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CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome 3 Mission/Vision 4 Values 5 National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) 6 NPHC Chapters 7–14 College Panhellenic Council (CPC) 15 Creed 15 CPC Recruitment 15 Benefits of Sorority Membership 16 Recruitment Process 17 What is Silence? 17 Recruitment Round Descriptions 18–19 Common Questions about Recruitment 20 What is a Pi Chi? 21 CPC Chapters 22–33 Interfraternity Council (IFC) 34 Rush Statement 34 Rush Registration 34 Rush Schedule 34 Why Join? 35 Smokers 36 Accepting a Bid 36 Closing 36 IFC Chapters 37–60 Greek Programming Board 61 Order of Omega 61 The Making of Today’s Clemson University 62

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 2 WELCOME

Welcome to Clemson University! Congratulations on being accepted to one of the best institutions in the world. The time you spend at Clemson will be exciting, filled with new experiences, friends, information, knowledge and more. All aspects of your life can be enhanced if you set yourself up to make the most of the time you have here. Becoming a member of Clemson’s fraternity and sorority community is a fantastic way to make new friends, develop leadership skills, serve the community, get involved on campus and enhance your academic potential.

Our fraternity and sorority organizations are very involved in serving both the campus and the community. Clemson fraternity and sorority members volunteer with local foster children, animal shelters and voter registration drives — just to name a few. In addition to the extensive community service that Clemson fraternity and sorority members participate in (averaging more than 20 hours a member for many chapters), each chapter also sponsors various philanthropic events to raise money for some amazing causes. Some of these events include a flag football tournament, a skeet shoot and Chili Cook Off.

Because of our rich history on campus and integral involvement, Fraternity and Sorority Life is represented in numerous student organizations and for many, is an integral part of the Clemson Experience. Members of our community are active in the tour guide association, FCA, Student Alumni Council, student government and various honor societies, clubs and organizations. Currently, both the student body president and vice president are active members of Clemson’s Fraternity and Sorority Life community.

The best thing about Fraternity and Sorority Life at Clemson is that it is possible to lead a rich social life with active campus involvement and still excel academically. As students at a prestigious university, Clemson fraternity and sorority students continue to set the academic bar, consistently earning a higher average GPA than unaffiliated students. By becoming a member of Fraternity and Sorority Life, students receive extensive academic resources including private study spaces sponsored by the Greek honor society Order of Omega and individualized study help from academic leaders within the individual chapters.

We encourage you to check us out during Orientation, ask lots of questions and explore membership in a fraternity or sorority. This guide to Fraternity and Sorority Life is merely an introduction to what we have to offer. We encourage you to share this information with your family, discuss the responsibilities and explore the incredible benefits available to you. Please visit us online at clemsongreeklife.com for more information.

Congratulations again, and we look forward to seeing you soon! Fraternity and Sorority Life

*All returning students must have a cumulative grade point ratio of 2.7 or higher to participate in recruitment or intake.

3 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com MISSION/VISION

Mission Vision Clemson fraternities and sororities are student-led organizations that Clemson’s fraternities and sororities will be leaders in providing enhance the student experience inside and outside the classroom. innovative and collaborative growth for the campus and community. We provide excellent leadership, scholarship, service and social We will provide a model of unity and diversity for Clemson students. opportunities and better prepare members to make significant Our consistent drive for excellence will exceed expectations and bring contributions beyond the undergraduate experience. recognition to members, organizations and Clemson University.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 4 VALUES

We, the fraternity men and sorority women, are chosen to lead and commit to the values of:

Leadership Scholarship We define leaders as brothers and sisters who have proven to be We strengthen our fraternal bond and maximize personal achievement the best at setting positive examples. Leaders demonstrate good by striving to excel in our professional and educational endeavors. communication skills, responsibility and maturity. They have the We strive to meet and surpass the standards set by our national ability to balance scholarship, service and friendship in everything organizations and the University. they do. We strive to be leaders not just in the fraternity and sorority community but also around Clemson University’s campus and Community community. We strive to be accountable to ourselves, our organizations and our communities. We hold our peers and ourselves accountable to the Service higher expectations of the Clemson fraternity and sorority community. We ensure that our organizations are focused and dedicated to We will affirm and uphold the universal values of honesty, loyalty and serving their national philanthropies as well as other efforts within compassion as well as the values of our individual organizations. the Clemson community. Through these actions, we understand and respect that our service is an integral part of the community’s well- being. We are committed to supporting the community’s efforts in the area of service.

5 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com NPHC CPC IFC

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL The Organization’s Stated Purpose and Mission in 1930 NPHC aims to serve in unanimity of thought and action as far as The National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc. (NPHC) is an umbrella possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and organization for nine historically black, international Greek letter sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member fraternities and sororities. Each of the nine NPHC organizations organizations. evolved during a period when African-Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded to other college students. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains NPHC was formed as a permanent organization on May 10, 1930, to promote community awareness and action through educational, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., and economic and cultural service activities. The individual member is also it was incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois in 1937. expected to align with a graduate/alumni chapter following graduation Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma from college to perpetuate the purpose of the council. Theta and Zeta Phi Beta were the five founding members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council in 1930. The council’s membership expanded as Alpha Phi Alpha (1931), Phi Beta Sigma (1931), Sigma Gamma Rho (1937) and Iota Phi Theta (1997) joined the NPHC. The council promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions. Their official colors are black and white.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 6 Alpha Kappa Alpha AKA

National Founding Year: 1908 Also known as: A-K-As Clemson Founding Year: 1977 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green • Emerging Young Leaders Open Motto: “By Culture and By Merit” • Health Initiatives National Website: aka1908.com • Global Poverty Chapter Website: clemson.edu/~aka • Economic Security Initiatives Twitter/Instagram: @LT_AKA • Social Justice and Human Rights Initiatives Facebook Page: Alpha Kappa Alpha • Internal Leadership Training for External Service Initiatives

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. In order to perpetuate our organization, four brave women came together to incorporate the sorority on Jan. 29, 1913. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is the first black, Greek letter organization for college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha is proud of her 403 undergraduate and 556 graduate chapters across the world. While upholding our mission of being of “service to ALL mankind,” women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. also continue to uphold a legacy of sisterhood and scholarship. The Lambda Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha was chartered on Clemson’s campus on May 2, 1977, by 15 courageous women under the direction of then South Atlantic Regional Director, Mrs. Norma White. Lambda Theta was the first chapter of any sorority for black women at Clemson University and the second NPHC organization overall. Signature events for the Lambda Theta chapter occur during our annual Founders Week, which is held the last week of January. Most of our programs and events are guided by our Signature Program Initiatives. We strive to accomplish the goal of global leadership through timeless service.

7 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Alpha Phi Alpha AFA

National Founding Year: 1906 Also known as: Alphas Clemson Founding Year: 1983 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Black and Old Gold • March of Dimes Open Motto: “First of All, Servants of All, • Head Start We Shall Transcend All” • Big Brothers of America National Website: apa1906.net • Boy Scouts of America Chapter Website: clemson.edu/apaweb Twitter: @apa1906NETwork Facebook Page: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was founded on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1906, on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., by seven visionary founders that we refer to as our “jewels.” Since being chartered on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1983, the Pi Alpha chapter has excelled in scholarship, social aspects of college life and service to Clemson University. Our trailblazing charter members are Brothers Anthony Bird, Kenneth Gandy, William Keith McCall, Kenneth Robinson, Michael Ferguson, Norman D. Hall, Charles P. Hill, Don Weston, Antonio Pinckney and Neil Phillips. Since then, 38 lines have been initiated through Pi Alpha, most recently, The Last of a Golden Breed, in spring 2010. Alpha Phi Alpha prides itself on manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind. Some of the chapter’s signature events are New College Student Initiative (NCSI), PH1rst PHam Week in the fall (in collaboration with the Lambda Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha), Burgers For Babies, Homeless Sleepout Cookout/Cardboard House Build, Pie An Alpha, PH1rst Tuesday forums, MLK Commemorative Celebration, tutoring at New Holy Light Church and Ravenel Elementary and a host of other activities. The Pi Alpha chapter is the reigning S.C. Alpha District Scholars Bowl champions, Fall Fest 2010 champions.

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National Founding Year: 1913 Also known as: Deltas Clemson Founding Year: 1983 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Crimson and Cream • Clemson Child Development Center Open Motto: “Intelligence is the Torch • Littlejohn Community Center of Wisdom” • Save Darfur Coalition National Website: deltasigmatheta.org • Lupus Foundation Twitter/Instagram: @_OPhi • Relay for Life Facebook Page: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

The Omicron Phi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated takes pride in exhibiting innovation and quality in our commitment to scholarship, serivce and sisterhood. Founded on Christian principles, we are a body of women who believe in serving our community, with God first in our lives. While upholding the greatest standards of womanhood, the ladies of the Omicron Phi chapter are delighted to have an undying commitment to scholarship and service, while being united through a sisterly bond that can never be broken.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was founded by 22 college women on Jan. 13, 1913, on the campus of Howard University. Our sorority’s membership consists of over 250,000 women and over 900 chapters in the United States, Japan, Germany, Bermuda, Bahamas, Korea and the Virgin Islands. The Omicron Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., was chartered on the campus of Clemson University on May 5, 1983. Our chapter takes pride in exhibiting innovation and quality in its commitment to scholarship, service and sisterhood, while being united through a sisterly bond that can never be broken. Some of the events and projects our chapter participates in and or sponsors are: Adopt-A-Highway, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Breast Cancer Awareness, Annual Dinner with the Deltas, Annual Lupus Bowl-A-Thon, Darfur Benefit Fashion Show, Fight Against Domestic Violence Initiative, Mr. DSTinguished Pageant, Annual Health Fair and “Go Red Campaign” with the American Heart Association.

9 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Kappa Alpha Psi KAY

National Founding Year: 1911 Also known as: K-A-Psi, Kappas Clemson Founding Year: 1980 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Crimson and Cream • Guide Right Open Motto: “Achievement in Every Field of • Project Middle Passage Human Endeavor” • Highway Clean Up National Website: KappaAlphaPsi1911.com • Lightsey Clean Up Chapter Website: people.clemson.edu/~kap/ website/home/index.php Twitter: @DEATHVALLYNUPES Facebook Page: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

The storied history that is the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated began in the fall of 1980 on October 16th. Seven Brothers, Patrick Bingham, Michael Brewington, David Culp, Wallace Glenn, Alfred Lindsey, Ronald Reeves, and Bernard Shell introduced the Clemson campus to a black-lettered Greek organization that dedicated itself to achievement and bettering the community that remains unparalleled today. Today, we strive to serve the community in everything that we do and to enhance the undergraduate experience.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. was founded on Jan. 5, 1911, on the campus of Indiana University of Bloomington, Ind. The Kappa Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was chartered on Oct. 16, 1980. Their group line name was the Klemson Krimson Seven. These great men began the tradition of ACHIEVEMENT that has remained unparalled through the years on Clemson’s campus. Today, we strive to enhance the undergraduate experience and serve the community in our initiatives. Our chapter participates in numerous community service events throughout the semester, including volunteer work in Littlejohn Community Center, Pendleton High School and holding performances at local churches and middle schools. Our chapter also raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through St. Jude’s Sunday of Hope program. We hold annual events throughout the year such as Kappa Week every fall on the week of Oct. 16, along with Kappa Koncentration Week in February.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 10 Omega Psi Phi WYF

National Founding Year: 1911 Also known as: Omegas and Ques Clemson Founding Year: 1974 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold • Charles Drew Blood Drive Open Motto: “Friendship is Essential • American Diabetes Association to the Soul” • NAACP National Website: omegapsiphifraternity.org Clemson Website: people.clemson.edu/~opp/ main.html Twitter/Instagram: @Chi_ZetaQUEZ Facebook Page: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization to be founded on the campus of a historically black college. Omega Psi Phi was the first black Greek lettered organization to be established on the campus of Clemson University on April 6, 1974, paving the way for other minority organizations and groups. Omega Psi Phi was founded on Nov. 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The founders were three Howard University undergraduates, Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest Everett Just. 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.

11 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Phi Beta Sigma FBS

National Founding Year: 1914 Also known as: Sigma Clemson Founding Year: 1984 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White • American Cancer Society Open Motto: “Culture for Service and Service • March of Dimes for Humanity” • Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Website: phibetasigma1914.org Twitter: @SIGMASatCLEMSON Facebook Page: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship and service. The founders deeply wished to create an organization that viewed itself as “a part of” the general community rather than “apart from” the general community. Since April 27, 1984, the Omicron Lambda chapter here at Clemson University has exemplified the fraternity’s motto of “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” through hosting first-class service events that provide for the needs of Clemson University and the surrounding communities. While it views itself as part of the community rather than apart from it, the chapter takes pride in its legacy of being “beacon lights” among all persons by the genuine service rendered, the high scholastic integrity maintained, and the utmost example of true brotherhood expressed between its members and shown toward the community. Their major events are: Sigma Week of Civic Service, The Annual High School Step Show, Blue and White Week, and the Annual Miss Phi Beta Sigma Scholarship Pageant. Members are always on the alert to find opportunities for service to the community and the fraternity.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 12 Sigma Gamma Rho SGR

National Founding Year: 1922 Also known as: S-G-Rho Clemson Founding Year: 1992 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Royal Blue and Gold • March of Dimes Open Motto: “Greater Service, Greater Progress” National Website: sgrho1922.org Chapter Website: clemson.edu/~sgr Twitter: @SGRhoUpdates Facebook Page: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. was founded at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., on Nov. 12, 1922. The seven women founded Sigma Gamma Rho with the values of sisterhood, scholarship and service to the community. Nationally, Sigma Gamma Rho has 85,000+ members more than 500 chapters in the United States, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany and Korea. The Mu Psi chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. strives every day to uphold the values set in place for them. Members are involved in major service events on campus such as MLK Day of Service and are active volunteers at the GENERATIONS Boys Home. In 2010, the chapter averaged 31 hours per member. Annual events that the Mu Psi chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. sponsors are: March of Dimes in collaboration with Alpha Phi Alpha, Mr. RHOyalty Philanthropic Pageant, RHOmania Service and Philanthropic Week and Sigma Gamma Rho Founders Week. The University has recognized Sigma Gamma Rho as a Chapter of Excellence in 2010 as well as Chapter of the Year 2011.

13 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Zeta Phi Beta ZFB

National Founding Year: 1920 Also known as: Zetas Clemson Charter Year: 1986 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White • March of Dimes Open Motto: “A Community-Conscious, • Relay For Life Action-Oriented Organization” • National Education Foundation National Website: zphib1920.org • Zetas Helping Other People Excel (Z-HOPE) Twitter: @Elegant_EtaNu • Stork’s Nest Facebook Page: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority INC

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. was founded on Jan. 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. It was founded on the belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the true mission for progressive organizations — to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the time. Our five founders, Arizona Cleaver (Stemons), Myrtle Tyler (Faithful), Viola Tyler (Goings), Fannie Pettie (Watts) and Pearl (Anna) Neal, took on the responsibility of starting this new organization. These five women, also known as our five pearls, established a new sorority founded on the principles of scholarship, service, sisterly love and finer womanhood. Our sorority understands that service to the community is our greatest legacy. Therefore, we started programs such as Z-HOPE and Storks Nest. We firmly believe in our sorority’s founding principles and commitment to service in our community. Founder Viola Tyler was often quoted saying, “[In the ideal collegiate situation] there is a Zeta in a girl regardless of race, creed or color, who has high standards and principles, a good scholarly average and an active interest in all things that she undertakes to accomplish.”

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 14 COLLEGE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (CPC) NPHC CPC IFC

The College Panhellenic Council (CPC) is the largest women’s organizations on Clemson’s campus. CPC’s main objective is to unite all sorority women on campus and to help maintain an outstanding fraternity and sorority community. Made up of representatives from 12 chapters and an elected board of seven executive officers, CPC is also charged with continually promoting the image of sororities on campus. These women help lead the sorority community and ensure its importance at Clemson University. CPC coordinates a variety of events and activities that include every sorority, such as leadership luncheons, educational speakers and a campuswide Hunger Clean-up. The Panhellenic community is one of the strongest in the Southeast.

CREED CPC RECRUITMENT

We, as undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for This book will serve as an introduction to the 12 organizations good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of as well as the recruitment process. More information will be shared fine standards and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college at the Recruitment Orientation, held on the first day of classes. community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony

with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity Remember, if you have any questions during recruitment, ask your Pi activities. Chi (recruitment counselor). She is here to make sure you have a good experience during recruitment. Also, make sure to bring this book We, as fraternity women, stand for service through the development with you each day of recruitment. of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

15 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com BENEFITS OF SORORITY MEMBERSHIP

Scholarship Service Sororities at Clemson have high scholarship standards and place Sororities at Clemson perform community service projects and great emphasis on encouraging, developing and maintaining academic raise money for charities each semester. Each chapter has its own excellence. In fact, Panhellenic women consistently have a higher grade philanthropy, which is supported by its national organization. As point average than nonaffiliated women at Clemson. a community, our CPC women support Circle of Sisterhood — a foundation that uses the collective wisdom and influence of sorority Leadership women to support entities around the world that remove educational Each sorority is a self-governing organization, which depends on its barriers for girls and women, uplifting them from poverty and members to take leadership roles within the chapter. A sorority allows oppression. women to become involved not only in their chapter but also on campus. No matter where you look on Clemson’s campus, you Sisterhood can always spot sorority women. Friendship is one of the greatest benefits of a sorority. Sororities are like a family; they provide support and encouragement to one another and become a home away from home. The friendship that forms between sisters lasts beyond the years at Clemson.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 16 RECRUITMENT PROCESS WHAT IS SILENCE?

To make the recruitment week more enjoyable for everyone, the Recruitment can be a stressful and emotional time. In order to prevent College Panhellenic Council enforces the following recruitment undue pressure on potential new members, “silence” is observed. regulations. These policies will help you make an impartial decision Sorority women and potential new members should communicate concerning sorority membership and to give all sororities an equal about recruitment only during events and are limited to casual opportunity during the recruitment process. greetings in public. It is recommended that potential new members do not talk to each other about their opinions or choices in recruitment. 1. Sorority women may only recruit during formal recruitment events. Outside of recruitment events, only cordial greetings are permitted.

2. During the recruitment week, you may not visit a sorority member’s residence or allow her to visit your residence.

3. Invitations to recruitment events are only extended through the CPC, not by chapters or individual members. Your Pi Chi will distribute your invitations to you before each round.

4. Sorority women (collegian or alumnae) may not call or text you, contact you on social media, visit you or send you gifts or letters during the recruitment week.

5. Sorority women will not take unfair advantage of any situation to pressure potential new members, promise membership to a potential new member or suggest that a potential new member join a particular group.

Rumors are often spread during any important event, and recruitment is no exception. If you hear any derogatory remarks made toward any chapter or sorority women, or comments about types of women who join particular chapters, please think about why that person is telling you these things that are probably untrue. Please tell your Pi Chi or a Panhellenic Executive Officer if you hear any offensive comments.

17 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com RECRUITMENT ROUND DESCRIPTIONS

ROUND ONE – OPEN HOUSE ROUND TWO – PHILANTHROPY

What to expect What to expect

All events during round one will take place in Littlejohn Coliseum. On Saturday morning, your Pi Chi will meet you to give you your Over two days (Thursday and Friday of recruitment week), you will schedule for round two. These events are focused on the chapters’ visit all 12 sorority chapters for 25 minutes. This round gives you the individual philanthropies and the ways in which they give back opportunity to get a better understanding of each chapter and decide to the community throughout the year. Each event is 40 minutes, where you feel most comfortable. and you can attend up to nine events.

What to wear What to wear

This round is an all-evening affair, so you want to make sure that your This round is also casual and has a relaxed atmosphere. Dress dress is casual and comfortable. Your provided PNM T-shirt will serve will include shorts and or skirts with a top, sundresses and as your top for this round. Casual shorts, pants and comfortable shoes comfortable shoes. are most appropriate to wear for these events.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 18 ROUND THREE – SISTERHOOD ROUND FOUR – PREFERENCE

What to expect What to expect

On Sunday morning, your Pi Chi will distribute schedules to your On Monday morning, your Pi Chi will distribute preference round recruitment group. You may attend up to six events this round. These schedules for both Monday and Tuesday. This is the last round of events last 45 minutes and include a skit that helps describe what recruitment and tends to be the most formal. Each event lasts one each chapter values in its members. You will also receive financial hour, and you can attend up to three events. During this round, the information from the chapters, outlining the financial and housing sorority members will explain to you what their experience has meant obligations for membership. During this round, you will get a better to them and what membership could offer you. picture of the individuality and spirit of each chapter and will What to wear experience the special bond of sisterhood shared among its members. This is the most formal round of recruitment. Dresses or skirts What to wear (comparable to church attire) and comfortable dressy shoes are This round is a little dressier. Sundresses or skirts and comfortable most appropriate. shoes are most appropriate.

19 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT RECRUITMENT

Is recruitment only for first-year students? What if I only want to be in a certain sorority? No, not at all. Sophomores, juniors and seniors, both continuing While many potential new members enter their recruitment experience and transferring, are welcome to participate. Sorority life has many with one or a few chapters in mind, it is important to keep an open wonderful opportunities to offer all college women. However, you must mind throughout the week. You should not make decisions based on have a 2.7 cumulative grade point average to participate in Panhellenic stereotypes or the opinions of others. This is your decision and you recruitment. should do what is right for you.

What is a legacy? Do I have to be one to join a sorority? Do I have to follow the recruitment schedule and attend all events? A legacy is a close relative (usually a mother, grandmother or sister) YES! The object of recruitment is to obtain the most information of a member of a particular chapter. Chapters are not required to offer about chapters so you are able to make the best decision. You must an invitation to a legacy any more than a legacy is obligated to join attend all events to which you are invited. If you have a conflict (class, her relative’s sorority. It is important for a potential member to find practice, etc.) and you are unable to attend, you must let your Pi Chi a chapter with whom she feels comfortable. If you are not a legacy, know as soon as possible. If you choose to skip events, you will be this will not hinder your participation in recruitment. removed from recruitment.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 20 WHAT IS A PI CHI?

A Pi Chi is a recruitment counselor. She is a junior or senior member recruitment on both sides and knows and understands what you carefully chosen from each chapter based on her enthusiasm for are experiencing during recruitment. She can provide information Clemson and sorority life, her objectivity and her dependability. A about the week, help you find your way to recruitment-week events Pi Chi is sorority woman who has disaffiliated from her own sorority and provide a listening ear as you make decisions concerning sorority throughout the summer and during the week of recruitment so she membership. can be an objective representative of CPC. She has also experienced

21 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Alpha Chi Omega ACW

National Founding Year: 1885 Also known as: A-Chi-O, Alpha Chi Clemson Founding Year: 1985 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green • Safe Harbor Open Motto: “Together Let Us Seek • Mary’s House the Heights” National Website: alphachiomega.org Chapter Website: www.clemson.edu/~axo Twitter: @AXO_Clemson Facebook Page: Alpha Chi Omega: Clemson University

Alpha Chi Omega was founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., in 1885 and came to Clemson University in 1985. The Theta Lambda chapter of Alpha Chi Omega currently consists of over 200 members whom aspire to reflect academic and personal development, strong character, responsibility and leadership. Here at Clemson, we also pride ourselves on being a group of women who are dedicated to friendship, learning and service. Nationally, our sorority’s philanthropic focus is the fight against domestic violence. Locally, our chapter supports Safe Harbor, a shelter for women and children who have fallen victim to domestic violence. Our chapter at Clemson hosts two events in order to raise money and awareness: “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” in the fall and a dodgeball tournament, “Dodge Domestic Violence,” in the spring. The money raised from both events goes to Safe Harbor to help support the shelter and help the victims of domestic violence. We also welcome speakers to campus to raise awareness on this issue.

Alpha Chis are well-rounded girls. From philanthropic events, to studying in Cooper Library, to dressing in orange for game day, our sisters are all over campus representing Alpha Chi Omega. Our domination on the intramural fields and in the classroom makes us stand out wherever we go. Our leadership and loyalty are not just limited to our sorority, as many of our sisters are leaders in other organizations on campus, and we always represent Clemson’s Greek community and the Tigers in the best ways possible. We, the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega are an embodiment of genuine women with extraordinary achievements, leadership and dedication.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 22 Alpha Delta Pi ADP

National Founding Year: 1851 Also known as: A-D-Pi Clemson Founding Year: 1976 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Azure Blue and White • Ronald McDonald House Open Motto: “We Live for Each Other” National Website: alphadeltapi.org Chapter Website: clemsonadpi.wix.com/adpizn Twitter/Instagram: @ClemsonADPi Facebook Page: Alpha Delta Pi at Clemson University

Alpha Delta Pi was founded on May 15, 1851, in Macon, Ga. This sorority is committed to high academic standards, social responsibility, sisterhood, values and ethics. There are more than 140 active collegiate chapters and over 150 alumnae associations of Alpha Delta Pi. This sorority is more than a name; it is truly a way of life for its members. The Zeta Nu chapter is known for its social and sisterhood events such as: Mallard Ball and Black Diamond Formal. These events build sisterhood and memories that last a lifetime. The members of Alpha Delta Pi are immensely involved in other organizations throughout campus including: Student Government, Blue Key, Varsity Athletics, Omicron Delta Kappa, Student Alumni Council, Clemson Tour Guide Association, Air Force ROTC, Dance Marathon, Mortar Board, Rally Cats, Order of Omega and more. Our women understand the importance of involvement and leadership throughout campus and in the community. Our favorite time of year is recruitment because we have the opportunity to welcome new members with open arms into the first and finest sorority! The Zeta Nu chapter of Alpha Delta Pi has given us lifelong friendships and memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives!

23 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Alpha Phi AF

National Founding Year: 1872 Also known as: A-Phi Clemson Founding Year: 2012 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Silver and Bordeaux • Women’s Heart Health Open Motto: “Union Hand in Hand” National Website: alphaphi.org Chapter Website: clemsonalphaphi.com Twitter: @ClemsonAlphaPhi Facebook: Clemson Alpha Phi

Founded in 1872 at Syracuse University, Alpha Phi’s 161 collegiate chapters share a commitment to excellence when upholding its values of service, scholarship, sisterhood and leadership. At Clemson, Alpha Phis participate in every aspect of campus life including Student Government, Blue Key Honor Society, Order of Omega, Young Life, Clemson Tiger Dancers, and many other campus organizations. When Alpha Phis are not in the classroom or giving back, they’re hitting the town with their sisters. Alpha Phis love attending mixers and crush parties, but they especially look forward to their signature social functions: Bluegrass & Belles, Semiformal, Backwoods and Ivy Ball. This year, Alpha Phi hosted an Alpha Phifa soccer tournament and its second annual Red Dress Gala to support Women’s Heart Health. At the Red Dress Gala Alpha Phis, alumnae, and parents dressed up in their best red attire for a night of food, auctions, dancing and fun. Alpha Phifa consisted of teams playing soccer within their perspective brackets, competing for prizes towards their various philanthropies on the sunny lower intramural fields. The two events raised more than $20,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Alpha Phis also love to give back to the Clemson community by volunteering for Relay for Life, Helping Hands House, Kids’ Academy and Freedom Fences. Alpha Phis are leaders, scholars, contributors and lifetime members of a sisterhood that opens the door to endless opportunities that are new and exciting!

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 24 Chi Omega CW

National Founding Year: 1895 Also known as: Chi-O Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Cardinal and Straw • Make A Wish Foundation Open Motto: “Hellenic Cultures and Christian Ideals” National Website: chiomega.com Chapter Website: clemsonchiomega.chapterspot.com Twitter: @XOClemson Facebook Page: Chi Omega, Clemson University

In 1895, four young women at the University of Arkansas came together for a common purpose: to form an organization that values the talents of women and encourages them to realize their greatest potential. Based on these principles, Chi Omega grew and achieved national status within its first decade. Chi Omega is now the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world with 174 collegiate chapters and more than 290,000 initiates. Chi Omega prides itself on its national alliance with the Make a Wish Foundation, and the Clemson Psi Kappa chapter holds annual philanthropy events to benefit this charity. Chi Omega’s signature philanthropy event is our spring Chi*O Boot Camp, a military- styled obstacle course. The sisters of Chi Omega are not only involved with Fraternity and Sorority Life but are also members and leaders of athletic teams, honor societies, service organizations and supplemental instruction (SI) programs. Throughout the year, Chi Omega hosts several social functions including Parents Cocktail, Owl-O-Ween, Tie the Knot Semiformal, Carnation Ball Formal and Spring Fling (along with monthly mixers and crush parties). Chi Omega not only offers the opportunity for our sisters to share a bond of sisterhood and friendship that will last a lifetime but also seeks to serve the community and the country as a united group of women, fostering the development of future leaders and empowering women everywhere to make a difference.

25 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Delta Delta Delta DDD

National Founding Year: 1888 Also known as: Tri Delt Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Silver, Gold and Cerulean Blue • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Open Motto: “Let Us Steadfastly Love One Another” National Website: tridelta.org Chapter Website: trideltaclemson.com Twitter: @CUtridelta Facebook Page: Tri Delta of Clemson University

The Beta Theta chapter of Delta Delta Delta was established in 1970 after absorbing another local sorority recognized in 1959. Tri Delt has established strong roots on campus and proudly achieved many accomplishments. A large portion of our time is dedicated to charitable work with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2012, our chapter raised more than $44,000 to benefit this institution Nationally, Delta Delta Delta is currently undergoing a five-year campaign to raise $15 million by 2014. In addition to our philanthropy initiatives benefiting St. Jude, Clemson Tri Delts also volunteer for local organizations. Another facet of membership in Delta Delta Delta is social events, including six date functions spanned over the fall and spring semesters. Five Dollar Prom kicks off the year and ends in the spring semester with Back in Blue; an outdoor evening function in Tiger Park where we celebrate the past year’s accomplishments. In addition, the chapter co-hosts themed mixers paired with one sorority and two fraternities. Delta Delta Delta supports all aspects of Fraternity and Sorority Life and other campuswide events.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 26 Delta Zeta DZ

National Founding Year: 1902 Also known as: D-Z Clemson Founding Year: 2005 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Old Rose and Green • Gallaudet University Open Motto: “Let the Flame Endure • The Starkey Hearing Foundation Forever” • The Painted Turtle Camp National Website: deltazeta.org • The House Ear Institute Chapter Website: dzclemson.wix.com/clemsondz • The Meyer Center in Greenville Twitter: @DZClemson Facebook Page: Delta Zeta Clemson University

Delta Zeta was founded in 1902 at Miami University. Delta Zeta’s 158 national chapters strive to join members in a strong sense of sisterhood while encouraging individuality and personal development. Delta Zeta’s values are reflected in the sisterhood, love and friendship shared by the sisters the of the Pi Epsilon chapter. Members believe in the value of service and leadership and are actively involved on campus and in the community. From the Miss Clemson pageant to varsity athletics, members possess diverse interests and are involved in a multitude of organizations including Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Senate, ROTC and numerous honor societies. Our chapter strongly supports and promotes our national philanthropy for the speech and hearing impaired as well as enthusiastically volunteers in our surrounding community. Every spring, Delta Zeta hosts its annual Charity Clay Classic, a skeet shoot to benefit The Meyer Center and The Painted Turtle, a camp founded by Paul Newman for chronically ill children. Delta Zeta is actively involved in other service events, such as Relay for Life and Habitat for Humanity. The sisters of Delta Zeta welcome you to Clemson University and wish you the best of luck in recruitment! Go Tigers!

27 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Gamma Phi Beta GFB

National Founding Year: 1874 Also known as: G-Phi Clemson Founding Year: 1988 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Brown and Mode • Girls on the Run Open Motto: “Founded Upon a Rock” • Camp Fire USA National Website: gammaphibeta.org Chapter Website: cugammaphibeta.wix.com/ gammaphi Twitter: @ClemsonGammaPhi Facebook Page: Gamma Phi Beta — Clemson University

Gamma Phi Beta was founded Nov. 11, 1874, in Syracuse, N.Y., and was the first women’s fraternal group to be called a sorority. Today, Gamma Phi Beta has more than 130 active collegiate chapters including our Epsilon Theta chapter at Clemson. Gamma Phi Beta is devoted to the philanthropic mission of “building strong girls” and is active in the local community. Through working with Camp Fire USA and Girls on the Run, the sisters of Gamma Phi Beta are able to enrich the lives of countless girls. Each spring the chapter hosts Moonball, a glow-in-the-dark volleyball tournament. In the fall semester Gamma Phi hosts a karaoke competition called GPhiBeats. Additionally, Gamma Phi Beta stresses academic excellence; the chapter has consistently earned a grade point ratio above the all-women’s GPR on Clemson’s Campus. Gamma Phi is a very talented and diverse group of women. Members hold leadership positions throughout the many organizations on campus. G-Phis work together as sisters to maintain the ideals of the founding members, promote Fraternity and Sorority Life at Clemson and support the University.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 28 Kappa Alpha Theta KAQ

National Founding Year: 1870 Also known as: Theta Clemson Founding Year: 1972 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Black and Gold • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Open Motto: “Sisterhood, Unity, Support” • Theta Foundation National Website: kappaalphatheta.org Chapter Website: clemsontheta.org Twitter: @ClemsonTheta Facebook Page: Kappa Alpha Theta at Clemson University

Kappa Alpha Theta was founded in 1870 at Depauw University in Greencastle, Ind., as the first Greek letter fraternity for women. We value our history and take pride in our visionary founders. We aim to support members to learn, grow and excel throughout college and life. Our core values are personal excellence, sisterhood, scholarship, service and leadership. Kappa Alpha Thetas continue to seek prominence even after college, as the fraternity has produced leaders in many professional fields from literature to medicine to politics. The Delta Phi chapter was installed at Clemson University in November 1972, making it the first Kappa Alpha Theta chapter in South Carolina as well as the fourth women’s Greek organization at Clemson University. Today, the sorority has 130 college chapters internationally, 200 alumnae chapters and 250,000 initiated members. To support our philanthropies, our chapter holds an annual Jean Sale and a kickball tournament. Kappa Alpha Theta has exciting socials such as Fall Band and Spring Party as well as a variety of other themed events. Members of the Clemson chapter are involved in more than 75 different organizations on campus and love supporting other Greek organizations and the Clemson community.

29 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Kappa Delta KD

National Founding Year: 1897 Also known as: K-D Clemson Founding Year: 1980 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White • Girl Scouts Open Motto: “Let Us Strive for That Which Is • Prevent Child Abuse America Honorable, Beautiful and Highest” National Website: kappadelta.org Chapter Website: clemson.kappadelta.org Twitter: @KDClemson Facebook Page: Kappa Delta at Clemson University

Kappa Delta Sorority is an authentic sisterhood that inspires its members to reach their potential by offering opportunities for leadership, personal development, academic success and community service; all in the context of true friendship. Since its founding in 1897 at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., Kappa Delta has installed more than 147 chapters and now includes more than 230,000 dedicated members nationwide. The sisters of the Epsilon Tau chapter of Kappa Delta take extreme pride in being able to work hands-on with their two philanthropies: Prevent Child Abuse America and Girl Scouts of America (PCAA). Every year, Kappa Delta hosts a Shamrock Golf and Tennis Tournament as well as a Talent Showcase to benefit PCAA. In 2012, we raised over $16,000 to support this cause. Kappa Delta sisters also enjoy hosting regular events with local girl scout troops where we promote confidence-building initiatives and bring awareness to important topics facing young women today, such as bullying, eating disorders and self-esteem issues. Kappa Delta sisters are very involved on campus and hold numerous leadership positions in organizations such as: Student Alumni Council, Blue Key Honor Society, Student Government, Greek Honors Society, Greek Programming Board, Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society, Tour Guide Association, Orientation Ambassadors, Clemson Cheerleaders, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Tri-County Young Life. Kappa Delta enjoys hosting themed mixers and crush parties with a variety of sororities and fraternities, and sisters look forward to our date functions such as: Bonfire, Semiformal, White Rose Formal and Spring Shag. Kappa Delta has received the Chapter of Excellence award, Excellence in Social Media award and various individual awards recognizing sisters in our sorority. Kappa Delta sisters strive on a daily basis to enhance her Clemson Experience, better our community and University, and attain all that is honorable, beautiful and highest.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 30 Kappa Kappa Gamma KKG

National Founding Year: 1870 Also known as: Kappa, K-K-G Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Light Blue and Dark Blue • National Multiple Sclerosis Society Open Motto: “Aspire to Be” • Reading is Fundamental National Website: kkg.org • Kappa Kickoff Chapter Website: chapters.kkg.org/epsilonmu • Kappa Foundation Twitter: @KKGclemson Facebook Page: Kappa Kappa Gamma

Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded at Monmouth College in 1870, which has now extended to 140 collegiate chapters. A century later, the Epsilon Mu chapter was established at Clemson University. In 2013, the chapter was awarded Chapter of Excellence on Clemson’s campus. The Clemson chapter consists of 212 beautiful girls. The sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma strive for academic excellence as well as leadership involvement and service to Clemson and the community. Locally, the chapter is involved with the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. KKG also supports our national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental (RIF), by collecting and distributing children’s books and providing tutoring services to local elementary schools. To raise money for our local and national charities, Kappa hosts various events such as their annual flag football competition, Kappa Kickoff. Throughout the year, members participate in other campuswide events including: Greek Week, Relay for Life and Dance Marathon. Kappa Kappa Gamma also plans various social events consisting of Kappas and Kowboys, Parents’ Weekend, Semiformal, Sapphire Formal Ball, Oh Pat, Back in Blue and multiple mixers. Members are involved in every aspect of Clemson’s campus including Undergraduate Student Government, athletics, honor societies, Greek Programming Board and many more.

31 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Sigma Kappa SK

National Founding Year: 1874 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Clemson Founding Year: 2009 • Inherit The Earth Colors: Maroon and Lavender • Gerontology with an emphasis in Alzheimer’s research Open Motto: “One Heart, One Way” • The Maine Sea Coast Mission National Website: sigmakappa.org Chapter Website: clemson.sigmakappa.org Twitter: @SigmaKappaCU Facebook Page: Clemson Sigma Kappa

Sigma Kappa was founded in 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The sisters who founded Sigma Kappa were the first women to attend the university and were interested in forming an organization to bring women together in an atmosphere dominated by men. The women of Kappa Pi chapter and Sigma Kappa women nationally strive for the same values of personal growth, friendship, service,and loyalty. These values are achieved in a variety of ways including campus involvement, academics and events held by the chapter. All of the women in Sigma Kappa are involved in other organizations and many hold leadership positions in multiple areas around campus. Sigma Kappa is also involved in other Greek events and philanthropies on Clemson’s campus to support various causes. Every spring, Sigma Kappa hosts the Ultra Violet mini-golf tournament supporting the three main philanthropies of Sigma Kappa nationally: Gerontology with an emphasis in Alzheimer’s Research, Inherit the Earth and the Maine Seacoast Mission. Friendship is one of Sigma Kappa’s core values, and the sisters of Sigma Kappa at Clemson share strong ties of sisterhood and loyalty with one another. Sigma Kappa hosts sisterhood dinners at local restaurants weekly, has TV show viewings in their chapter room and puts on a retreat every semester for the sisters to enjoy. Sigma Kappa’s social functions include the annual Violet Ball, Tacky Christmas Crush Party, Spring Shag and other various mixers with other Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 32 Zeta Tau Alpha ZTA

National Founding Year: 1898 Also known as: Zeta Clemson Founding Year: 1991 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray • Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Open Motto: “Seek the Noblest” National Website: zetataualpha.org Chapter Website: clemson.zetataualpha.org Twitter: @Clemson_Zeta Facebook Page: Clemson University Zeta Tau Alpha

Founded at Longwood University in Virginia in 1898, Zeta Tau Alpha now boasts over 200,000 initiated members in 153 collegiate chapters and 250 active alumnae chapters. Zeta Tau Alpha continues to show growth across the nation through philanthropic partnerships with Susan G. Komen, Self Magazine, the NFL and Yoplait Yogurt. The members of Zeta Tau Alpha proudly boast 100 percent involvement in other campus and community organizations, with many members holding leadership positions, including positions in Clemson University Undergraduate Student Government, Order of Omega, Blue Key Honor Society, FeelGood, Clemson Rally Cats, Clemson Cheerleaders and Clemson University Tour Guides. Zeta Tau Alpha proudly distributes breast self-exam cards, and “Think Pink” ribbons. This is done especially during the month of October to promote Zeta Tau Alpha’s national philanthropy, breast cancer awareness and education. Also during the month of October, the Kappa Zeta chapter hosts “Big Man on Campus,” a male beauty pageant in which the entire Clemson community unites to raise money for breast cancer awareness and education, raising well over $25,000 each year.

33 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com IFC MISSION STATEMENT NPHC CPC IFC

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) exists to serve, advocate and unify the fraternal community with the campus and surrounding community through balanced judgment and sound guidance. Although we exist in the IFC through the membership of our individual chapters, we realize the needs, concerns and goals of all chapters. In our judiciary efforts, we provide a system of self- governance within the fraternity system, help fraternities to resolve their own problems and provide direction to fraternities through fair and impartial judgment.

RUSH STATEMENT

Rush at Clemson University is intended to give everyone an equal RUSH REGISTRATION opportunity to explore the vast array of IFC fraternities that differ in Registering for Rush has never been easier: simply visit ifcclemson.com. ideals, goals, chapter men and approach to fraternity life. Although all IFC fraternities may have the same general framework for success, it is You will be asked several questions. Please take time to fill out the important to know that everyone can fit into fraternity life no matter questions as completely as possible. This information will be shared personality or lifestyle. with all IFC fraternities. Please note, there is a $35 registration fee, increasing to $45 after Aug. 1. Even if you are not sure about joining Recognizing the importance of academic scholarship at Clemson an IFC fraternity, we encourage you to go through the process to get University, the IFC fraternities and IFC Executive Council have a better picture of fraternity life at Clemson University. adopted a new bylaw affecting Rush. In order to be an eligible participant in Rush, continuing students must have a 2.7 cumulative grade point average. The purpose of this bylaw is to set the expectation RUSH SCHEDULE of academic importance from day one. Fall Rush starts Sunday, Aug. 31. • Aug. 31–Sept. 1 Smokers on Bowman • Sept. 2–3 First Round Invite Dinners • Sept. 4 Final Invite Dinner • Sept. 5 Bid Distribution

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Leadership and Academics Social Life

Clemson University’s IFC fraternity community is dedicated IFC fraternities stay busy with Homecoming, alumni weekends, to building future leaders by providing numerous leadership Parents’ Weekend, formals and Greek Week. Fraternities also host opportunities. Campus leaders include men involved in band parties and mixers as well as mountain and beach weekends. Undergraduate Student Government, IPTAY, CLEMSONLiVE, Social events give IFC fraternity men an opportunity to meet new Blue Key, Tiger Brotherhood and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. and exciting people while building lifelong friendships. The IFC fraternities at Clemson University realize that excelling in academics is the top priority for all students. The fraternity and Athletics sorority community consistently finishes at or above the University Intramurals are another exciting aspect of IFC fraternity life. average. IFC fraternity life offers a wide variety of academic Although open to all students, the strongest competition is among advantages, including tutoring programs, peer advisement fraternities. Athletics prove to be important physical and mental and study hours. outlets for students, helping improve self-confidence and develop teamwork. Through intense competition, intramurals continue Brotherhood and Community Service to help build brotherhood and school spirit. IFC fraternities were founded as a network of support for men who were going through a similar experience. An IFC fraternity is a great way to enhance the general college experience through brotherhood and friendship. One of the founding principles of each IFC fraternity is service to the community. More than $26,000 has been raised, and more than 6,000 hours of service are performed by fraternity men each year in various activities throughout the community.

35 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com SMOKERS ACCEPTING A BID

Smokers are the first social events of Rush. Each IFC fraternity will Bids, which are extensions of membership from a particular fraternity, have a tent and cookout on Bowman Field. The first two days of Rush will be distributed through the IFC Executive Council in the are informal and are great chances for you to see all 22 IFC fraternities. University Union. You will receive an envelope with any bids that We encourage you to spend the full two hours each night getting a fraternities have extended to you. You must pick up your bids in better understanding of IFC fraternity life. You will be given a name order to affiliate with an IFC fraternity. It is important for each man tag by IFC to wear each night. This name tag must be worn to ensure to join a fraternity where he feels he will be most successful. Please that you have registered. understand that the entire semester will be used to help indoctrinate each man into his respective fraternity. Initiation will happen at the end of the semester or the beginning of the following semester; this is determined on an organizational basis.

CLOSING

We, as the IFC Executive Board, hope you will enjoy your Rush experience. In the end, we hope you will find yourself joining an IFC fraternity that will offer fun, brotherhood and the potential to excel at Clemson University. If at any time you have questions, please feel free to contact us and we will work hard to get those questions answered.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 36 Alpha Gamma Rho AGR

National Founding Year: 1904 Also known as: AGR Clemson founding Year: 1974 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Growing Green and Harvest Gold • Jonathan Pelletier Memorial Scholarship benefitting Open Motto: “To Make Better Men” Clemson students with serious illnesses National Website: alphagammarho.org • Kid’s Stuff Academy Chapter website: agrclemson.com/home Twitter: @Clemson_AGR Facebook Page: Alpha Gamma Rho: Social/ Professional Ag, Food, Fiber, & Life Sci. Fraternity

Though a primarily social organization, the men of Alpha Gamma Rho pride themselves with backgrounds in professionalism toward the agricultural and life sciences studies. Across the United States, AGR is represented on more than 70 university campuses. Alpha Gamma Rho was the first fraternity in South Carolina to have an off-campus fraternity house. The AGR house serves as more than a residence; it is rich in fraternity, local and University history. At Alpha Gamma Rho, it is emphasized that you are a true Southern gentlemen in every sense of the word and in doing so, members fulfill our purpose, “To Make Better Men.” Alpha Gamma Rho makes strides annually to show our commitment to this purpose through philanthropic and service events. Members volunteer at the adjacent day care, hosting an annual Easter egg hunt in the spring and a pumpkin carving in the fall. One event that is held dearly to the chapter’s heart is the annual scholarship fundraiser, Cheesefest, which honors fallen brother Jonathon “Cheese” Pelletier. The scholarship is awarded annually to a Clemson student who has been challenged with a debilitating disease. This truly is the brotherhood found in the Beta Zeta chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho.

37 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Alpha Sigma Phi ASF

National Founding Year: 1845 Also known as: Alpha Sig Clemson Founding Year: 2008 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Cardinal and Stone • Homes for Our Troops Open Motto: “The Cause Is Hidden, • Ronald McDonald House Charities the Results Well-Known” • Humane Society National Website: alphasigmaphi.org • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Chapter Website: clemson.alphasigmaphi.org • RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) Twitter: @CU_AlphaSigs Facebook Page: Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.

The Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi was founded at Clemson University on April 5, 2008, and has quickly grown to be one of the largest and most successful Alpha Sigma Phi chapters in the nation. In fall 2009, the chapter broke the national recruiting record for Alpha Sigma Phi and broke the record again in fall 2009. Brothers are highly involved on campus and participate in organizations including Blue Key, Calhoun Honors College, I-Lead, Mortar Board, Order of Omega, ROTC, Student Senate, Student Alumni Council, Orientation Ambassadors, IFC Executive Board and Transfer Council. Epsilon Upsilon consistently has one of the highest GPAs on campus. All members are expected to maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA after joining. Each December, the chapter hosts an annual philanthropy event, Deck the Halls, which consists of a fraternity house decorating competition, fundraiser and toy drive to help raise donations for Homes for Our Troops. Members also participate in Relay for Life, Dance Marathon and a number of other events each spring. The chapter places a large importance on campus involvement, academics and philanthropy so that members may truly strive to live up to the motto, “To Better the Man.”

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 38 Alpha Tau Omega ATW

National Founding Year: 1865 Also known as: ATO Clemson Founding Year: 1971 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Azure and Old Gold • Golf 9/12 Open Motto: “Know No North, • Clemson Child Development Center No South, No East, No West, • Clemson Student Memorial Chapel and Garden but to Know Man as Man” National Website: ato.org Twitter: @ATOClemson Facebook: Clemson Alpha Tau Omega

Alpha Tau Omega was founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1865 based on Christian principles. Today, Alpha Tau Omega is one of the nation’s largest fraternities, with over 200,000 initiated brothers and 135 chapters nationwide. Originally known as Delta Kappa Alpha here at Clemson, the Eta Pi chapter affiliated with Alpha Tau Omega in 1971 and has since seen tremendous growth and success. The Eta Pi chapter has been recognized both nationally and here at Clemson as one of the most outstanding chapters, having been named a True Merit chapter for overall excellence five years in a row dating back to 2009. The chapter was also named the 2010 Top Chapter at Clemson and was the 2011 recipient of the IFC Cup. Shortly thereafter, Alpha Tau Omega captured the title of Chapter of Excellence in 2013. Alpha Tau Omega places high value on campus involvement and scholarship, with brothers active in leadership positions in organizations such as Student Alumni Council, Student Government, IPTAY, Order of Omega, Greek Programming Board, Greek InterVarsity and FCA. Also, Alpha Tau Omega consistently maintains a GPA above the all-men’s average. The Eta Pi chapter hosts its annual Chili Cook Off in the fall and Viking Week philanthropy events in the spring to benefit Golf 9/12, Clemson Child Development Center and the Clemson Student Memorial Chapel and Garden fund. The social calendar includes events such as our Founders Formal, Mountain Weekend, Tennessee Williams Semiformal and other functions. Alpha Tau Omega seeks the finest young men at Clemson University and strives to make them the most outstanding of gentlemen.

39 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Beta Theta Pi BQP

National Founding Year: 1839 Also known as: Beta Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Pink and Blue • B+ Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Open Motto: “Dedicated to Building Men of Principle for a Principled Life” National Website: betathetapi.org Chapter Website: clemsonbeta.com Twitter: @Clemson_Beta Facebook Page: Beta Theta Pi

Founded in 1839 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Beta Theta Pi members embody the fraternity’s five core values. These consist of mutual assistance, cultivation of the intellect, responsible conduct, trust and integrity, and are the foundation of our fraternity. There are more than 130,000 living Beta Theta Pi initiatives, with over 7,000 undergraduate members in over 115 chapters across the United States and Canada. The Delta Nu chapter at Clemson University is a nationally recognized Beta Theta Pi chapter after winning four Sisson Award for overall chapter excellence. Between study halls, Bible studies, intramural sports and our weekend social life, brothers of Beta Theta Pi quickly realize that the phrase “brothers for life” holds true. Members are active on campus by being involved in organizations like Blue Key, Order of Omega, Tiger Brotherhood, Student Senate, Student Alumni Council, IPTAY and Student Advisory Board.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 40 Beta Upsilon Chi BUΧ

National Founding Year: 1985 Also known as: Bux, B-Y-X Clemson Founding Year: 2012 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Purple and White • Habitat for Humanity Open Motto: “To Establish Brotherhood and Unity Among College Men Based on the Common Bond of Jesus Christ” National Website: betaupsilonchi.org Chapter Website: clemson.betaupsilonchi.org Twitter: @ClemsonBYX Facebook Page: ClemsonBYX

Beta Upsilon Chi was formed at the University of Texas at Austin in the spring of 1985. It was the vision of the founding fathers to have a fraternity of committed Christian men, based on the unique brotherhood that a Christian atmosphere affords, for the purpose of fellowship and glorification of Jesus Christ. There are currently 30 active chapters across the country, making BYX the largest national Christian fraternity in the United States. The Alpha Eta chapter at Clemson University was established on Aug. 19, 2012, when the founding fathers were initiated. Beta Upsilon Chi is a lifelong brotherhood of committed Christian men seeking the bonds of brotherhood and unity in Christ through the avenue of a social fraternity on a college campus. BYX hosts many social events such as Formal, Semiformal, Halloween Shag, Wild West, “Rave, White, & Blue,” Mountain Weekend, “BYX & Does” shotgun shoot and shag, Island Party and various other date functions and events. The brothers of Beta Upsilon Chi are involved on campus in organizations such as Order of Omega, Greek Intervarsity, FCA, Blue Key Honor Society, Thomas F. Chapman Leadership Scholars, ROTC, ILEAD! Program, Young Life, RUF, IPTAY and Tiger Brotherhood.

41 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Chi Psi CY

National Founding Year: 1841 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Clemson Founding Year: 1972 • American Society for ALS Colors: Royal Purple and Gold • Clemson Community Care Food Bank Open Motto: “Chi Psi Is a Brotherhood of Gentlemen” National Website: chipsi.org Chapter Website: sites.google.com/site/chipsiaxd Twitter: @ClemsonChiPsi Facebook Page: Alpha Chi Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity

Chartered on Jan. 8, 1972, Chi Psi is the second oldest fraternity at Clemson, but the longest active fraternity on campus. Chi Psi is a fraternity who is very proud of our heritage and we recruit selfless individuals who respect the full meaning of the word “brother.” Chi Psi was the first national social fraternity established at Clemson, and brother S. Fred Richey, III (‘86) was the first Greek student to hold the position of student body president. In addition, the chapter has been awarded first place in the Homecoming float competition twelve times. In 2012, the Clemson chapter won the national Chi Psi Founder’s Trophy, awarded to the Alpha for the most significant improvement in a school term. First and foremost, Chi Psi is a brotherhood of gentlemen.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 42 Delta Chi DC

National Founding Year: 1890 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Clemson Founding Year: 1991 • Jimmy V. 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament Colors: Red and Buff Open Motto: “Leges,” meaning “Law” National Website: deltachi.org Chapter Website: people.clemson.edu/~deltax Twitter: @DeltaChiClemson Facebook Page: The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc.

Becoming a member the Delta Chi fraternity is more than joining a club. The members of Delta Chi strive to cultivate young men into respectable and prosperous men of society through our values of friendship, integrity, education and leadership. The strength of the chapter can be seen in the individual accomplishments of every member which is fostered by the fraternity as a whole. Delta Chi is an international organization consisting of 131 chapters and colonies with over 98,000 initiates. The Clemson chapter has recently obtained a new house that holds 32 brothers and is currently the largest fraternity house in Clemson. Annual events consist of Mountain Weekend in Tennessee, Formal on Jekyll Island, Semi-formal, Luau and a variety of other activities including brotherhood events, such as a paintball event. Delta Chi hosts an annual philanthropy event in the spring semester to raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Delta Chi provides every member with the opportunity to take full advantage of the Clemson experience and to make friendships that last a lifetime.

43 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Delta Tau Delta ΔTΔ

National Founding Year: 1858 Also known As: Delt, Delts Clemson Founding Year: 1993 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Royal Purple, White and Gold • Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Open Motto: “Committed to Lives of • Adopt-a-School at Clemson Elementary Excellence” National Website: delts.org Chapter Website: clemson.deltsconnect.org Twitter: @Clemson_Delt Facebook Page: Delta Tau Delta — Clemson University

Being a member of Delta Tau Delta can be summed up by the mission statement, “committed to lives of excellence.” From academics to community service to social events, members of Delta Tau Delta strive for excellence in every aspect of their lives. Delta Tau Delta is one of the oldest national fraternities, founded at Bethany College in 1858. It has grown to be a large national fraternity with over 125 chapters nationwide. Delta Tau Delta enjoys being a social organization and promoting brotherhood. We host a number of social events throughout the year such as mixers, Mountain Weekend, Formal, Beach Weekend and Carolina Cup. Academics are of high importance to Delta Tau Delta at Clemson University. We boast a chapter GPA higher than both the all-fraternity and the Clemson University average and have strong programs to facilitate academic success. To help fulfill the mission statement, “committed to lives of excellence,” four main values help guide us: truth, courage, faith and power. These values are evident in everything the chapter does, from a dedication to community service to participating in philanthropy events. Living by these values drives the men of Delta Tau Delta to become leaders on Clemson’s campus. They are involved in Student Senate, Supplemental Instruction mentoring, Blue Key and Order of Omega. Once you become a member of Delta Tau Delta, you are always a member and will be able to depend on your brothers for whatever challenges life brings. Delta Tau Delta offers a scholarship, the Maxwell Baily Scholarship of Excellence, to two incoming freshman students and looks for success in academics, athletics and other. For more information about Delt, please come by our hall on the Fraternity Quad in Wannamaker Hall or reach out to us over social media.

CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com 44 FarmHouse FH

National Founding Year: 1905 Clemson Founding Year: 1993 Colors: Green, Gold and White Open Motto: “Builder of Men” National Website: farmhouse.org Chapter Website: farmhouse.org/clemson.htm Twitter: @FHClemson Facebook Page: Clemson FarmHouse Fraternity

FarmHouse is a fraternity dedicated to the building of men. It’s a college home in which a man can be: creative, share responsibilities, make lasting friendships, express his inner self in an atmosphere of trust and understanding, learn lessons in living in a community of which he is an integral part, be accepted as a participant, learn the essence of brotherhood and learn the caring of one man — and of a community of men — for the individual, the brother, for the community and for the mutual welfare. FarmHouse is found on college campuses throughout the United States and into Canada, mostly at land-grant colleges and universities. FarmHouse is dedicated to promoting the moral and intellectual welfare of its members, creating an atmosphere of learning which all will inspire men in their scholarly endeavors, and continuing growth through new avenues of learning when school days are past. FarmHouse stresses faith in God and urges each man to worship in the tradition of his own church and in accordance with his own beliefs with tolerance for his brothers.

45 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Kappa Alpha Order KA

National Founding Year: 1865 Also known as: K-A Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Crimson and Old Gold • Muscular Dystrophy Association Open Motto: “Dieu et les Dames,” meaning “God and the Ladies” National Website: kappaalphaorder.org Chapter Website: people.clemson.edu/~kalpha Twitter: @Clemson_KA Facebook Page: Clemson University Kappa Alpha Order

Kappa Alpha Order was founded in 1865 by a group of students at Washington College in Lexington, Va. Inspired by Robert E. Lee, students founded Kappa Alpha Order on the principles he embodied: reverence to God, duty, honor, character and gentlemanly conduct. Consisting of approximately 100 members, the Delta Omicron chapter of Kappa Alpha Order puts on several social events during the year,including Old South, Convivium, Mountain Weekend, Parents’ Cocktail and Oyster Roast. Academically, Kappa Alpha Order is among the top fraternities on campus. Kappa Alpha Order was first charted at Clemson on Feb. 21, 1970, and has remained one of the oldest continually chartered fraternities on campus.

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National Founding Year: 1869 Also known as: Kappa Sig Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Scarlet, White and Emerald Green • Military Heroes Campaign Open Motto: “Bononia Docet,” meaning • Relay for Life “Bologna Teaches” • Alive Guatemala National Website: kappasigma.org Chapter Website: kappasigmaclemson.com Twitter: @KappaSigma_CU Facebook Page: Kappa Sigma — Clemson University

The Kappa Upsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma was one of the four original fraternities founded at Clemson University in 1970. Today, Kappa Sigma has become one of the largest fraternities in the country with over 282 active chapters. Kappa Sigma holds a variety of social functions throughout the year. Whether at our lively football tailgates, Mountain Weekend, Spring Formal, mixers or Carolina Cup, the brothers of Kappa Sigma are always having fun. However, our brotherhood represents more than social events. The four pillars of Kappa Sigma are fellowship, leadership, scholarship and service. We strive to promote these qualities in our members and create gentleman that positively impact Clemson University. Kappa Sigma brothers are leaders on campus through involvement in Student Government, Order of Omega, Blue Key and much more. Ultimately, we want our brothers to enjoy themselves, be successful and serve others on campus and in society. After graduating, Kappa Sigma brothers establish careers in business, government, law and medicine. However, being a Kappa Sigma does not end at graduation. Brothers proudly carry the Kappa Sigma name with them throughout life.

47 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Lambda Chi Alpha LCA

National Founding Year: 1909 Also known as: Lambda Chi Clemson Founding Year: 1992 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Purple, Gold and Green • Clemson Community Care Open Motto: “Vir Quisque Vir,” meaning “Every Man a Man” National Website: lambdachi.org Twitter: @LXA_Clemson Facebook Page: Lambda Chi Alpha — Fraternity

Lambda Chi Alpha was founded at Boston University in 1909 by Warren A. Cole on the ideals of bringing an excellent fraternal experience to all men. With 83 active members and over 550 initiates, the chapter expects to continue to make its positive impact on campus felt. Lambda Chis traditionally earn higher grades than the all-male average and exceed in athletic competition. They strive to maintain a healthy atmosphere for learning, growth and fun as well as work to recruit new members by our actions and words. Lambda Chi Alpha prides itself on respect, integrity and morality. Every brother of the Clemson chapter thoroughly demonstrates these earned qualities and abides by them throughout life.

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National Founding Year: 1848 Also known as: Phi Delt Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Azure and Argent • ALS Association Open Motto: “One Man Is No Man” • American Foundation of Suicide Prevention National Website: phideltatheta.org Chapter Website: scgamma.org Twitter: @phidelt Facebook: Phi Delta Theta — South Carolina Gamma

The South Carolina Gamma chapter of Phi Delta Theta is the second oldest IFC chapter at Clemson University. Phi Delta Theta is a fraternity of college men built on three core principles: friendship, sound learning and moral rectitude. We are a group of men that are dedicated not only to getting an education but also to forming lifelong friendships. The brothers of Phi Delta Theta are active on campus with involvement in numerous organizations, intramural athletics and in the community. Our chapter supports our national philanthropy, the ALS Association. Phi Delta Theta has an active social calendar, hosting mixers and semiformal events throughout the year as well as a Mountain Weekend in the fall and a Beach Weekend Formal in the spring. If you are seeking a strong fraternity founded on unity and commitment, look no further than Phi Delta Theta.

49 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Phi Kappa Tau FKT

National Founding Year: 1906 Also known as: Phi Tau Clemson Founding Year: 1995 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Harvard Red and Old Gold • SeriousFun Children’s Network Open Motto: “Building Men of Character” National Website: phikappatau.org Chapter Website: clemson.phikappatau.org Twitter: @CU_PhiKappaTau Facebook Page: Phi Kappa Tau — Clemson University

Phi Kappa Tau is touted as one of the most prestigious Phi Tau chapters in the Southeastern Conference, winning recognitions and awards from its national organization on a yearly basis. The fraternity’s select group of distinguished, diverse men offers friendship, leadership and avenues to succeed in both academic and philanthropic endeavors. Phi Kappa Tau is dedicated to developing exemplary character within the context of brotherhood. Phi Tau boasts a wide array of involved members in on-campus organizations, including initiates of the Order of Omega honor society, senators in Clemson Undergraduate Student Government, scouts and employees for the Clemson football team, presidents and players for a collection of club sports teams, teacher assistants, board members for a variety of Greek leadership committees and much more. On a national scale, Phi Tau recruits highly-regarded men from all across the country and has seen its alumni continue into jobs from Wall Street to the California coast. Philanthropically, brothers are active in various charitable causes, including the Fight for Life jousting tournament, Helping Honduras international charity trip, Phi Tau Blue Ridge elementary tutoring program, and a variety of fundraisers that benefit our national philanthropy, Paul Newman’s SeriousFun Children’s Network. The Phi Tau social calendar is full of events including a fall Mountain Weekend and spring Formal Retreat. There are 85 active chapters nationally that provide a strong and well-connected alumni base. Most importantly, Phi Kappa Taus take pride in the strength of brotherhood. In being a brother of the this fraternity, one must live by the motto, “Learning. Leading. Serving.”

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National Founding Year: 1873 Also known as: Phi Sig Clemson Founding Year: 2005 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Red and Silver • Special Olympics Open Motto: “Do Unto Others as You • Helping Hands Would Have Them Do Unto You” • The Alzheimer’s Association National Website: phisigmakappa.org Twitter: @ClemsonPhiSig Facebook Page: Phi Sigma Kappa Clemson University

Phi Sigma Kappa is a brotherhood dedicated to the lifelong betterment of our brothers, community and the world. The Phi Sigma Kappa Upsilon Septaton chapter here at Clemson is a diverse group with the goal of living out the Golden Rule. Phi Sigma Kappa’s involvement on campus includes several brothers holding key leadership positions across campus in various clubs and organizations. Always striving for academic excellence, the chapter consistently has one of the highest member GPAs on campus. They are also committed to community service and philanthropy through involvement in numerous philanthropic events, including their Fall Pumpkin Smash. Phi Sigma Kappa strives to be the best by living out our cardinal principles: promote brotherhood, stimulate scholarship and develop character. They also strive to maintain the core values: demand excellence, commit to lifelong learning, meet challenges with innovation and value brotherhood above self.

51 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Pi Kappa Alpha PKA

National Founding Year: 1868 Also known as: Pike Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Garnet and Old Gold • Southeastern Firefighters’ Burn Foundation Open Motto: “Scholars, Leaders, Athletes and Gentlemen” National Website: pikes.org Chapter Website: clemsonpikes.com Twitter: @ClemsonPikes Facebook Page: The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

The Eta Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha was founded at Clemson University on Feb. 1, 1970, becoming the first nationally recognized fraternity on Clemson’s campus. Since its founding, Pi Kappa Alpha has become one of the top fraternities at Clemson and in the International Fraternity, winning 13 Robert A. Smythe Awards (11 consecutive), which are given to the top 10 percent of chapters throughout the nation. Active brothers are involved in a number of organizations, including Blue Key, Student Alumni Council, Student Judicial Board, IPTAY Student Advisory Board, Leadership Council and the President’s Cabinet. Along with striving for leadership, the Eta Alpha chapter holds many social functions throughout the year, including Animal House, Mountain Weekend, Firemen’s Ball, Bayou Bash and many mixers and cocktails. The chapter has a great commitment to community service, raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the American Cancer Society and donating time every fall to the Anderson County Special Olympics. Pi Kappa Alpha prides itself on developing men of great character, leadership and academic ability and creating a lasting brotherhood long after college.

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National Founding Year: 1904 Also known as: Pi Kapp Clemson Founding Year: 1988 Colors: White and Gold with Blue Open Motto: “Pi Kappa Phi will redefine fraternity as a lifelong brotherhood of leaders” National Website: pikapp.org Twitter: @ClemsonPiKapp Facebook Page: Clemson University – Pi Kappa Phi

In 1904 in Charleston, S.C., three friends made a choice to lead. They chose to found their own fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, at the College of Charleston. Today, you have the opportunity to make the choice to be a re-founding father of Pi Kappa Phi at Clemson University. This is your opportunity to embody leadership and service, enhance your college experience, change your college community and prepare yourself for a successful life after college. Anyone can join a social fraternity but building your own is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. From budgets to brotherhood, you make the decisions, you set the rules and you start the traditions. Along the way, you also build lifelong friendships. Joining a fraternity can open many doors. In Pi Kappa Phi, you’ll find some of the most innovative opportunities in the Fraternity and Sorotity Life community. As a brother, you’ll have exclusive access to a host of leadership development programs, scholarships, academic resources and career networking. Through Push America — the only national philanthropy to be established and maintained by a fraternity — you’ll have the opportunity to bring awareness and support to people with disabilities. You may even spend the summer cycling across the country in our Journey of Hope. Few people leave a lasting impression on their college or university, and even fewer have the chance to truly impact people. However, as a Founding Father of Pi Kappa Phi at Clemson, you’ll indelibly leave your mark on campus and influence the lives of men who will follow in your footsteps.

53 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Sigma Alpha Epsilon SAE

National Founding Year: 1856 Also known as: S-A-E Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold • Children’s Miracle Network Open Motto: “The True Gentleman” National Website: sae.net Twitter: @sae1856 Facebook Page: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Founded at the University of Alabama in 1856, Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the only fraternity founded in the South before the Civil War that is still in operation. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the largest college fraternity by total initiates, with more than 300,000 initiated members. Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded April 11, 1970, at Clemson, making it the oldest fraternity. Since then, Sigma Alpha Epsilon has carried on the yearly tradition of building the Homecoming float that carries the Homecoming Queen onto the field during halftime. The chapter hosts an annual volleyball tournament where all the proceeds go to Children’s Miracle Network and is also involved in Adopt-a-Highway. To accompany the philanthropic events, Sigma Alpha Epsilon has several annual social events with other Greek organizations and solely with the brothers. Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded on the principles of friendship, fraternity, loyalty and honor, which help to serve each brother to exemplify “the true gentleman” during his years in college and beyond.

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National Founding Year: 1855 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Clemson Founding Year: 1977 • Children’s Miracle Network Colors: Blue and Old Gold • Huntsman Cancer Foundation Open Motto: “In Hoc Signo Vinces,” meaning “In This Sign You Will Conquer” National Website: sigmachi.org Chapter Website: sigmachietapsi.com Twitter: @SigmaChi Facebook Page: Sigma Chi Fraternity

Sigma Chi is one of the oldest and largest Greek letter societies in the world. Founded on June 28, 1855, at the University of Miami (Ohio), Sigma Chi was founded on a matter of principle. Since then, our fraternity has established our three great aims of friendship, justice and learning and strives to live up to these ideals each and every day. The Eta Psi chapter was founded in 1977 at Clemson and has grown to one of the largest and most influential organizations on campus. In the past five years, the chapter has won IFC Chapter of the Year twice, Best Philanthropy and the IFC Risk Management Award. In the past six years, the Eta Psi chapter has also been awarded the prestigious Peterson Award four times, which is given to outstanding chapters in the Southeastern province of our country. Current brothers are involved in campus organizations such as Student Alumni Council, Tiger Brotherhood, Undergraduate Student Government, the Varsity Football team and the Calhoun Honors College. The chapter has hosted a number of social events such as Mountain Weekend at Camp Wayfarer, Formal in Hilton Head and various mixers with sororities on campus. On campus, Sigma Chi hosts a weeklong “Derby Days” philanthropy. In the past four years alone, the chapter is proud to note that they have donated over $107,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network in Greenville. Sigma Chi is looking to recruit high-minded men of good character, comprising of different temperaments, talents and convictions to continue on the legacy of excellence.

55 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Sigma Nu SN

National Founding Year: 1869 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Clemson Founding Year: 1970 • Helping Hand Initiative Colors: Black, White and Gold • LEAD Open Motto: “Excelling with Honor” National Website: sigmanu.org Twitter: @SigmaNuHQ Facebook Page: Sigma Nu Fraternity

Sigma Nu originated from the Lexington Triad, being founded at the Virginia Military Institute in January 1869. Sigma Nu was founded upon the core values of love, truth and honor. Sigma Nu originated on Clemson University’s campus as the local fraternity Kappa Delta Chi. In 1969, Kappa Delta Chi petitioned the High Council of Sigma Nu and chartered the Theta Zeta chapter on April 12, 1970. Sigma Nu has 180 active chapters and colonies on college campuses throughout the United States and Canada and has initiated over 219,000 members since its founding. Since 1970, the Theta Zeta chapter of Sigma Nu has been involved in many campus organizations, including Undergraduate Student Government, Blue Key National Honor Society, Tiger Brotherhood, IPTAY Student Advisory Board and Order of Omega, just to name a few. Excelling in academics has become the number one goal for Theta Zeta, and we have set the goal of having a chapter GPR that is greater than the all men’s fraternity average. In the fall, Theta Zeta looks forward to our legendary Game Ball Run philanthropy event, which raises money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Sigma Nu strives to build men of honor and ethical leaders for society based upon the concept of the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God.

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National Founding Year: 1901 Also known as: Sig Ep Clemson Founding Year: 1970 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Purple, Red and Gold • YouthAids Open Motto: “Building Balanced Men” National Website: sigep.org Chapter Website: clemsonsigep.org Twitter: @ClemsonSigEp Facebook Page: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (Official)

The South Carolina Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded at Clemson in 1970 on the values of virtue, diligence and brotherly love. Sigma Phi Epsilon seeks to instill these values by molding men into gentlemen of quality with a sound mind and a sound body. Over the years, the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Clemson University have held various leadership positions. There are currently and have been members involved in IFC, Greek Programming Board, Blue Key Honor Society, Order of Omega, Tiger Brotherhood and Student Government. Clemson Sig Ep’s continue their work to contribute to the campus and community through various service projects. Sig Ep is responsible for painting all of the Tiger Paws you have seen around Clemson’s campus and the Clemson area. The Clemson chapter has been recognized nationally and locally with awards highlighting our commitment to service.

57 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Sigma Pi SP

National Founding Year: 1897 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Clemson Founding Year: 1996 • ACE (Altruistic Campus Experience) Project Colors: Lavender and White Open Motto: “Progress, Man’s Distinctive Mark Alone, Not God’s, and Not the Beasts’; God Is, They Are. Man Partly Is and Wholly Hopes to Be” National Website: sigmapi.org Chapter Website: Twitter: @SigmaPiClemson Facebook: Sigma Pi Fraternity

To be a Sigma Pi is to subscribe to the belief that a group of men can be drawn together by their common interests and goals and to dedicate themselves to a purpose greater than the individual. Sigma Pi is a collection of scholars, leaders, athletes and above all, gentlemen. Since this chapter was founded in the fall of 1996, the brothers of Sigma Pi have held various influential positions around campus. They have members of Clemson’s varsity sports, held active roles in Undergraduate Student Government and even have past student body presidents. They actively participate in Greek community activities such as Greek Week and hold many events, such as going to Carolina Cup in Camden and holding Mountain Weekend Retreat in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. Sigma Pi places a high priority on grades, especially for freshmen, as they are a top-10 fraternity in overall GPAs. On campus, Sigma Pi is involved in the ACE project, a program to help beautify Clemson’s campus. Within Sigma Pi, every brother can talk about his life-changing decision to join, a choice that will never be forgotten.

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National Founding Year: 1899 Also known as: TKE (pronounced “teke”) Clemson Founding Year: 1992 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Colors: Crimson Lake Cherry and Pure • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Silver Gray Open Motto: “Not for Wealth, Rank or Honor, but for Personal Worth and Character” National Website: tke.org Chapter Website: clemsontke.org Twitter: @Clemson_TKE Facebook Page: Tau Kappa Epsilon — Clemson University

The Sigma Psi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon in Clemson University celebrates the honor of being the 336th chapter to be founded in the fraternity renowned for having the most active chapters on an international level. Founded on Nov. 12, 1992, the chapter is a relatively young social fraternity that prides itself on strong social interaction with the campus and a good standing with the community. Members actively participate in community service with other campus organizations, raising money for Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Memory Walk for the Alzheimer Association and local tutoring. With multiple brothers spread throughout the ROTC program, multiple engineering societies and many other service fraternities and societies, TKE is truly a presence on Clemson’s campus. Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon fully believe in their motto, “Not for wealth, rank or honor, but for personal worth and character.”

59 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com Triangle T

National Founding Year: 1907 Philanthropies/Service Organizations Supported: Clemson Founding Year: 2013 • Habitat for Humanity Colors: Old Rose and Gray Open Motto: “Veritas Omnia Vincit,” meaning “Truth Conquers All” National Website: triangle.org Twitter: @TriangleHQ Facebook Page: Triangle Fraternity — Clemson University

Founded in 1907 by 16 civil engineers attending the University of Illinois, Triangle has grown to be a national brotherhood of more than 26,000 in 37 chapters, colonies and interest groups in 22 states. Our purpose here at Clemson is to build a chapter of balanced men who cultivate high moral character, foster lifelong friendships and live their lives with integrity. Triangle is unique in that it does not have a Greek name, but is recognized as the only national fraternity for students in engineering, architecture and science majors. As a member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference, Triangle has a lot to offer academically, socially and athletically to all its members as well as being known for its contributions to Habitat for Humanity.

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The Greek Programming Board promotes and advances Fraternity Order of Omega is the premier leadership honor society for and Sorority Life as a whole at Clemson University, both on campus members of the fraternity and sorority community. Order of Omega and in the community. The board plans a number of activities for recognizes juniors and seniors who have exemplified high standards the entire community, but its two main events are Greek Week in in the areas of scholarship, leadership and involvement within their the spring and the Memorial 5K in the fall. respective fraternal, campus and local organizations. Order of Omega comprises the top 3 percent of the fraternity and sorority community, Greek Week is a weeklong series of activities that unites the entire with members from the Panhellenic, National Panhellenic and community in friendly competition. Twelve teams are created that Interfraternity Councils. There are 311 chapters of Order of Omega include a mix of organizations from the National Panhellenic Council, across the country, and Clemson is proud to represent the Epsilon the Interfraternity Council and the Collegiate Panhellenic Council. Kappa chapter, established in 1983. Events throughout the week consist of a kickball tournament, trivia, a karaoke competition, days of service and a dance competition! In order to be offered membership into Order of Omega, applicants Additionally, throughout the week there are three philanthropic must be at least junior standing in academic credit hours, possess a competitions that raise money for each of the council philanthropies cumulative GPR above the all-Greek average, be enrolled at Clemson on campus. University for at least two semesters and must not graduate during the same semester as the application for membership. The Clemson Student Memorial 5k began in honor of three fraternity and sorority students whose untimely deaths in the fall of 2007 Order of Omega at Clemson University is responsible for planning all- affected the entire Greek community. In their honor the students Greek events throughout the year, such as the Fraternity and Sorority have taken on the project of building an all-faiths chapel and student Life Awards Banquet in the spring to honor the accomplishments of memorial garden on Clemson University’s campus. The chapel will the Greek community from the past year. Order of Omega also co- serve as a small gathering place where students can go in difficult hosts the Clemson Cup, an annual campuswide speech competition. times to reflect, meditate and pray. In conjunction with this gathering Outside of those events, Order of Omega works with the individual space, the Student Memorial Garden will provide another source of fraternity and sorority chapters on campus to promote unity through reflection, but with the particular purpose of remembering students the pursuit of academic excellence. whose lives have been lost during their time at Clemson. The first Clemson Student Memorial 5k took place on Nov. 8, 2009, marking the first time all three councils of Fraternity and Sorority Life came together for a common cause. Over 300 people participated in the 5k, and the event raised more than $5,000 to donate to the project. The Clemson Student Memorial 5k has successfully contributed to the Memorial chapter every year since.

Remember that our main service is to serve you, the members of the Clemson Community. If there is anything we can do to improve, please contact us using the most recent board information on the Fraternity and Sorority Life website.

61 CLEMSON FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE clemsongreeklife.com THE MAKING OF TODAY’S CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

As with any institution, the spirit of the place — its buildings, its First Friday Parade people and its community — moves traditions to unfold over time. Since 1974, the First Friday Parade has been held the Friday afternoon Here are some of the traditions that make Clemson University unique. before the first home football game to celebrate the new football season. Each sorority designs a float for the parade, which begins at Thomas Green Clemson, Our Founder Sikes Hall and continues through campus and downtown Clemson. Clemson Agricultural College was founded in 1889 when the governor of South Carolina signed a bill accepting Thomas Green Clemson’s Homecoming and Tigerama gift of property and assets to establish a “high seminary of learning.” The excitement, spirit and enthusiasm of Homecoming celebrations The College formally opened as an all-male military school in 1893 have been a Clemson tradition since 1914. During the week preceding with 446 students and 15 faculty members. the game, student organizations crowd onto Bowman Field to construct Homecoming displays that will be judged on game day. On Clemson Rings every Homecoming Friday night since 1957, Tigerama — one of the The first Clemson class rings were issued in 1896. The “C” nation’s largest student-run pep rallies — has featured the crowning surrounding a palmetto tree on a black background is one of the of Miss Homecoming, skits by student organizations and a spectacular most recognizable of all college rings today. Copyrighted so that only firework show. Clemson alumni and students with more than 90 hours may have the honor of wearing it, the ring contains the motto: “who shall separate us now?”

Tiger Paw Created in 1970, the Tiger Paw is the athletic symbol by which Clemson University is most often recognized. Many schools use a similar paw, but Clemson’s copyrighted logo is unique because it was taken from the print of a real tiger; it has a fishhook-shaped wrinkle in the lower right-hand area of the paw and is tilted to the one o’clock position.

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