The mission of Greek Life at the University of New Haven is to enhance the personal development of its members through involvement in social Greek-letter fraternities and sororities, in accordance with the mission of the university. Greek Life cultivates a community based upon academic and personal success, culture, friendship, history, and tradition. Greek Life is committed to the fulfillment of the following core values: personal growth, community engagement, brotherhood/sisterhood, scholarship and lifelong involvement. Through the values and standards that bind us to our respective organizations, Greek community, and university, we are committed to strengthening our membership through personal growth, scholarship, and service.

• To challenge our organizations and members to live by the rituals and values of each organization;
• To empower our organizations and members to reach their full potential by providing them with opportunities for academic achievement, personal growth, and co-curricular involvement;
• To demonstrate involvement through community engagement, civic relations, service and philanthropic endeavors locally, nationally, and internationally;
• To facilitate cultural awareness and diversity amongst all social Greek-letter organizations;
• To provide an inter-fraternal family of caring brothers and sisters who accept and respect all, who strive for life-long unity.

Q. What are the qualifications of joining a Greek Organization at the University of New Haven?
A. The University requires that all potential new members have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have passed 12 University of New Haven credit hours. Other chapters have additional standards of membership and it is important that you ask each one what they are – they may include higher GPA requirements, community service hours, leadership involvement, etc.

Q. How and when can I join a Greek Organization at the University of New Haven?
A. Recruitment takes place throughout the year and includes information sessions, open houses,and individual chapter events.

Q. How do I determine which chapter I want to join?
A. Listen to your intuition. Avoid taking “advice” from friends and ignore rumors. The goal of the potential member is to determine where he/she personally feels the most comfortable and which chapter is the best “fit.”

Q. How do the chapters extend invitations to membership?
A. Every chapter has their own system for distributing invitations. The goal for the chapter is tofind men and women who will be happy and contribute to their organization. They will look totheir standards, values, and rituals to make their decisions.

Q. Will my grades suffer if I join a fraternity or sorority?
A. One of your main focuses at UNH is your academics. Each chapter has GPA requirements thatapply to both incoming and active members. It’s up to you to be motivated and to balance yourwork load.

Q. How much time does it take to be involved with a fraternity or sorority?
A. Generally, you will get out of a chapter what you put into it. If you are as excited as most, you will have no trouble participating fully and attending all events and the rewards will be ten fold.There are many circumstances when you may choose to take a less active role for a short time and most chapters allow for this flexibility if it is needed. New members of a fraternity or a sorority attend a variety of activities to meet other chapter members, learn about the organization’s history and values and develop leadership skills. Each chapter has a weekly chapter meeting, fundraising events, community service, educational programs and other events that members are expected to attend.

All Greek Council 

• Independent Greek Council
• Inter Fraternity Council
• Multicultural Greek Council
• Panhellenic Council
   
• Sororities:
  
  Alpha Sigma Alpha
  Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among our four aims of intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development. Alpha Sigma Alpha provides opportunities through:
  
  Sisterhood — forming strong bonds of unconditional friendship based on common values and experiences;
  Heritage — expressed through creed, ritual and history; and
  Leadership and Service — enhanced by chapter, campus and community involvement.
  
  Alpha Sigma Kappa
  Alpha Sigma Kappa – Women in Technical Studies® is a unique social sorority for women pursuing technical majors. Our sorority is composed of women who place importance on academics and also like to have fun. We accept women in Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, and the Sciences. While women have an ever-growing presence in these fields, we remain a minority in collegiate and professional arenas which can prove challenging. 
  
  As a sorority, we offer women the opportunity to develop leadership skills, friendships, a sense of belonging, and a network of support. We encourage friendship – between you and your fellow sisters, fellowship – through shared interests, and commitment – to yourself, the organization, and your community. Support is essential while pursuing a degree in these technical fields because we all encounter the same challenges. A variety of activities are planned throughout the year for our members, including social, philanthropic, and scholastic events, to encourage a fun relaxed atmosphere without jeopardizing academics.
  
  Chi Kappa Rho
  Women in Leisure Services, Chi Kappa Rho, Inc. is a national organization for professional women involved in the delivery of leisure and community services in public, private, non-profit, and commercial settings. A network of chapters serve administrators, supervisors, educators, therapists, and allied professionals throughout the country.  Each chapter provides an effective framework for women to share ideas, broaden interests, sharpen skills, and influence the profession with the authority of a unified group.
  
  Corazones Unidos Siempre, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority
  We, the members of, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Incorporated®, aware of the prejudices and obstacles facing the minority women of our communities, dedicate ourselves to improving these conditions and to working towards the betterment of all women. We have unified ourselves through the sisterhood of Corazones Unidos Siempre and by our Founders’ ideals of open communication and community service, as well as the development of political, educational, cultural and social awareness. We devote ourselves to this challenge, to be achieved through hard work, patience and the collective effort to educate, as is exemplified in our motto, ‘Wisdom Through Education’
  
  Delta Phi Epsilon
  Mission: To provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. 
  Vision:We inspire and empower our sisterhood to engage in a lifetime of leadership and service.
  Motto: Esse Quam Videri – To be, rather than to seem to be
  Founding Principles:Justice, Sisterhood & Love
  
  Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada
  As Hermanas of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc., our mission is to uphold the goals set forth by our thirteen founding mothers. We pledge to formalize, cultivate, and foster bonds amongst each other as sisters and abide by respect, trust, communication, professionalism, and accountability.
  
  Our goals are:
• To constantly strive towards the expansion of awareness of the Latino and diverse cultures.
• To promote sisterhood and leadership among our members.
• To serve as models of excellence in education and achievement among women. 
  
  We fulfill our mission and uphold our goals through educational programming, community service, and personal development.
  
  Lambda Pi Upsilon
  Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. was founded on November 6, 1992 at The State University of New York College at Geneseo by six women, known as our Six Pillars of Strength, with intent to diversify the collegiate offerings of the SUNY Geneseo community. They aspired to strengthen the representation of students of color, particularly the women of color on campus, through cultural awareness, and academic enrichment. Their vision extended far beyond one’s collegiate experience, and hoped that with strength in numbers they’d one day develop an impervious network of women who lead and empower. Today, the intent of our Six Pillars enables empowerment across countless campuses, and can be recognized as a legacy for those who choose the Lambda Way. Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. is also proud to be one of the youngest Latina-based, all-inclusive, Greek lettered organizations in the country. Our commitment to education, cultural awareness, family, personal advancement and philanthropy through the experience of a sisterhood (Hermandad) is what makes our network unique and everlasting. The women of LPiU strive to achieve these foundational principles with Love, Dignity & Pride (Con Amor, Dignidad, y Orgullo).
  
  Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
  Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (OPBSI) is a national sorority committed to the development of collegiate and professional women through sisterhood, diversity, leadership, service and academic excellence.
  
  Our Mission and Vision
  The purpose of Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated is to Serve and Educate people of diverse backgrounds through sisterhood, leadership, and guidance. As positive role models, we promote unity of all cultures, focus on the empowerment of our gender and raise the standards of excellence in our academic, social, and personal endeavors.
  
  OPBSI envisions a world without oppression, where empowered women celebrate the essence of womanhood and act as resources in the advancement of their communities.
  
  Phi Sigma Sigma
  We are a dynamic, principled, passionately committed group of women from around the world who define ourselves not by our distinct differences, but by what we have in common. And that common bond is a firm belief that women of different religions, cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints working together can and do make a difference in our communities, and in the world, every day.
  
  Founded in 1913 in New York City, Phi Sigma Sigma is internationally recognized as a progressive, successful women’s philanthropic and social organization with cutting-edge leadership programming for college students, active clubs and special events for alumnae from coast to coast, a new Headquarters, a strong Foundation, state-of-the-art technological capabilities, and a strategic focus on our future.
  
  More than 60,000 members strong, our sisters are mothers, family and community leaders, professionals of the highest caliber, role models, wives, daughters and the closest of friends. All that is eternally good and strong and loyal and honest and powerful and beautiful in them is what Phi Sigma Sigma stands for.
  
   
• Fraternities:
  
  Alpha Phi Delta
  Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity is a national Italian Heritage Fraternity, established on November 5, 1914 at Syracuse University. Currently, the fraternity has members drawn from 43 colleges and universities, and has nearly 30 alumni chapters. We are, by Constitutional mandate, an all-volunteer organization, serving God and country through the generous donation of time and effort given by our members.
  
  Alpha Phi Omega
  Alpha Phi Omega is the single most represented co-educational intercollegiate service organization in the United States.  Since 1925, more than 470,000 members on over 375 campuses, continue to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.
  
  It is the vision of Alpha Phi Omega to be the premier, inclusive, campus-based, leadership development organization through the provision of service to others and the creation of community.
  
  Through its mission of preparing campus and community leaders through service, Alpha Phi Omega is committed to bringing together college students in a national service fraternity in the fellowship of principles derived from the Scout Oath and of the Law of the Boy Scouts of America; to develop Leadership, to promote Friendship and to provide Service to humanity; and further the freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage. Founded on the Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they volunteer on their campus, in their community, to the nation, and to the organization.
  
  Kappa Gamma Rho
  The Kappa Gamma Rho Fraternity was founded on April 16, 1997.  We are a largely community service based fraternity with social ideals.  The Brothers of Kappa Gamma Rho believe that Brothers come before anything else.  The goals of Kappa Gamma Rho include promoting goodwill in the surrounding community, enhancing Greek and student life on campus, and promoting quality, diversity, and unity through Greek life.  We work hard with the university to have students participate and have an active role in the university student government.  One of our biggest events includes our annual Say What Karaoke, which is held each semester.  We also take part Co-sponsoring many school events, and participate in outside community events such as the Lupus Walk, Diabetes Walk, MS Walk and various soup kitchens in the greater New Haven area.
  
  Kappa Kappa Psi
  Founded on the campus of Oklahoma State University on November 27, 1919, Kappa Kappa Psi is a guiding light with which band students can grow, learn, and develop themselves and their band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi is an organization of opportunity and quality, brimming with historic, well-developed leadership and membership programming that students use to become great leaders, better band members and better adapted young adults prepared for what lies ahead of them.
  
  Kappa Kappa Psi operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the Director of Bands in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that is required of his/her band. Our goals are to provide the band not only with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social contacts. The honorary nature of membership is based on our premise that “it is an honor to be selected to serve” this band, its department of music, its sponsoring institution, and the cause of band music in the nation’s colleges and universities.
  
  Lambda Alpha Upsilon
  The mission of Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. is to be a network of professionals that promotes brotherhood, scholarship and service to the community. The fraternity promotes brotherhood by providing its members personal and professional support on an undergraduate and alumni level. Our members pursue scholarship not only for professional advancement, but to attain personal growth. The brotherhood serves the community by sponsoring events which aide those in need, promoting cultural awareness, and enriching the collegiate environment. Every member must continue to uphold the mission and goals of the fraternity, as they are the common values that distinguish us as Hermanos of Lambda Alpha Upsilon.
  
  Phi Beta Sigma
  The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity’s most valuable resource and strength. They are the primary means by which the Phi Beta Sigma objectives will be achieved. In order to accomplish the Fraternity’s objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity” and promote brotherhood, scholarship and service.
  
  To optimize Phi Beta Sigma’s effectiveness, the Fraternity will: 
  – Strengthen and serve proactively the brotherhood, as a supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity’s growth and financial solvency.
  – Reaffirm and maintain a strong commitment to brotherhood, scholarship and service.
  – Ensure that the Fraternity programs are focused and committed to serving humanity.
  – Create an environment that respects the dignity and worth of each brother.
  – Exhibit integrity and ethical behavior in conducting the Fraternity’s business. serving as a model for all Greek-letter organizations.
  – Maintain and improve the Fraternity’s technological literacy, in order to better service its members and the community at large.
  – Foster and nurture our constitutional bond with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
  – Encourage a closer and mutually beneficial working relationship with fellow Greek-letter organizations, other community service organizations, businesses and government.
  – Select leaders who are committed and have demonstrated their ability to lead.
  
  Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  Sigma Alpha Epsilon strives to give young men the leadership, scholarship, service and social experiences they need to excel in the walls outside their campus and once they graduate. We firmly believe membership is for life. In addition, we strive to mold our members into gentlemen so they can set an example in today’s society.
  
  OUR MISSION
  The Fraternity’s mission is advancing the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, leadership and service for our members throughout life.
  
  OUR VISION
  The Fraternity’s vision is True Gentlemen making our global community better.
  
  OUR CREED: “THE TRUE GENTLEMAN”
  The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of his own possessions or achievements; who speaks with frankness but always with sincerity and sympathy; whose deed follows his word; who thinks of the rights and feelings of others, rather than his own; and who appears well in any company, a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe. – John Walter Wayland
  
  Sigma Chi
  Sigma Chi is a brotherhood with roots in the collegiate experience that engenders a lifelong commitment to strive to achieve true friendship, equal justice and the fulfillment of learning as part of our overall responsibilities to the broader communities in which we live.
  
  We achieve these ideals through the practice of character qualities embodied in our Ritual, and continuously reaffirm our purpose through the observance of Sigma Chi’s Governing Laws and through adherence to the decisions of our legislative assemblies that empower and direct our leadership. 
  
  In addition to its 242 undergraduate and 132 alumni chapters, Sigma Chi is comprised of four operational entities: The Sigma Chi International Fraternity, the Sigma Chi Foundation, the Risk Management Foundation and Constantine Capital Inc.
  
  Sigma Lambda Beta
  Our Principles: Brotherhood, Scholarship, Community Service & Cultural Awareness.
  
  Our Mission: To nurture and further a dynamic, values-based environment which utilizes our historically Latino based fraternity as a catalyst to better serve the needs and wants of all people.

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Active – a fully initiated member in a fraternity or sorority.

Alumni/Alumnus – An initiated member of a sorority or fraternity who is no longer in college but is a lifelong member of the organization.

Associate – a non-initiated member in a fraternity or sorority that employs the associate member program.

Bid – an invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.

Brother – a term used by fraternity members when referring to each other.

Chapter – a fraternal group at an individual campus of the larger inter/national organization, designated by a special name.

Colony – a newly-formed group of members who have the intent of being chartered as a chapter by meeting inter/national headquarters standards.

Fraternity – a Greek organization for men.

Go Greek Week – The week before Recruitment Week, held once a semester. This week is a values based week demonstrating at-large what the values of Greeks on campus uphold; anti-hazing pledge, social, service, philanthropic, brotherhood/sisterhood, and scholarship.

Greek – a member of a fraternity or sorority.

Initiation – the traditional ritual that brings a new member to full membership.

Inter-/ national – a term referring to the central office of a given fraternity or sorority.

Interest – a person who is seeking membership in an MGC or NPHC organization.

Legacy – A potential new member of a fraternity/sorority who is a son/daughter, brother/sister, or grandson/granddaughter of a member of a Greek organization

Local – an organization that contributes to the tradition and history of UNH. This organization is only found at this campus.

Member – a fully initiated, lifelong fraternity or sorority member who is active at the collegiate level.

Membership intake – the process for culturally-based fraternities or sororities to bring in new members.

New Member – a person who has accepted a bid to join an IFC fraternity or a Panhellenic sorority.

Potential New Member (PNM) – an undergraduate college woman who is participating in the Panhellenic recruitment process.

Ritual – the values and beliefs by which members of an organization live; usually depicted in traditional organizational ceremonies.

Recruitment – the activity by which chapters seek new members.

Sister – a term used by sorority members when referring to each other.

Sorority – a Greek organization for women.