid IFC Cookout: August 15 place during fall and spring semesters After a bid has been distributed, new members will complete an educational proSpring 2024 Recruitment Registration Orientation: August 16 cess, typically referred to as “new member education,” that Opens: December 1 Bid Day: August 22 usually lasts anywhere from 2 days to 8 weeks depending on the chapter. After the completion of all education, initiation * Early-Bird/Priority registration guarantees early move-in for PNMs living on campus. Late registration will not have guaranteed early move-in for University Housing; interested students may register for recruitment until the end of the first day of for each chapter will take place where all new members recruitment on August 15 become active members within the organization. Some chapters will initiate Follow IFC on Instagram @UTKIFC or contact the IFC Recruitment Team at IFCRecruitment@utk.edu within a short period of time after their James McCord, Vice President of Recruitment or Jackson Littlefield, Recruitment Chairman bid day and continue education of all t n active members throughout their time me Recruitment Captain Recruit as an undergraduate.

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The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) at UT is composed of 6 culturally-based sororities and fraternities. The council is united by their aspirations to increase awareness of their respective cultures, to serve the UT community, and to maintain high academic standards. MGC also coordinates activities between the organizations through social, fundraising, and community service events. Each organization has national philanthropies in the areas of literacy for children, school mentoring and tutoring, domestic violence awareness, and others. MGC hosts many events in the fall and invites anyone who is interested to attend.

The primary purpose of the MGC is to unite its member organizations in order to share ideas and resources, promote mutual respect and equality, provide a support network for involved students, and collectively accomplish goals set forth by the council members.

Organizations: Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc. Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc.

President: Lauren Urbi

Vice President: Jeloux Enriquez

Event & Risk Management Coordinator: Nila Manickavasagam

Treasurer: Amal Sam

Public Relations Chair: Muskaan Hameed

Director of Programming: August Crane

Philanthropy Chair: Sterling Crane

Not Pictured: Secretary: Ohm Patel Advisor: Stephen J. Black, Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life Coordinator Graduate Assistant: Madison Sims

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Membership Intake • Each MGC organization accepts potential new members through a new member education process. Some MGC organizations start off with a series of events known as Rush or Recruitment Week and others host Informational or Interest Meetings.

• Rush/Recruitment is an informal week of educational, social, and service-related activities to get to know members and learn more about one organization of interest. At the end of an organization’s rush week, they extend opportunities to selected individuals who meet the requirements of MGC and its national organization to pursue membership. Informational Meetings allow for individuals to find out general information about said organization and Interest Meetings are formal meetings for those who are interested in moving forward with membership.

• After recruitment/intake, there is a period of membership education that can vary in length depending on the organization, but will last no longer than eight weeks.

Following this period, members will initiate into their organizations (often referred to as “crossing”) and participate in some sort of “reveal” or “new member presentation” in which members are recognized and unveiled to the university community.

Fall 2023 MGC Intake Important Dates Meet the Greeks: August 23, 2023 MGC Meet and Greet: August 28, 2023

If you have questions: Follow MGC on Instagram @UTKMGC MGC President: lurbi@vols.utk.edu

@UTKMGC

MGC Advisor: black@utk.edu

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The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at UT is composed of nine historically black sororities and fraternities which make up the Divine 9, or “D9,” organizations. All nine organizations are chartered on Rocky Top with seven currently active. These organizations live by the values of culture, academic achievement, diversity, community service, leadership, and lifetime brotherhood and sisterhood.

NPHC organizations are committed campus leaders that produce and engage in educational and social activities.

They are active in philanthropic and community service events such as Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,, food drives, coat drives, and more. NPHC also hosts various events such as NPHC Community Service Week, Meet the Greeks, and other sponsored programs. NPHC was granted charter at Tennessee in 2007, but chapters have been represented on campus since 1970.

Organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

NPHC Executive Board Members

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.* Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

NPHC President: Miles Settle

Executive Vice President: Reggie Johnson

Vice President of Administration: ReKiyah Owens

Vice President of Finances: Marcus Love

Director of Risk Management: Julian Broughton

Director of Programming: Siedah Buckley

Public Relations Chair: Autumn Hickerson

Community Service Chair: Jasmin Power

Advisor: Stephen J. Black, Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life Coordinator Graduate Assistant: Madison Sims Chapters with an asterisk (*) next to their names are chapters that have had sanctions within the last five years. For more information on these sanctions, please visit our website (gogreek.utk.edu) and go to the Community Conduct page (gogreek.utk.edu/community-conduct-history/).

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Membership Intake • NPHC, “Divine 9-D9,” sororities and fraternities initiate new members through an membership intake process. This engagement starts either with an informational meeting or a formal Interest Meeting. An informational or Rush meeting is a meeting to learn more information about said organization. An Interest Meeting is a specific event in which individuals attend who are interested in joining an organization. Each sorority or fraternity holds their process at their own specified time within a given fall or spring academic term.

• After the initial meeting, potential new members (or aspirants) are asked to complete a membership application and show proof that they have achieved the organization’s minimum standards for academics, community service, and leadership. Typically, this includes being a full-time undergraduate student with 12-26 credit hours completed, at least a 2.5 GPA, and 30 hours of community service.

Requirements vary based on each organization • Following the submission of an application, interviews and selections will take place. After intake, there is a period of membership education which can vary in length depending on the organization, but usually lasts no longer than eight weeks. Following this period, new members will be initiated into their organizations (often referred to as “crossing”) and participate in some sort of “reveal” or “new member presentation” in which members are recognized and unveiled to the University community.

Fall 2023 NPHC Intake Important Dates Meet the Greeks: August 23, 2023 Misconceptions and Stereotypes: August 30, 2023

If you have questions: Follow NPHC on Instagram @UTKNPHC NPHC President: msettle2@vols.utk.edu

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NPHC Advisor: black@utk.edu

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The Panhellenic Council, or “Panhellenic,” at Rocky Top is composed of 13 women’s sororities.

The Panhellenic community is more than 110 years old and rich with history. The Panhellenic community lives out its core ideology: “promote the positive, develop women and create an environment of unity and fairness.” The Panhellenic Council strives to develop women through the relationships they make, the leadership skills they gain, the challenge of academics, and the philanthropic/community service experiences in which they participate.

Active Chapters: Alpha Chi Omega* Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Omicron Pi* Chi Omega* Delta Delta Delta* Delta Gamma

President: Kayla Johnson

Vice President of Internal Affairs: Claire Shamiyeh

Vice President of Recruitment: Maddie Borrelli

Vice President of Recruitment Counselors: Adaline Granger

Vice President of New Member Development: Kaishori Paralkar

Vice President of Member Engagement: Sydney Hopper

Vice President of Public Relations: Claire Yancey

Vice President of Administration: Brooke Tartar

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Chapters with an asterisk (*) next to their names are chapters that have had sanctions within the last five years. For more information on these sanctions, please visit our website (gogreek.utk.edu) and go to the Community Conduct page (gogreek.utk.edu/community-conduct-history/).

Follow Panhellenic on Instagram @UTKPanhellenic Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment: UTKRecruitment@gmail.com

Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Service: Brylee Nash

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Vice President of Scholarship: Skye Gerhart

Interim Advisors: John Keith, Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life Director Jennifer Pierce Thomas, OSFL Associate Director Graduate Assistant: Camille Moffatt

Recruitment

What to wear

Panhellenic sororities offer many opportunities for membership throughout the year. The most opportunities for membership happen during Primary Recruitment, which typically occurs near the beginning of the fall semester.

Students not interested or unable to participate in Primary Recruitment may also have opportunities throughout the fall and spring semesters to join a Panhellenic organization through the Continuous Open Bidding (COB) process. It is important to note that not all Panhellenic chapters will participate in COB.

Go Greek

Go Greek round of recruitment allows you to learn more about sorority life here at UT and to find out more about each Panhellenic chapter we have on campus via a video. This round is casual and PNMs will be provided a T-shirt for the round at the Gamma Chi Meet & Greet on August 14th

Philanthropy and Service Round

During this round of recruitment, you will learn about the philanthropic organizations and foundations that each of our chapters support on a national and local level. You’ll get to learn about causes near and dear to our members’ hearts and opportunities to be involved in raising awareness and funds for these organizations.

For the Panhellenic Council, COB can happen all year long in both the fall and spring semesters. These COBs are membership invitations extended by individual Panhellenic organizations to interested women. Not all Panhellenic organizations may be eligible for COBs based on the total chapter membership.

Completing the recruitment registration process is the first impression that PNMs can make on a chapter. Take your time, answer all of the required sections, and ask questions if you need assistance.

Recruitment gives PNMs the opportunity to visit and get to know all of the chapters while the chapters get to know you.

This is a mutual selection process where during the course of formal recruitment, you will preference which chapters you want to continue to learn more about while the members of the chapters will do the same with all of the PNMs attending their events. PNMs and chapters will attend a bid day where those who receive bids will discover which chapter they will have the opportunity to join.

Dress should be cute-casual! Think floral printed skirts or cotton shorts and a blousey, flowing top, or your favorite casual romper!

For shoes, consider platform or flat dressy sandals, or a pair of white sneakers.

Sisterhood

The sisterhood round is your opportunity to see what it is really like to be a member of the chapters, and it is a great time for you to ask more specific questions about sisterhood!

Dress should be a little nicer than the previous. A dressy romper or jumpsuit, sundress, or longer skirt are all great options. Wedges or heeled sandals are great shoe options to consider!

After bid day, new members will take part in a new member education process that will last 6-8 weeks. After the completion of the new member program, initiation takes place where members are provided with access and benefits of full membership into the organization.

Preference

Preference night is when you will have the opportunity to visit up to two chapters and is the last night of recruitment.You’ll see a more serious side of the organizations, including revealing some rituals and having conversations about what the chapter means to current sisters personally.

Be sure to dress to impress! Consider wearing a nice dress or jumpsuit, like one you’d wear as a wedding guest or to graduation. You’ll also want to consider heels or dress flats as your shoe choice.

Fall 2023 Panhellenic Recruitment Dates Registration opens: May 1

Philanthropy & Service Round: August 16-18

Priority Registration closes: June 23

Sisterhood Round: August 19-20

Priority registration move-in: August 13-14

Preference Round: August 21

Registration closes: July 15

Bid Day: August 22

Gamma Chi Meet & Greet: August 14

New Member Health & Safety Module Due: Before a new member can accept a bid

Go Greek Round: August 15

Bid Day

Bid Day is a very exciting day to celebrate! You’ll want to be comfortable on this day as you’ll want to be able to properly celebrate with your fellow sisters!

You’ll want to wear shorts and your Go Greek Shirt as well as some comfortable shoes!

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For a more detailed & interactive map, please visit:

WHERE WE ARE: Maps of Greek Housing

1. Delta Zeta 2. Kappa Kappa Gamma 3. Pi Beta Phi 4. Alpha Delta Pi 5. Sigma Kappa 6. Kappa Delta 7. Alpha Omicron Pi 8. Zeta Tau Alpha 9. Phi Mu 10. Delta Delta Delta 11. Chi Omega 12. Alpha Chi Omega 13. Delta Gamma 14. Sorority Village Center & Alpha Kappa Alpha

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1. Beta Upsilon Chi 2. Phi Kappa Psi 3. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 4. Phi Delta Theta 5. Sigma Chi 6. Pi Kappa Alpha 7. Sigma Nu 8. Pi Kappa Phi 9. Phi Kappa Tau 10. Phi Gamma Delta “FIJI” 11. Alpha Gamma Rho 12. Beta Theta Pi 13. Lambda Chi Alpha

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Specific chapters with an asterisk (*) next to their names are chapters that have had sanctions within the last five years. For more information on these sanctions, please visit our website (gogreek.utk.edu) and go to the Community Conduct page linked to the right:

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Alpha Chi Omega* Delta Pi Chapter

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1885 Local Founding Date: 1961 Symbol: Golden Lyre & Red Carnation Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Nickname: Alpha Chi, A Chi O Fall Term GPA: 3.37

@utkalphachi @utkaxo facebook.com/UTKAXO utkalphachiomega.com

Alpha Chi Omega established the Delta Pi Chapter at the University of Tennessee in 1961. All members of the Delta Pi Chapter uphold our Key Values - Leadership Ability, Personal Development, Academic Interest, Character, and Financial Responsibility. Our National Philanthropy is Domestic Violence Awareness and Sexual Assualt Prevention, while our Local Philanthropy is the Y.W.C.A located in Downtown Knoxville. Every October we host our annual Casino Night benefiting the Y.W.C.A. April is filled with many events to bring awareness to Sexual Assualt Prevention Month, including Denim Day and Pizza Pie with Alpha Chi. When our nine founders: Bertha Deniston, Nellie Gamble, Olive Burnett, Bessie Grooms, Amy DuBois, Anna Allen, and Estelle Leonard, created Alpha Chi Omega they started a sisterhood that will last a lifetime. We are always unapologetically ourselves. The friendships we make will last a lifetime and will give us a home no matter where we find ourselves. As women of Alpha Chi Omega, we strive to be Real, Strong, Women.

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Alpha Delta Pi PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Alpha Kappa Chapter

National Founding Date: 1851 Local Founding Date: 1920 Symbol: Diamond & Alphie the Lion Colors: Azure Blue & White Nickname: ADPi Fall Term GPA: 3.55

Alpha Delta Pi, founded in 1851 at Wesleyan Female College, was the first secret society of women. At the Alpha Kappa Chapter, we are a sisterhood of friends, a family of individuals, and a home away from home. Installed at UT in 1920, we have thrived on campus for more than 100 years, embracing every woman’s uniqueness, encouraging and supporting each other’s goals and dreams, and valuing character.

@utkadpi @adpitennessee adpitennessee.com

The Alpha Delta Pi - Alpha Kappa Chapter at the University of Tennessee is a sisterhood of roughly 380 members. Every single woman is celebrated by being her full self, and it is an absolute joy to see these women grow together into confident leaders. Members strive to better themselves throughout campus and other organizations such as Ambassadors, the Lady Vols Basketball Team, All Campus Events, and many more!

Alpha Kappa was the first ADPi chapter to collaborate with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). As a chapter, we continue to come together for the philanthropic effort in support of RMHC through events such as ADPi-Hop and Walk for Ronald.

Alpha Kappa was named a 2-time 3-star chapter from SOFE (Standards Of Fraternal Excellence) standings this past academic school year. Alpha Kappa continues to focus on academic importance, and we are proud to be among the top two GPAs in the Panhellenic community.

We are full of genuine, passionate, caring, courageous, and hilarious women.

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Alpha Epsilon Pi* Psi Deuteron Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1913 Local Founding Date: 1949 Symbol: Lion Colors: Blue & Gold Nickname: A-E-Pi Fall Term GPA: 3.13

@aepiutk facebook.com/aepiutk aepiutk.com

Alpha Epsilon Pi, a historically Jewish fraternity, was founded to provide opportunities for the college man seeking the best possible college and fraternity experience. We have maintained the integrity of our purpose by strengthening our ties to the community and serving as a link between high school and career.

Our brotherhood is filled with members from across the United States, from differing backgrounds, studying various academic disciplines. We come together as brothers to celebrate one another and our collective accomplishments as a fraternity. We are constantly excelling our involvement on UT’s campus as well as in the Greek community. Not only are we enjoying time with our brothers, but also enriching the local and global community to the best of our ability through philanthropy and service.

AEPi is a lifelong commitment, and we pride ourselves on our academic achievement, philanthropy, community service, leadership development, and social involvement.

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Alpha Gamma Rho* INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Alpha Kappa Chapter

National Founding Date: 1904 Local Founding Date: 1951 Symbol: Sickle & Sheaf of Wheat Colors: Dark Green & Gold Nickname: AGR Fall Term GPA: 3.09 Through outstanding leadership, the Alpha Kappa chapter continuously ranks among the top AGR fraternities in the United States. AGR has been “making better men” for more than 100 years. Members of AGR get the best of both worlds because we are a social and professional fraternity. We make sure to have a great time, but grades and character development are also at the top of our list. In AGR, each member joins right away with the same rights and responsibilities as any other brother in the chapter.

Outside of class, AGR participates in Homecoming and many other philanthropy events. In recent years, the AGR Alpha Kappa chapter has won first place in Homecoming in four out of the past six years.

@RipRamUTK @agrutk agralphakappa.com/home

Our largest philanthropy event is called Water Wars where we donate on average $10,000 to St. Jude’s. One of the huge traditions that the Alpha Kappa chapter holds is being in charge of Smokey, the mascot for the University of Tennessee. Members of our AGR chapter have the privilege to run him across the field on game days.

At the end of each spring semester, we put on a special event called Parent-Founder’s Day where we hand out over $50,000 worth of scholarships to our members that are funded by our amazing alumni.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Zeta Delta Chapter

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1908 Local Founding Date: 1970 Symbol: Ivy Leaf & Tea Rose Colors: Salmon Pink & Apple Green Nickname: AKA Fall Term GPA: 3.46

@prettyzd1908 @prettyzd1908 dzaka1908.com

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1908 at Howard University. The purpose according to the 16 founders was “to encourage high scholastic and ethical standards and unity among college women, while helping alleviate social issues concerning girls and women, and to be of service to all mankind.” The sorority has flourished into a globally impactful organization of nearly 300,000 college-trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servant-leadership.

The Zeta Delta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. was chartered at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1970 by 15 trailblazing women. AKA was the first African American Greek letter organization on campus. Zeta Delta celebrated its 50th chartering anniversary in 2020. Zeta Delta prides itself on producing scholars, campus leaders, torchbearers and even Homecoming queens as it brings the international program of service to life on campus and in the greater Knoxville community.

This year marks the second time a woman of color is SGA President, and both of these women have been members of Zeta Delta in the last three years.

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Alpha Omicron Pi* PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Omicron Chapter

National Founding Date: 1897 Local Founding Date: 1902 Symbol: Panda & Jacqueminot Rose Colors: Cardinal Red Nickname: AOPi Fall Term GPA: 3.54

Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity was founded on January 2, 1897 at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. The ideals of sincerity, service, and friendship provide the foundation for AOII. As one of our founders Stella George Stern Perry explained, “We cared so profoundly for one another that we unconsciously desired a society based upon original feeling...

We felt that as love never faileth, a future on that foundation was assured.”

With over 168,000 initiated members from 206 collegiate chapters, the values on which AOII was founded help lead us in the decisions we make and the behaviors we exhibit in our daily lives. We are inspired to promote the values of simplicity, integrity, tolerance, generosity, personal dignity, and love. Our lives are to be living symbols of these values that we hold in common. They enable us to go with character and confidence into the world around us, with assurance in knowing AOII is ours, offering friendships and opportunities throughout our lifetime.

@utkaoii @utkaoii @utkaoii utkaoii.squarespace.com linktr.ee/tennesseeaoii

There are three key components that AOII uses to communicate our purpose: The Object of the Fraternity, our Mission Statement, and AOII’s Vision Statement. Although each individually unique, the three components work together to guide and direct our ever-expanding membership and leaders.

The Omicron chapter, established in 1902 at the University of Tennessee, is the oldest active AOII chapter in the nation, the only chapter to be invited on UT’s campus, and the second sorority to be established at UT.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Mu Iota Chapter

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1906 Local Founding Date: 1976 Symbol: Sphinx Colors: Black & Old Gold Nickname: Alphas Fall Term GPA: 3.02

@apa1906network facebook.com/1906apanetwork apa1906.net

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is the oldest intercollegiate historically African American fraternity founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University. Alpha Phi Alpha develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. Their objectives are to stimulate the ambition of its members, to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual, to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood, to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status.

At the beginning of the 1975-76 school year, a group of men in various colleges at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville wanted to contribute more to the surrounding community while forming their own brotherhood. These students aspired to become members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and on, May 29, 1976, the Mu Iota Chapter was chartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. In October 2022, 15 Ice-Cold brothers of the Mu Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. returned to Rocky Top.

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Beta Theta Pi* INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Delta Kappa Chapter

National Founding Date: 1839 Local Founding Date: 1967 Symbol: Dragon Colors: Light Pink and Light Blue Nickname: Beta Fall Term GPA: 3.13

@UTKBeta Beta Theta Pi was founded in 1839 by eight earnest young men at Miami University. Nationally, we consist of 118 active chapters and 20 colonies with 10,000 current undergraduate students and a total of 210,000 members.

The Tennessee Delta Kappa chapter has initiated 682 members since we were chartered in 1967. We are proud residents in Fraternity Park, and currently reside in 1844 Fraternity Park Drive. We continue to develop men of principle for a principled life here at the University of Tennessee.

@beta_utk facebook.com/BetaUTK utkbeta.org

We are a social fraternity with many opportunities for leadership and professional development. Our chapter works hand in hand with the Sexual Assault Awareness Center of Tennessee.

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Beta Upsilon Chi* Alpha Zeta Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1985 Local Founding Date: 2012 Symbol: Chalice & Dove Colors: Purple and White Nickname: BYX Fall Term GPA: 3.42

@TennBYX @tennbyx facebook.com/tennbyx tennbyx.org

Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX) exists to establish brotherhood and unity among college men based on the common bond of Jesus Christ. BYX is more than a four-year experience, it is a lifelong brotherhood that extends to over 35 chapters and 2,000 members across the nation. BYX aims to develop men spiritually, socially, and academically.

The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Beta Upsilon Chi at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville was founded in 2012 and joined the IFC in 2018. The Alpha Zeta chapter has excelled since its founding, having one of the fastest and most sustainable growths in BYX history. Today, BYX has grown to over 100 members, who are highly engaged in the UT and Knoxville community.

BYX proudly supports its local philanthropy, Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) through service hours and fundraisers to help fulfill KARM’s mission of “restoring lives in Jesus’ name” for the homeless of Knoxville.

In its young existence, the Alpha Zeta chapter has excelled on and off campus, receiving many awards and recognitions, most notably: 2016 Homecoming Champions, 2018 BYX Chapter of the Year, 2020 IFC Chapter of the Year from the University of Tennessee, and 2020 IFC Chapter President of the Year from the University of Tennessee. BYX has also achieved the highest GPA every year since joining IFC, currently touting a chapter-wide 3.36 GPA.

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Chi Omega* PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Pi Chapter

National Founding Date: 1895 Local Founding Date: 1900 Symbol: Owl & White Carnation Colors: Cardinal & Straw Nickname: Chi O Fall Term GPA: 3.59

The first chapter of Chi Omega was founded at the University of Arkansas in 1895. What was once a group of just five founders has become the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world. Our beloved Pi chapter of Chi Omega here at the University of Tennessee was founded in 1900 making us the first sorority to be established on UT’s campus. We pride ourselves on having paved the way for sorority representation on campus!

Chi Omega’s national philanthropy is Make-A-Wish, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating and granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The money the Pi chapter raises goes to Dream Connection, a local version of Make-A-Wish that partners with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Many of Pi chapter’s philanthropy events happen during Dream Week. In addition to our passion for Dream Connection, Chi Omegas are involved in the campus community. Our members are involved in SGA, UT Ambassadors, Student Alumni Association, Howard Baker Center for Public Policy, Vol Team, and much more! We are committed to our academics and have led the Greek community with a top GPA for the past several semesters!

@ChiOmega_Pi @utkchiomega facebook.com/ChiOmegaPi utkchiomega.org

We are forever committed to our six founding purposes: friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence, community and campus involvement, and personal and career development. Our members are from different backgrounds and walks of life, and we all strive to use these purposes in our everyday pursuits. In addition to all of this, our bond established in our sisterhood is what holds us together.

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Delta Chi Tennessee Associate Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1890 Local Founding Date: 1970 Symbol: The Knight and Martlets Colors: Red & Buff Nickname: D-Chi Fall Term GPA: N/A

@deltachi_tennessee deltachi.org

The Delta Chi Fraternity was founded on October 13, 1890 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Originally founded as a law fraternity, Delta Chi was built on four core values that it still maintains to this day: promoting friendship, developing character, advancing justice, and assisting in the acquisition of a sound education. As men of Delta Chi, we are men of action. We don’t just advertise our values, we live by them. With 112 chapters across North America, Delta Chi has seen some of the largest membership growth out of any NIC fraternity over the past calendar year.

Delta Chi’s international philanthropic partner is the V Foundation for Cancer Research, which was founded by ESPN and legendary college basketball coach Jim Valvano with one goal in mind: to achieve victory over cancer. Recognizing the prevalence of cancer among our own communities and the urgent need for research and cures, Delta Chi has raised over $2.1 million since we began our partnership with the V Foundation in 2006, all in the name of supporting the fight against cancer.

The Tennessee Provisional Chapter was founded in Spring 2023, making it Delta Chi’s newest chapter, as well as the newest fraternity here at the University of Tennessee. Despite being a new, young chapter, our founding fathers have wasted no time making an impact on campus, and we are looking for more young men to join us. If you want a fraternity experience that will challenge you to grow as a leader, student, and man, we would love to meet you!

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Delta Delta Delta* PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Delta Sigma Chapter

National Founding Date: 1888 Local Founding Date: 1923 Symbol: Dolphin & Pansy Colors: Silver, Gold, & Blue Nickname: Tri Delt, Tri Delta Fall Term GPA: 3.49

Delta Delta Delta is an assembly of college women who strive to be brave, bold, and kind in all facets of our lives. We are passionate about empowering each other to become the best versions of ourselves while committing to help women live, learn, and lead with purpose. Our chapter is composed of diverse women who have shared values, sisterhood, love, and respect. Delta Sigma is a place where you can authentically be yourself and belong to something bigger while always being supported by sisters who are doing the same.

@trideltautk @trideltautk utk.tridelta.org

The Delta Sigma chapter at the University of Tennessee has over 330 sisters. Our house can be found on Ann Baker Furrow Boulevard, which was built in 2013. Here, 46 women can live comfortably, enjoy delicious meals prepared by two wonderful chefs, and make daily memories with fellow sisters. Our members are involved in many organizations on campus such as Leading Women of Tomorrow, Student Government Association, and VolThon.

Throughout the year, we raise money for our national philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and our local philanthropy, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Some of our fundraising events include Sincerely Yours Letting Writing, Chili Night, Sweets for St. Jude, and our annual Game Day Tailgate. We are proud to announce that so far this year, we have raised over $90,000 for St. Jude and received “Top Fundraising Chapter” for the 2020-2021 school year.

Our sisterhood extends beyond campus life. Whether we are participating in sisterhood events or rituals, we are always developing our strong sisterhood.

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Delta Gamma Gamma Alpha Chapter

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1873 Local Founding Date: 1947 Symbol: Hannah Doll, Anchor, & Delta Gamma Cream Rose Colors: Bronze, Pink, & Blue Nickname: DG, Dee Gee Fall Term GPA: 3.38

@deltagamma @utkdg facebook.com/deegeeutk utk.deltagamma.org

Established at the University of Tennessee in 1947, the Gamma Alpha chapter of Delta Gamma women have always aimed to foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest qualities of character in our sisters. Gamma Alpha is a chapter of almost 400 members, and each year 32 members live in our beautiful chapter house located in Sorority Village.

Delta Gamma’s national philanthropy is Service for Sight, and locally Gamma Alpha has supported Knoxville’s local non-profit, Club VIBES. Both of these foundations raise awareness and benefit the blind and visually impaired community. Each year, the Gamma Alpha chapter hosts Anchor Splash, our main philanthropy event that is also recognized as the most participated-in philanthropy event on campus. This exciting week is a team competition between other Greek organizations at the University of Tennessee. We also host our spring philanthropy event, Anchor Games. Through these events, we raise thousands of dollars in support of Service for Sight and Club VIBES. Delta Gamma Fraternity cultivates a space of personal growth and lifelong friendship on both a national level and within the Gamma Alpha chapter. For over 250,000 initiated members, Delta Gamma is home; it’s a place to be yourself, a space to give and receive the love of friendship, and a platform to lead and grow in self-actualization. From eager freshmen to seniors who show us how deep and true these friendships can grow to be, Delta Gamma truly encompasses a full-circle sisterhood.

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Delta Kappa Epsilon INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Lambda Tau Chapter

National Founding Date: 1844 Local Founding Date: 2013 Symbol: Rampant Lion Colors: Navy, Crimson, & Gold Nickname: Deke (DKE) Fall Term GPA: 3.03

Delta Kappa Epsilon truly embodies our motto of being “Gentleman, Scholars, and Jolly Good Fellows.” We believe that being a gentleman is one of the most important things a man can become. Treating others with respect, having confidence in yourself, and being courteous in any situation we may face, is how we build ourselves as gentlemen. We also pride ourselves in academics, where we have joint study sessions, helpful class resources, and high academic standards. Being the best person you can be not only helps the chapter succeed, but it empowers our community and university.

@UTKDKE @dkeutk facebook.com/UTKdekes

As a smaller chapter, we pride ourselves on our brotherhood; it is the driving force behind everything we do. Regardless of the differences between us, we come together as one fraternity in order to stick to our main goals. At the end of our experience, we become better men who are prepared for the next chapter in our lives.

Overall, Delta Kappa Epsilon at UT is a diverse group of gentlemen that come together to be bonded for life. We represent ourselves, our families, our fraternity, and our university to the best of our abilities. You’ll see us having fun, studying, and being involved in the community, but no matter where you see us, we’ll always be bettering ourselves by becoming gentlemen, scholars, and jolly good fellows.

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Delta Phi Lambda Tennessee Associate Chapter

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1998 Local Founding Date: 2020 Symbol: Butterfly Colors: Navy Blue & Silver Nickname: DFL, DPHiL Fall Term GPA: 3.08

@utkdphil facebook.com/UTK-Delta -Phi-Lambda-Sorority -Inc-110740007261641/

Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. chartered on March 21, 2020 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with seven charter members. Our chapter made history as being the first Asian-Interest, not Asian exclusive, sorority in the entire state of Tennessee. Our sorority’s mission is to advocate for Asian awareness, empower women leaders through our values-based programs, raise osteoporosis awareness through our partnership with American Bone Health, and forge Everlasting Sisterhood® through our diverse shared experiences.

During the summer before our chapter was active on campus, we raised $1,237 for Rebuild the Block, a GoFundMe for Black owned small businesses. During the first semester as an active chapter, we were number one for highest sorority GPA in MGC and third highest in the entire council of MGC. As a new Greek lettered organization on campus, we were able to cross two lines of newly initiated members; our active house grew from seven to 14.

As the only Asian-Interest sorority on campus, we deeply feel the drive to improve and advocate the lives for our fellow Asian Americans. We hope that our time on campus influences lives as well as give the strength to young women to become the true dedicated female leaders they are.

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Delta Sigma Theta NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

Mu Zeta Chapter

National Founding Date: 1913 Local Founding Date: 1975 Symbol: Elephant Colors: Crimson & Cream Nickname: Deltas Fall Term GPA: 3.18

The Mu Zeta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,Inc. was chartered on the campus of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville in 1975 by 19 mesmerizing women. Since the chapter’s resurgence in 2019, Mu Zeta has continually held the highest chapter GPA in the council, and put on the most programs.

@muzetadst @muzetadst

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization of college educated women whose mission is to be committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.

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Delta Upsilon Tennessee Alpha Associate Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1834 Local Founding Date: 1969 Symbol: Duck Colors: Sapphire Blue & Old GoldNickname: D-U Fall Term GPA: 2.90

@DUTennessee deltau.org

Delta Upsilon is the world’s oldest non-secret, non-hazing fraternity. We believe that if we want our brothers to live our mission of Building Better Men and by our founding values and principles, why would we keep any of that a secret? In Delta Upsilon, you are able to tell the world exactly what your membership means, then prove it through your actions.

Originally founded on campus in 1969, DU is currently seeking founding fathers to start the Tennessee Alpha Chapter again here on Rocky Top. Being a founding member will give you the opportunity to create something new on campus while also valuing the history and traditions that being a fraternity member has at Tennessee.

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Delta Zeta* PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Beta Lambda Chapter

National Founding Date: 1902 Local Founding Date: 1933 Symbol: Roman Lamp, Turtle, Rose Colors: Rose & Green Nickname: DZ, Dee Zee Fall Term GPA: 3.43

Delta Zeta’s vision is to unite members with sincere and lasting friendship, empower each other in the pursuit of knowledge, and promote the moral and social development of our members.

Delta Zeta is founded on six core values: friendship, belonging, community, generosity, curiosity, and empowerment. The Beta Lambda chapter has over 300 members who reflect our core values each day through their thoughts, words, and deeds.

@dztennessee @dztennessee tennesseedeltazeta.com

Our members are encouraged to hold leadership positions within Delta Zeta, Panhellenic, and the University of Tennessee. Throughout the year, we provide opportunities for our members to grow socially, morally, and intellectually. These opportunities include social engagements, academic workshops, diversity and inclusion programs, and philanthropic events.

Our philanthropic passion as Delta Zeta sisters is ‘speech and hearing.’ Our national philanthropic partners are the Starkey Hearing Foundation, SeriousFun Network, and American Society for Deaf Children. Locally, we support the Tennessee School for the Deaf. We work closely with the Tennessee School for the Deaf to raise awareness on campus about the deaf community and culture. Each semester, our chapter comes together to host events to donate money in support of these incredible organizations.

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FarmHouse Tennessee Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1905 Local Founding Date: 1959 Symbol: Sickle & Sheaf Colors: Green, Gold, & White Nickname: N/A Fall Term GPA: 2.71

@UTFarmHouse @farmhouse_tennessee facebook.com/TennesseeFarmHouse-173545839354109

Farm House is an international fraternity founded in 1905 with the objective to build the whole man through four-fold development: intellectually, spiritually, socially/morally and physically.

We came to the University of Tennessee in 1959 and are proud to be Volunteers. We embody this volunteer spirit by working to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

We are men who support each other and we would love to have you join us.

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Kappa Delta PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Alpha Epsilon Chapter

National Founding Date: 1897 Local Founding Date: 1925 Symbol: Teddy Bears & White Rose Colors: Olive Green & Pearl White Nickname: KD, Kay Dee Fall Term GPA: 3.36

Kappa Delta is committed to inspiring each one of our members to reach their full potential by providing opportunities for leadership, service, and academic excellence. We believe that by instilling confidence in our members and encouraging them to reach beyond their grasp, they will have the ability to accomplish amazing things during their collegiate years and beyond.

The goals we set for ourselves and for each other prepare our members to enter the professional world as confident, well-rounded young women. Our chapter is unique for having two philanthropies, Girl Scouts of the USA and Prevent Child Abuse of America. We love getting to be hands-on with the Girl Scouts and instilling confidence in them from a young age and being able to support PCAA. Each day we work to create a greater and better Kappa Delta as we strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest.

@UTKKappaDelta @utkkd facebook.com/KDUTK utk.kappadelta.org

We pride ourselves on excellence in academics, leadership, community involvement, and social activities; but what we cherish the most is the lifetime friendships that have been created through Kappa Delta. We support, encourage, challenge, empower, and above all love one another. This strong sense of sisterhood that is so critical during college does not end upon graduation. KD is for a lifetime!

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Kappa Kappa Gamma Epsilon Lambda Chapter

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1870 Local Founding Date: 1967 Symbol: Owl, Key, & Fleur-de-lis Colors: Sky Blue & Sea Blue Nickname: Kappa, KKG Fall Term GPA: 3.45

@kkgutk utk.kappa.org

Kappa Kappa Gamma is a national organization founded in 1870 at Monmouth College. Six women began this sisterhood in hopes of upholding high academic values and supporting member’s personal goals. In 1967, The Epsilon Lambda Chapter was founded at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville where we continue the legacy of the women who came before us.

Our 300+ member chapter has created a welcoming, relaxed and caring environment that continues to grow. We as a chapter are here to support you, help you reach your goals, and grow as an individual. We are so proud to say that our organization does not utilize any fines or extra fees throughout our members’ time in Kappa. We recognize that we are students first and foremost, and that will always be more important to us than sorority and social life.

We take pride in our sisterhood created here at Epsilon Lambda. We strive to remind members that in joining our organization, they are life-long members. We are so proud of our inclusivity, friendships across all ages, campus involvement, and so much more! We extend this value of friendship to our Panhellenic community and beyond here at UT. We are a group of passionate women who strive to create lasting bonds within our organization and across campus.

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Kappa Sigma* INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Lambda Chapter

National Founding Date: 1869 Local Founding Date: 1880 Symbol: The Star & Crescent Colors: Scarlet, White, & Emerald Green Nickname: Kappa Sig Fall Term GPA: 3.21

@KappaSigma_Lambda utkappasigma.com Kappa Sigma, commonly known as Kappa Sig, is a social fraternity founded at the University of Virginia in 1869. Kappa Sigma is one of the five largest international fraternities with currently 318 active chapters and colonies in North America.

We were founded at the University of Tennessee in 1880 and are active participants in on-campus activities.

Kappa Sigma is focused upon the Four Pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. As a values-based men’s fraternity, Kappa Sigma fosters meaningful college experiences by offering progressive membership development and pledge education. We believe the Kappa Sigma Fraternity will better your college experience and opens the door for opportunities unlike any other organization.

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Lambda Chi Alpha Epsilon-Omicron Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1909 Local Founding Date: 1932 Symbol: Cross & Crescent Colors: Purple, Gold, & Green Nickname: Lambda Chi Fall Term GPA: 3.20

@utklambdachi eobrothers.org

In January 1927 a group of UT engineering students interested in intramurals formed Zeta Tau Lambda. In 1930, the group petitioned Lambda Chi Alpha for a charter. The 14th General Assembly of Lambda Chi Alpha granted the charter, and the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha was installed at UT on March 19, 1932. Since that date, the Epsilon Omicron chapter has initiated over 2,500 brothers.

Lambda Chi Alpha Epsilon-Omicron returned to UT in the Spring of 2021, and chartered Spring of 2022 as the fastest chartering in the history of Lambda Chi Alpha. The philanthropy of our local colony is Second Harvest Food Bank. Our legendary philanthropic event, Watermelon Bust, occurs annually in the Fall semester. In addition to philanthropy events, Lambda Chi Alpha completed over 700 hours of community service during the Fall 2022 semester.

Our seven core values: loyalty, duty, respect, service and stewardship, honor, integrity, and personal courage — provide a moral compass for our brotherhood and differentiate us from others. Through these pillars, we strive for the ideal of perfect brotherhood.

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Lambda Phi Epsilon MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL

Tennessee Associate Chapter

National Founding Date: 1981 Local Founding Date: 2020 Symbol: Dragon Colors: Royal Blue & White Nickname: LPhiE, LFE Fall Term GPA: 3.38

Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc. was founded in 1981 and has grown to over 70+ undergraduate and graduate chapters, making it the largest Asian-interest fraternity in the world.

@utklphie facebook.com/utklphie

Lambda Phi Epsilon at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the first Asian-interest fraternity in the state of Tennessee. We focus on building leaders who can become respective figures in their communities. Bridging the gap between Asian American communities and their affiliation with other organizations. Our five tenets of a Volunteer Lambda include: servant leadership, respect, hard work, excellence, and confidence. These are tenets that we have put together for our active chapter to push for the betterment of each individual.

Our national philanthropy is the National Marrow Donor Program also known as Be The Match. This program is the global leader in bone marrow transplantation and connects patients with their donor match. We hold this event annually every November. All proceeds are donated to Be The Match.

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Lambda Theta Alpha Gamma Gamma Chapter

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1975 Local Founding Date: 2001 Symbol: Pearl, Shell, & Moon Colors: Burgundy & Gray Nickname: LTA, Lovely Lambda Ladies Fall Term GPA: 3.26

@lta_gammagamma

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1975 and has grown to over 175 undergraduate and alumnae chapters all over the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We were established as an academic sorority with the focus of actively integrating into the social, political, and community service arena to cater to the educational advancement of the Latina woman. We are Latin by tradition, not by definition, so all are welcome to learn more about joining LTA! Our principles are unity, love, and respect. As members of the Gamma Gamma chapter, we strive to host events that center around social, cultural, and educational programs. Our national philanthropy is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and on a local level, we work with non-profit organizations serving the Knoxville community, including Centro Hispano and McClung Museum.

In 2020, the Gamma Gamma chapter was awarded MGC Chapter of the Year, MGC Innovative Program of the Year, and MGC New Member of the Year. We look forward to getting to know you, and we can’t wait to see you at our next event!

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Lambda Theta Phi MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL

Gamma Gamma Chapter

National Founding Date: 1975 Local Founding Date: 2002 Symbol: N/A Colors: Brown & White Nickname: Lambdas Fall Term GPA: 3.35

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. was founded in 1975 as the first Latin fraternity founded in the United States. Lambda Theta Phi is a non-profit service/social fraternity emphasizing Latin unity and the celebration of Latin culture. We are not Latino exclusive, we focus and celebrate all cultures and pride ourselves in our diversity. Since our founding Lambda Theta Phi has established chapters in every region of the country at both the undergraduate and professional level.The goals and objectives of the fraternity are to promote brotherhood, maintain a standard of learning, develop character, respect character and to practice chivalry. Lambda Theta Phi has set to accomplish these goals through responsible political and social action.

@UTKLambdas

Throughout the year, our brothers are actively performing community service, promoting our culture, participating in educational workshops, collaborating with other student organizations, and enjoying social programs. As a result, the brothers of Lambda Theta Phi are developing their organizational, communication, and leadership skills, all while pursuing a diploma.

Lambda Theta Phi prides itself in the strength of its brotherhood and we believe that united there is nothing we cannot accomplish because “in unity there is strength”.

We are excited to meet anyone who is interested in learning more about our organization!

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Omega Psi Phi* Iota Beta Chapter

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1911 Local Founding Date: 1970 Symbol: Lamp Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold Nickname: Omega Fall Term GPA: 2.39

@IB_UTKQues @IotaBetaQues

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college. In 1911, Omega Psi Phi was founded inside the Science Building, later renamed Thirkield Hall, at Howard University.

From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, “friendship is essential to the soul,” the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles.

The Iota Beta chapter was founded at the University of Tennessee in 1970.

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Phi Beta Sigma NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

Kappa Chi Chapter

National Founding Date: 1914 Local Founding Date: 1979 Symbol: The Dove Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White Nickname: Sigma Fall Term GPA: 3.01

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, was founded in 1914 on the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. For over 100 years the fraternity has upheld the national motto of “Culture for Service, service for humanity” through community engagement, academic excellence, and notable involvement.

@utk_sigmas facebook.com/pg/SigmasAtUTK

The Kappa Chi chapter was chartered at the University of Tennessee in 1979 with the motto “The ball is rolling.” Brothers have kept the ball rolling as both leaders on campus and after graduation as coaches, engineers, and more. This past year Jakevious Rosser and Anthony Tom were recipients of the Dr. Dudley E. Flood Scholarship and 2021 ΦΒΣ Scholarship respectively.

From its inception, the founders also conceived Phi Beta Sigma as a mechanism to deliver services to the general community.

Here, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the Kappa Chi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. continues to follow the example of our esteemed founders and brothers all over the nation by upholding our fraternal principles to create a better community and a better world.

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Phi Delta Theta* Tennessee Gamma Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1848 Local Founding Date: 1963 Symbol: Owl, White Carnation, & Pallas Athena Colors: Azure Blue & Argent White Nickname: Phi Delt Fall Term GPA: 3.04

@utphideltatheta @utkphidelt facebook.com/utphideltatheta/

Phi Delta Theta is a multi-national fraternity that was founded at Miami University in Ohio, in 1848. Nationally, they have the largest average chapter size out of all IFC Fraternities and have ambitious goals to expand to even more college campuses. Phi Delt has active chapters at almost all SEC schools, and connections are plentiful throughout the country.

At the University of Tennessee, Phi Delt has expanded from 80 members to over 120 in the past year and is continuing to grow their close-knit brotherhood with the assistance of alumni support and events hosted all around campus. Phi Delt has thrived since moving from its off campus house on South 21st Street to 1812 Fraternity Park Drive. We are excited and cannot wait to see what our future holds.

Leadership opportunities are plentiful in the chapter, as there are 22 positions and numerous out-of-state paid conferences to attend as an undergraduate student.

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Phi Gamma Delta* INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Kappa Tau Chapter

National Founding Date: 1848 Local Founding Date: 1890 Symbol: The Snowy White Owl, The Black Diamond with a White Star Colors: Royal Purple Nickname: FIJI, Phi Gam Fall Term GPA: 3.12

The Kappa Tau chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, popularly known as “FIJI”, has improved tremendously over the past year. We added 32 men in the fall class and an additional 14 in the spring class.

For community service, we have done a lot of work with Care Cuts this semester, feeding the homeless and providing them with new clothes. So far, we have already tallied more community service hours this semester than we did all last year. Regarding philanthropy, we support the United Service Organizations by hosting a Fiji Island Week. We also raised over $30,000 over the past year in support of Testicular Cancer research and in honor of our brother, Nick Pell.

Each year, we host our annual graduate brother event, Pig Dinner. We have roughly 50 graduate brothers in attendance each year, showing our graduate brothers have extensive involvement in our chapter.

@VolsPhiGam @phigamutk tennesseefiji.com

Since the fall of 2019, we have grown our chapter from 51 active brothers to 131. We look forward to adding another excellent group of men into our chapter this coming year.

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Phi Kappa Psi* Tennessee Epsilon Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1852 Local Founding Date: 1967 Symbol: Jacqueminot Rose Colors: Cardinal Red & Hunter Green Nickname: Phi Psi Fall Term GPA: 2.93

@phipsitenn @phipsiutk facebook.com/TNPHIPSI

Phi Kappa Psi was founded in 1852. They formed this fraternity under “the great joy of serving others.” We at the Phi Kappa Psi chapter of University of Tennessee try and embody these ideals and go above and beyond the Volunteer spirit.

We have been on campus since 1967 and have been a staple of Greek life ever since. We are known for being a close and tight knit group of young men striving for excellence in both academics and character. We pride ourselves on being a family rather than a fraternity.

We are open to young men from all walks of life and backgrounds, and strive to create an inclusive and inviting atmosphere. No matter who you are or what you like, you’ll always find someone at Phi Psi who is right there with you. Every day we challenge ourselves earnestly to be better men than we were the day before and encourage our brothers with leadership, responsibility, and accountability to mold our brothers into tomorrow’s leaders.

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Phi Kappa Tau* INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Delta Kappa Chapter

National Founding Date: 1906 Local Founding Date: 1971 Symbol: N/A Colors: Harvard Red & Old Gold Nickname: Phi Tau Fall Term GPA: 3.12

Phi Kappa Tau was founded in as a leadership organization dedicated to transforming men of character into men of distinction. Our mission is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership, and exemplary character. It is the pursuit of this mission that defines our values: the bond between brothers, a dedication to leadership and service, and a responsibility to be exemplary members of the community in which we live.

@utkphitau facebook.com/UTKPhiTau/ utkphikappataudk.wixsite.com/phitau

In true Phi Tau fashion, alumni Paul Newman founded SeriousFun Children’s Network, a foundation with the purpose of bettering the lives of children afflicted with disabilities. Since its inception, Phi Tau has supported SeriousFun as its national philanthropy foundation, allowing chapters of Phi Kappa Tau from all over the nation to sponsor a child with disabilities at an all-expenses-paid camp for the summer. This camp allows these children to embrace the joys of childhood while providing the highest quality medical care free-of-charge to their families.

In 2020, the Delta Kappa Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau received the Norman W. Brown Award for raising the most money for their philanthropy and was able to sponsor several children at that year’s SeriousFun Camp. That same year, the Delta Kappa Chapter earned the Fletemeyer Prize awarded to the Best New Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau, fresh off the heels of their re-chartering in March of 2020. These awards join a roster that includes Colony of the Year and an Academic Excellence Award. In 2021, the Chapter also received the Maxwell Trophy for the most outstanding Phi Kappa Tau Chapter in the nation.

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Phi Sigma Kappa Xi Deuteron Provisional Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1873 Local Founding Date: 1925 Symbol: The Triple Ts Colors: Cardinal Red & Silver Nickname: Phi Sig Fall Term GPA: N/A

phisigmakappa.org

The Xi Deuteron chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville dates back to February 3, 1925. With a long history on campus, the organization will be making its return to Rocky Top in the 2023-24 academic year!

Phi Sigma Kappa is the place for young men to develop themselves into leaders, members will find support and direction as they find their way toward living a life of service and integrity.

With nearly 150 years of guiding young men in the pursuit of promoting brotherhood, stimulating scholarship, and developing character, the Phi Sigma Kappa experience has forged pioneers, thought leaders, and innovative community leaders. What can Phi Sig do for you?

To have the exciting opportunity to become a Founding Father for Phi Sigma Kappa is truly an honor, and a title only a few will ever hold. Learn more this Fall about what Phi Sigma Kappa at Tennessee will look like!

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Phi Mu* PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Kappa Chapter

National Founding Date: 1852 Local Founding Date: 1908 Symbol: Sir Fidel the Lion Colors: Rose & White Nickname: N/A Fall Term GPA: 3.40

Phi Mu is the second oldest female fraternal organization. It was founded in Macon, GA at Wesleyan College on March 4, 1852, and came to the University of Tennessee in 1908. Our chapter was the fourth sorority to be established at UT and is the longest standing Phi Mu chapter in the nation. We uphold and stand by our values of Love, Honor, and Truth. Our motto “Les Soeurs Fideles,” meaning the faithful sisters, reflects the ideals and embodiment of our chapter.

@PhiMuKappa @phimuutk facebook.com/phimutennessee utk.phimu.org

Our national philanthropy is Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and we are lucky enough to have a local hospital, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, less than 2 miles from our chapter house. In 2021, we raised over $43,600 for East Tennessee Children’s hospital. We have been acknowledged as Phi Mu’s 3rd Highest Fundraising Chapter in the Nation and East TN Children’s Hospital 4th highest fundraising partner. Our chapter raised over $43,000 dollars during VOLTHON. This year, we are on track to raise more money for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals than ever.

Phi Mu’s founders Mary Ann DuPont Lines, Mary Elizabeth Myrick Daniel, and Martha Bibb Hardaway Redding created this chapter to last a lifetime. Our members are encouraged to participate and be involved with our sisterhood.

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Pi Beta Phi Tennessee Gamma Chapter

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1867 Local Founding Date: 1948 Symbol: Angels and Arrows, Wine Carnation Colors: Wine & Silver Blue Nickname: Pi Phi Fall Term GPA: 3.39

@UTKPiPhi @utkpiphi utk.pibetaphi.org

Pi Beta Phi is an international fraternity for women striving to enhance the collegiate experience and to take the friendships we make with us for a lifetime! We stay true to our six core values of integrity, lifelong commitment, honor and respect, personal and intellectual growth, philanthropic service to others, and sincere friendship. As the first fraternity for women, modeled after the male fraternal structure, we work to honor the courage of our twelve founders by empowering all women to achieve their full potential.

The Tennessee Gamma chapter of Pi Beta Phi was founded at the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1948. Since then, we have grown to a chapter of over 250 women! No matter if it is at a philanthropy event, cheering on the Vols in Neyland, or in the classroom, the Pi Phi’s at UT are working to enrich the lives of others and contribute to the betterment of society, as Friends and Leaders for Life! Tennessee Gamma is our home away from home, full of women from across the country with different backgrounds and experiences. Our chapter is the place where we come together to learn from each other, and support each other during our time as collegiates and throughout our lives.

Pi Beta Phi is committed to literacy efforts through our international philanthropy, Read>Lead>Achieve. This cause has been important to Pi Beta Phi since 1911 when early Pi Phi’s learned of the literacy challenges in East Tennessee and built a settlement school in a small town that we know today as Gatlinburg. Pi Phi’s efforts in Gatlinburg helped shape it into the city it is today, and Pi Beta Phi Elementary is now a part of the Sevier County school system. Today, we enact literacy efforts through hands-on reading programs with local Knox County elementary schools!

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Pi Kappa Alpha* INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Zeta Chapter

National Founding Date: 1868 Local Founding Date: 1874 Symbol: Lily of the Valley, Oak Tree, & White Horse Colors: Garnet & Gold Nickname: Pike Fall Term GPA: 3.11

@utkpikes Pi Kappa Alpha was founded here on UT over 150 years ago and has grown to become one of the largest fraternities on campus. We are an ever-growing chapter that teaches young men to be the best they can possibly be. We teach ideals of brotherhood, leadership, and academic excellence to shape our members into the young men we strive for them to be.

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We are active in campus events such as intramurals, homecoming, and philanthropy events.

Not only are we active in them, but we win. We challenge every member to be active in our chapter and promote them to become leaders not only in our fraternity, but in other clubs, honors fraternities, or other campus jobs.

We pride ourselves on educating our new members to be knowledgeable men who know the history and traditions of our fraternity through our new member process. We foster the ideals of “S.L.A.G.” into this process and educate our new members to embody these ideals. This saying stands for Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, and Gentlemen. These four pillars show who a true Pike really is, and is something we strive to be every day. Whether it be in the classroom, on the sports field, or in the community, Pikes prove to be successful men who are dedicated to the ideals we hold ourselves to.

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Pi Kappa Phi* Alpha Sigma Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1904 Local Founding Date: 1931 Symbol: The Star and Lamp Colors: White, Gold, & Royal Blue Nickname: Pi Kapp Fall Term GPA: 3.04

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The Alpha Sigma Chapter was born on January 4, 1931. Since its founding nearly a century ago, the Alpha Sigma Chapter has continued to grow and exemplify the public values of Pi Kappa Phi. These values are Common Loyalty, Personal Responsibility, Achievement, Accountability, Campus Involvement, Responsible Citizenship, and Lifelong Commitment. By instilling these fundamental values into the hearts and minds of its members, Pi Kappa Phi develops college men into leaders and productive members of society.

On campus, we participate in a multitude of events, as indicated by the value of campus involvement. We enjoy taking part in intramurals, attending as many sporting events as possible to support our volunteers, hosting and attending various social events, and participating in campus efforts to better the community through volunteer service hours and philanthropy.

At the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and brotherly environment. We pride ourselves on the bond that our brothers share as one of the strongest on campus, as well as nationwide, and we achieve this bond by forming trusting and lasting relationships between men that will last a lifetime. We are excited to invite even more budding leaders into this sacred brotherhood, leaders that we are confident will go on to make a positive impact on the world around them.

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon* INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Tennessee Kappa Chapter

National Founding Date: 1856 Local Founding Date: 1879 Symbol: Lion Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold Nickname: SAE Fall Term GPA: 3.16

@SAETNKAPPA Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded in 1856 at the University of Alabama under the creed of the True Gentleman. As brothers, we strive to reach the highest standards of friendship, leadership, scholarship, and service.

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Founded on the campus here at the University of Tennessee in 1879, brothers on campus continue to challenge one another to become better not just academically but also within the community. With 189 brothers involved with the Tennessee Kappa Chapter as of 2022, SAE is the largest fraternity on campus, therefore, creating a bond unlike any other. John Moseley- former national president of SAE and dean of students at UT- once elegantly remarked that Tennessee Kappa was “the brightest jewel in Minerva’s crown,” and to this day, brothers continue to uphold that legacy.

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The bond of Sigma Alpha Epsilon runs deep and extends nationwide, as the teachings of strong convictions, focused principals, and the strength to do the right thing have defined brothers since 1879 and will far exceed one’s collegiate years.

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Sigma Beta Rho Alpha Delta Chapter

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1996 Local Founding Date: 2012 Symbol: King Cobra Colors: Red, Black, & Green Nickname: Sig Rho Fall Term GPA: 3.15

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Sigma Beta Rho is the nation’s premier multicultural fraternity. Founded in 1996 at the University of Pennsylvania, we span over 50 universities with over 3,000 members nationwide.

Our high standard of performance and maintaining the integrity of the values of our fraternity have contributed to our being one of the fastest growing fraternities of our kind. Central to our efforts in Sigma Beta Rho are our pillars: service to our society, our bond of brotherhood, and remembrance of our origins.

Our mission is to cultivate a global leadership network, founded in brotherhood, and impassioned by service to each other and our world. This applies not just to accepting and celebrating the cultural, racial, sexual, and other differences that characterize our membership, but to an understanding of brotherhood beyond the ranks of our own organization – not just Greek unity, but humanity as a whole. This is imagined as an ideal for which we strive.

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Sigma Chi* INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Beta Sigma Chapter

National Founding Date: 1855 Local Founding Date: 1917 Symbol: The White Cross Colors: Blue & Old Gold Nickname: Sig Fall Term GPA: 3.28

@SigmaChi_UTK Sigma Chi is an international fraternity that is one of the largest and oldest fraternities in North America. Sigma Chi was founded in 1855 in Miami, Ohio, and it currently has 237 active undergraduate chapters. While we all come from different backgrounds, we are all grounded in enhancing the leadership abilities of men by refining their character through the framework of friendship, justice, and learning.

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The Beta Sigma colony at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville was founded in 1917 and has a rich history of serving our campus, local community, and even the country. The Significant Sigs award is the General Fraternity’s highest honor, and Beta Sigma is home to 35 Significant Sigs.

Our alumni include, but are not limited to, US Senators, US Congressmen, Mayors, CEOs, a National Championship Winning Coach, and a College Football Hall of Famer. Since beginning the rechartering process in 2019, Sigma Chi has amassed over 140 members, all of which are dedicated to being leaders on campus. Our chapter is heavily involved across campus, in SGA, Ambassadors, varsity athletics, intramurals, and so much more.

In Sigma Chi, we strive to be leaders of men, and this is made evident through our actions.

Our chapter hosts Derby Days, which is our annual philanthropy event to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We endeavor to hold ourselves to a higher standard and improve our community. Overall, our goal is to develop principle-based leaders that understand how to make a positive influence on the world.

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Sigma Gamma Rho Mu Beta Chapter

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1922 Local Founding Date: 1991 Symbol: Yellow Tea Rose & The Poodle Colors: Royal Blue & Antique Gold Nickname: S G Rho Fall Term GPA: 3.24

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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1922 on the campus of Butler University and was notably the only historically black sorority founded on a predominately white institution.

The magnificent Mu Beta chapter was founded on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in, 1991.

Sigma Gamma Rho is a sorority devoted to enhancing the quality of life for women and their families in the US and globally. The Mu Beta chapter is a dedicated group of young women who strive to cause impact on the aspects of leadership development, education, and health awareness. Our chapter strives to instill our sorority’s motto “Great Service, Greater Progress” in all aspects of our involvement. We push ourselves to embody a true sister who focuses on our academic achievements and acts of service.

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Sigma Kappa* PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Alpha Delta Chapter

National Founding Date: 1874 Local Founding Date: 1921 Symbol: Heart & Dove Colors: Lavender & Maroon Nickname: Sig Kap, SK Fall Term GPA: 3.32

The Alpha Delta Chapter of Sigma Kappa has been at the University of Tennessee since 1921, making us 101 years old! Within our chapter, we cherish our four values which are personal growth, friendship, loyalty, and service. Each of our members exemplifies these values in everyday life, not just in Sigma Kappa.

Philanthropy is something that our women are extremely passionate about. Our chapter is unique in that we support five main philanthropy and community service-based organizations. We have five philanthropies and they spell out S.I.G.M.A. They include: Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology, Maine Seacoast Mission, and Alzheimer’s Disease research. Throughout the year, we partner with a variety of local and national organizations in order to raise money, care for our environment, put smiles on the faces of those in adult care facilities, send resources to isolated island communities, and stand with those fighting to find an end to Alzheimer’s disease.

@UTKSigKap @utksigmakappa facebook.com/utksigkap utk.sigmakappa.org

With members from all over the country, Alpha Delta creates a very warm and welcoming atmosphere for new and current members. Being so diverse members have expressed that Alpha Delta has given them a place on campus to be themselves and have the chance to embody true sisterhood. Lastly, every year we are happy to house 41 girls in our beautiful Sigma Kastle, which was recently renovated.

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Sigma Nu* Epsilon Eta Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1869 Local Founding Date: 1921 Symbol: Coat of Arms, White Rose, & Serpent Colors: Black, White, & Gold Nickname: N/A Fall Term GPA: 3.16

@UTKSigmaNu @utksigmanu volweb.utk.edu/~sigmanu

The Epsilon Eta Chapter of Sigma Nu is a 175+ man chapter founded as an anti-hazing fraternity that believes in a strong brotherhood with unity around the principles of Love, Honor, and Truth. The chapter just completed celebrating their 100th anniversary of Epsilon Eta by raising money for future scholarships in the chapter. The chapter has brothers involved in numerous organizations on campus, including leadership roles as Ignite Team Leaders, Air Force/Army ROTC, Student Alumni Associates, Student Government Association Representatives, Orientation Leaders, RAs, and Ambassadors on campus.

Each year the chapter actively participates in a full calendar of social events including date parties, formals, brotherhood events, Homecoming, Philanthropy week, and numerous sorority philanthropy events. In addition, the chapter competes for championships in a variety of intramural sports. Snake Daze is the title of our Philanthropy Week event where money is raised for Camp Koinonia, which is a camp for individuals with disabilities.

One major aspect that sets Sigma Nu apart is our LEAD program provided by our National Organization. This provides brothers with opportunities to learn about life after college, how to be a man in this world, how to be successful, etc. Sigma Nu offers college students opportunities to grow in the classroom, in their relationships, and in the future that other organizations do not. Their display of Love, Honor, and Truth can be seen in the way they grow into gentlemen come graduation.

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Sigma Sigma Rho MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL

Eta Chapter

National Founding Date: 1998 Local Founding Date: 2010 Symbol: Black Mare & White Rose Colors: Blue, Black, & Silver Nickname: Sig Sig Rho Fall Term GPA: 3.29

@etasigsigrho Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority Inc. is a multicultural sorority in the MGC. We are based around South Asian culture and want to provide students with a safe space. We were founded at UT in 2010.

We are committed to our philanthropy, Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention, and do everything we can to help better the community around us. Our letters stand for sisterhood, society, and remembrance.

One mind, one soul, one purpose, one love.

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Theta Chi Kappa Omicron Chapter

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1856 Local Founding Date: 2020 Symbol: Rattlesnake Colors: Military Red & White Nickname: N/A Fall Term GPA: 3.02

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Upon the conclusion of the fall 2018 formal recruitment process, Chase Coyle and Luke Blackmon found themselves in similar situations – they had received bids from multiple fraternities but didn’t have the excitement they’d been looking for. “We wanted to join a fraternity that would make the university better, one that could do as much as possible for the community,” stated Coyle. “Luke and I felt we weren’t able to find that during fall recruitment.”

The idea of starting a new fraternity came up while evaluating their options for the spring semester. When Hayden Roberts began doing research on fraternities not at Tennessee, Theta Chi was one of the first ones to pop up. The men saw how the values of the Fraternity aligned with what they were looking for and were impressed with facets such as Sacred Purpose and Resolute Man. Joining IFC in the fall of 2021, Theta Chi is proud to have members active and in leadership positions across campus (1794 Honors Program, Bass Fishing Club, Biomedical Engineering Society, Chancellor’s Honors Program, Club Lacrosse, College Republicans, Ice Hockey, International Business Club, Intramural Sports, Management Program, Rocky Top Rowdies, Student Government, The Tennessee Journalist, UT Lead, Venture LLC, and Volleyball Club to name a few). Since joining the community, Theta Chi has worked to perform the most service hours per member in the community!

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Zeta Phi Beta NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

Pi Epsilon Chapter

National Founding Date: 1920 Local Founding Date: 1974 Symbol: White Dove Colors: Royal Blue & White Nickname: Zeta Fall Term GPA: 3.11

The prestigious Pi Epsilon chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was chartered at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1970 by eight zealous women. Since then, the organization has continued to follow through on its principles of Scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.

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This chapter has gone on to win awards such as 2020’s OSFL Chapter of the Year and 2020’s Innovative Program of the Year for their “We’ve Got the BlueZ” program, targeting mental health, President of the Year, and more. They are dedicated in their pursuit of being an intentional community conscious organization, as their five trailblazing sorority founders imagined in 1920.

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Zeta Tau Alpha Tennessee Zeta Chapter

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

National Founding Date: 1898 Local Founding Date: 1904 Symbol: Five-Pointed Crown, Strawberry, & White Violet Colors: Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray Nickname: Zeta, ZTA Fall Term GPA: 3.43

@TennesseeZTA @utkzta utk.zetataualpha.org

Zeta Tau Alpha was founded at Longwood College on October 15, 1898, and came to the University of Tennessee in 1904, making the Zeta Chapter the Sixth Link on our Chain of 259 Chapters across the United States and the World. Zeta Chapter is comprised of 402 members of like-minded values, who resemble all nine aspects of our Key Values — Being Rather than Seeming, Humility, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Loyalty and Commitment, Responsibility, Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom, Service and Philanthropy, and the greatest of all things — LOVE! Our supported philanthropy is Breast Cancer Education and Awareness and the Chapter of Breast Cancer Survivors in Knoxville. Along with year-round fundraising events, like Breast Day Ever or Fondue for the Fight, during October, we co-host Making Strides, a 5K to support and fundraise survivors of Breast and Ovarian Cancer in Knoxville. Additionally, members of ZTA can be seen around campus passing out pink ribbons and encouraging the entire UT student population to “Think Pink!”

Consistent with our Founders’ thoughts in 1898, our primary purpose is to create an environment for our members in which lasting friendships and our vows of sisterhood emanate all aspects of our Fraternity. We encourage high ideals of friendship among college women, promote their educational and cultural interests, create in them a true sense of social responsibility, and develop in them high qualities of character.

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