Welcome to the University of Northern Iowa!

On behalf of all of our Greek letter organizations, thank you for your interest. The UNI mission is to provide transformative learning experiences that inspire students to embrace challenge, engage in critical inquiry and creative thought, and contribute to society. This mission is achieved through a variety of activities on campus, from the classroom, to internships and study abroad, to getting involved in campus organizations.

Greek membership creates countless opportunities for learning through each individual chapter, the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, and the organizations’ large alumni networks. Scholarship, fellowship, leadership, and service are the values we embody as a Greek community. Our Greek organizations develop individuals into leaders and instill values that promote personal development. Throughout the years, our Greek members significantly influence our campus, positively impact the surrounding communities, and make a difference in the world every day.

We are proud of our Greek organizations and value their multitude of contributions to the campus and community. I invite you to explore our Greek system and discover the great opportunities they will provide. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Congratulations on joining the UNI family. We look forward to being a part of your success!

Sincerely,

Dr. Leslie Williams | Dean of Students

Four PillarsFraternity & Sorority Life provides UNI students with meaningful student engagement experiences, develops leadership skills and contributes to student learning. The FSL community promotes living by the Four Pillars which unite all Greek-letter organizations: Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Friendship.

Scholarship Academic excellence is a vital aspect of fraternity and sorority membership. All chapters require a minimum GPA to be considered for membership. Initiated members must maintain that GPA in order to remain active and in good standing.

Chapters also provide support and resources to new members which can help them transition academically from high school to college:

+ Educational programs and workshops+ Academic Learning Center partnership+ Tutoring programs+ Proctored study sessions

View each chapter’s average GPA at uni.edu/involvement/fsl.

Leadership Developing leaders for life is an important part of Greek involvement. Members have the opportunity to hold executive positions within their chapters and on governing councils. Additionally, many students regularly hold leadership positions in a variety of student organizations across campus. Greek students can be found on Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), Dance Marathon Executive Board, Campus Activities Board (CAB), Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS), Orientation Leaders and Cat Crew.

Friendship Joining a Greek organization is about building lifelong relationships that extend beyond the boundaries of ordinary friendships. Bonds of brotherhood/sisterhood provide UNI Greeks with a home away from home, mentorship, career networking and a sense of community at a large university.

Service Service is an essential pillar of fraternity and sorority involvement at UNI. Chapters sponsor a variety of fundraising events called philanthropies for both national and local charitable organizations. Chapters also come together as a community to participate in campus-wide philanthropy and service events such as Dance Marathon, MLK Day of Service, blood drives and much more! In 2016, fraternities and sororities raised over $30,000 to contribute to Dance Marathon’s fundraising total of $370,248.05.

In the last year, UNI Fraternity & Sorority Life contributed more than 6,000 hours of service and donated over $50,000 to various organizations, including:

+ Ronald McDonald House+ Autism Speaks+ House of Hope+ American Heart Association

+ Cedar Bend Humane Society

+ Girls on the Run+ American Red Cross

Panhellenic Council

The Panhellenic Council (Panhel or PHC) is the organization that governs the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities at UNI, consisting of 4 chapters and 1 colony. With over 340 women in the sorority community, this group of women is charged with serving the sorority community through innovative educational programming, providing leadership opportunities which empower women, and upholding good scholarship and high standards of ethical conduct.

ALPHA DELTA PI

ΑΔΠ Nickname: ADPiColors: Azure & WhitePhilanthropy: Ronald McDonald HouseWebsites/Social Media:

f ADPiEpsilonMu

t @UNIADPiEMwww.alphadeltapi.org

Founding at UNI: 1967Motto: “We Live For Each Other”GPA Requirement: 3.00 High school2.70 College

ALPHA PHI

ΑΦ Nickname: APhiColors: Bordeaux & SilverPhilanthropy: Alpha Phi FoundationWebsites/Social Media:

f UNIAlphaPhi

t @AlphaPhi_UNIwww.alphaphi.org

Founding at UNI: 1970Motto: “Union Hand in Hand”GPA Requirement: 3.00 High school2.65 College

ALPHA XI DELTA

ΑΞΔ Nickname: AXiDColors: Light Blue, Navy Blue, & GoldPhilanthropy: Autism SpeaksWebsites/Social Media:

f UNI.AlphaXiDelta

t @UNI_AXiDwww.alphaxidelta.org

Founding at UNI: 1965Motto: “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword”GPA Requirement: 3.00 High school2.60 College

GAMMA PHI BETA

ΓΦΒ Nickname: Gamma PhiColors: Brown & ModePhilanthropy: Building Strong Girls/Girls on the RunWebsites/Social Media:

f GammaPhiBetaUNI

t @GammaPhiUNIwww.gammaphibeta.org

Founding at UNI: 1968Motto: “Founded Upon A Rock”GPA Requirement: 3.10 High school 2.62 College

ALPHA SIGMA TAU - COLONY FALL 2016

ΑΣΤ Nickname: AST or Alpha TauColors: Emerald Green & GoldPhilanthropy: Women’s WellnessWebsites/Social Media:

f ASTatUNI

t @ASTatUNIwww.alphasigmatau.org

Founding at UNI: Colony Fall 2016Vision: Empowering Women to Excel in LifeGPA Requirement: 2.50 High school 2.50 College

Interfraternity Council

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) governs the 4 fraternity chapters and 1 colony on UNI’s campus. The main purpose of IFC is to facilitate collaboration among the IFC chapters and promote the fraternity community at UNI.

SIGMA PHI EPSILON

ΣΦΕ Nickname: SigEpColors: Purple & RedPhilanthropy: Sexual Assault Awareness Week/Big Brothers Big SistersWebsites/Social Media:

f UNISigEp

t @SigEpUNIwww.sigep.org

Founding at UNI: 1993Motto: “Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders”GPA Requirement: 3.00 High school2.80 College

KAPPA SIGMA

ΚΣNickname: Kappa Sig or KSigColors: Scarlet, White, & Emerald GreenPhilanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationWebsites/Social Media:

f KappaSigmaUNI

t @KappaSigmaUNIwww.kappasigma.org

Founding at UNI: 1985Motto: “Kappa Sigma, #1, Second to None”GPA Requirement: 3.00 High School2.50 College

PI KAPPA ALPHA

ΠΚΑNickname: PikeColors: Garnet & Old GoldPhilanthropy: Cedar Bend Humane SocietyWebsites/Social Media:

f Pi-Kappa-Alpha-Theta-Zeta-Chapter

t @UNI_TZ_Pikeswww.pikes.org

Founding at UNI: 1975Motto: “Once a Pike, Always a Pike”GPA Requirement: 2.70 High school2.70 College

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

ΣΑΕ Nickname: SAEColors: Royal Purple & Old GoldPhilanthropy: Red Cross Blood Drive or Children’s Miracle NetworkWebsites/Social Media:

f SAEatUNI

t @UNI_SAEwww.sae.net

Founding at UNI: 1965Motto: “Phi Alpha”GPA Requirement: 2.50 High school2.50 College

PI LAMBDA PHI - COLONY FALL 2016

ΠΛΦ Nickname: PilamColors: Purple & GoldPhilanthropy: Elimination of PrejudiceWebsites/Social Media:

f PilamUNI

pilam_uniwww.pilambdaphi.org

Motto: “Not Four Years, But A Lifetime”GPA Requirement: 2.70+

NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council), also known as the Divine Nine, is comprised of the nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities. For more information on an individual chapter at UNI, please contact involvement@uni.edu.

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.

ΩΨΦ Nickname: OmegaColors: Royal Purple & Old GoldPhilanthropy: Uplifting the Waterloo communityWebsites/Social Media:

f officialomegapsiphiwww.oppf.org/home.asp

Founding at UNI: 1975Motto: “Friendship is Essential to the Soul”GPA Requirement: 2.50 and have completed 36 credit hoursStatus at UNI: Active

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.Founding at UNI: 1981Status at UNI: Inactive

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.Founding at UNI: Not founded yet

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.Founding at UNI: 1975Status at UNI: Inactive, Current interest group

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.Founding at UNI: Not founded yet

IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY INC.Founding at UNI: Not founded yet

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.Founding at UNI: 1988Status at UNI: Inactive, Current interest group

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.Founding at UNI: Not founded yet

PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.Founding at UNI: 1991Status at UNI: Inactive

National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.

RecruitmentPANHELLENIC COUNCILFormal recruitment is a mutual selection process that allows each potential member an opportunity to visit all the sororities. Formal recruitment will take place over the third weekend of the fall semester, beginning Wednesday, September 7 and concluding Sunday, September 11. Contact sororitylife@uni.edu with any questions.

REGISTRATION CLOSES: MONDAY, SEPT. 5 AT 11:59PM

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Tuesday, Aug. 30 - This optional event is an opportunity for you to meet the Recruitment Team, the Rho Gammas and other students considering recruitment.

FORMAL RECRUITMENT EVENTS:Wednesday, Aug. 31: Sorority Recruitment OrientationWednesday, Sept. 7: Round 1 – House Tours & Sorority 101Thursday, Sept. 8: Round 1 – House Tours & Sorority 101Friday, Sept. 9: Round 2 – PhilanthropySaturday, Sept. 10: Round 3 – PreferenceSunday, Sept. 11: Bid Day

To register for Sorority Recruitment, visit: uni.edu/involvement/sorority-register

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCILIFC fraternity recruitment will take place during the first two weeks of the fall semester, beginning Monday, August 22 and concluding on Thursday, September 1. However, fraternities can take new members at any time during the school year. Contact fraternitylife@uni.edu with any questions.• Aug. 17-21: Check out events hosted by IFC during

UNI Now!• Aug. 22-23: Games at Lawther Field and Info Tables• Wednesday, Aug. 24: Informational Meeting - Learn

more about each fraternity chapter• Thursday, Aug. 25: Fraternity Open Houses and

BBQ• Aug. 26-31: Individual Chapter Events• Thursday, Sept. 1: Bids can be extended

• Thursday, Sept. 15: Meet the Greeks 6:30pm | Oak Room, Maucker Union

Interested in exploring what it means to be a member of a multicultural Greek organization? Meet and speak with current organization members regarding your questions, membership requirements and traditions.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL, INC.

Chapter Housing SORORITIES

FRATERNITIES

All current chapters at UNI have housing and members have the opportunity to live-in should they choose to do so. Typically, upperclassmen live in the houses and most chapters require specific chapter leaders to live in the house during their term, such as the Chapter President or other members of the Chapter Executive Team.

The houses are open to all members with common areas to study, socialize or relax in between classes. Special events and house meals also occur at the houses. The houses also contain artifacts, awards and memorabilia that are special to the chapter. House tours will be part of the fall recruitment schedule for both fraternities and sororities, but parents and students can schedule tours by emailing involvement@uni.edu.

Chapter House Max Occupancy Address Ownership

Alpha Delta Pi 14 2222 Olive St. Private

Alpha Xi Delta 18 2410 College St. Private

Alpha Phi 10 1209 W. 22nd St. University

Gamma Phi Beta 12 2115 Merner Ave. University

Chapter House Max Occupancy Address Ownership

Kappa Sigma 14 2504 College St. Private

Pi Kappa Alpha 10 1215 W. 22nd St. University

Sigma Alpha Epsilon 48 1115 W. 23rd St. Private

Sigma Phi Epsilon 4 818 W. Seerley

Blvd.

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Fraternity & Sorority Life Involvement Opportunities

ORDER OF OMEGAOrder of Omega is a national leadership honor society for members of fraternity and sorority organizations. It recognizes juniors and seniors who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, involvement within the respective fraternity and sorority organizations, and service within the local community. Members are selected from the top 3% of students within fraternity and sorority life at each institution. The Gamma Phi chapter of the Order of Omega was founded at the University of Northern Iowa on April 16th, 1981 and continues to flourish today.

GREEK WEEKGreek Week is a week-long celebration each spring within the fraternity and sorority life community at UNI. Members of the Greek community work together to plan a week full of programming, friendly competition, and community service events. Some events include: LIP SYNC, God/Goddess Talent Show, Greek Olympics, Game Show Night, community services events, and more!

IFC/CPH ACADEMY The IFC/CPH Academy is a North American Interfraternity Conference and National Panhellenic Conference joint program designed to provide hands-on training and tools to ensure the success of the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and individual council officers. Members of the University of Northern Iowa councils attend this conference annually which allows them to focus and engage their leaders for the betterment of the community.

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES Each chapter in the Fraternity and Sorority Life community at UNI has opportunities for individual members to attend different leadership conferences. These conferences are held at regional or national levels and provide many opportunities for membership development.

UNI GREEK LEADERS RETREATThe UNI Greek Leaders Retreat is a day long event that takes place right before the start of the spring semester. Leaders from the fraternity and sorority governing councils as well as chapter executive teams meet to learn more about the community, develop leadership and teambuilding skills, and how to support each other.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A MEMBER OF A CHAPTER?Being in a fraternity or sorority does require a payment of dues. This money is used to fund the operations, social events and programming for the chapter. It also allows the inter/national organization to continue to provide resources and support for the chapter. Dues vary between chapters. Contact individual chapters for more info.

FAQ

HOW MUCH TIME DOES CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP TAKE?Everyone is different when it comes to time management. Many Greek students are able to manage chapter responsibilities, jobs or internships, academics and involvement in other campus organizations. The time commitment for joining a chapter varies, but all chapters have weekly chapter meetings and other mandatory events throughout the year that are planned out well in advance.

AS A FAMILY MEMBER, HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY STUDENT?Students need support throughout the new member recruitment and intake process. You can empower your student by encouraging them to gather information and ask questions before they make the decision to join a Greek organization.

Fraternities and sororities are different on every campus. You may have a Greek affiliation or opinions about Greek life. Encourage your student to form their own opinions and choose the group that they are most comfortable with joining.

Be a good listener. Most of the time your student just needs someone who is willing to listen to the ups and downs of their experience. Talk to your student beforehand about financial obligations and time commitment.

frequently asked questions

WHAT WILL I GET FROM GREEK LIFE THAT I WOULD NOT GET FROM ANY OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATION?At UNI, we take great pride in all that fraternity/sorority membership has to offer. Greek membership provides students the chance to enhance their college experience. Unlike other student organizations, fraternities and sororities are values-based organizations and expect their members to uphold the values established by their founders. Joining a fraternity or sorority will allow students to develop leadership skills, achieve academically, and make a difference through philanthropic or hands-on service. Membership offers a sense of belonging and provides students with a home away from home.

I’VE HEARD THAT FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES HAZE THEIR MEMBERS. IS THAT TRUE?University of Northern Iowa has a zero tolerance policy for those who allow and/or facilitate hazing activities. Additionally, each chapter abides by strict anti-hazing policies from their inter/national organization. All University of Northern Iowa students and student organizations must adhere to the Student Conduct Code. The university defines hazing as:

An act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or that destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of intimidation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization. Participation or cooperation by the person(s) being hazed does not excuse the violation. Failing to intervene, to prevent, to discourage, and/or failing to report those acts may also constitute hazing.

Violation of this university policy may result in disciplinary actions against the student(s) and or organization(s) charged with such acts. For more information regarding university discipline procedures, visit: www.uni.edu/policies/302. In addition to university sanctions, a person who commits an act of hazing may be subject to criminal charges under section 708.10 of the State Code of Iowa.

All members will be provided with a copy of this policy. Hazing may be reported on campus to the Student Involvement Center, the Office of the Dean of Students, or UNI Public Safety and anonymously by calling 1-888-NOT-HAZE.

Greek VocabularyACTIVE MEMBER - An initiated member of a chapter

ALUMNI/ALUMNAE - A member who has graduated BID - A formal invitation to join a chapter CALL - The verbal greeting NPHC members within a fraternity/sorority give each other CHAPTER - The local collegiate group of an inter/national sorority or fraternity COLONY - A group of students who have started a new fraternity or sorority

CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING (COB) - The period other than Fall Formal Recruitment when Panhellenic sororities acquire new members

CROSSING - A term used by NPHC groups to indicate that a new member has been fully initiated into the group FORMAL RECRUITMENT - A structured membership selection process that generally occurs in the fall for NPC sororities

INITIATION - A formal ceremony in which a new member becomes an active member LEGACY - A potential new member whose mother, sister, or grandmother (for women) or father, brother, or grandfather (for men) is an alumnae or initiated member of a fraternity or sorority

LINE - Individuals going through the NPHC membership intake process

MEMBERSHIP INTAKE - The term groups use to bring new members into an NPHC organization

NEW MEMBER - A member of a chapter who is not yet initiated

NEOPHYTE - A new member of an NPHC fraternity or sorority

PHILANTHROPY - charitable project to raise money and awareness for a particular cause sponsored by a chapter

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM) - A non-Greek undergraduate student who participates in the recruitment process

PROPHYTE - Someone who has been a member of an NPHC group for a year or more, or someone who has initiated new members

RECRUITMENT - Social experience organized by the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils in which mutual selection allows each potential member to determine chapter membership

RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR - A male or female representative who assists potential members during the recruitment process. Panhellenic Recruitment Counselors at UNI are called “Rho Gammas”

RITUAL - The traditional, secret ceremonies of a fraternity or sorority

STEP SHOW - A festive event in which NPHC members of an organization or several organizations perform synchronized, rhythmic steps while chanting lyrics to show pride and spirit for their organization

Greek Alphabet

FSL Emails:fraternitylife@uni.edusororitylife@uni.edu

Website: www.uni.edu/involvement/fsl

Social Media:

f UNI Fraternity and Sorority Life

t @UNIFSL