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A Letter from the Vice Provost &

Vice President for Student Life

Interfraternity Council

Executive Board:

PresidentDavid Bretl

uwifcpresident@gmail.com

V.P. for StandardsRyan Dodge

rdodge20@uw.edu

V.P. for Risk ManagementBlake Lever

dlever1@uw.edu

V.P. for Membership RecruitmentAaron Coombs

acoombs@uw.edu

V.P. for Membership DevelopmentAdam Boyd

atboyd@uw.edu

V.P. for Public RelationsMatthew Skurnik

matthewskurnik@hotmail.com

V.P. for Greek RelationsRyan Perrizo

rap21@comcast.net

V.P. for AdministrationAlex Heijer

heijea@uw.edu

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Interfraternity

Council (IFC) shall be to provide a

vital and articulate instrument for

member fraternities in order to

secure harmony in interfraternal

relationships; to promote the wel-

fare of the students within the in-

dividual fraternities; to help solve

the problems common to all its

members to their mutual benefit;

to establish cooperation between

the fraternities and the University

administration, University commu-

nity and the general public in order

to support, encourage and promote

the constant forward progress of

the University of Washington for

experience and knowledge.

Dear Fellow Husky,

Your journey has finally begun! Congratulations on your admittance to the University of Washington, and welcome to Husky Nation. My name is David Bretl and I am the current Interfraternity Council (IFC) President.

As your undergraduate career commences, you will find that the University of Washing-ton offers a wide variety of opportunities to enhance your collegiate experience. You have already taken the first step by enrolling in Early Fall Start, and I hope that your time in this program allows you to form new friendships and become accustomed to life as a Husky. One of the most rewarding opportunities our University offers to its students, however, is the ability to join a fraternity. Fraternities provide students the opportunity to achieve academic excellence, leader-ship experience, and constant networking. Our all-fraternity GPA is well above the all-men’s average at UW, and it continues to climb each year. We are lucky enough to have 32 IFC fraternities on campus, offering a wide variety of homes to more than 1,750 gen-tlemen who tend to be the leaders on our campus. Beyond academics and leadership, fraternity gentlemen also have the opportunity to participate in athletics, service proj-ects, and philanthropies. In fact, last year alone, our fraternities were able to raise more than $285,000 for countless different charities around the world. Amazingly enough, this number increases annually, helping to peg our community as one of the strongest on the West coast.

Fraternity recruitment at UW is an informal, year-round process, but generally the bulk of it occurs during summer and early fall. As such, now is a great time to learn more about fraternity life. The best way to check out our different fraternities is to either sign up on our online recruitment list or contact recruitment chairmen on your own. Both can be done by going to uwgreeks.com and clicking on “Interfraternity Council.” I encourage you to explore this web site for even more background about fraternity life.

Year after year, more men are realizing how powerful the Greek experience can truly be. Our community is growing, both in quantity and quality, and I want you to be a part of it. To put it simply, the purpose of fraternities is to make men better men. Today, you have the opportunity to meet the men who live by this creed on a daily basis. Today could be the start of an incredible, lifelong experience. I urge you to seize this opportunity. Achieve excellence. Go Greek.

Regards,

David BretlInterfraternity Council PresidentUniversity of Washington

Financial Information

Alumni and national organiza-tions, in conjunction with the student leaders of each orga-nization, set the dues/rent rates for each group and try to keep costs as low as possible. Each chapter’s fees and bill-ing systems are different, so we have included an average cost for the 2011-2012 school academic year. In-house dues include room charges, utili-ties, meal plan, as well as such things as leadership training, retreat costs, intra-mural sports, social activities, building/house improvement fees, national dues, liability insurance, and academic in-centives. New member dues include the same as out-of-house member dues with a few one-time fees for initia-tion and dues to national or-ganization. Formal events or fraternity-related clothing or souvenirs may be extra.

Fraternity residential housing has been a long-standing tradition at UW and today our chapter facilities house more than 1500 students. Fraternity housing is a viable option, as fifteen percent of incoming freshmen are housed in the Greek community annually.

Amenities in many houses:

> Reserved parking spots> Basketball court> Work-out room> On-site laundry facilities> Single or shared rooms> Libraries and other study facilities> Living rooms with comfort-able furniture> Spacious dining rooms and kitchens> Meals prepared by profes-sional cooks> Computer and study rooms> High-speed wireless internet access> Recreational areas and big-screen TVs

Note: Some fraternities provide an alcohol-free housing environment.

Costs per QuarterAverage: $2,507High: $3465Low: $1725

New Member Fee (Paid the first quarter as a member)

Average $240

Alpha Delta Phi

Alpha Delta Phi is the oldest national social fraternity at the UW, and our brotherhood has played a positive role in the communi-ty for nearly 100 years. Our members have included five ASUW presidents, several national champions, all-American, and all-conference athletes, and some of the Uni-versity of Washington’s most distinguished alumni. Alpha Delta Phi’s core mission is to help its members develop into “entire men”-- social, moral, and intellectual. Con-sistent with that mission, Alpha Delta Phi offers $100,000 in annual scholarships to reward members who excel academically and/or in leadership positions...the most generous scholarship program of any fra-ternity at the University of Washington. We are now actively recruiting well round-ed, motivated new members who share Alpha Delta Phi’s ideals. To help achieve “entire man” status, our members are en-couraged to take advantage of extracur-ricular activities. Our feet are in the doors of the UW club lacrosse team, club box-ing team, varsity golf team, Diamond Way Buddhist Group, Starlight Children’s Foun-dation, numerous study abroad programs, little league baseball coaching, and more.

Scholarship Information: • New Member Scholarships - $500 per person• Individual Academic Scholarships – $1K/person/ quarter• $150/quarter if GPA exceeds UW all-male average• $150/quarter if recognized by UW as Dean’s List • $500 Worrall Wilson Freshman Scholarship Award Spring only• Group Academic Scholarships – up to $5K/quarter• Group Brotherhood Scholarships – up to $3K per quarter

Alpha Epsilon Pi

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1921National Founding Year: 1832Address: 2106 NE 47th Sthttp://www.alphadelt.org/

About Why is this fraternity different from all other fraternities? As the nation’s pre-miere Jewish fraternity, our goal is to foster brotherhood, Jewish identity, and lifelong friendships. Our chapter puts em-phasis on high academic standards, active social involvement in University life, and continuing philanthropy in the greater Jewish community. We promote a wide range of activities, such as athletic, inter-Greek events, outdoor excursions, and a myriad of other experiences. We also offer young men the opportunity to hone their leadership skills by actively participating in the planning, logistics and execution of events. We provide an atmosphere for young men to grow and become leaders in all phases of life.

Chapter Founding Year: 1947National Founding Year: 1913Address: 4541 19th Ave NE

Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Tau Omega

2012 will mark Alpha Sigma Phi’s 100th consecutive year on the UW Campus. Our job is to ensure the best college experience possible, and we are good at our job: more than 2,000 men have passed through our home and enjoyed every minute of their time here. We place a high priority on aca-demics, consistently finishing in the top third of fraternities in GPA. However, we also place a high priority on having a great time. Our brothers enjoy a well-rounded social calendar to ensure that they do not miss anything in their four years here. Our house maintains consistent participation and success in all IMA sports. Recently, our chapter won national awards for recruit-ment and brotherhood development, and ranked as the 2nd best Alpha Sig chapter in the nation. In other words, we boast one of the closest groups of guys around. If you are looking for a place where you can not only maintain outstanding grades, but also have the time of your life - all while creat-ing lifelong ties with a second family - hit one of our rush chairs with a call or text.

Scholarship Information: Jack Merrill Scholarship (3 of them for $1000 each, 3 of them for $500 each)

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1912National Founding Year: 1845Address: 4554 19th Ave NEhttp://www.alphasigmaphi.com/Facebook: UW Alpha Sigma Phi

At Alpha Tau Omega, you will find all of the usual elements of fraternity and college life here at the University of Washington; high scholastic goals, a close-knit brother-hood, and plenty of social opportunities. But we also strive to be something more. It is our goal to treat each person that enters our chapter, whether they are a friend, po-tential new member, or brother, with the utmost respect. By promoting this ideal, along with maintaining high standards in scholastics and other campus activi-ties, Alpha Tau Omega is trying to help its members prepare for life after college. If this sounds interesting, or you just want to talk to someone a little more about how recruitment works, feel free to contact anyone on our recruitment team.

Scholarship Information: Three $1000 scholarships to incoming freshmen

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1906National Founding Year: 1865Address: 4710 17th Ave NEhttp://uwato.org/Facebook: Alpha Tau Omega at UW

Beta Theta Pi Chi Psi

The University of Washington chapter of Beta Theta Pi has a long history of excel-lence and tradition. Since its founding in 1901, more than 2,400 brothers have gone on to be successful in their personal and professional lives. In winning back to back Chapter of the Year awards at the UW with our 105 members, we continue to set the standard for fraternity life in the Northwest and across the country. As a chapter, we consistently rank among the best in grades among all fraternities and sororities on campus, primarily due to a shared value of achieving academic ex-cellence and superior academic program-ming for our members. We place an em-phasis on leadership, and we offer premier leadership development opportunities by providing over $6,000 in scholarships that have taken undergraduate members to award-winning conventions and insti-tutes across North America to cities such as Dallas, Toronto, Phoenix, and Washing-ton D.C. BTP has also developed the Men of Principle Scholarship in order to award the most well-rounded and accomplished young men on campus. The interests and skill sets of our members are wide-rang-ing, from athletics to politics, academics to social life. Making the decision to pledge Beta Theta Pi will change your life and pro-vide a lifetime of loyal friends and career opportunities. Learn more about joining Beta Theta Pi by giving our rush chairs a call.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1901National Founding Year: 1839Address: 1617 NE 47th St.http://www.uwbetas.com/

Chi Psi Fraternity continually strives to maintain its strong reputation as the gentleman’s fraternity. Committed to ex-cellence, members of Chi Psi seek to be distinguished in intellectual, moral, and social life. We consistently hold one of the highest grade point averages of any frater-nity at the University of Washington. Aca-demics, athletics, and leadership are cen-tral parts of our well-rounded approach to life. Most importantly, our fraternity is dedicated to building lifelong friendships with a motivated and energetic brother-hood, through respect for every member’s individuality through our no hazing policy. Nationally, Chi Psi Fraternity is dedicated to the advancement of each of its Alphas through extensive leadership programs and strong alumni support.

Scholarship Information: 38 scholarships totaling more than $68,000 handed out nationally

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1921National Founding Year: 1841Address: 4600 22nd Ave NEhttp://www.uwchipsi.com/

Delta Chi Delta Tau Delta

Choosing a fraternity is one of the most important decisions that you could make during your life. Delta Chi provides an excellent opportunity to experience an unparalleled college career. The men of Delta Chi believe that the true measure of a fraternity is the strength of its charac-ter. Our varied interests provide a diverse setting that enhances the development of the well-rounded man for success in college and beyond. Every quarter we re-ward those who achieve academic success by giving merit scholarships up to $500. Our members are involved in a variety of university athletics, and our intramural teams are consistently strong. This year we reached the intramural championship in both football and softball. We have the largest backyard in the Greek Community complete with a heated pool, barbeque pit and basketball court. Other amenities in-clude a sauna, new weight room, and two TV lounges.

Scholarship Information: Quarterly and merit based3.5-3.6: $1003.6-3.75: $2003.75-3.95: $3004.0: $500

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1908National Founding Year: 1890Address: 1819 NE 47th Sthttp://www.uwdeltachi.com/

“Committed to the Lives of Excellence.” In all aspects of our lives we live by this mot-to. We strive to maintain quality grades, build lasting friendships, and positively impact the community. We achieve this by providing resources for personal and academic success, as well as hosting and attending social and philanthropic events. Some resources we provide include peer mentoring, a spacious study room with study material for common classes, and a workout room. We are involved socially with exchanges, grab-a-dates, sports and brotherhood events every month, as well as a few formal dances. Our community in-volvement is exemplified by volunteering around Seattle (YMCA, UW) and by par-ticipation in various philanthropies. Our primary philanthropic interest is our own Miss Greek, which we host each year as a fundraiser to support Fred Hutchinson in efforts to understand and fight cancer. This past year, the event raised $92,000.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1908National Founding Year: 1858Address: 4524 19th Ave NEhttp://www.uwdelts.com/

Delta upsilon Kappa Alpha Order

There are no secrets with Delta Upsilon. No secret rituals. No secret oaths. No hazing. We are proud of what DU stands for and proud to be the world’s only international fraternity committed to sharing our ideals, symbols, and rituals openly. Our motto is Δικαια Yποθηκη – Justice Our Foundation. We have found ways to live by that motto through our four founding principles: Pro-motion of Friendship, Development of Character, Diffusion of Liberal Culture, & Advancement of Justice. These principles challenge our brothers to expect nothing less than excellence from themselves and others. The Washington Chapter of Delta Upsilon recently celebrated its 100th year on campus, a century of success and inno-vation. We have a unique home, with a full sized basketball court, weight room, park-ing lot and professional kitchen. Our for-mal room and library have recently been remodeled and other renovations are on the way. During the school year we have 60+ members living in the house without the use of a freshman sleeping porch. Our brothers are as diverse as the campus we reside on and have come together under the common cause of self improvement. Here at DU we are proud to continually be Building Better Men!

Scholarship Information: Three each year: $1500, $1000 and $500

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1910National Founding Year: 1834Address: 4508 19th Ave NEFacebook: University of Washington Delta UpsilonTwitter: UW_DeltaUpsilon

Kappa Alpha is more than just a fraternity of brothers; we are an order of men. Dedi-cated to the concepts of chivalry, respect and gentlemanly conduct, Kappa Alpha is not an organization that looks to mold oth-ers into our image. In our eyes you either understand what it means to be a gentle-man of virtue and compassion or you do not. As KAs we live by a simple word “Ex-celsior,” meaning “Ever Upward;” it is a constant reminder to strive for excellence. This concept manifests itself in all we do, not only in our academics and character, but also our community. The altruism of Kappa Alpha is felt across the region as we openly volunteer with the Northwest Adoption Exchange, Seattle Children’s Hospital, the Red Cross and the Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural and Chari-table Organizations. By undertaking this lifestyle together the KAs at the University of Washington develop a bond of brother-hood that stands the test of time and dis-tance. It is our common goal of excellence and integrity that connects all of us. We are gentleman of honor; do you have what it takes?

Scholarship Information: $500 Gentlemen’s Scholarship

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1994National Founding Year: 1865Address: 4730 19th Ave NEhttp://uwka.com/Facebook: KappaAlphaUW

Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha

Kappa Sigma’s core values are Fellow-ship, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. We are dedicated to growing the already strong brotherhood that exists between our members while we push each other to reach higher standards of scholastic ex-cellence. With the help of our outstanding alumni advisors and volunteers we help each other become better leaders and, most importantly, better men. Our time at Kappa Sigma is focused first and foremost on our studies, after that we fill our calen-dar with a balance of social events, broth-erhood events, lots of Intramural sports, service opportunities, weekend trips, so-rority philanthropy events, formal dances, and more.

Scholarship Information: $4500 per year

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1903National Founding Year: 1869Address: 4543 18th Ave NEhttp://uwkappasigma.com/

The University of Washington chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha was founded in 1918. Having served home to over 2,000 initi-ated members including Mark Brunell, Jim Mora Jr., and General Pappy Boyington, Lambda Chi Alpha has provided an envi-ronment focused on a well-rounded life-style that balances academics, intramural athletics, social life, and preparation for future career opportunities. Lambda Chi Alpha was the first national fraternity to eliminate hazing in 1972 in an attempt to create equality among the men of the chapter. Since then Lambda Chi Alpha has continued to promote equality and justice throughout all the men of the fraternity. Lambda Chi Alpha, it’s where you belong!

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1918National Founding Year: 1809Address: 4509 19th Ave NEhttp://students.washington.edu/lcauw/

Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta

Phi Delta Theta is a house where the

motto is “Become the Greatest Version

of Yourself.” Our three most valued traits

are friendship, sound learning, and recti-

tude. Friendship among all of our broth-

ers and anyone we have encounters with

-- in classes, at work, or even strangers in

public. Sound learning both in and outside

of the classroom, taking all of your experi-

ences and gaining something from them,

help you in becoming a better man. Recti-

tude in having a strong moral compass, no

matter your background or beliefs, as long

as you not only know what’s right, but do

what’s right. With these three virtues we

know that you won’t merely exist in the

world, but you’ll change the world.

Scholarship Information:

Five scholarships of $800

to incoming freshmen.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1901National Founding Year: 1848Address: 2111 NE 47th Sthttp://washington.phideltatheta.org/

Facebook: Phi Delta Theta - UW

The University of Washington Fiji house is the largest fraternity on campus with more than 100 members. We are ex-tremely proud of the strong sense of brotherhood that our members develop while living within our walls. The commit-ment we show to academics and commu-nity service is unrivaled among the Greek community. This year marked the 50th consecutive year that our grade point av-erage was above the all men’s average at the University of Washington. Last year alone, members of our fraternity biked from the Canadian border all the way to Tiawana, Mexico and raised $25,000 for Cancer Lifeline. This upcoming year, mem-bers of the Fiji house will simultaneously summit five state peaks: Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. Baker, Mt. St. Helens, and Glacier Peak. Our efforts will raise money for “Construction for Change”, and five to eight of our members will travel to Zambia to help build a school for poor communi-ties. The Fiji house welcomes you and any questions you may have.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1900National Founding Year: 1848Address: 4503 17th Ave NEhttp://students.washington.edu/fiji/

Phi Kappa Psi Phi kappa sigma

Phi Kappa Psi is one of the oldest fraterni-ties on campus and in the U.S. We were founded on one major principal, The Great Joy of Serving Others. Because of this, we host community service events frequently. Besides community service, Scholarship is our largest priority. We of-fer $20,000 in scholarships every year for undergraduates living in the house for reasons such as: Academics, Leadership, Financial Need, and Community Service. On top of the $20,000, there is a new scholarship offered this year. Any person who signs our house for next fall, earns a 3.25 GPA, and gets initiated will automati-cally get $1000. This is not included in the $20,000 mentioned before. For example, if you earn a 3.45 GPA or higher fall quar-ter, you will qualify for the signing bonus and the academic scholarship, meaning you will earn $1750 in scholarship money in one quarter. Finally, every Spring Break we offer (for the price of a plane ticket) an all expense paid trip to Cabo for a Phi Psi only networking conference with influen-tial alumni. It is a life changing experience. Come check us out!

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1914National Founding Year: 1852Address: 2120 NE 47th Sthttp://www.uwphipsi.com/Facebook: Phi Kappa Psi - University of Washington

Phi Kappa Sigma, widely known in the Greek community as “Phi Pools,” is one of the most prominent and unique fraterni-ties at the University of Washington. Our chapter house boasts spacious rooms, no sleeping porch, private showers, a sauna, a house library, an open roof, a large base-ment, and a heated swimming pool with a diving board. Our fraternity is academically strong and diverse, with our members ma-joring in fields across the board, including science, engineering, business, liberal arts, pre-med, and more. Apart from school, we maintain a balanced social life by typically participating in 2-3 social events per week. In addition, our house takes part in several Greek philanthropic events and intramural sports. Most importantly, Phi Kappa Sigma offers its new members the opportunity to become part of a strong and lifelong brotherhood from the moment they en-ter college. Freshman can even be elected to leadership positions as soon as Spring quarter to immediately gain real-world leadership experience. If you are looking for a memorable college experience, an in-credible house to live in, and well-rounded brothers, Phi Kappa Sigma may be the per-fect fit for you.

Scholarship Information: $8,000 given out annually

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1919National Founding Year: 1850Address: 4711 17th Ave NEhttp://www.uwphikaps.org/

Phi kappa tau Phi kappa theta

Phi Tau men are men of character. It shows in our actions, our academics, and the way we treat our guests. The loyalty and re-spect Phi Tau brothers have for one anoth-er is unrivaled. The mission statement of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion the lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership, and exemplary charac-ter.

Scholarship Information: $1,000 given out annually

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1929National Founding Year: 1906Address: 1800 NE 47th Sthttp://www.uwphitau.com/Facebook: UW Phi Kappa Tau

PHI KAPPA THETA at the University of Washington is a relatively young and small fraternity. This gives us the advantage of not being bound by outdated traditions, and it allows us to work together in a close and personal atmosphere. On a national basis, PHI KAPPA THETA has 40 chapters and 8 groups working toward accredita-tion. Famous members include President John F. Kennedy, Paul Allen of Microsoft, and Paul Galvin, Founder of Motorola. The Beta Delta Chapter of PHI KAPPA THETA prides itself on many things. Academic success is of the utmost priority in our chapter, but we feel that community in-volvement is also important to the devel-opment and growth of our members. We see brotherhood as the backbone of our organization, and strive to instill a desire in our members to form lifelong relation-ships. PHI KAPPA THETA seeks to provide an atmosphere that aids students’ aca-demic success, provides a busy social life, and gives men an opportunity to give back to their campus and community. PHI KAP-PA THETA is second to none.

Scholarship Information: $1,000 given out annually

About

Chapter Founding Year: 2001National Founding Year: 1889Address: 4708 18th Ave NEhttp://students.washington.edu/phikaps/

Facebook: Phi Kappa Theta - Washington Beta Delta

pi kappa alpha pi kappa phi

Rush Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKES). PIKES have

won major awards from the UW as well

as from the PIKE national Fraternity. This

includes the prestigious Smythe Award

given to the top 5% of 207 PIKE chapters

- UW PIKES have earned one 5 out of 8

years through consistent performance in

athletics, scholarship, service, and recruit-

ment. PIKES won the IMA fraternity athlet-

ics championship for the 15th time in the

past 16 years, grossed 4,700+ philanthro-

py hours, upheld high academic standards

with a 3.19 GPA, all with an active social

life. PIKES provides a diverse atmosphere

where every brother exhibits the traits

of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and

gentlemanly qualities to create UW’s true

College Experience.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1914National Founding Year: 1868Address: 4515 21st Ave NEhttp://www.uwpikes.com/

Here at Pi Kappa Phi, we pride ourselves in being the Gentlemen’s fraternity on cam-pus. The men of Pi Kappa Phi are men of CLASS: Character, Leadership, Academics, Service, and Sportsmanship. These five attributes symbolize the values of our fra-ternity. Pi Kappa Phi strives to attain being the most balanced fraternity with: effec-tive leadership skills, academic distinction, volunteering experience, social excellence and athletic dominance, creating a bal-anced life unparalleled to that of any oth-er chapter. We are consistently strong in grades, ranking in the Top 5 of all fraterni-ties each of the past 10 quarters. We have also been recognized for our excellence in the Greek community, winning 5 IFC awards in 2010. It is the goal of Pi Kappa Phi to be the premier leadership fraternity here on campus, and for our brothers to leave after four years as greater men. We have been at the University of Washington since 1924, and continue to be one of the most active chapters in the Greek commu-nity.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1924National Founding Year: 1904Address: 4530 17th Ave NEhttp://www.uwpikapps.com/

psi upsilon sigma alpha epsilon

Psi Upsilon is a way of life. No two broth-

ers will have the same “Psi U Experience,”

yet Psi Upsilon itself is invariable with its

principals and standards. The fundamen-

tal nature of these principals has given Psi

Upsilon the strength to flourish since its

inception in 1833. These standards and

ideals may at times seem impossible to

achieve but this difficulty does not make

them any less noble. The strength of Psi

Upsilon lies not only in its high customs

but in its diversity. While all different,

we have common goals regarding broth-

erhood, leadership, community service,

athleticism, academics, and so much

more. The select individuals who are Psi

U’s are bound by strong friendship and

the strengthening of this bond lies in the

knowledge that all of these friendships will

continue for the rest of our lives.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1916National Founding Year: 1833Address: 1818 NE 47th Sthttp://students.washington.edu/psiu/

Facebook: Psi Upsilon at the University of Washington

At Sigma Alpha Epsilon, we believe the

purpose of fraternity is to enhance the

college experience by giving our members

ample opportunities to have fun in a va-

riety of social settings, while at the same

time providing an environment that is con-

ducive to academic success. By living and

interacting together in such an enjoyable

atmosphere, the members of Sigma Alpha

Epsilon form many friendships that last our

entire lives. At SAE we strive to take bright

and promising young men and transform

them into “True Gentlemen.” The ide-

als of the “True Gentleman” have guided

the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and have

helped them become the largest fraternity

in the nation with nearly 300,000 initiates.

Our 155 years of history nationally has de-

veloped a tradition of excellence, while we

at the University of Washington have up-

held that same tradition since our found-

ing locally over 100 years ago.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1906National Founding Year: 1856Address: 4506 17th Ave NEhttp://www.uwsae.org/

sigma beta rho Sigma chi

Sigma Beta Rho has grown considerably since its inception. It has expanded from its roots in the East Coast with 17 recog-nized chapters and colonies that span the breadth of the nation. Through the efforts of our brothers and the reputation that precedes them, we have become the larg-est and most expansive fraternity of our kind in just ten short years. As every day passes, we realize that we are another day closer to the nationwide network envi-sioned by our Founding Fathers. Through the years, we have carried our ideals of So-ciety, Brotherhood, and Remembrance be-yond our original objectives. We promote diversity within our organization and are proud to accept brothers of all cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. With such a di-verse foundation of brothers, we continue to create capable and upstanding leaders for the community.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 2003National Founding Year: 1996Address: 5026 18th Ave NEhttp://iota.sigrho.com/new/

Our Chapter has had a rich tradition at the University for over 100 years and con-tinues to cultivate and maintain the high ideals of friendship, justice, and learn-ing. We pride ourselves in our life-long friendships, academic excellence, social prominence, and athletic dominance. At Sigma Chi, we strive to strengthen both the Greek and UW communities through member involvement in leadership, athlet-ics, social activities, no-hazing policy, and ongoing philanthropy. Our accomplish-ments have earned us recognition by the IFC for Excellence in Risk Management, Alumni Relations, New Member Program-ming, and Chapter Management. We have also received seven consecutive Peterson Awards; the highest award possible for an undergraduate Sigma Chi Chapter. From our philanthropy Derby Days, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to Husky Football and Basketball Games, and our Annual Sweetheart Weekend in Whistler, BC, we kept a very busy social schedule while still maintaining a 3.31 House Cumu-lative GPA in the 2010-2011 School Year. With strong Alumni Relations, a freshly renovated Chapter House, and exceptional tradition, we couldn’t be more proud to be Huskies and look forward to the upcoming year.

Scholarship Information: $15,000 given out annually

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1903National Founding Year: 1855Address: 4505 18th Ave NEhttp://uwsigmachis.org/

sigma nu sigma phi epsilon

Sigma Nu was founded in 1869 by three cadets at the Virginia Military Institute at a time when physical abuse and hazing of underclassmen was commonplace. Na-tionally, Sigma Nu is the only fraternity founded against hazing. The Gamma Chi Chapter of Sigma Nu at the UW offers stu-dents a balance of academic excellence, philanthropic achievement, and close-knit brotherhood combined with diversity and character that remains unrivaled in the Greek system. The fraternity was found-ed on the principles of Love, Honor, and Truth, and we recruit men who value and exemplify these principles. As a chapter, we participate in IMA sports and hold mul-tiple social events every quarter. Above all, we value academics and philanthropy. At Sigma Nu we maintain a standard to keep our house GPA above both the UW men’s average GPA and the fraternity average GPA. Our Pride Philanthropy, Springfest, is held annually in honor of Colin Carty, a brother who passed away from brain can-cer in 2008, and raises money to support brain cancer research at Swedish Medi-cal Center. Upon joining Sigma Nu, you become part of a tradition that promotes strong values and a lifelong brotherhood.

Scholarship Information: $500 educational credit to all new members who achieve a minimum 3.4 overall quarter GPA.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1896National Founding Year: 1869Address: 1616 NE 47th Sthttp://uwsigmanu.com/

Sigma Phi Epsilon takes pride in being a Balanced Man chapter at the University of Washington. Living by our national creed of “Sound Mind, Sound Body,” SigEp has a strong focus and excels in both academ-ics and athletics. In the last 15 out of 18 quarters, SigEp has ranked among the top three in GPA for fraternities, including first in Spring 2010 with a 3.49, and first in Spring 2011 with a 3.44. We also focus on realms of athletics and fitness, hosting multiple teams for each Intramural sport; we have achieved multiple championships in the past years. Some of our members participate in the sports teams UW has to offer, including Basketball, Lacrosse and Crew. SigEp also boasts a strong social calendar. Holding multiple brotherhood events a quarter, we also coordinate Grab-A-Dates and Exchanges, and host one for-mal every quarter, including our annual Golden Heart trip to Vancouver, BC. Sigma Phi Epsilon truly lives out its ideals as bal-anced men every day, on and off campus.

Scholarship Information: Endowed scholarships are given each year as part of the Balance Man Scholarship Program

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1922National Founding Year: 1901Address: 4637 21st Ave NEhttp://www.uwsigep.org/Twitter: @UWSigEp

tau kappa epsilon theta chi

Tau Kappa Epsilon is a well-rounded frater-nity that strives to build better men for a better world. From fundraising for St. Jude Children’s hospital during our annual Teke Week to our various chapter-sponsored alumni events, TKE Chi Chapter bolsters a rich tradition that gives members the op-portunity to reach their professional goals after graduation. Just this past year, our chapter was recognized with the Top Teke Award from our National Chapter, which included our efficient operation as a TKE Chapter based on excellence in chapter administration, campus activities, and scholarship. Although this is a national award, this can also be related to our in-volvement on campus at the University of Washington where we excel in intramural activities, philanthropic events, and com-munity service. Tau Kappa Epsilon is a very diverse house that prides itself on the life-long brotherhood that is created during the four years within the walls of the white house with red shutters.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1926National Founding Year: 1899Address: 4520 21st Ave NEhttp://www.jointke.org/

Theta Chi Fraternity, Alpha Rho Chapter

was founded February 27th 1926. Since

then, the fraternity has risen to be one of

the elite chapters on campus at the Univer-

sity of Washington. Members are known

for living in a fraternity that builds strong

bonds within the house, the Greek System

and the community. Theta Chi excels in

Greek and University sponsored competi-

tions, has a diverse and entertaining social

schedule and is dedicated to community

service and philanthropy through the Kyle

Charvat Foundation. Our mission is to take

young men entering university life and

turn them into well rounded, intelligent

and inspiring members of their communi-

ties. Through a rigorous rush process we

make sure that the highest quality men

are brought into this chapter, and help

them to excel in any and all areas of stu-

dent life here at the University.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1926National Founding Year: 1856Address: 4535 17th Ave NEFacebook: Theta Chi Fraternity - Alpha Rho Chapter - University of Washington

theta delta chi theta xi

Through improving desired qualities, gain-

ing new life-long friendships, and develop-

ing a responsible social life, Theta Delta

Chi prepares each member to thrive after

their college career. We strive towards

leadership, academics, continuing athlet-

ics, and building new networks to enhance

the college experience. The Brothers of

Theta Delta Chi are very diverse, coming

together from around the country through

different backgrounds, individually bring-

ing new perspectives to the house each

year. Our strictly enforced NO HAZING pol-

icy promotes respect and solidarity among

our members, building the strong founda-

tion we have amongst our brotherhood.

As we continue to grow, we welcome

ambitious men to Theta Delta Chi, come

check it out, you will not be disappointed.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1913National Founding Year: 1847Address: 4532 19th Ave NEhttp://thetadeltachi.com/Facebook: TDX at the University of Washington

The Upsilon chapter of Theta Xi Fraternity is proud to have been a part of the Univer-sity of Washington Greek community for the past 95 years. This past year our chap-ter received the honor of being named “Chapter of the Year” out of all Theta Xi nationally. Why? Because Theta Xi excels in all facets of Greek life. Academically, Theta Xi achieved the highest All-Greek GPA for winter quarter 2011 as well as the Second Highest all-Greek GPA for fall quarter 2011. In addition to this, Theta Xi does its best to provide a quality home for aspiring students of all personalities and ambitions. We constantly run events in-cluding socials with other fraternities and sororities, philanthropic initiatives, skydiv-ing, bungee jumping, intramural sports and other brotherhood activities, as well as countless volleyball games on our spa-cious front lawn. Theta Xi is characterized by its high level of activity in all spheres of life while boasting a strong and active brotherhood.

Scholarship Information: Each year two members nationally earn a $1,000 scholarship

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1915National Founding Year: 1864Address: 4522 18th Ave NEhttp://www.uwthetaxi.comFacebook: Upsilon Chapter of Theta Xi Fraternity

zeta beta tau Zeta Psi

ZBT at the University of Washington prides itself on its strong brotherhood, with 25 new brothers initiated in 2010. We are a brotherhood of gentlemen, continu-ally striving to succeed in and outside the classroom. Every year since 2008, the ZBT grade-point average has exceeded the UW all men’s average. In 2009, we received the Bijur Award for having the highest caliber academic programming out of all ZBT chapters. Our brothers develop life-long friendships and time management skills through a full calendar of athletics, community service, and social events. We believe in a non-hazing and non-pledging policy designed to provide brothers with the best college experience possible. In the beginning, Zeta Beta Tau was a Jew-ish fraternity, but we have been non-de-nominational since 1954. We accept men of quality and character no matter what their creed. To learn more about joining ZBT, give one of our recruitment chairmen a call.

Scholarship Information: One $1,000 scholarship, one $750, one $500 scholarship, and one $250 scholarship will be awarded in the summer of 2011. An additional $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a legacy.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 2007National Founding Year: 1898Address: 4626 21st Ave NEhttp://uwzbt.com/

Our mission is to find exceptional men who fulfill the values expressed in our motto – Charismatic, Accomplished, Cho-sen. We commit ourselves to maintaining a place for the development of these val-ues and cultivating lifelong relationships and experiences that make our brothers better men. Our members and alumni take pride in creating a well maintained and annually renovated living space, de-signed to support our interests and goals. Collegiate members are privileged to live in the house during their undergraduate studies and enjoy features such as a newly wired-for-sound sun-deck, a rec room equipped with Ping-Pong and pool, and a study lounge. A high definition projector and home theatre system ensures a great atmosphere for road Husky football and basketball games and provides a unique setting for events such as a father/son Super Bowl party. Our network of alumni understand that brotherhood at Zeta Psi is lifelong and work to help members get a foot in the door of their dream careers. With diverse professions – from design-ing sports posters to presiding over court rooms – there is an opportunity for every brother to find a mentor. The $20,000+ in annual scholarships for members raises our house a step above the rest.

About

Chapter Founding Year: 1920National Founding Year: 1847Address: 4703 21st Ave NEhttp://students.washington.edu/zetapsi/

Twitter: @ZeteRush2011

chapter Recruitment events during the week of August 24- - 26, 2011

Wednesday, August 24th:

Greek Wide:2:00 – 5:00pm Open Houses(Stop by any of our chapter houses for a house tour!)

Delta Chi (D-Chi):• 2:00-5:00pm: house tours and

BBQ at Delta Chi

• 5:00-7:00pm: Football or kick-

ball, meet at Delta Chi

Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kapps):• 5:30pm: BBQ at Pi Kappa Phi

Psi Upsilon (Psi-U):• 6:30pm: BBQ at the chapter

house

Phi Kappa Sigma (Phi Pools):• 12:00 – 6:00pm: Pool day at

Phi Kappa Sigma

Sigma Nu:• 5:00-8:00pm: BBQ at Winder-

mere Beach Club come swim, play volleyball, and socialize, meet at Sigma Nu

Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT):• 1:30pm - 2:30pm: Open

House/Parents Tours

• 2:30pm - 5:30pm: Dodge ball

Tournament at Denny Field (If

it’s raining we will do a ping

pong tournament inside our

house)

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Our chef is

cooking a homemade meal at

ZBT

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm: Ice Blocking:

meet at ZBT at 7:30pm, (If it’s

raining we will have a Halo LAN

party

Zeta Psi (Zetes):• 6:00pm: Scholarship BBQ with

alums at Zeta Psi

Thursday, August 25:th

Delta Chi (D-Chi): • 2-7pm: Pool events at Delta Chi

• 8-10pm: Bonfire at Delta Chi

Phi Kappa Sigma (Phi Pools):• 2:00-5:00pm: Basketball, meet

at Phi Kappa Sigma

Phi Kappa Tau (Phi Tau):• 5:30pm: BBQ/volleyball/Bon-

fire at Phi Tau

Phi Kappa Psi:• 2:00-5:00pm: Pick-up basket-

ball at Phi Psi

Sigma Chi:• 4:00pm BBQ at Sigma Chi

Sigma Nu:• 12:30 – 3:00pm: Pitch and

Putt/bubble tea. Meet at

Sigma Nu

• 6:00 – 10pm: Pizza/ poker/

movie night, cash prizes. At

Sigma Nu

Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT):• 1:30pm - 2:30pm: Open

House/Parents Tours

• 2:30 - 5:30pm: Kickball/Wiffle

Ball at Denny Field (If it is rain-

ing we will do a water pong

tournament at the house)

• 5:30 - 7:30pm: Our Chef is

cooking a homemade meal at

ZBT

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm Super Smash

Bros Tournament, meet at ZBT

Friday, August 26th

Alpha Sigma Phi (A-Sigs):• 5:00-7:00pm: BBQ at Alpha

Sigma Phi

Delta Upsilon (DU):• 6:00pm BBQ at 6pm on the

Delta Upsilon Sundeck

Phi Kappa Tau (Phi Tau):• 1:30pm Canoeing-leave from

Phi Tau

Phi Kappa Sigma (Phi Pools):• 2-5pm: BBQ at Phi Kappa

Sigma

A Snapshot...Upon arriving at UW, a student will be faced with numerous challenges that will continue throughout their college career - establishing new friendships, adjusting to the rigors of college academics, developing leadership skills, and taking part in philanthropic, service, and social activities. Only a fraternity can provide all these opportunities, and many oth-ers, in one single organization. Combined with the bonds of brotherhood, the experi-ence lasts a lifetime.

Fraternity Living

Fraternities at Washington offer the unique learning experience of living in a fraternity house as a freshman. From the very beginning, new members learn and grow from the close contact and cooperative spirit of living in a house. From meals, to study time, to leadership, and service to the community, the bonds developed in a close living-learning environment create a home away from home.

Social Activities

Offering a break from the demands of the classroom is one of the benefits of mem-bership. Throughout the year a fraternity will participate in many social events such as exchanges, formals, pre-game tailgates, barbecues, canoe trips, and more. These events offer a good time and a great opportunity to meet and interact with members of other fraternities and sororities. Social activities are not required, but there is no comparison anywhere to the variety, scope, and just plain fun of fraternity and sorority social events.

Athletics

Each fraternity participates in numerous competitive sports through intramurals and philanthropic tournaments. It’s difficult for just one person to get a group to play team intramural sports, outdoor paintball, or to get a softball game together on a Sunday af-ternoon; fraternities offer all of this along with the pride of sportsmanship, team spirit, and competition.

Leadership

Fraternities offer a wide range of leadership involvement opportunities that serve to help develop members outside of the classroom. Everyone in the fraternity has the op-portunity to be a leader, whether as an officer, member of a committee, or just an active participant. Members learn by doing--managing a budget, running effective meetings, speaking in public, motivating others, organizing an event, etc. All of these skills are valu-able in achieving success at UW as well as in a future career. These days it takes more than just a degree to get a good job--it takes leadership experience.

Academics

A primary purpose of the fraternity community is to encourage and develop high scho-lastic achievement among its members. Several factors contribute to this academic atmosphere, including peer tutoring, upperclassman counseling, incentive programs, grade requirements, and a built in mentor support and study network. The combination of friendships and brotherhood, intermingling with solid goals of academic excellence help one become a wellrounded, intelligent member of the university community and in society upon graduation.

Career Networking

Joining a fraternity can be an investment in one’s future! The opportunity to meet and network with successful alumni, both locally and nationally, is yet another benefit of-fered by membership. From summer jobs and internships to fulltime careers, the con-nections developed while in college can provide a head start in life.

Community Service & Philanthropy

Fraternities provide members with the opportunity to give back to the surrounding com-munity through service (participants engage in activities to directly help others) and phi-lanthropy (participants raise money for charitable organizations). Fraternities sponsor, co-sponsor, and participate in more service and fundraising activities than other student organizations, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for various philanthro-pies, and providing thousands of hours of service each year. To complement service ini-tiatives, every organization plans at least one philanthropic event a year and donates the proceeds to a charity of its choice. Helping to better the community also helps build character and responsibility in a fraternity member.

Brotherhood

Within each organization, there is a close bond of friendship and brotherhood culti-vated through the concept of individualism within the framework of mutual coopera-tion. Members form friendships unlike any found in other organizations. By choosing to become a member of a fraternity or sorority, a student will meet brothers who grow to become his closest friends; those who will cheer you on when you’re successful and who will offer support when the going gets tough. From this unbreakable support system a student can easily branch off into other areas of college life, knowing all the while that one’s brothers will be there no matter what.

UW Greek Map> Active: A person who has been initiated into a lifelong membership of a Greek organization.Generally, the term is used to reference a member who is currently an undergraduate.

> Alumnus: A fraternity member who has graduated. The plural is Alumni.

> Badge: The symbol worn by the initiated member of a Greek-letter organization.

> Bid: An invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.

> Brother: An initiated member of a fraternity.

> Chapter: The campus group of a national organization. Within each organization, chapters are usually referenced via a Greek-letter order. For example, the founding chapter would be the“Alpha Chapter,” and the second chapter is usually the “Beta Chapter.”

> Chapter Advisor: An alumna/alumnus who establishes and maintains a close advisory relation-ship with a chapter and serves as a teacher, counselor and friend.

> Dry Recruitment: A policy which states that alcohol is forbidden at all events associated with introducing the fraternity/sorority to recruits.

> Exchange: An activity where the members of one Greek-letter group visits the chapter of an-other Greek-letter group for a social event.

> Fraternity: The name informally applied to a Greek-letter brotherhood.

> Greeks: Students affiliated with Greek-letter fraternities and sororities.

> House: A chapter’s physical facility which serves as its home.

> Informal Recruitment: A continuous, open recruitment period with no specific, scheduled, system-wide activities of rushing and pledging. Bids may be extended and accepted at any time. For sororities, informal recruitment is called C.O.B. (Continuous Open Bidding).

> Initiation: A formal ceremony by which new members become initiated members.

> Interfraternity Council (IFC): The governing body of the fraternities.

> Legacy: A student whose parent, grandparent, or brother/sister is a member of a particularfraternity or sorority. Typically, legacies are extended full consideration during the recruitment process.

> Live-In: the term generally applied to members of an organization that actually live within the chapter house.

> New Member: A student in his or her first phase of membership in a sorority or fraternity (be-fore being initiated). Also known as Pledges or Associate Members.

> Recruit: A non-member who is eligible to participate in the recruitment program, visiting Greek organizations with an interest in possibly affiliating with one organization.

> Sorority: An individual women’s Greek-letter organization. This is the term commonly used to distinguish between men’s (fraternities) and women’s (sororities) organizations. As noted pre-viously, some sororities are identified as a fraternity (or fraternity for women) in their official name.

Greek Terms