Greek Life
Office of Student Life and Leadership
Student Center 3rd floor, Suite 330
Telephone: 404/413-1580
Fax: 404/413-1593
Web: www.gsu.edu/greeklife
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Monday - Friday
Overview
No matter which way you go, you can’t go wrong when you join a fraternity or
sorority at Georgia State. The 21 fraternities and sororities stand out as a unique and life-long involvement opportunity. A tradition as rich as Greek Life offers students an opportunity to experience leadership development, to serve hands-on in the
metro-Atlanta and campus community, to network with local alumni to form career
connections during college and after graduation, and to make lifelong friendships, among many other benefits. In addition, at Georgia State as well as nationally, involvement in fraternities and sororities increases students’ chances of graduating
from college, as well as enhances their overall academic achievement.
Scholarship development is very important to each organization. A minimum grade point average is required to join as well as to maintain membership; therefore, groups have established incentives and programs designed to strengthen members’ academic success.
Fraternity and sorority chapters at Georgia State are self-governing and organized into four governing councils. Each council has its own distinct mission and purpose; however, they come together under the over-arching Greek Council for
the betterment of our fraternal community.
Many of the fraternities and sororities occupy a suite on the fourth floor of
the University Center, giving them a place to call home and enabling members to
study, fellowship with friends, and hold meetings. In fall 2010, Georgia State will
open its doors to fraternity and sorority housing on the corner of Piedmont and
Edgewood Avenues.
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body for five nationally recognized
fraternities on campus. Organizations include: Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa
Alpha, Sigma Nu and Theta Chi.
Chapters in this council conduct an informal recruitment process held
throughout the year. This is a mutual selection process that requires interested
members to attend fraternity-sponsored recruitment events at the beginning of
each semester. During fall semester, IFC sponsors an official Bid Day event for
all new members. To register, stop by Student Activities or look online for the
Fraternity and Sorority Interest form.
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is the governing body for six nationally
recognized sororities on campus. Organizations include: Delta Phi Lambda
Sorority, Inc., Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Lambda Theta Alpha
Latin Sorority, Inc., Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority Inc., and Theta Nu Xi Multicultural
Sorority, Inc.
Chapters in this council are culturally based but are not culturally exclusive in membership. Each individual sorority conducts membership intake at various times throughout the year. Information is generally provided through campus marketing
at least two weeks prior to any informational sessions. Stop by Student Activities or
visit the Web site to complete a Greek Interest form. Forms will be forwarded to the
chapters to allow them to make contact with interested individuals regarding intake
guidelines and upcoming activities or events.
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing body for the eight
historically African American nationally recognized fraternities and sororities at
Georgia State. Organizations include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi
Phi and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Chapters in this council conduct membership intake at various times throughout the year. Each chapter has a process specific to their organization. Information is generally provided through fliers and campus marketing at least two weeks prior
to any informational sessions. Stop by Student Activities or visit the Web site to
complete a Fraternity and Sorority Interest form to receive further information regarding membership intake and upcoming activities or events.
Panhellenic Council (NPC)
Panhellenic Council (PC) is the governing body for five National Panhellenic
Conference sororities on campus. Organizations include: Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha
Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, Phi Mu and Zeta Tau Alpha.
Chapters in this council conduct a formal recruitment process early in fall semester. This is a mutual selection process that requires pre-registration,
orientation and attendance in four rounds of recruitment. To register, visit Student
Activities or look online for the Panhellenic Formal Recruitment registration
form. Informal recruitment may occur throughout the year for most chapters. To find out about activities occurring during informal recruitment, please fill
out a Fraternity and Sorority Interest Form and chapters will make contact with
interested individuals about upcoming events.
In addition to the Greek Life office and website, look for marketing about
upcoming Greek Life events in the following places:
- Panther Walk of Fame, 3rd floor Student Center
- Chapter bulletin boards, 4th floor University Center
- www.gsu.edu/pouncinaround, Division of Student Affairs calendar
- Campus display cases and bulletin boards
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