FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE

ELEVATE YOUR CSU EXPERIENCE 2017-2018 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 1 Welcome to Colorado State University! We have developed this guide to give interested students an overview of the fraternities and sororities at Table of Contents CSU. With more than 45 fraternity and sorority chapters that vary in interest and membership, we believe a Benefi ts of Joining ...... 4 well-rounded involvement experience is waiting for you! Membership Expectations ...... 6 For more information, visit our fsl.colostate.edu or come Facts About Fraternities & Sororities ...... 8 by our offi ce in theLory Student Center, Room 142. Interest-Specifi c Chapters ...... 10 Fraternities & Sororities at CSU ...... 11 Interfraternity Council (IFC) ...... 12 Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) ...... 16 National Panhellenic Council (MPHC) ...... 18 Panhellenic Association (PHA) ...... 22 How to Join Fraternities & Sororities ...... 26 Welcome Back Block Party ...... 31

2 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Benefits of Joining There are many benefits to becoming a member of a fraternity or sorority. Among all organizations in the fraternity and sorority community, shared values inform the following benefits of membership. What’s in it for you? Personal Growth and Learning and Academic Giving Back Community of Support Development Support A shared value among all fraternities Over 2,500 students are members Fraternities and sororities participate Members of fraternity and sorority and sororities is doing good in the of fraternities and sororities at CSU, in various experiences that promote life are more likely to maintain a community and engaging with social with chances to connect with other exploration of passions in life and higher GPA and graduate on time issues. Fraternities and sororities affiliated students in the classroom, career readiness. Chapters report compared to unaffiliated students. recognize the privilege and power of on the intramural fields, and across that over 50% of members are Many fraternities and sororities offer a collegiate education and believe in campus year round. involved in at least one other student study sessions, mentor programs, giving back to their community. Joining a fraternity or sorority organization on campus, and 10% and scholastic accountability. This past year the community gave is joining a home away from of members reported serving in a Fall 2016 Spring 2017 over $130,000 to local and national home; an opportunity to build a positional leadership role on campus! All Fraternity & organizations, and served just over small community of brothers or Sorority GPA 2.95 3.06 73,000 hours of service to CSU and sisters within CSU’s large student Northern Colorado. population. All Undergraduate GPA 2.90 2.95

4 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 5 Membership Expectations All fraternities and sororities have expectations of their members and potential members, and those expectations vary from chapter to chapter. Chapters should clearly communicate expectations to you before and after you join, so ask as many questions as you can!

Academics Time Commitment All members of fraternities and In fraternities and sororities, the sororities are, first and foremost, time invested in the organization CSU students. Each chapter is largely up to the experience the honors this expectation with individual member desires. Weekly minimum GPA requirements to meetings, chapter workshops, join and remain a member in good service activities, and social standing. events are just some of the many ways members spend time in their organization.

Behavior and Conduct Financial Commitment As representatives of individual Chapter dues can range from chapters and the fraternity and $200 to over a thousand dollars in sorority community, members $ a semester, and are determined by of fraternities and sororities are individual chapters. Higher dues expected to follow organizational, for some organizations may be community, and CSU policies and connected to live-in requirements guidelines. (housing).

Tip: Ask the chapter(s) you’re interested in about expectations of membership before joining. All groups should be able to articulate their minimum requirements for members.

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Fraternities and Some fraternities A U.S. government study There are over 2500 sororities have been and sororities were shows that fraternity fraternity and sorority 1 present in the United 4 created to center a 8 and sorority members 12 members at CSU making States since the specific culture, focus, are more likely to up just over 12% of the country’s founding in or identity. We refer to graduate than their CSU undergraduate 1776. these organizations counterparts who are population. as interest-specific not in fraternities and chapters. sororities. Fraternities and sororities have been The CSU fraternity and sorority community 2 recognized at Colorado All organizations African-American 13 includes over 45 unique State University for over at CSU are either Greek-lettered chapters. 100 years. 5 regional, national, or 9 organizations have been international in scope. around since 1902. Greek-lettered Each chapter has organizations were Some fraternities important symbols and The first sorority was 3 created to help students and sororities at CSU 14 insignia. founded in 1867. on college campuses 6 have facilities in which 10 engage in lifelong members live together, learning and get though most do not. Some organizations involved outside of the The emergence have performance classroom. of culturally-based 15 traditions like stepping Social fraternities 11 fraternities and sororities and strolling. and sororities offer occurred in 1975, 7 opportunities that centering Latino/a/x, encourage values-based Asian, and multicultural living and personal experiences, among growth and development. others.

8 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 9 Interest Specifi c Chapters Fraternities and Sororities at CSU Fraternities and sororities develop leaders in the community 2,650 Members | 46 Chapters | 4 Councils | 1 Community and help students along their college journey. One of the best Interfraternity Council(IFC) aspects of these organizations is the opportunity to connect with diverse individuals that challenge us to think diff erently and gain The Interfraternity Council, known as IFC, is the governing new perspectives. At CSU there are a diverse array of interest- council for large, social fraternities for men. IFC includes 22 specifi c fraternities and sororities in which students can unite fraternities and is approximately 38% of the community. with individuals with a common interest, identity, or purpose. Multicultural Greek Council(MGC) Some of our chapters are focused in a particular area of study, The Multicultural Greek Council, known as MGC, is the home for many within the sciences like agriculture and engineering. culturally-based fraternities and sororities. There are currently 4 Several organizations explore and center identities and the value fraternities and 6 sororities, and together they make up almost of individual and collective uniqueness. These organizations 6% of the community. include faith/religion-based and culturally-based fraternities and sororities. National Pan-Hellenic Council(NPHC) If your interests aren’t represented in your exploration of our The National Pan-Hellenic Council, known as NPHC, is the fraternities and sororities, the opportunity to develop new councilfor historically Black/African-American fraternities organizations in fraternity and sorority life at CSU may interest and sororities on campus. NPHC nationally is comprised you. Feel free to contact any staff member in the Offi ce of of 5 fraternities and 4 sororities, and CSU’s currently active Fraternity and Sorority Life for more information. 2 fraternities are less than 1% of the overall community. Panhellenic Association(PHA) The Panhellenic Association, known as PHA, is the governing council for large, social sororities for women. Panhellenic has 13 sororities that together make up 55% of the community.

10 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 11 Interfraternity Council Interfraternity Council Chapters The Interfraternity Council is CSU’s group of traditionally large, social fraternities. We band ΑΣΦ ΑΤΩ ΔΧ ΚΣ Χ ΦΔ together to create a community of values- Alpha Alpha Delta Kappa Theta Phi congruence, opportunity, academics, and Tau Chi Delta brotherly love. Our aim is to create a prosperous Omega Theta environment for men to grow and thrive throughout their collegiate experience. With 22 chapters to choose from, we believe there is a fi t for you. FIJI ΦΚT ΠΚΦ ΣΑΕ ΣΧ ΣΝ Phi Phi Pi Gamma Kappa Kappa Alpha Chi Nu Delta Tau Phi Epsilon

ΣΠ ΣΤΓ For more information about how to join an IFC Sigma Sigma chapter, including accessing the recruitment Pi Tau app, Greek Link, turn to page 26. Gamma

IFC Interest-Specifi c Chapters In IFC there are eight interest-specifi c chapters (although membership is generally not confi ned to the interest, identity, or major). ΑΕΠ ΑΓΩ ΑΓΡ Jewish Interest Christian Interest Agriculture Interest FH ΦΚ ΦΜΑ FarmHouse Alpha Sinfonia Agriculture Interest Catholic Based Music Interest

Triangle NAK Engineering, Architecture, and Fraternity, Inc. the Sciences Latino Fraternity

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For more information contact: Alec Christian FIJI President [email protected]

Scott LaHerran FIJI Recruitment Chair [email protected]

14 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 15 Multicultural Greek Council Multicultural Greek Council Chapters The Multicultural Greek Council is comprised of 10 culturally-based fraternities and sororities. Every member of the MGC takes tremendous pride in ΑΦΓ ΒΓΝ ΔΞΝ ΚΔΧ ΛΘ their organization, and together are one big family. Alpha Beta Kappa Lambda Our community embraces our cultural diversity and Phi Multicultural welcomes students from any identity. Our unique Gamma Sorority, Inc. Theta Nu Gamma Nu Sorority, Sorority, perspectives and cultures are important to every Sorority, Inc. one of us and we are happy to find organizations Inc. Inc. and friends that similarly value culture. The bonds created in our organizations with our brothers and sisters last much longer than our time as college students. These are the people who know us best, and the people we can truly rely on ΠΛΧ ΩΔΦ ΣΛΓ ΣΛΒ ΝΑΚ Pi Lambda Omega Sigma Alpha for anything at any time. Joining MGC can open up a multitude of Lambda Lambda Beta opportunities for students including lifelong friendship, a network of Chi Latina Kappa Sorority, Gamma International Fraternity, motivated individuals, and opportunities for personal growth. Fraternity, National Fraternity, Inc. Sorority, Inc. Inc. MGC envisions a community that values unity through diversity, Inc. Inc. empowerment from adversity, and opportunities for all. To see us in action, check out the MGC calendar at fsl.colostate.edu/calendar for opportunities to engage with us. The best way to learn about us is to meet us! Stay on the lookout for our upcoming events!

For more information about how to join an MGC chapter, turn to page 26.

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. is a non-traditional sorority full of diverse members and eager women ready to make a difference in their communities. KDChi aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence, and graduation of all its members through the values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity and Leadership. Chi is an organization dedicated to community service to their local university communities.

For more information contact [email protected] 16 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 17 National Pan-Hellenic Council NPHC Organizations The National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as There are 9 organizations in the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Those in NPHC, is the governing body for the historically Black bold are currently active at CSU. fraternities and sororities on campus. On a national • Sorority, Inc. level, there are nine fraternities and sororities that comprise the National Pan-Hellenic Council. They are • Alpha Fraternity,Inc. traditionally referred to as the “Divine Nine.” While • Sorority, Inc. the National Pan-Hellenic Council does not partake in a formal recruitment process every semester, • Fraternity, Inc. students can still join an organization any time after • Fraternity, Inc. the completion of their first year when an NPHC organization is conducting • Fraternity,Inc. an “intake” process. • Fraternity, Inc. The National Pan-Hellenic Council promotes academic achievement, leadership development, health and wellness, and civic engagement. • Sorority, Inc. Organizations want to be an advocate for people who identify with or are • Sorority, Inc. in support of the African American community. NPHC organizations often collaborate with the Black/African American Cultural Center and its affiliated Check the fraternity and sorority life calendar and website at student organizations on programs and events. fsl.colostate.edu for upcoming NPHC events and additional information about the chapter and councils. Additionally, if you are interested in joining an organization that is not currently at CSU, please come to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to speak with a staff member about how to get in touch with that For more information about how to join organization so that they may come to campus. There are several an NPHC chapter, turn to page 26. organizations intending to return to CSU in the 2017-2018 academic year, and knowing of interest in this council supports organization’s desire and ability to gain recognition at CSU.

For more information about how to join an NPHC chapter, turn to page 26.

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"Love the greatest of all things"

20 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 21 Panhellenic Association Panhellenic Chapters The Panhellenic Association, also known as PHA, National Panhellenic Conference Chapters is composed of thirteen sororities, eight of which are member chapters of the National Panhellenic ΧΩ ΔΔΔ ΓΦΒ ΚΑΘ Conference. Five of the thirteen chapters are Chi Kappa considered interest-specific chapters and are Omega associate members of the council. Delta Phi Beta Alpha Delta Theta Members of Panhellenic chapters have the opportunity to experience our standards of excellence in scholarship, service, and leadership. The Panhellenic Association is dedicated to providing meaningful ΠΒΦ ΖΤΑ ΚΔ ΚΚΓ experiences for its members including service opportunities, academic Pi Beta Zeta Tau Kappa Kappa workshops and study groups, and positional leadership opportunities. Phi Alpha Delta Kappa All members are highly encouraged to branch outside of their chapters Gamma and join other notable organizations on campus including, student government, CSU athletics, student ambassador programs, and honorary organizations. Associate Chapters Our community of Panhellenic women helps make the larger campus of CSU feel smaller. We have been able to create a large network of highly intelligent, philanthropic, and dedicated women intent on making life- ΑΔΧ ΑΣΚ ΣΑ long friendships and connections. Alpha Sigma Alpha Christian Interest Women in Technical Agriculture Interest Studies (STEM)

ΣΑΕΠ ΣΑΙ Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi Music Interest Jewish Interest

The eight National Panhellenic Conference chapters listed above all have houses and participate in formal recruitment (or “rush”). The associate chapters participate in a more informal recruitment process each semester. For more information about how to join a Panhellenic chapter, turn to page 26.

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Inspiring the Highest Type of Womanhood The ladies of are constantly upholding their values of For requirement information love, labor, learning and loyalty. We do so through philanthropy, service, Contact Sam: sisterhood, and so much more. We are excited to see you in the fall! [email protected] Contact Kenzie Meadows at [email protected] for more information. ΚΚΓ 24 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 25 How to Join our Community How to Join our Community Students interested in joining a Multicultural Greek Council National Pan-Hellenic Council Panhellenic Association fraternity or sorority should start by In the Multicultural Greek Council In the National Pan-Hellenic In the Panhellenic Association doing research regarding the type students are often recruited by Council the process to join is a there are two diff erent types of of organization in which they have friends in a fraternity or sorority. little more structured. Interested recruitment. Eight of the chapters interest. Each organization off ers Each organization generally hosts students are encouraged to do will participate in a formal a diff erent experience and may a week full of public events and research about the organization recruitment process September have additional requirements or informational meetings so that they would like to join, whether 16-19, 2017. Formal recruitment is expectations to join. potential new members can learn they are currently active at CSU or designed to introduce potential Interfraternity Council more about the organization, meet not. NPHC chapters require that new members to all the chapters While IFC fraternities encourage everybody in the chapter, and candidates attend informational and for the sororities to learn recruitment 365 days a year, see if that fraternity or sorority is a meetings, complete an application, more about each student. The chapters in this council host a good fi t. Some chapters requires attend a formal interview, and fi ve interest-specifi c chapters more organized recruitment eff ort a certain amount of credits be attend educational meetings. The of the Panhellenic Association in the fi rst few weeks of each completed before joining, and easiest way to get connected hold informal recruitment eff orts semester. A great way to learn encourage joining after being to one of these organizations that vary by chapter. For more more and get connected with at CSU (or another campus if is to reach out to the Offi ce of information, interested students an IFC fraternity is to download a transfer student) at least one Fraternity and Sorority Life at CSU. should get in touch with individual the “Greek Link” app, create a semester. chapters and view upcoming profi le, and join the Colorado State events on the Offi ce of Fraternity University group. and Sorority Life website.

Download the app to get the best recruitment experience by viewing all chapter recruitment events and by using messages to get in touch and fi nd answers to your questions.

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My Story We asked our community members to share some of their stories with

you, describing some of what they have learned and benefi ted from as members of fraternities and sororities. “

Close your eyes and imagine the best day of your life. Now imagine the worst. Where When I came to CSU I was, in my own head, not cut out to be in a fraternity. I wasn’t do you want to be on those days?’Those were the questions my recruitment coach a “frat guy.”Little did I know that being a “frat guy” is not at all the same as being in a asked me as I stared at a blank piece of paper that asked me what sorority I wanted to fraternity. Fraternity and sorority life at CSU has made me a better person. It has made “ join. Those words have stuck with me through my college career. When I have good me a better leader, friend, student, professional, and it has provided me with a network news, bad news, or anything in between, I can turn to my sorority sisters. Since I joined, of people that doesn’t come about without being in a fraternity or sorority. As IFC this sense of community has branched out to other sororities and fraternities. I have met president, that network grows even bigger through conversations with other student incredible people that I otherwise would not have met, and these people have become leaders around the country, through meetings with campus leadership about pressing

a huge part of my life. The amazing thing about fraternity and sorority life is thatthe campus issues, or through the connections made with diff erent student organizations on values and the rituals important to our organizations connect us all, but the students campus coming together for a common goal. Fraternity life at CSU isn’t what you expect within these organizations have a varietyof interests and passions. I’ve been off ered a it to be; it doesn’t fi t the stereotypes. The chapters in the Interfraternity Council strive to wide array of experiences and opportunities for involvement, from leadership retreats, make their members better, each other better, and the Fort Collins community better. to professional conferences, to volunteer experiences through my leadership roles. Our Whether it be communityservice events like CSUnity or large scale philanthropy events leadership and advisors take an active stance against issues such as hazing and sexual that the chapters organize and host, or getting involved in movements on campus

violence, and take part in programming eff orts for academic achievement and ritual through membership development like sexual assault awareness, the men in fraternities appreciation. I am proud of the community I am a part of and I know that if I were not are looking to better themselves and the community around them. Joining fraternity “involved I would not be the same person I am today. “life at CSU is one of the best decisions I ever made. My only regret is that I didn’t join -Anyaleen Bradley, Panhellenic President sooner. I encourage you to get out to recruitment events, even if you don’t want to be seen as a “frat guy.” Who knows? In a few years you may be telling a similar story. -Noah Mills, Interfraternity Council President The Multicultural Greek Council showcases the amazing things students “ on our campus do for the Colorado State and Fort Collins community. Being on the council and working with all the executive members teaches me about compassion and, overall, the need to listen to others. We have awesome events, such as the MGC BBQ and United by Cultures. Something that makes our council unique is our constant eff ort for inclusivity, service, and academic excellence. Our members strive to make a diff erence in the world and I know this because “they change mine with every interaction we have. Our council is small, but we continue togrow in membership and achievement. Each member is a leader; I know this because I see them serving others beyond the council.” -Natyely Soza, Multicultural Greek Council 28 | Fraternity and Sorority Life 2017 Elevate Your CSU Experience | 29 Join us on the CLIMB The CSU Fraternity and sorority Inclusivity & Social Justice community believes that the The OFSL will engage in the experience of joining one process and goal of change in the MEET ALL OF OUR FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES of our organization can be fraternal movement and the CSU AND ENJOY FREE FOOD AND MUSIC AT THE transformational and lead to fraternity and sorority community signifi cant personal growth and through integration of diverse development. We share the values perspectives, the elimination of of our community here so that oppression, and the personal anyone considering membership investigation of identities and Welcome Back better understands the goals systems of injustice. of the CSU Greek experience. Our goal to help fraternity and Meaning-Making & Purpose sorority members elevate their The OFSL will create opportunities Block Party! CSU experience led to the development of community values, for fraternity and sorority members otherwise known as “CLIMB. to intentionally seek meaning from failures and successes to grow WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 Change Agents and develop as well as discover 11AM TO 3PM The OFSL will impart socially individual and organizational responsible leadership on purpose to pursue a more LSC WEST LAWN fraternity and sorority members, authentic and congruent student focusing on doing good in the experience. community, identifying root causes Building Coalitions and of social and systemic issues, recognizing and challenging Connections inequities in society, and The OFSL will assist students in participating in an ever-growing looking inward to one’s identity and changing global society with and wellbeing as a prelude to the knowledge that individual connection with others and actions matter. provide experiences to ensure that friendship and fraternal bonds Lifelong Learning & Critical are fi lled with care, concern, Thinking and challenge to elevate the The OFSL will create experiences status quo. The OFSL will assist that encourage students to fraternity and sorority members engage in lifelong learning, sound as they seek healthy and diverse decision-making rooted in critical fellowship with members across thought, and refl ection on one’s chapters and councils, alumni/ae, interests and passions. Colorado State University, and the global community.

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