{"id":2582,"date":"2025-07-22T11:39:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/?page_id=2582"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:06:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:06:03","slug":"multicultural-greek-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/greek-life\/councils-and-chapters\/multicultural-greek-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Multicultural Greek Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"137\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/07\/Multicultural-Greek-Council-Logo.png\" alt=\"Multicultural Greek Council Logo\" class=\"wp-image-2794\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Syracuse University\u2019s Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is home to seven fraternities and sororities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By setting the highest standards of membership, university administrations know that they have a partner in the success of our member organizations\u2019 chapters. When issues arise affecting our community, we are able to mobilize and advocate as one strong, unified voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syracuse University is Home to 7 MGC Organizations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delta Phi Omega Sorority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About MGC Organizations:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            alpha Kappa Delta Phi            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2>\u03b1\u039a\u0394\u03a6<\/h2>\n<p><em>Syracuse University Associate Chapter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Founding Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>1990<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter Charter Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organization Pillars:\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>Sisterhood, Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Asian-Awareness Core Values: Compassion, Friendship, Integrity, Purpose-Driven, Authenticity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span>The sisterhood of alpha Kappa Delta Phi provides women with a sense of belonging that nurtures life-long friendships, develops self-empowered leaders, and strengthens communities through service, scholarship, and Asian-Awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span>aKDPhi envisions a worldwide network of respected, confident women who elevate each other and their communities through compassionate, purpose-driven leadership that ensures diversity, encourages innovation, and promotes collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>$80 for the first semester<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active Member Dues:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>$150 per semester<\/p>\n<p><strong>Length of New Member Period:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>6\u00a0Weeks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akdphi.org\/\">alpha Kappa Delta Phi International\u2019s Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/https\/\/syracuseakdphi.wixsite.com\/home\">Chapter Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Chapter Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/syracuseakdphi\/\">Chapter Instagram<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/https\/\/www.facebook.com\/syrakdphi\/\">Chapter Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Kappa Phi Lambda            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2>\u039a\u03a6\u039b<\/h2>\n<p><em>Gamma Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Founding Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>March 9, 1995<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter Charter Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>November 16, 1997<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organization Values:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Sisterhood, Service, and Cultural Diversity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>We, the sisters of the Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., strive to strengthen Sisterhood amongst women by providing Service and promoting Cultural Diversity to our members and our community, thus securing the bond of kinship for posterity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>We hope to educate others into knowing that culture is more than just an ethnicity, it is the unifying factor that makes everyone unique. A sense of belonging is defined not by the color of one&#8217;s skin, but the strength of one&#8217;s heart.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>TBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>TBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Length of New Member Period:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>6 Weeks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kplsorority.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kappa Phi Lambda National Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/syracusekpl.weebly.com\/\">Chapter Website<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Lambda Phi Epsilon            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2>\u039b\u03a6\u0395<\/h2>\n<p><em>Beta Gamma Chapter of Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Founding Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>February 25, 1981<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter Charter Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>March 28, 2017<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organization Values:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>Promote academic achievement. Promote brotherhood among men. Promote social interaction among people. Provide philanthropy for worthy causes. Promote a sense of belonging. Develop individual skills and leadership abilities in young men. Promote interaction among people of different ethnic heritage. Develop a sense of identity for Asian American men on campus. Provide an insight into the Asian American culture for people of non-Asian descent. Develop each individual member to his fullest potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>To guide men on a lifelong discovery of authenticity and personal growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>To be leaders among men.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>$500<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>$375<\/p>\n<p><strong>Length of New Member Period:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>8 Weeks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lambdaphiepsilon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lambda Phi Epsilon National Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/syracuselambdas\/\">Chapter Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Mu Sigma Upsilon            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2>M\u03a3Y<\/h2>\n<p><em>Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. &#8211; Gaia Chapter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Founding Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 November 21, 1981<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter Charter Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 April 1, 2006<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organization Values:\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Academic Excellence, Unity Amongst All Women, University and Community Service<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission:\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>In 1981, our founding mothers saw the need for a sorority that crossed the societal boundaries of race, religion, culture, and class. While other Greek organizations are and continue to grow more diverse, our organization foundation is based on diversity and our sisters embrace multicultural ideals and interests; we speak to use our sorority as a vehicle to educate the surrounding campus and community on issues of diversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision:\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>We recognize that diversity is not limited to race, and we are proud to say we have achieved a sisterhood which is quite diverse with respect to not only race, but religious heritage, geographic origin, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, nationality, political ideology, and even choice of major and career. Ultimately, multiculturalism is the belief that there is inherent value in discovering, understanding, and appreciating all the ways in which people are different from each other. It is for this reason that we differentiate ourselves, in name and in purpose, from Greek organizations with the word \u201cMUlticultural\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>TBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>TBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msu1981.org\/\">https:\/\/www.msu1981.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Sigma Beta Rho            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2>\u03a3\u0392\u03a1<\/h2>\n<p><em>Alpha Nu chapter of Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Founding Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>August 16, 1996<\/p>\n<p><strong>Associate Chapter Charter Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>May 6, 2006<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organization Values:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Society, Brotherhood, &amp; Remembrance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>To cultivate a global leadership network, founded in brotherhood, and impassioned by service to each other and our world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>This applies not just to accepting and celebrating the cultural, racial, sexual, and other differences that characterize our membership, but to an understanding of brotherhood beyond the ranks of our own organization \u2013 not just Greek unity, but humanity as a whole. This is imagined as an ideal for which we strive \u2013 to make a positive impact in and on the lives of others irrespective of difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>TBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>TBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Length of New Member Period:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>6 Weeks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sigmabetarho.com\/\">Sigma Beta Rho National Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sigrhocuse\">Chapter Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Sigma Psi Zeta            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2>\u03a3\u03a8\u0396<\/h2>\n<p><em>Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Founding Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>March 23, 1994<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter Charter Date:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>March 23, 2018<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organization Values:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Integrity, Community, Legacy, Sisterhood, Scholarship, Culture, Philanthropy, Citizenship, Professionalism, &amp; Activism<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To promote unity of women and the awareness of the Asian\/Asian American culture and heritages. Goal: To best demonstrate sisterhood and allegiance by merging all efforts and interests to provide an invaluable experience for the sisters and services to the local communities and community at large.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>To become a national organization uniting the sisters to follow the code of loyalty, allegiance, and dedication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Member Dues:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>TBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active Member Dues:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>TBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Length of New Member Period:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>6 Weeks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sigmapsizeta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sigma Psi Zeta National Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook, Twitter, IG &amp; Snapchat:<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/syracusesyz\/\">@syracusesyz<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Syracuse University\u2019s Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is home to seven fraternities and sororities. 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