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Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ O Π Ρ Σ Τ Y Φ X Ψ Ω Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kapa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega (al-fha) (bay-tah) (gam-ah) (del-tah) (ep-si-lon) (zay-tah) (ay-tah) (thay-tah) (eye-o-tah) (cap-pah) (lamb-dah) (mew) (new) (zie) (om-e-cron) (pie) (roe) (sig-mah) (taw) (up-si-lon) (fie) (kai) (sigh) (o-may-gah) Involvement

Fraternities and sororities are social . However, a social life is made of more than the stereotypical parties. As a member of a or sorority, a student’s social life will benefit from brotherhood and sisterhood. They are the key ingredients that set our organizations apart from clubs. Forming lifelong bonds and friendships is the greatest aspect of fraternity and sorority life.

As a member of a fraternity or sorority, they will grow academically and professionally. Making connections, networking, and forming lifelong bonds and intergenerational friendships are some of the greatest aspects of fraternity and sorority life.

After graduation, members can connect with our extensive alumni network of established men and women who started out right here at TCU. Fraternity and sorority members gain invaluable knowledge from these members that have remained connected to their organizations as alumni members.

As a student in a fraternity or sorority, they will mature and pick up lifelong skills and experiences that span beyond the years at TCU. Our and sororities foster growth and promote involvement, personal and professional development, and networking opportunities, which only enhances the student experience. Advancement Diversity

Each TCU sets and maintains high academic Texas Christian of The great thing about joining a fraternity or sorority at TCU standards. Providing academic resources, developing Omega Honor Society Members is that students get to interact with brothers and sisters from relationships with professors, and offering study hours are many different backgrounds and experiences. The idea of a few of the strides taken by our organizations to keep TCU is home to the prestigious Order of Omega society. brotherhood and sisterhood is the cornerstone that each academics a top priority. Order of Omega is an academic honor society for fraternity fraternity and sorority is built upon. and sorority members. Order of Omega recognizes the Maintaining a high level of scholastic success is a tradition top 390 juniors and seniors who have exemplified high It is really an amazing experience when men and women within the fraternity and sorority community at TCU. In the standards in the areas of scholarship, , and join a community made up of individuals from all walks fall of 2017, the fraternity and sorority community GPA was involvement within their respective organization. of life. Diversity in the community gives students the an impressive 3.378 and 452 of our members earned a 4.0 opportunity to learn life lessons from one another as well GPA. Our community prides itself on this accomplishment as learn about different cultures, experiences, and skills. and strives to maintain this exemplary status. The unique personalities and backgrounds of fraternity and The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life sponsors Order of sorority members create a well-rounded community. These Omega, an academic honor society. Scholarships are also interactions will form the basis for strong friendships that available for members in our community from individual will last a lifetime. chapters, their national organizations, and from individual councils. Fraternity and Sorority Life creates an atmosphere in which men and women are encouraged to maintain a high level of academic success, while rewarding chapters and individuals for their academic achievements. Supporting $709,645 44,458 Raised this year for Hours of community service this year Philanthropies various philanthropies

Leadership Social Responsibility

Joining a fraternity or sorority is one way to enhance The knowledge and experience gained from leadership At the heart of every fraternity and sorority is a unique and a student’s leadership experience at TCU. There is an in our organizations can be applied throughout life. worthwhile philanthropy. Each supports local and abundant amount of leadership opportunities in the Fraternity and sorority alumni have historically gone on to national nonprofit organizations through fundraising and Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, National Pan- great careers in many fields and positions; they include volunteer work. One of the greatest rewards that fraternities Hellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council, and the entrepreneurs, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and and sororities can offer is the personal development gained Independent Greek Council. presidents of the . through community service and philanthropic work.

Each chapter depends on the talents of its members to Working to serve others fosters personal growth and govern the organization at all levels. Men or women can greater unity among fraternity and sorority members. serve in a new member office or become chapter president. Various activities include fundraising, volunteering time Student leaders from each governing council work together to shelters, tutoring children, assisting the homeless, to plan and coordinate activities for the TCU campus and coordinating activities for youth, sponsoring environmental surrounding community. cleanups, and conducting blood drives.

Fraternity and sorority members have served in leadership This year, TCU’s fraternity and sorority community raised positions in many aspects of this campus. Our community more than $709,000 for various philanthropies and is comprised of students who have participated in Student completed more than 44,000 hours of community service. Government, Orientation Leaders, Frog Camp Facilitators, on athletic teams, professional organizations, clubs, and various sporting activities. Fraternity and sorority membership does not limit students from becoming involved in the rest of campus; in fact, it opens many doors for them.

If students are interested in becoming involved in campus organizations, the fraternity and sorority community provides them the opportunity, resources, encouragement, and assistance to do so. TCU_IFC

TCU_IFC Movember $59,283 Raised by TCU’s IFC men campaign in the last three years

ΒΘΠ Beta Theta Pi FIJI Phi Gamma Delta ΣΝ Sigma Nu To Develop Men of Principle for a Not for College Days Alone Excelling with Honor Principled Life Nickname: FIJI Nickname: Sigma Nu Interfraternity Council Nickname: Beta Founded: 1848 at Jefferson College Founded: 1869 at Virginia Military Institute Founded: 1839 at Miami University of Ohio Texas Christian University: 1980 Texas Christian University: 2015 Texas Christian University: 2010 Philanthropy: USO Philanthropy: The American Heart Association The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Texas Christian University IFC Events Philanthropy: Cook Children’s Hospital is the governing body for 11 of the men’s fraternities ΦΚΣ Phi Kappa Sigma ΣΦΕ Sigma Phi Epsilon Kappa Sigma on campus. The Interfraternity Council is dedicated to ΚΣ Equal to the Stars in Endurance This Fraternity Will Be Different In 2017-2018 Movember campaign, our men grew the academic and social development of its respective Bononia Docet Nickname: Phi Kap Nickname: SigEp mustaches and raised $30,242 for prostate cancer, Nickname: Kappa Sig Founded: 1805 at University of Pennsylvania Founded: 1901 at Richmond College fraternities and their members. The IFC fosters cooperation mental health and other men’s health initiatives. This Founded: 1869 at Texas Christian University: 2018 Texas Christian University: 1955 and actively promotes success among the member Philanthropy: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Philanthropy: Movember year participating in this campaign, our IFC men hosted Texas Christian University: 1955 chapters. Members in IFC organizations are active in every Philanthropy: Wounded Warrior Project a 6K, volleyball tournament, and brought in educational aspect of campus. With a diverse array of fraternities, each ΠΚΦ Pi Kappa Phi ΣΧ Sigma Chi speakers to educate students and the community about with its own unique qualities, there is a perfect fit for each ΛΧΑ Lambda Chi Alpha Exceptional Leaders. Uncommon In this Sign You Will Conquer the Movember Foundation. individual looking to join a fraternity in the council. A Lifetime of True Brotherhood Opportunities Nickname: Sigma Chi Nickname: Lambda Chi Nickname: Pi Kapp Founded: 1855 at Miami University of Ohio In spring 2017, our IFC community hosted a golf Founded: 1909 at Boston University Founded: 1904 at College of Charleston Texas Christian University: 1955 Texas Christian University: 1997 Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Foundation Who is Eligible for Recruitment? tournament to raise funds and awareness for SafeHaven Texas Christian University: 1955 Philanthropy: Feed America Philanthropy: The Ability Experience of Tarrant County. Any student who is enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at TCU is eligible to join a fraternity in the ΦΔΘ Phi Delta Theta ΣΑΕ Sigma Interfraternity Council. One Man is No Man Brighter from Obscurity Nickname: Phi Delt Nickname: SAE Founded: 1848 at Miami University of Ohio Founded: 1856 at University of Alabama How to Join Texas Christian University: 1955 Texas Christian University: 1955 Philanthropy: ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Philanthropy: Cystic Fibrosis IFC hosts a formal recruitment process every year during the first week of the fall semester. Students who are interested in joining an IFC organization must register for recruitment at greeks.tcu.edu. During the week of formal recruitment, IFC will host a number of events including service, guest speakers, and meet and greet opportunities. ΒΥΧ Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity ΣΦΛ Sigma Phi Lambda Sorority The purpose of developing brotherhood and Sigma Phi Lambda exists for the sole unity among college aged men under the purpose of glorifying our Lord Jesus Christ Independent Greek Council common bond of Jesus Christ and making His name great. Nickname: BYX Nickname: Phi Lamb Founded: 1985 at University of Texas at Austin Founded: 1988 at University of Texas The Independent Greek Council includes faith-based, and Texas Christian University: 1989 Texas Christian University: 2017 band member organizations. IGC has a goal to increase Philanthropy: Fortress Youth Development Philanthropy: World Vision Center multiculturalism, friendship and unity. IGC promotes and ΤΒΣ Sorority fosters academics, social interaction, service, chapter ΚΚΨ Fraternity For Greater Bands development and brotherhood/sisterhood. Empower and influences the vibrant and Nickname: TBS IGC organizations have their Greek letters diverse college band movement through Founded: 1939 at Texas Tech University purposeful programming, unified Texas Christian University: 1957 prominently displayed on the obelisk in Worth Hills messaging, and excellence in service and Village. operations. Nickname: K K Psi Founded: 1919 at Oklahoma A&M College How to join Texas Christian University: 1957

Membership Intake for the faith-based and MΦE Mu Phi Epsilon Fraternity organizations is at their discretion. Students must be a The recognition of scholarship and member of one of the band ensembles to express interest musicianship, and the development in any of the two band organizations. Each IGC member of a bond of friendship between organization usually hosts an information table at the its members Nickname: Mu Phi Activities and Organizations Fair each semester; this Founded: 1903 at Metropolitan College of Music will be the first opportunity to express interest in these Texas Christian University: 1948 organizations. Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House

What are the member requirements?

Each IGC member organization has specific eligibility terms to join. Potential members must maintain at least the student organization minimum GPA of 2.0 although the majority of the IGC organization’s minimum GPA standard is at a 2.75 or higher. TCU_MGC

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ΧΥΣ Chi Upsilon Sigma Latin ΩΔΦ Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Sorority Inc. Inc. Wisdom Through Crescit Eundo (It Grows, As It Goes) Multicultural Greek Council Nickname: CUS Nickname: O. D. Phi Founded: 1980 at Founded: 1987 at Texas Tech University Texas Christian University: 2005 Texas Christian University: 2011 The Multicultural Greek Council is a recognized Philanthropy: I Have a Dream Foundation Philanthropy: Court Appointed collaboration between Music, Latin, Hispanic and Asian- Special Advocates Association (CASA) American Greek-lettered organizations. MGC was ΚΛΔ Kappa Lambda Delta Sorority, Inc. ΣΛΑ Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority, established in order to unite multicultural Greek-lettered Confident, Inclusive, and Beautiful Inc. organizations on campus, promote academics, community Nickname: KLD Latinas Helping Others service, as well as strive to unite and express the different Founded: 2005 Texas Christian University Nickname: Senoritas (SLA) views of their organizations in the TCU community. Texas Christian University: 2005 Founded: 1992 at Texas Woman’s University Philanthropy: Union Gospel Mission Center Texas Christian University: 1993 MGC organizations have their Greek letters prominently Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club of America displayed on the obelisk in Worth Hills Village. ΛΘΑ Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. ΦΜΑ Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity How to join Unity, Love, Respect Nickname: Lovely Lambda Ladies (LTA) Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Founded: 1975 at Kean University Nickname: Phi Mu Alpha Membership Intake into the organizations of MGC is at Texas Christian University: 2011 Founded: 1898 at Boston University the discretion of the member organization. Each MGC Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Texas Christian University: 1948 organization usually hosts an information table at the Hospital Philanthropy: Mills Music Mission Activities and Organizations Fair each semester; this will be the first opportunity to express interest in these ΛΘΦ Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. organizations. Meet the Greeks usually occurs within the Above Self first two weeks of the semester and will showcase all Nickname: Lambda member organizations. Founded: 1975 at Kean University Texas Christian University: 2001 Philanthropy: Congressional Hispanic Caucus What are the member requirements? Institute (CHCI)

Each MGC member organization has specific eligibility terms to join. Potential members must maintain at least the student organization minimum of 2.0 GPA although the majority of the MGC organization’s minimum GPA standard is at a 2.75 or higher. NPHC_TCU

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ΑΦΑ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, ΚΑΨ Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, ΔΣΘ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Inc. Inc. Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Achievement in Every Field of Human Nickname: Deltas National Pan-Hellenic Council Transcend All Endeavor Founded: 1913 at Howard University Nickname: The Alphas Nickname: Kappas Texas Christian University: 1972 Founded: 1906 at Founded: 1911 at Indiana University Philanthropy: Five-Point Programmatic Thrust The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at Texas Christian What are the member requirements? Texas Christian University: 1971 Texas Christian University: 1980 University is the governing body for six historically African- Philanthropy: March of Dimes Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Hospital ΣΓP Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. American fraternities and sororities. These organizations All NPHC organizations have set requirements for those ΑΚΑ Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, ΩΨΦ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. were founded during a time when African-Americans were Greater Service, Greater Progress wanting to pursue Membership Intake. For example, Inc. Friendship is Essential to the Soul Nickname: SGRho denied the right of equal opportunity. These organizations many of the organizations require 12 or more TCU credits By Culture and By Merit Nickname: Ques Founded: 1922 at Butler University serve both the campus and community through initiatives and a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, involvement on campus, Nickname: AKA Founded: 1911 at Howard University Texas Christian University: 2017 Founded: 1908 at Howard University Texas Christian University: 1980 Philanthropy: Operation Big Book Bag that include Education, Service, Programming, and Cultural recommendation letter(s), and community service. Specific Awareness. Through fellowship and acts of community Texas Christian University: 1976 Philanthropy: Health Initiatives and Social requirements are available from the chapter or in some Philanthropy: Educational Advancement Action service, everlasting bonds and friendships are built both cases via their national website. Foundation within each individual organization as well as throughout the council. NPHC organizations have their Greek letters prominently displayed on the pillars in Worth Hills Village. How to Join

NPHC organizations have expectations for those exploring membership. Each organization holds events and activities that encourage participation in the community. If interested, students should attend appropriate events and communicate with a member of the organization directly. TCUPanhellenic

TCUPanhellenic 55.25% $50,000+ 3.447 Of undergraduate TCU Raised by the Panhellenic Council Average cumulative GPA women in Panhellenic for Circle of Sisterhood for Panhellenic women TCUPanhellenic

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ΑΧΩ Omega ΔΓ Delta Gamma ΠΒΦ Pi Beta Phi Real Strong Women Do Good Pi Beta Phi Nickname: A-Chi-O Nickname: DG Nickname: Pi Phi Panhellenic Council Founded: 1885 at DePauw University Founded: 1873 at Lewis School for Girls Founded: 1867 at Monmouth College Texas Christian University: 1991 Texas Christian University: 1956 Texas Christian University: 1956 Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness Philanthropy: Service for Sight Philanthropy: Read>Lead>Achieve About Us standards that exceeds the minimum requirements. Though letters of recommendation are an option for women ΑΔΠ Alpha Delta Pi ΓΦΒ Gamma Phi Beta ΣΚ Sigma Kappa seeking membership into a Panhellenic sorority, they are We Live for Each Other Founded on a Rock One Heart, One Way The Panhellenic Council represents, supports and governs certainly not a requirement. Information regarding Formal Nickname: ADPi Nickname: Gamma Phi Nickname: SK the 13 NPC (National Panhellenic Conference) sororities Founded: 1851 at Wesleyan College Founded: 1874 at Syracuse University Founded: 1874 at Colby College Recruitment can be found on the Panhellenic website and women’s fraternities on the TCU campus. Panhellenic is Texas Christian University: 1955 Texas Christian University: 2007 Texas Christian University: 1998 (www.tcupanhellenic.com). A majority of women obtain the largest organization of students on TCU’s campus, with Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Philanthropy: Girls on the Run Philanthropy: Alzheimer’s Association membership through the Formal Recruitment process, their women making up just over 55.25% of undergraduate however a small number of eligible chapters may offer ΑΟΠ Alpha Omicron Pi ΚAΘ Kappa Alpha Theta ZTA Zeta Tau Alpha women population at TCU. Panhellenic women have opportunities to join throughout the year. One Motto, One , One Bond & Leading Women Seek the Noblest consistently demonstrated just how powerful sorority Singleness Of the Heart Nickname: Theta Nickname: Zeta membership can be through their commitment to service, Nickname: AOII Founded: 1870 at DePauw University Founded: 1898 at Longwood University sisterhood, and high academic standards. This can be seen Founded: 1897 at Barnard College Texas Christian University: 1955 Texas Christian University: 1955 when looking at the average Panhellenic cumulative GPA Texas Christian University: 2012 Philanthropy: (CASA) Court Appointed Special Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Philanthropy: The Arthritis Foundation Advocates Association Awareness of 3.477 as well as their fund-raising efforts, which exceed $70,000 for Circle of Sisterhood. Circle of Sisterhood is ΧΩ Chi Omega ΚΚΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma an organization that seeks to leverage collective influence Hellenic Culture & Christian Ideals Aspire To Be of sorority women to raise financial resources for entities Nickname: Chi O Nickname: Kappa around the world that are removing educational barriers for Founded: 1895 at University of Arkansas Founded: 1870 at Monmouth College girls and women facing poverty and oppression. Texas Christian University: 1955 Texas Christian University: 1955 Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

ΔΔΔ Delta Delta Delta ΦΜ Phi Mu How to Join Let Us Steadfastly Love One Another Les Soeurs Fideles Nickname: Tri Delta Nickname: Phi Mu Panhellenic hosts Formal Recruitment each fall through Founded: 1888 at Boston University Founded: 1852 at Wesleyan College a fully structured, week-long, mutual selection process. Texas Christian University: 1955 Texas Christian University: 2016 Philanthropy: St. Jude Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Women who are full-time, undergraduate, matriculated Hospitals students at TCU and carrying at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA are eligible to participate in Formal Recruitment; however each individual chapter has specific eligibility Worth Hills Worth Hills Legacy Monuments

The Worth Hills Building Memorial represents seven former Beckham-Shelburne Hall Frances Sadler Hall residence halls that served as home to Texas Christian University students for more than 40 years, each named Brachman Hall Tomlinson Hall for individuals and families that shaped the of TCU Martin Moore Hall Wiggins Hall through their leadership and generosity. Moody Hall

There are nine historically Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) The Multicultural Greek Council and Independent that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Collectively, these Greek Council are represented in the obelisk. organizations are referred to as “The Divine Nine.” The NPHC pillars These groups are defined by their shared interests at TCU make space for each of the Divine Nine. Currently, TCU has six and desire to develop their leadership skills active groups representing National Pan-Hellenic Council. in multicultural, faith-based and music-based organizations. We are proud to announce that Worth Hills Village has become part of the TCU Legacy Brick Program. With a starting gift of $150, your personalized message will be featured at Worth Hills The NPHC pillars and MGC/IGC obelisk represent our culturally-based, faith-based, or music affiliated organizations. They serve as Village for years to come. Join countless others in sharing their memories, class years, Greek a gathering space for students in those organizations and provide a prominent display of each organization’s letters in the heart of chapters, academic honors, athletics stories and so much more. the Worth Hills Village. These areas truly complete our village by ensuring representation of all of our organizations and providing What’s your TCU legacy? www.frsengraving.com/tculegacybricks spaces for community-wide programming and collaboration. Fraternity & Sorority Life