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Joining a fraternity or sorority can be one of the best ways to find OSU, but also within the local Corvallis community. Studies show your “home away from home” at Oregon State and make a large that students who are engaged with student organizations, like campus feel much smaller. There are 46 chapters on campus fraternities and sororities, are more successful academically and that are a member of one of five communities: the Interfraternity are more likely to graduate. Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), and the Unified Greek Council (UGC), College is a time to build memories and gain friends that will last orthe Collective Greek Council (CGC). We believe there is a place a lifetime. We know that college is full of choices, and we are glad for everyone in our diverse community of over 3,100 students. you’ve made the choice to get to know our chapters. We urge you Fraternities and sororities have a rich history at OSU and have to get to know our organizations for yourself and make the best been on campus for over 135 years. The first national organization, decision for you about which group to join. , was established on campus in 1882. Please take time to browse through this publication and acquaint Our community shares several core principles: Friendship, yourself with all that fraternity and sorority life has to offer. If Scholarship, Leadership, Inclusivity, Philanthropy and Service. The you’re still not sure if ‘going Greek’ is right for you, we encourage community shared vision statement is: “United by a common bond, you to learn more about these organizations by checking out the we are a diverse community dedicated to scholarship, leadership fall recruitment/membership intake processes. and service.” Our members live these values each day and strive toward this vision in the events and programs they plan and in Once again, welcome to Oregon State University. We offer you our the membership experiences our chapters offer. Membership in a best wishes for every success during your time here. And get used fraternity or sorority not only allows you to get more involved at to saying it — “Go Beavs!”

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Fraternities at Philanthropy: Fraternities and sororities sponsor a variety of philanthropic fundraisers that raise over $200,000 annually to support local and OSU share six core national nonprofit organizations. These fundraisers include athletic tournaments, haunted houses, lip community values: sync competitions, and more.

Community Service: In conjunction with Scholarship: Fraternities and sororities at Oregon State University strive philanthropy, each fraternity and sorority for academic excellence. Each chapter has specific grade requirements for participates in numerous community service students to achieve and maintain active membership and provides their events each year to engage with the Corvallis members with resources to promote academic success. Fraternity and and surrounding communities. Last year, OSU’s sorority membership offers many options to help new members transition Fraternity and Sorority Community logged academically from high school to college, including educational programs more than 52,000 hours of community service. and workshops, study hours, tutoring programs, and more. As a result, the Commitment to civic engagement encourages All-Greek GPA is consistently at or above the All-Undergraduate average. growth as servant leaders and allows members to help others in the world around us. Leadership: Developing leadership skills in all members is a fundamental goal of every organization. Fraternities and sororities offer a variety of Friendship: With a large student body at OSU, it leadership positions within their chapters and opportunities also exist is easy for new students to be overwhelmed with in the Fraternity/Sorority Community at large. Members are also leaders life on campus. Fraternity and sorority membership on campus, currently holding leadership positions in over 260 student eases the transition and enriches the college organizations at OSU. experience by encouraging the development of sincere relationships within a tight-knit community of over 3,100 students. The lifelong bonds of Inclusivity: United by a common bond, the OSU Greek community is a brotherhood and sisterhood made in fraternities diverse community that strives for inclusivity of all people regardless of and sororities are unmatched by any other student race, culture, identity, gender, or sexual orientation. We hope to promote a organization. welcoming environment for all students on campus where all members and guests feel supported and accepted.

4 5 Sorority, Inc. Nickname: Deltas, DST Address: 306 Student Experience Center Founding: January 13th, 1913 at Colors: Crimson & Cream National Programs: Delta GEMS & Social Action Website: www.deltasigmatheta.org Notable Members: Loretta Lynch & Angela Bassett GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Contact: Capreece Kelsaw, [email protected]

The following NPHC fraternities and sororities have established charters Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: Sigmas, PBS at OSU but do not currently have any Address: 306 Student Experience Center undergraduate members, however, Founding: January 9th, 1914 at Howard University joining opportunities may exist. If Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White you are interested in any of the Philanthropy: March of Dimes, I Am My Brother’s Keeper below organizations, please contact Website: http://www.phibetasigma1914.org the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Notable Alumni: Dr. George Washington Carver, James Weldon Johnson, Life at [email protected] or 541- & President Kwame Nkrumah National Pan-Hellenic 737-5432 for more information. Save the Date! GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Contact: Demetrius Watts, [email protected] Council (NPHC) Fall 2017 Events Alpha Fraternity, Inc The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), important to be on the lookout for their Sorority, Inc. also known as the Divine 9 or D9, is the events, introduce yourself when they are NPHC Tabling: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. governing council for the historically tabling, and reach out to them based on Thursday, September 28 at African-American fraternities and sororities the contact information listed next to their the SEC Plaza Fraternity, Inc. at OSU. NPHC chapters are in inclusive, you chapter profile entry. NPHC organizations Sorority, Inc. , Inc. aren’t required to identify with a specific typically do not accept a student for NPHC Informational: Nickname: Zetas racial identity to qualify for membership. membership until the student has completed Friday, September 29 at Address: 306 Student Experience Center Fraternities and sororities affiliated with at least 12-24 hours of college credit with a the Lonnie B. Harris Black Financial Information Founding: January 16th, 1920 at Howard University the NPHC do not participate in a formal minimum grade point average. NPCH organizations charge a one- Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White recruitment process. NPHC chapters identify Culutral Center time initiation fee, and may have Philanthropy: March of Dimes, Storks Nest, National Education Foundation new members throughout the year, engaging NPHC chapters are unhoused and use the Lonnie B. annual chapter membership dues. Website: www.zphiboregonstate.com in a membership intake process semi- Harris Black Cultural Center as a central place to meet These events are a great and host events. See a map on page 31 for the location opportunity to meet the D9 The below is an estimated range that annually. If you are interested in a sorority Notable Alumnae: Zora Neal Hurston & Sheryl Underwood of this center. chapters and learn about the or fraternity connected to this council, it’s is collected annually from the NPHC GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 history of these organizations and chapters at OSU. Contact: Courtney Jackson, [email protected] the joining requirements. Visit http://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl/national-pan- Chapter membership fee range: hellenic-council-divine-nine for more information on these $650-$1500 (initiation fee) 6 organizations and how to join. 7 Sorority, Inc. Kappa Sorority, Inc. Nickname: APiO Nickname: KDChi Address: 306 Student Experience Center Address: 306 Student Experience Center Founding: September 1st, 1994 at University of North Carolina Founding: April 6th, 1987 at Texas Tech University Colors: Fire Red, New Grass Green, & Maize Yellow Colors: Pink & Maroon Philanthropy: National Indian Education Association Philanthropy: American Cancer Society Website: www.facebook.com/OregonStateAlphaPiOmega Website: http://oregonstatealphapsi.wix.com/kdchi-alpha-psi GPA Requirement: 2.3/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.45/4.0 Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected]

Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Omega Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: DPO Nickname: ODPhi Address: 306 Student Experience Center Address: 306 Student Experience Center Founding: December 6th, 1998 at University of Houston Founding: November 25th, 1987 at Texas Tech University Colors: Red, Black, & Silver Colors: Scarlet & Silver Philanthropy: Children’s Literacy and Education Philanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Save the Date! Website: dpoosu.wix.com/dpoosu Website: www.OmegaDeltaPhi.com Unified GreekCouncil (UGC) GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 GPA requirement: 2.5/4.0 Contact: [email protected] Contact: Brandon Moses, The Unified Greek Council (UGC) is recruitment process and identify new Fall 2017 Events [email protected] the governing council for the culturally members throughout the year, engaging based and multicultural fraternities and in a membership intake process UGC Meet and Greet: sororities at OSU, including chapters with semiannually. If you are interested in a Wednesday, September 20 at Latinx interest, South-Asian interest, and sorority or fraternity connected to this SEC Involvement Lounge Native American membership interests. council, it’s important to be on the lookout UGC chapters are inclusive, you don’t for their events, introduce yourself when Come out and meet the need to identify with a specific cultural or they are tabling, and reach out to them members of the UGC racial identity to qualify for membership. based on the contact information listed community and learn more Sorority, Inc. Fraternity, Inc. Fraternities and sororities affiliated next to their chapter profile entry. Nickname: Gammas Nickname: Sig Rho about each UGC chapter. with UGC do not participate in a formal Address: 306 Student Experience Center Address: 306 Student Experience Center Financial Information Founding: January 25th, 1993 at Arizona State University Founding: August 16th, 1996 at University of Visit stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ugc for more information Colors: Forest Green, Navy Blue & White Colors: Red, Black, & Green UGC organizations charge individual Philanthropy: Mentoring the Youth Philanthropy: SOS Children’s Villages on these organizations and how to join. membership dues each term. The Website: stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/gao_kappa Website: osu.sigrho.com below is an estimated range for term GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.0/4.0 The UGC chapters are unhoused and often meet at one of the cultural and resource centers on dues that is collected annually from campus such as the Native American Longhouse, Asian Pacific Cultural Center, Centro Cultural Cesar Contact: Maricela Valenzuela, [email protected] Contact: Michael Chea, [email protected] Chavez, and more. See a map on page 31 for a full listing of these centers. the UGC chapters at OSU. Chapter membership fee range: $35-$350/term 8 9 Chi Theta Phi Address: 306 Student Experience Center Address: 306 Student Experience Center Founding: February 14th, 2013 at Oregon State University Founding: September 24th, 1984 at Purdue University Colors: Aquamarine Blue & Tangerine Orange Colors: Wine Red & Silver Website: http://chithetaphi.wixsite.com/oregonstate Philanthropy: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Website: phirholove.wix.com/phisigmarhoosu Recruitment Contact: Sydney Leigh Smith, GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Katherine Bajno (bajnok@oregonstate. Recruitment Interest: Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Interior edu), Amanda Crawford ([email protected]), and Design, or Merchandising Management majors, or anyone Marissa Bertuccio ([email protected]) with a creative mind and interest in design and art. Recruitment Interest: Science, Math and Engineering

Collective Greek Save the Date! 2017 CGC Council (CGC) Recruitment Events The Collective Greek Council is the it is important to be on the lookout Tabling and Informational Event: governing council for Greek-lettered for their events, introduce yourself Thursday, September 21 Delta Lambda Omega organizations with various academic when they are tabling, and reach and interest-based membership. out to them based on the contact Social Event: Nickname: DLP Nickname: SDO Collective Greek Council chapters information listed next to their Friday, September 22 Address: 306 Student Experience Center Address: 306 Student Experience Center do not participate in a formal chapter profile entry. Founding: October 15th, 1986 in Washington D.C. Founding: April 5th, 2006 at Oregon State University Colors: Green, Blue, & Gold recruitment process and identify These events are a great opportunity to Colors: Green, Gold, & White Philanthropy: STEM Academy new members throughout the year, Chi Theta Phi and Sigma Delta Omega come out and meet the members of the CGC Philanthropy: The Trevor Project Website: sigmadeltaomega.com engaging in informal membership are each local organizations that were community. Interested students will have Website: www.dlp.org/oregonstate the chance to learn more about each CGC Notable Alumni: Todd Gloria & Kevin Massey GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 recruitment processes semi-annually. founded at Oregon State and remain GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Ali Hentzel [email protected] If you are interested in a sorority or the only chapters in existance of these chapter and joining opportunities that exist. Recruitment Contact: [email protected] Recruitment interest: Women who are passionate about fraternity connected to this council, organizations. Financial Information Recruitment Interest: DLP welcomes any man within the science or are studying any of the sciences. CGC organizations charge individual LGBTQ+ community as well as allies and otherwise open- Visit http://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl for more membership dues each term. The below is minded individuals. Seeking gentlemen who exhibit integrity, an estimated range for term dues that is diversity, service and justice. information on these organizations and how to join. collected annually from the CGC chapters at OSU. CGC chapters are unhoused and often meet in the Memorial Union or in the buildings where members have the majority of their classes. Chapter membership fee range: $60-$170/term 10 11 Alpha Alpha Phi Nickname: Alpha Chi or AChiO Nickname: Aphi Address: 310 NW 26th St Address: 357 NW 25th St Founding: October 15th, 1885 at DePauw University Founding: September 18th, 1872 at Syracuse University Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Colors: Silver & Bordeaux Philanthropy: Preventing Domestic Violence Philanthropy: Women’s Heart Health Website: http://www.oregonstateaxo.org Website: alphaphi.org Notable Alumnae: Condelezza Rice & Trista Sutter Notable Alumnae: Jennifer Joines, Georgia Neese GPA Requirement: 2.5/3.0 Clark Gray, & Olivia Jordan GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0

Alpha Gamma Delta Chi Omega Nickname: AGD Nickname: Chi O Address: 360 NW 26th St Address: 2240 NW Van Buren Ave Founding: May 30th, 1904 at Syracuse University Founding: April 5th, 1895 at Colors: Red, Buff, & Green Colors: Cardinal & Straw Save the Date! Philanthropy: Type 1 Diabetes & Fighting Hunger Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Panhellenic Website: http://oregonstate.alphagammadelta.org Website: chiomega.com Notable Alumnae: Betty White, Elizabeth Corbett, & Judy Topinka Notable Alumnae: Angela Kinsley & Lucy Liu 2017 PHC Fall Formal Recruitment Events GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Council (PHC) Registration Closes: Tuesday, September 19 Prospective New Member Orientation: Thursday, September 21 The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the governing body for the 12 traditionally housed sororities at Sisterhood Round: Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23 OSU. The council consists of 11 chapters that are members of the National Panhellenic Conference Philanthropy Round: Sunday, September 24 (NPC) and one associate member, Sigma Alpha, Chapter Round: Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 which is an agriculturally based sorority. Preference Round: Sunday, October 1 The Panhellenic Council will host its annual fall Bid Day: Monday, October 2 Nickname: AOII Nickname: Tri Delta formal recruitment process at the beginning of Address: 127 NW 13th St Address: 340 NW 26th St. fall term 2017 over the first and second weekends Founding: January 2nd , 1897 at Barnard College Founding: November 27th, 1888 at Boston University of school. This is the only time throughout Financial Information PHC organizations charge a variety of individual membership dues each Colors: Cardinal Red Colors: Blue, Gold, & Silver the school year where all PHC chapters will be Philanthropy: Arthritis Research and Education Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital accepting new members. term. The below is an estimated range for the type of membership dues that is collected annually from the PHC chapters at OSU. (Arthritis Foundation) Website: http://www.oregonstate.tridelta.org Website: http://oregonstate.alphaomicronpi.org Notable Alumnae: Joanna García, Elizabeth Banks, & Katie Couric To register for PHC Fall Formal Recruitment, Chapter Membership Range per year: Notable Alumnae: Gayle Fitzpatrick GPA Requirement: 3.14/4.0 visit: http://stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ Initiation: $250-$2,250 (Average: $1,102) GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 panhelleniccouncil ($45 registration fee) Live-In: $6,000-$7,560 (Average: $6,780) Live-Out: $392-$1,503 (Average: $887) 12 13 Nickname: DG, Delta G, Dee Gee Nickname: Kappa Address: 8715 NW 23rd St. Address: 1335 NW Van Buren Ave Founding: December 25th, 1873 at Lewis School for Girls Founding: October 13th, 1870 at Monmouth College Colors: Bronze, Pink, & Blue Colors: Light Blue & Dark Blue Philanthropy: Service for Sight Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental Website: http://oregonstate.deltagamma.org Website: oregonstate.kappa.org Notable Alumnae: Sabrina Bryan, Erin Condren, & Joan Lunden Notable Alumnae: Sophia Bush, Kate Spade, & Mariska Hargitay GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.5/40

Sigma Alpha Nickname: Sisters in Agriculture Address: 306 Student Experience Center Nickname: Theta Founding: January 26th, 1978 at Ohio State University Address: 465 NW 23rd St. Colors: Emerald & Maize Founding: January 27th, 1870 at DePauw University Philanthropy: Agriculture in the Classroom Colors: Black & Gold Website: http://sigmaalphaosu.wixsite.com/xichapter Philanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Notable Alumnae: Ann Huling Mathews, Cindie Davis, & Website: https://www.gothetagobeavs.com Marilyn Burns Notable Alumnae: Tori Burch, Sheryl Crow, & Laura Bush GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship among its members. Our 80+ chapters across the nation strive to cultivate professional women in agriculture, foster academic excellence and professional development, and encourage network- ing and lifelong bonds for women leading the agricultural industry.

Kappa Delta Nickname: KD Nickname: SK Address: 305 NW 25th street Address: 231 NW 26th Street Founding: October 23rd, 1897 at State Female Normal Founding: November 9th, 1874 at Colby College Colors: Pearl White & Emerald Green Colors: Lavender & Maroon Philanthropy: Center Against Rape and Domestic Philanthropy: Sigma Kappa Foundation & Alzheimer’s Association Violence (CARDV) Website: oregonstate.sigmakappa.org Website: http: //www.kappadelta.org/ Notable Alumnus: Donna King Notable Alumnus: Leigh Anne Tuohy GPA Requirement: 2.55/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.1/4.0

14 15 (AKAK) Delta Chi Nickname: D Chi Address: 2857 NW Van Buren Avenue Address: 203 NW 13th Street Founding: May 12th, 1904 at University of Michigan Founding: October 13th, 1890 at Cornell University Colors: Black & Old Gold Colors: Red & Buff Philanthropy: Shriner’s Children’s Hospital Philanthropy: Jimmy V Foundation Website: oregonstateacacia.acaciaconnect.org Website: http://osudeltachi.org Notable Alumni: Lee Kearney & Gary Patterson Notable Alumni: Ashton Kutcher, Jack Del Rio, & Ron Mix GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.8/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Jon Weinberg, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Mark Cepeda, [email protected] or Joey Orton, [email protected]

Alpha Nickname: Alpha Sig Nickname: Delt, Delts Address: 527 NW 23rd St. Address: 306 Student Experience Center Founding: December 6th, 1845 at Yale University Founding: Late 1858 at Bethany College Colors: Cardinal & Stone Colors: Purple & Yellow Philanthropy: RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Philanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Save the Date! Website: http://www.alphasigmaphi-oregonstate.org/ Website: delts.org Interfraternity 2017 IFC Recruitment Events Notable Alumni: Warren Buffet, John Kasich, & Tom Watson Notable Alumni: Ken Austin, John Elway, & Will Ferrell GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 IFC Fraternity Presentations and Open Houses: Recruitment Contact: Robert Woodruff, Recruitment Contact: Brandon Swenson, Council (IFC) Thursday, September 21st [email protected] [email protected] IFC Fraternity Presentations and Open Houses: Friday, September 22nd The Interfraternity Council (IFC) The IFC will host a fall recruitment is the governing body for the 21 process at the beginning of fall IFC Field Day: traditionally housed fraternities at term 2017 over the first week of Saturday, September 23rd OSU. Fraternities affiliated with the school. There are several events that IFC participate in a fall recruitment are hosted by the IFC to start the Chapter Events: Sunday, September 24th-Thursday, September 28th Alpha Tau Omega process in addition to recruiting week then individual chapters host Nickname: ATO Nickname: DU informally year-round. their own open invitation events Jump Day: Address: 309 NW 26th St Address: 235 NW 25th Street throughout the rest of the week. Friday, September 29th Founding: September 11th, 1865 at Virginia Military Institute Founding: November 4th, 1834 at Williams College Colors: Azure Blue, Old Gold, Kelly Green, White Colors: Sapphire Blue & Old Gold To register for IFC Fall Recruitment and view a full listing Financial Information Philanthropy: Stars and Stripes Philanthropy: Global Service Initiative IFC organizations charge a variety of individual Website: http://atosu.org/ Notable Alumni: Linus Pauling & Ralph Coleman of all chapter events, visit the IFC website to register on membership dues each term. The below is an estimated Notable Alumni: Lee Corso, Cris Collinsworth, & Papa John GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Chapter Builder http://stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ifc range for the type of membership dues that is collected GPA Requirement: 2.6/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Chris Morris, [email protected] Registering for the IFC Recruitment process is FREE! annually from the IFC chapters at OSU. Recruitment Contact: Kyle Walker, [email protected] and Jared Vsetecka, [email protected] Chapter Membership Range per year: Initiation: $150-$500 (Average: $325) Live-In: $5,472-$9,000 (Average: $7,286) 16 Live-Out: $750-$2,250 (Average: $1,500) 17 Rho Nickname: KDR Nickname: Phi Delts Address: 306 Student Experience Center Address: 120 NW 13th Street Founding: May 17th, 1905 at Middlebury College Founding: December 26, 1848 at Miami University Colors: Princeton Orange & Middlebury Blue Colors: Argent & Azure (White and Blue) Philanthropy: B+ Foundation Philanthropy: Be The Match & ALS Website: www.sigmakdr.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/PDTOregonBeta/ Noteable Alumni: Ari Fleischer & Greg Booth Coe Notable Alumni: Terry Baker, Burt Reynolds, & Neil Armstrong GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Bryce Robinson, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Jackson Van Winkle, vanwinja@oregonstate. edu or Brody Sales, [email protected]

Kappa Sigma Nickname: K Sig Nickname: FIJI Address: 354 NW 25th Street Address: 348 NW 25th St. Founding: December 10th, 1869 at University of Virginia Founding: May 1st, 1848 at Jefferson College Colors: Scarlet, White, & Emerald Colors: Royal Purple Philanthropy: Military Heroes Foundation Philanthropy: Jackson Street Youth Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, Website: www.facebook.com/kappasigmaoregonstate/ Heartland Humane Society Notable Alumni: Edward Allworth, Kyle Carpenter & National Philanthropy: The Red Cross Jimmy Buffett Website: http://thebeaverfiji.com/348/ GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Notable Alumni: Philip H. Knight, John Gottschalk, & Recruitment Contact: Luke Fectaeu, [email protected] Calvin Coolidge GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Kyle Darby, [email protected]

Lambda Chi Alpha Nickname: Lambda Nickname: Phi Psi Address: 1015 NW Monroe Avenue Address: 140 NW 13th Street Founding: November 2nd, 1909 at Boston University Founding: February 19th, 1852 at Jefferson College Colors: Purple, Green, & Gold Colors: Cardinal Red & Hunter Green Philanthropy: Community Outreach Inc. (local) and Feeding Philanthropy: Special Ops Survivors America Inc. (national) Website: PhiPsi.Org Website: www.lcaosu.com Notable Alumni: Woodrow Wilson, Zach Braff, & Mike Bloomberg Notable Alumni: President Harry S. Truman, Bill Rasmussen, GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 & Kenny Chesney Recruitment Contact Burton Jaursch, [email protected] GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 or Matt Dziedzic, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Alan Waggoner and Charlie Callen at [email protected] 18 19 Nickname: PIKE Nickname: Beta Pi Nickname: Sig Pi NEW FRATERNITIES Address: 209 NW 14th St. Address: 312 NW 25th Street Address: 410 NW 25th Street coming in 2017-2018 Founding: March 1, 1868 at University of Virginia Founding: June 28, 1855 at Miami University Founding: February 26th, 1897 at Vincennes University Colors: Garnet & Old Gold Colors: Blue & Old Gold Colors: Lavender & White with Gold as an auxiliary Philanthropy: Fireman’s Challenge Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Institute Philanthropy: The Amazing Day Foundation (suicide awareness Website: http://oregonstatepike.com/ Website: www.sigmachi.org and prevention) Notable Alumni: Tim McGraw, Jon Stewart, & Bobby Bowden Notable Alumni: Brad Pitt, Richard Campo & David Letterman Website: http://sigmapiosu.org/ The following two organization will be joining GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Notable Alumni: Tony Romo, Jack Lazar, & Jeff Arnett the IFC community in the 2017-2018 school Recruitment Contact: Spencer Stauffer, Recruitment Contact: Peyton King, [email protected], or GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 year. To learn more about becoming a founding [email protected] Matt D’Amore, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Elijah Childs, [email protected] father for one of these two groups, contact their recruitment contact listed below.

Farmhouse Fraternity Address: 306 Student Experience Center Founding: April 15, 1905 at University of Missouri Colors: Green, Gold, & White Nickname: Pi Kapp Nickname: SNu, Sig Nu Nickname: TKE, Teeks Philanthropy: Leukemia-Lymphoma Society & Address: 2111 NW Harrison Blvd Address: 143 NW 10th Street Address: 1460 NW Van Buren Avenue Be the Match Founding: December 10, 1924 at Founding: January 1, 1869 at Virginia Military Institute Founding: January 10th 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University Website: http://farmhouse.org/ Colors: Blue & Gold Colors: Gold, Black, & White Colors: Cherry Red & Grey Notable Alumnus: Evan Williams & Cory Gardner Philanthropy: The Ability Experience Philanthropy: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Website: http://oregonstatepikapps.org/ Warrior Project & American Heart Association Website: osutekes.com Recruitment Contact: Braden Wilson, Noteable Alumnus: Randy Owen Website: SigmaNuOSU.org Notable Alumni: Terry Bradshaw, Ronald Reagan, braden@.org GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Notable Alumni: Harrison Ford, Paul Rudd & Bob Barker & Aaron Rodgers Coming October 2017 Recruitment Contact Collin Miller, [email protected] GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 GPA: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Drew Campbell, Recruitment Contact: Pedro UO, [email protected], or [email protected] Ryan Byrne, [email protected]

Beta Theta Pi Address: 306 Student Experience Center Founding: August 8th, 1839 at Miami University (Ohio) Colors: Light Pink & Light Blue Nickname: SAE Nickname: Sig Ep Website: http://beta.org/ Nickname: TC Address: 2929 NW Harrison Blvd, Address: 224 NW 26th Street Notable Alumni: John Wooden & Bruce Nordstrom Address: 361 NW 26th Street Founding: March 9, 1856 Founding: November 1, 1901 at Richmond College GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Founding: April 10, 1856 at Norwich University Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold Colors: Dark Red & Royal Purple Recruitment Contact: Josh Fuentes, Colors: Military Red & White Philanthropy: Tug-of-War for Mario PastegaHouse Philanthropy: Community Outreach, Inc. (COI) [email protected] Philanthropy: United Service Organizations Website: http://www.saeoregonstate.com/ Website: osuspe.chapterspot.com Coming January 2018 Notable Alumni: Troy Aikman, Pete Carrol, & Phil Jackson Notable Alumni: Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Suess), John Goodman Website: www.OstateThetaChi.com GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 & Mike Rich Notable Alumni: Steven Spielberg, Bill Grimes & Dick Fosbury Recruitment Contact: Kyle Schrandt, [email protected], GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.8/4.0 Jackson Schleicher, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Kevin Nguyen [email protected], Recruitment Contact: Christian Moor [email protected] or Max Oppenheimer [email protected]

20 21 Initiation: A traditional ritual or formal ceremony that either junior or senior academic standing. brings a new member into full Greek membership. Panhellenic Council (PHC): Peer-elected governing council Intake: Term for the process by which NPHC and UGC for traditionally housed sororities that currently supports 12 GREEK SPEAK chapters recruit, select, educate, and initiate new members women’s chapters at OSU. of their organizations. Active: A fully initiated undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority. Philanthropy: A fundraising event hosted to raise money Interfraternity Council (IFC): Peer-elected governing for a charitable organization with which the chapter or Alumnus/Alumna: A member of a fraternity or sorority who has graduated from council for traditionally housed fraternities that currently community has a relationship. college. supports 21 men’s chapters at OSU. Potential New Member (PNM): A person who is interested Bid: A formal invitation to membership in a fraternity or sorority. Legacy: An immediate relative of an initiated member of in joining a Greek-letter organization, and will participate in a fraternity or sorority, defined slightly differently by each intake or recruitment. Big: An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority who serves as a mentor to individual organization. a Potential/Prospective New Member, guiding them through the new member Recruitment Guide (Gamma Chi): A neutral representative program and initiation. Line: The new member class of a culturally-based or of a Panhellenic sorority who temporarily leaves her historically black organization. affiliation to guide and support PNMs through recruitment. Chant: A call used by members of culturally-based organizations or NPHC chapters to acknowledge or gain the attention of others; some organizations Little: Short for “Little Brother/Sister” – a new member Ritual: The traditional rites and ceremonies of a fraternity have more than one chant. who is being mentored by an older member of their or sorority; these are almost always private and known only organization. to initiated members of a fraternal organization. Chapter: The local collegiate membership unit of a national or international fraternity or sorority. National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): The governing body Saluting: A unique art of reciting information in a line of the nine historically African American fraternities and formation. Members perform intense, in-sync, and sharp Collective Greek Council: New governing council community in 2017-18 for the sororities, also known as the “Divine Nine”. movements with greetings attributing to others, honoring four formerly Independent Chapters at OSU. accomplishments, or cherishing the cultural history, Neophyte: A new member of a culturally-based or heritage, and traditions of the organization. Crossing: Ceremony during which new members of culturally-based and historically black organization which usually defines that historically black Greek-letter organizations become active, life-long members of stage between the completion of new member/pledge Stepping: Stepping is a tradition where members their organization. requirements and being initiated. synchronize their moves so that they are performing their own dance moves without music. In stepping the members Dues: The monetary costs of membership in a fraternity or sorority that are used New Member: An individual who has accepted a bid to join will clap, stomp with their feet, jump, chant (not to be to fund the costs of operations, events, and other activities. a fraternity or sorority but who has not yet been initiated; confused with saluting) and create their own beat by doing also called an associate member. so. Stepping is traditionally done by NPHC organizations, Governing Council: Peer elected executive board from the member groups but multicultural Greeks are also known to do it. within one community. Generally supports and acts as a voice for organizations New Member Presentation: A presentation that celebrates within it, including being the official liaison between the university and the and welcomes new members into the Multicultural Greek Strolling: Also known as party walking or ‘party walk’, is members of the member organizations. or NPHC Community. A general set up of a new member a synchronized dance performed with music by culturally presentation consists of welcoming fellow Greeks, local based oragnizations. : Unethical mental or physical abuse and activities that are prohibited and national chapter history, and revealing of the new by Oregon State University, the local and state government, and all OSU Greek member(s). Unified Greek Council (UGC): The governing body of 6 councils and organizations. Please refer to the OSU Code of Student Conduct for culturally-based organization designed to unite the diverse the full definition of hazing. Order of Omega: A national honor society for fraternity and organizations and promote multicultural awareness to the sorority members who maintain a GPA above the All-Greek OSU community. Independent Chapter: Fraternities and sororities that are not affiliated with a average, have distinguished themselves as leaders in the governing council. OSU Greek community, have exemplary character, and hold 22 23 Student Leader Spotlight on RADHIKA SHAH

Major: Environmental Science Minor: Oceanography, Environmental Policy

Radhika’s Involvement: • 2017-18 Vice President of the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) OSU Fraternity Alumnus Spotlight on • 2017 Chapter Treasurer for AOII • 2016-17 Community Relations Facilitator for West Hall KEN AUSTIN ’54 ΔTΔ • 2015-16 Secretary of West Hall Council • Working in the Honors College as a SLUG Staff Member Ken Austin, the namesake of Austin Hall, is an engineer and the St. Paul rodeo. Austin carried a revolver around at the games Joining Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII), I entrepreneur that has truly left a mark on the history of Oregon and shot blanks, one time even burning holes into the penalty flag • Leading a service project for the Honors State. Austin graduated in 1954 and with his late wife, Joan Austin, of the referee. Austin, as Benny, would even climb up and sit on went from being an only child to founded A-dec in his hometown of Newberg, Oregon. A-dec, top of the goalposts when the opposing team would get close to College Morning of Service or Austin Dental Equipment Company, went on to become the scoring. • Researcher in the Bernard Zooplankton gaining over a hundred sisters. largest manufacturer of dental equipment in the country. He holds Ecology Laboratory, and was the URSA- Being in a sorority isn’t just 38 patents in the dental equipment industry. More recently, Austin has devoted himself to giving back to his community. He and his wife founded Springbrook Northwest, a Engage Awardee for last year about networking and gaining In 1952, Austin became the first Benny Beaver mascot in school drug and alcohol treatment center. He also worked with Rotary • Committee member for Climate Neutral history. Austin, and one of his fraternity brothers from Delta Tau International to donate dental units for missionary projects. opportunities — it’s about creating 2025 through the Student Sustainability Delta, came up with the idea and began this special tradition for Austin was not yet satisfied with his philanthropic endeavors, and a forever bond that helps you feel OSU. After getting the approval of what was then Oregon State due to his love of OSU, donated $10 million for the construction Initiative College, Austin made the costume himself and was ready to of a new building for the business program. This building, which less alone. I truly found my home in perform in front of the school for the football season. For his act, opened in the Fall of 2014, was dedicated in his honor. fraternity and sorority life at OSU. he drew inspiration from rodeo clowns he grew up watching in

24 25 5. What opportunities for continued involvement are there 7. How much does it cost to join a fraternity or sorority? after I graduate? It is important for potential members and parents to be FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Fraternity and sorority life is a lifelong commitment as informed as possible regarding the costs associated with limitless opportunities. Following graduation, many with obtaining a college education. Understanding the organizations encourage their graduating members to join financial obligations associated with fraternity and sorority 1. What will I get from a fraternity or sorority that I would 3. If I go through membership intake or recruitment, am I their local alumni association, as well as regional, district, or membership is just as important. Each individual joining not get out of any other college organization? guaranteed an invitation to join a fraternity or sorority? national positions and volunteer to support undergraduate a fraternity or sorority should be aware of the dues, fees Coming to college is one of the major life changes that you Just as you are looking for a perfect fit, these organizations members. and other expenses that are involved and should consider these when making financial plans to attend college. will go through. Joining a fraternity or sorority will help are also looking for great individuals. Membership criteria 6. Do I have to go to all recruitment and membership make the transition easier. Developing lifelong friendships can change from organization to organization, but all During the recruitment or membership intake process, a intake events? What if I can’t make it to a recruitment or potential member should ask members about the financial with other chapter members helps make the campus seem groups will have a minimum GPA requirement; some will be membership intake event? smaller. For many members, these chapters become a focusing on previous or other campus involvement, others obligations and payment options. Each organization sets its home away from home. In addition to the brotherhood/ more on community service, leadership experience, etc. The The best way to find out if an organization is for you, it to own fees and payment schedules. The average cost for the sisterhood, every chapter is dedicated to enhancing leader- most important thing is to be your genuine self throughout attend as many of their events as possible. This will help first term of joining an organization is usually higher due ship, scholarship, and philanthropy/community service. the recruitment/membership intake process and the right you see if an organization is a good fit for you. However, to one-time expenses and fees. Specific membership fees organization for you will embrace you for who you are. it is up to you to attend or choose not attend recruitment and costs are shared during council-sponsored recruitment 2. How do I find the right organization for me? events. You should never skip class to attend recruitment processes. For housed chapters, dues and live-in fees are events. Your education always comes first. It is a good idea usually less than the cost to live on-campus in a residence The best way to find your fit is to ask current members of 4. If I am an international student, can I join a fraternity/ sorority? let the recruitment chair know that you would like to attend hall. On each council’s page you can see a breakdown of the organization. Recruitment events are a great way to an event, but that you have time conflicts with the event financial costs. meet people and ask questions. At the end of the day, it Yes, anyone who is enrolled at OSU is allowed to pursue membership through recruitment or membership intake. time. Keep in mind, some organizations require you to meet matters most that you find a group that you connect with certain criteria, for example attending an informational and that shares similar values with you. We welcome and encourage international students to take part in Fraternity and Sorority Life. program, community service event, etc. before you will be eligible for membership. 26 27 The below chart provides an overview of amenities for our housed fraternities HOUSING AMENITIES and sororities. See a full map of these chapters on the following page. Alcohol Alcohol AlcoholAlcohol Alcohol Alcohol Sleeping Porch/ House Director/Sleeping Porch/ House Director/ 24 Hr Kitchen/ 24 Hr Kitchen/ Housed Chapter Name Housed ChapterCouncil Name Sprinklers Sprinklers Cook/Chef Cook/Chef Prohibited CouncilRestricted ProhibitedPermitted Restricted Permitted Bedroom Style Resident AdvisorBedroom Style Resident Advisor Kitchenette Kitchenette Acacia Acacia IFC IFC X X Full X Full X X X X X X X Alpha Sigma Sigma PhiIFC IFC X X None X None X X X X X X X Alpha Tau Omega Alpha Tau Omega IFC IFC X X None X None X X X X X X X Delta Chi Delta Chi IFC IFC X X None X None X X X X X X X Delta Upsilon Delta Upsilon IFC IFC X X None X None X X X X X X X FIJI/Phi Gamma Delta FIJI/Phi Gamma IFC Delta X IFC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Kappa Sigma IFC X IFC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Lambda Chi Alpha IFC IFC X X None X None X X X X X X X Phi Delta Theta Phi Delta Theta IFC X IFC X Partial X Partial X X X X X X X Phi Kappa Psi Phi Kappa Psi IFC IFC X X Full X Full X X X X X X X Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Alpha IFC IFC X X Full X Full X X X X X Pi Kappa Phi Pi Kappa Phi IFC IFC X X Full X Full X X X X X X X Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha EpsilonIFC IFC X X Full X Full X X X X X X X Sigma Chi Sigma Chi IFC X IFC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Sigma Nu Sigma Nu IFC IFC X X Partial X Partial X X X X X X X Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Phi Epsilon IFC IFC X X Full X Full X X X X X X X Sigma Pi Sigma Pi IFC IFC X X None X None X X X X X X X Tau Kappa Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon IFC IFC X X Partial X Partial X X X X X X X Theta Chi Theta Chi IFC IFC X X Full X Full X X X X X X X Alpha Chi Omega PHC X PHC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Alpha Gamma PHC Delta X PHC X Partial X Partial X X X X X X X Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Omicron PHC Pi X PHC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Phi PHC X PHC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Chi Omega Chi Omega PHC X PHC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta PHC X PHC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Delta Gamma Delta Gamma PHC X PHC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Alpha PHC Theta X PHC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Kappa PHC X PHC X Full X Full X X X X X X X Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Kappa PHC Gamma X PHC X Partial X Partial X X X X X X X Sigma Kappa Sigma Kappa PHC X PHC X Partial X Partial X X X X X X X

Alcohol Prohibited – alcohol is not permitted on chapter property Affiliated Housing Program (AHP): Several housed fraternities and sororities participate in the Affiliated Housing Program which makes them eligible as an KEY Alcohol Restricted – alcohol is permitted on chapter property for members who are 21 exemption from the first-year live-on requirement. First year students who are interested in learning more about joining and living-in one of these homes, Alcohol Permitted – alcohol is permitted on chapter property for members who are 21 check out the program’s website: http://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl/affiliated-housing-program and social events* with alcohol can be hosted on chapter property 28 *see the IFC Social Policy for a full description of policies and guidelines for social events. 29 NW Monroe Ave NW Johnson Way NW Taylor Ave Blvd NW Taylor Ave Pl Memorial SW NW 23th S NW 25th S NW Orchard Way NW 28th St NW Taylor Ave 4 Chintimini

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Fraternities Sororities Reser Stadium CHAC Acacia 2857 NW Van Buren Ave ΑΧΩ Alpha Chi Omega 310 NW 26th St AΣΦ 527 NW 23rd St ΑΓΔ Alpha Gamma Delta 360 NW 26th St AΤΩ Alpha Tau Omega 309 NW 26th St ΑΟΠ Alpha Omicron Pi 127 NW 13th St. ΔΧ Delta Chi 203 NW 13th St ΑΦ Alpha Phi 357 NW 25th St ΔΥ Delta Upsilon 235 NW 25th St ΧΩ Chi Omega 2240 NW Van Buren Ave ΛΧΑ Lambda Chi Alpha 1015 NW Monroe Ave Delta Delta Delta 340 NW 26th St ΚΣ Kappa Sigma 354 NW 25th St ΔΔΔ ΔΓ Delta Gamma 715 NW 23rd St Fiji Phi Gamma Delta 348 NW 25th St 1. ΦΚΨ Phi Kappa Psi 140 NW 13th St ΚΑΘ Kappa Alpha Theta 465 NW 23rd St Asian & Pacific Cultural Center 2695 SW Jefferson Way ΦΔΘ Phi Delta Theta 120 NW 13th St ΚΔ Kappa Delta 305 NW 25th St Cultural & 2. Centro Cultural César Chávez 691 SW 26th St ΠΚA Pi Kappa Alpha 209 NW 14th St ΚΚΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma 1335 NW Van Buren Ave 3. Etihad Cultural Center 380 Student Experience Center ΠΚΦ Pi Kappa Phi 2111 NW Harrison Blvd ΣΚ Sigma Kappa 231 NW 26th St Resource 4. Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center 100 SW Memorial Place ΣΑΕ Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2929 NW Harrison Blvd 5. Native American Longhouse Eena Haws 311 SW 26th St. ΣΦΕ Sigma Phi Epsilon 224 NW 26th St 6. ΣΠ Sigma Pi 410 NW 25th St Centers Pride Center 1553 SW A Ave ΣΧ Sigma Chi 312 NW 25th St 7. Women's Center 1700 SW Pioneer Place ΣΝ Sigma Nu 143 NW 10th St ΤΚΕ Tau Kappa Epsilon 1460 NW Van Buren Ave Only 30 of our 46 chapters are housed. Unhoused chapters offer the same membership benefits as housed chapters, and generally meet in the Memorial ΘΧ Theta Chi 361 NW 26th St Union, Cultural & Resource Centers, and in academic buildings throughout campus. Many of our culturally-based chapters use the CRCs as a home base. 30 31

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