Welcome to Greek Life

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make your mark@ Midwestern State University

JJoining a fraternity or sorority can help you leave your mark on the MSU campus and beyond. Here are some things “Going Greek” can do.

• Provide a support system • Create lifelong friendships • Develop leadership skills • Provide community service

opportuniti es

• Off er scholarship programsfor members

• Remain acti ve throughrecreati onal sports

• Become a home away from home

Greeks make a diff erence!

Although academics are the focus of an undergraduate educati on at Midwestern State University, parti cipati on in Greek life can be an integral part of the complete college experience. Every Greek chapter at MSU has embraced the values of scholarship, leadership, service, and unity and as a result, the young men and women in our diverse Greek system receive a strong framework for personal achievement and development. Through the support they receive, as well as the relati onships they culti vate, our Greek students not

only become successful scholars, but also future leaders and role models.

Midwestern State University is a special place where inspiring things happen every day. Our insti tuti on is enriched by the many outstanding contributi ons of our Greek community. Along with their college degree, a student’s Greek experience and memories will last far beyond the undergraduate years. I encourage all new students to consider sharing in this life-changing experience and fully explore the exciti ng opportuniti es that Greek life at Midwestern State University has to off er.

Dr. Howard FarrellVice President for University

Advancement & Student Aff airs

Each fraternity and sorority member pays dues to the chapter for various operati ng costs such as guest speakers, chapter house fees, and nati onal affi liati on. There are some one-ti me initi ati on costs that make the fi rst year of membership slightly more expensive.

Being a member of a Greek organizati on is like parti cipati ng in any other co-curricular acti vity; it requires an investment of ti me. However, the amount of ti me and energy dedicated to Greek commitments is enti rely up to the student. Some studies have shown that students who are Greek report a more sati sfying college experience than those who are not.

COST AND TIME COMMITMENT HOW TO JOIN. The recruitment process varies between the 16 diff erent chapters on campus. Inter-fraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Council (NPC) recruitments are held in the fall semester while the Multi cultural Chapters conduct recruitment throughout the year.

To learn more about recruitment, contact the Offi ce of Student Development & Orientati on at (940) 397-4500 or [email protected].

Panhellenic CouncilThe Nati onal Panhellenic Council (NPC) is the governing body for the four Nati onal Pan-hellenic Conference sororiti es at Midwestern State University.

• Alpha Phi• Chi Omega• Gamma Phi Beta• Sigma Kappa

MSU Greek Chapters

Interfraternity CouncilThe Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body for the four Nati onal Interfraternity Conference fraterniti es at Mid-western State University.

• Phi Sigma Kappa• Sigma Alpha Epsilon• Sigma Nu• Tau Kappa Epsilon

Nati onal Pan-Hellenic CouncilThe Nati onal Pan-Hellenic Coun-cil (NPHC) is the governing body of the historically African-Ameri-can Greek-lett er fraterniti es and sororiti es.

• Alpha Phi Alpha• Alpha Kappa Alpha• Delta Sigma Theta • Kappa Alpha Psi

Multi cultural ChaptersMidwestern State University has four multi cultural Greek chapters which are not included under one of the three nati onal gov-erning bodies. These chapters foster the preeminent standards of the Greek community as well as their own, unique values.

• Kappa Delta Chi• Kappa Sigma• Omega Delta Phi• Sigma Lambda Alpha

Panhellenic Council

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NicknameA-Phi

Nati onal FoundingSeptember 18, 1872

ColorsSilver and Bordeaux

FlowerLily of the ValleyForget-Me-Not

PhilanthropyAlpha Phi Foundati on

Nati onal Websitealphaphi.org

AAlpha Phi is a sisterhood of individuals who share a commit-ment to excellence in everything they do and a passionate desire to help each other along the way. Alpha Phi develops character for a lifeti me.

Alpha Phi strives for academic success by providing study hours and tutorials for members. Alpha Phi is also an acti ve contributor to the community, holding a High Heel Walk for Cardiac Care each year. The chapter is made up of a variety of individuals from arti sts to business women, athletes to academicians— each member coming together to become sisters and friends.

Alpha Phi

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NicknameChi-O

Nati onal FoundingApril 4, 1895

ColorsCardinal and Straw

FlowerRed Carnati on

PhilanthropyMake-A-WishFoundati on

Nati onal Websitechiomega.com

Chi Omega CChi Omega is the largest women’s fraternal organizati on in the world with more than 300,000 initi ates and 173 col-legiate chapters. Chi Omega is a sisterhood that provides a network of friends and lifelong development for collegiate and alumnae members.

The Omicron Theta chapter of Chi Omega at MSU is commit-ted to personal integrity, excellence in academic and intel-lectual pursuits, inter-generati onal parti cipati on, community service, leadership opportuniti es, and social enrichment.

Panhellenic Council

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NicknameGamma Phi

Nati onal FoundingNovember 11, 1874

ColorsBrown and ModePink and White

FlowerPink Carnati on

PhilanthropyCamp Fire USA

Nati onal Websitegammaphibeta.org

Gamma Phi Beta

GGamma Phi Beta’s primary objecti ve is to promote the highest type of wom-anhood, and the organizati on’s creed is “Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty.”

Gamma Phi takes great pride in its scholarship, community service, and sisterhood. The sorority has been presented several awards such Highest New Member GPA and Program of the Year. The programming award was received because of the unique program called “Cuti e Phis,” which creates mentoring opportuni-ti es for fi ft h- and sixth-grade girls.

Gamma Phi Beta also parti cipates in various social acti viti es both on and off campus such as Family Day, Homecoming, and mixers with other organizati ons. Members parti cipate in Greek Week, Recreati onal Sports, and Big/Litt le Week. Every year, Gamma Phi Beta has a formal and informal banquet, called Crescent Ball. Overall, the Gamma Phi Betas at MSU are involved on campus and within the Greek community.

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NicknameSigmas


ColorsMaroon and Lavendar

FlowerViolet

PhilanthropyAlzheimer’s Associati on

Nati onal Websitesigmakappa.org

SSigma Kappa was the fi rst sorority on the MSU cam-pus. Sigma Kappa is a group of ladies who become a home away from home … members can turn to their Sigma Kappa sisters when they’ve had a lousy day or to celebrate birthdays when they fall on a Tuesday. In Sigma Kappa you will fi nd friends who become sisters — sisters who become bridesmaids.

The calendar will be fi lled with things to do: mix-ers, socials, volunteer opportuniti es, and sisterhood retreats. Sigma Kappa is involved with philanthropic organizati ons such as the Alzheimer’s Associati on, Inherit the Earth, and Maine Sea Coast Mission. Cur-rently, volunteer acti viti es include House of Hope, a residence for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Members, along with the alumnae chapter, go to

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House of Hope every other Sunday aft ernoon and do acti viti es such as making banana splits with residents, taking walks with them and completi ng crossword puzzles. Chapter members’ grades are also a priority; members complete weekly study hours based on the chapter’s overall GPA.

Interfraternity Council

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NicknamePhi Sig

Nati onal FoundingMarch 15, 1873

ColorsRed and Silver


White Tea Rose

PhilanthropySpecial Olympics

Nati onal Websitephisigmakappa.org

Phi Sigma Kappa PPhi Sigma Kappa is a lifelong brother-hood dedicated to the bett erment of the individual, the university community, and our world, by giving its members op-portuniti es to develop leadership skills, parti cipate in service to others, achieve academic excellence, experience cultural diversity, and practi ce personal integ-rity. The fraternity is devoted to three cardinal principles: the promoti on of brotherhood, the sti mulati on of scholar-ship, and the development of character.

To be a Phi Sigma Kappa is to be a man of character. Members exemplify this principle by their acti ons not only around campus, but through philanthropic work in the community. Phi Sigs pride them-selves on academics, helping brothers by implementi ng study hours and tutorials for all of their members. Phi Sigma Kappa stands for greatness and the brothers at MSU are proud to maintain the high expectati ons and ideals upon which they were founded.

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NicknameSAE

Nati onal FoundingMarch 9, 1856

ColorsRoyal Purple and Old Gold

FlowerViolet

PhilanthropyChildren’s Miracle

Network

Nati onal Websitewww.sae.net

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

TThe mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, and service for its members based upon the ideals set forth by its founders and as specifi cally enunciated in its creed, The True Gentleman.

The Texas Omega chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon was colonized in January 2009 and is in the process of developing True Gentleman at Mid-western State University. Members come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide variety of interests. SAEs are proud to support MSU both on the athleti c fi eld and off , in the classroom and in the community. It is SAE’s goal to live every day to its fullest and always “Be True.”

Interfraternity Council

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NicknameSigma Nu

Nati onal FoundingJanuary 1, 1869

ColorsBlack, Gold, and White

PhilanthropyHabitat for Humanity

Humane Society

Nati onal Websitesigmanu.org

Sigma Nu

SSigma Nu, above all, is a brotherhood. The friendships and memories formed at college last a lifeti me. Fraternity, for Sigma Nu, is about supporti ng one another and working together to build a powerful collegiate experience. Fur-thermore, Sigma Nu is not just four years, it’s a lifeti me. Sigma Nu exists to culti vate and develop ethical leaders. An educati on is the most impor-tant part of that formula. Membership off ers study hours, academic programs, peer tutoring, on-campus resources, professional mentoring, and other means to ensure academic success.

Sigma Nu’s acclaimed LEAD Program (an acro-nym for Leadership, Ethics, Achievement, and

Development) helps members discover new levels of achievement and grow socially, intel-lectually, and morally. Sigma Nu also provides an opportunity for philanthropic acti viti es and com-munity service. The Eta Upsilon chapter at MSU does extensive work with Habitat for Humanity and the Wichita County Humane Society.

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NicknameTEKE


ColorsCherry and Grey


PhilanthropyAlzheimer’s Associati on

Nati onal Websitetke.org

Tau Kappa Epsilon

TTau Kappa Epsilon creates lifelong relati onships that enhance educati onal, interpersonal, community, and profes-sional success. TKE’s mission is to aid men in their mental, moral, and social development for life.

The Mu Gamma brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon at MSU are athletes, leaders, academicians, and eccentrics. As a member, one fi nds the support of broth-erhood, help with studies, volunteer op-portuniti es, and a great ti me; the perfect way to enhance any college experience.

National Pan-Hellenic Council

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NicknameAKA


ColorsSalmon PinkApple Green

FlowerPink Tea Rose

PhilanthropyEducati on and Family

Nati onal Websiteaka1908.com

Alpha Kappa Alpha AAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorpo-rated was founded in 1908 at Howard University, Washington, D.C., and is the oldest sorority founded by women of African descent. The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is to culti vate and encourage high scholasti c and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, and to be of service to all mankind.

AKA’s service network is comprised of more than 130,000 college-trained women in more than 330 chapters across the United States as well as the Virgin Islands, Bahamas, West Africa, Korea, and Germany. The Rho Nu Chap-ter at MSU was charted on March 17, 1996. Rho Nu’s evoluti on from Family Unity was due to many years of work and support from the local graduate chapter, Omicron Epsilon Omega, and the administrators at MSU.

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NicknameA Phi A

Nati onal FoundingDecember 4, 1906

ColorsBlack and Old Gold

FlowerYellow Rose

PhilanthropyMinority Voti ng

Nati onal Websitealphaphialpha.net

Alpha Phi Alpha AAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders and pro-motes brotherhood and academic excellence, while provid-ing service and advocacy for its communiti es. The chapter’s mott o is “First Of All, Servants Of All, We Shall Transcend All!” A Phi A aims are “Manly deeds, Scholarship, and Love for ALL mankind.” The Rho Mu chapter at MSU is involved in many aspects of campus life and within the community. Rho Mu has invested ti me and resources in service projects that include the Wichita Falls Boys and Girls Club, an Annual Soulfood Dinner with proceeds going to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, and the Alphapollo Step Show.

National Pan-Hellenic Council

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NicknameDeltas


ColorsCrimson and Cream

FlowerViolet

PhilanthropyRace for the Cure

Nati onal Websitedeltasigmatheta.org

DDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, nonprofi t organizati on whose purpose is to pro-vide services and programs to promote human welfare. It was founded at Howard University by 22 African-American women who wanted to use their collecti ve strength to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to the needy. Today, this sisterhood has more than 200,000 college educated women in 292 chapters located around the globe and in the United States, the

Virgin Islands, and the Republics of Haiti and Liberia.

It is the sorority’s intent to conti nue this legacy as well as seek cultural diversity and unity of the student body. In additi on to supporti ng school programs, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. works within the community on projects such as teen pregnancy, economic development, physical and mental health, and politi cal awareness.

Delta Sigma Theta

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NicknameKappas


ColorsCrimson and Creme


PhilanthropyBoys and Girls Club

Kappa League

Nati onal Websitekappaalphapsi1911.com

Kappa Alpha Psi

KKappa Alpha Psi, Inc. is a brotherhood that strives to live by its mott o, “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.” The fraternity is defi ned by fi ve objecti ves: to unite college men of culture, patrioti sm, and honor into a bond of fraternity; to encourage honorable achievement in every fi eld of human endeavor; to promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members; to as-sist the aims and purposes of colleges and universi-ti es; and to inspire service in the public interest.

Brothers of the Omicron Rho chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. welcome all students at Midwestern State University. Kappa Alpha Psi shows conti nu-ous devoti on to its brotherhood and MSU through community involvement and campus events.

Becoming a member of this presti gious fraternity is an honor that most do not receive. Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. strives to extend a welcoming hand into its bond to those who fi rst achieve.

Multicultural Chapters

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NicknameK D Chi

Nati onal FoundingApril 6, 1987

ColorsPink and Maroon

FlowerPink Rose


Nati onal Websitekappadeltachi.org

Kappa Delta Chi

AA sorority based on serving the Hispanic community, Kappa Delta Chi is the strongest network of Lati na leaders in the country. Among its members are doc-tors, lawyers, teachers, acti vists, mothers, daugh-ters, and, of course, sisters. Since 1987, Kappa Delta Chi has been helping young Lati nas achieve the dream of a higher educati on and become successful women leaders.

Membership in Kappa Delta Chi means having a fam-ily that will be available not only during the college years, but also throughout life. KDChi sisters and friends guide young women in becoming the type of women they want to be. The meaningful friendships and warm memories will last a lifeti me. Kappa Delta Chi members live by the mott o of “Leading with Integrity, United through Service.”

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NicknameKappa Sig

Nati onal FoundingDecember 10, 1869

ColorsScarlet, Emerald Green,

and White

FlowerLily of the Valley

PhilanthropyFaith Mission

Nati onal Websitekappasigma.org

Kappa Sigma TThere is nothing more rewarding than a fraternity. Unlike most organizati ons that end aft er graduati on, Kappa Sigma is “not for a day, an hour, or a college term… but for LIFE.” Kappa Sigma promotes individuality and leadership. Many of its members have held offi ces in several other organizati ons on campus.

The Theta Gamma Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity promotes a benefi cial and successful atmosphere during a student’s educati onal career at MSU. Scholarship and community service are top prioriti es of the men of Kappa Sigma. Many of the com-munity service projects have raised contributi ons of more than $40,000 during the past 12 years for local chariti es.

Multicultural Chapters

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NicknameO D Phi


ColorsScarlet, Silver,

and Black

FlowerSilver Rose


Nati onal Websitewww.omegadeltaphi.com

Omega Delta Phi

OOmega Delta Phi is the right choice for those with a desire to give back to the community by grow-ing both academically and socially and developing long-lasti ng friendships. The brotherhood depends on a student’s success and growth, as well as his interacti on and parti cipati on to expand the chap-ter. Omega Delta Phi seeks gentlemen of high morals who are dedicated to its values, which consist of honesty, unity, integrity, and leadership. The broth-erhood rewards its members by providing several incenti ves for achievement in both academic and social areas. In additi on, the brotherhood provides in-house tutoring programs, study hours, sports, social events, career-related seminars, workshops, scholarships, and fi nancial assistance.

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NicknameS L A

Nati onal FoundingOctober 1992

ColorsBurgundy, Forrest Green

and Gold

FlowerRed Rose


Nati onal Websitewww.geociti es.com/

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Sigma Lambda Alpha

SSigma Lambda Alpha Sorority, Inc., the fi rst Hispanic sorority at MSU, is an organizati on built on the foundati on of community service, academics, friendship, loyalty, sisterhood, and culture. Its purpose is to promote the importance of community service involvement and academic achievement as well as to educate and excel the stance of Lati no cultures in our diversely en-riched society.

Members come together as sisters to develop

strong senorita women who become leaders in the local, as well as the nati onal community. Since 1992, sisters of Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority, Inc. have been agents of change in their respecti ve fi elds of study and at their respec-ti ve insti tuti ons. Sigma Lambda Alpha, Inc. seeks ladies who hold high morals and standards and who are committ ed to making a diff erence in the community while creati ng lifelong friendships. Sigma Lambda Alpha, Inc. members are “Lati nas by Birth, Senoritas by Choice!”

MIDWESTERNS T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

Offi ce of Student Development & Orientati on3410 Taft Boulevard

Wichita Falls, Texas 76308(940) 397-4500

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