Step One: Find Your Fit

There’s no one-size-fits-all in Fraternity & Sorority Life — and that’s the point.

For Future Members

Start With You

Ask yourself:

  • Do you want a big social network or a tight-knit crew?
  • Are you passionate about cultural identity, service, or professional growth?
  • Looking for traditions, or want to help start new ones?

What is the overall vibe you are looking for?

Check out the chapter types and their Instagram for more

Types of Chapters

Traditional fraternities/sororities focused on friendship, leadership, and campus involvement.

This includes the fraternities housed under the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and the College Panhellenic Council (CPH)

Chapters in this category

Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Psi Upsilon Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
Sigma Psi Kappa Local Sorority
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Tau Delta Phi Fraternity
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Theta Chi Fraternity

Centered on cultural identity, empowerment, and service (e.g., NPHC, NMGC, NALFO, NAPA).

Chapters in this category

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (NPHC)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (NPHC)
Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. (NAPA)
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (NPHC)
Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. (NAPA)
Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. (NMGC)
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. 
Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. (NALFO)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (NPHC)
Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc. (NAPA)
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (NPHC)

We have two types of special interest fraternities.

Service based - gender inclusive fraternity that prioritizes civic engagement and volunteering

Academic/Professional - Co-ed fraternity that focuses on academic and/or professional excellence and field-specific growth.

Chapters in this category

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity  - Open to all majors

Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity - Open to all majors

Alpha Rho Chi Professional Fraternity - Open to architecture and allied arts majors

What Makes Each Chapter Unique?

Each organization has:

  • Their own values (leadership, service, inclusion, etc.)
  • Recruitment styles (formal vs. informal)
  • Signature events and causes
  • A personality all its own

You’ll find the right one by meeting people, asking questions, and showing up.

Go to Step 2 to learn how to join!