National Pan-Hellenic Council

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The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is composed of nine (9) Historically Black International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities. NPHC 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.

Syracuse University is home to 8 NPHC Chapters: 

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
  • Learn More About NPHC Chapters:

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AKA

Iota Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

National Founding Date: January 15, 1908

Chapter Founding Date: May 9, 1975

Organization Principles: Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service to All Humankind

Mission:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded on a mission comprised of five basic tenets that have remained unchanged since the sorority’s inception more than a century ago. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of “Service to All Mankind.

Vision:

The small group of women who founded Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the turn of the last century was conscious of their privileged position as college-trained women of color just one generation removed from slavery. But at the same time, they were sensitive to the needs and struggles of the less fortunate in underserved communities in their hometowns and in other environs beyond their travels who were in need of goods, services, and opportunities beyond their reach. The young collegians’ commitment to scholarship, leadership, civic engagement, and public service, woven together by the bonds of lifelong sisterhood, formed the bedrock of the rich legacy of servant-leadership that epitomizes the sorority to this day. And the global reach of its programs, laser-focused on the health, wealth, family, education, human rights, and parity issues that concern its constituents, ensures the relevance of the organization into perpetuity.

New Member Dues: TBA

Active Member Dues: TBA

Length of New Member Period: Up to 6 Weeks

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s National Website
Chapter Instagram

AΦA

Delta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

National Founding Date: December 4, 1906

Chapter Charter Date: April 14, 1949

Organization Principles: Alpha Phi Alpha's principles are scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity.

Mission: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for our communities

Vision: The objectives of this Fraternity shall be:

  • To stimulate the ambition of its members.
  • To prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual. 
  • To encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood.
  • To aid down-trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status

New Member Dues: $1,200

Active Member Dues: $100

Length of New Member Period: 3 Weekends

Alpha Phi Alpha's National Website

Chapter Website

Facebook, Twitter, IG, Snapchat: @cuse_alphas


ΔΣΘ

Kappa Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

National Founding Date: January 13, 1913

Chapter Charter Date: April 27, 1973

Organization Values: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on three basic principles: scholarship, public service, and sisterhood. These ideals have withstood the test of time and are exemplified through the many programs we sponsor.

Mission: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.

New Member Dues: TBD

Active Member Dues: TBD

Length of New Member Period: 6 Weeks

Delta Sigma Theta National Website

Local Chapter Website

ΩΨΦ

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Kappa Chapter

National Founding Date:  November 17, 1911

Chapter Founding Date:  February 18, 1922

Organization Principles:  Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.

Mission: 

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. mission is to bring about union of college men of similar high ideals of scholarship and manhood in order to stimulate the attainment of ideas and ambitions of its members.

Vision:

Occupy a progressive, helpful and constructive place in political life of the community and nation; and foster the humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; and aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher economic and intellectual status.

New Member Dues:  $1,700 for the first 3 years

Active Member Dues: All covered in the first three year dues

Length of New Member Period:  6 Weeks

National Website:  https://oppf.org

Instagram: @thesyraques


ΦΒΣ

Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

National Founding Date: January 9, 1914

Chapter Charter Date: April 18, 1977

Organization Values: Brotherhood, Scholarship, Service

Mission: Using the brothers as the most powerful resource and strength, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. institutes systems that effectively embody "Culture For Service and Service For Humanity" as well as promoting brotherhood, scholarship, and service.

Vision: Our vision is to maintain an all-inclusive community of well-rounded gentlemen who demonstrate academic excellence, strong brotherhood, and service to others

New Member Dues: TBD

Active Member Dues: TBD

Length of New Member Period: 6 Weeks

Phi Beta Sigma National Website

ΣΓΡ

Theta Tau Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

National Founding Date: November 12, 1922

Chapter Charter Date: December 19, 1981

Organization Principles: This organization is founded on three principles: Scholarship, Service, and Sisterhood. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. encourages activities that will further in every way possible, the advantages of members socially, morally, and intellectually.

Mission: It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our members, affiliates, staff, and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision.

Vision: We visualize a world in which all women and their families reach their full potential in all aspects of life and are able to create unlimited opportunities for future generations.

New Member Dues: TBA

Active Member Dues: TBA

Length of New Member Period: Up to 6 Weeks

Sigma Gamma Rho's National Website

Chapter Instagram

ΖΦΒ

Pi  Iota Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

National Founding Date: January 16, 1920

Chapter Charter Date: December 8, 1979

Organization Principles: Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.

Mission: To foster the ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civic and cultural endeavors, sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.

Vision: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. visualized an organization that aimed towards the people and community by raising awareness, encouraging the highest standards for scholastic achievement and a greater meaning of unity among members. The membership of this organization includes driven, diverse and professional women and opportunities for professional development, personal development, and sisterhood.

New Member Dues: TBA

Active Member Dues: TBA

Length of New Member Period: Up to 6 Weeks

Zeta Phi Beta's National Website

Chapter Instagram