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Sorority & Fraternity Life

The University of Tulsa has two National Pan-Hellenic Council Sororities and Fraternities, six National Panhellenic Conference Sororities, six North American Interfraternity Conference Fraternities and one Independent Greek Council Fraternity.

All 15 chapters are part of national organizations and overseen by local leaders, The University of Tulsa and their national headquarters. Our chapters stress the importance of scholarship, leadership and service, and live up to the high standards set forth by their founding members.

 

Greek Life at TU

Current TU Fraternity and Sorority Groups

  • Historically Black Greek Orgs (Divine Nine)

    The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing council for nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, also known as the Divine Nine. These sororities and fraternities are overseen locally by the Tulsa chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and their national headquarters. NPHC includes representatives from each of these sororities and fraternities, an advisor and an executive board. The University of Tulsa has two NPHC sorority organizations.

    2023 recruitment is offered after classes begin. Fill out the Greek Interest Form, or email greeklife@utulsa.edu for more information.

    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA)

    Chapter Name: Theta Xi
    Colors: Salmon Pink & Apple Green
    Symbols: Ivy Leaf
    Flower: Pink Tea Rose
    National Founding: Jan. 15, 1908, at Howard University, Washington D.C.
    Local Founding: March 2, 1974
    Philanthropies: Sponsors and Partners

    National Website
    Chapter Website
    Tulsa Area Website
    Instagram

    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated (SGRho)

    Chapter Name: Omicron Kappa
    Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
    Symbols: Poodle
    Flower: Yellow Tea Rose
    National Founding: Nov. 12, 1922, at Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
    Philanthropies: National Service Programs

    National Website
    Tulsa Area Website

  • Sororities

    The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is the governing body for 26 national and international sororities and female fraternities. These sororities are governed by the undergraduate Panhellenic Council (PHC) of TU and their national headquarters. PHC includes representatives from each of these sororities, advisers and an executive board.

    Fall 2023 sorority recruitment is from Monday, August 14 to Wednesday, August 16, 2023 (move-in on Sunday, August 13).

    Click here to register.

    Chi Omega

    Nickname: Chi–O
    Chapter Name: Epsilon Gamma
    Colors: Cardinal and Straw
    Symbol: Owl
    Flower: White Carnation
    National Founding: April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
    Local Founding: April 18, 1929
    Philanthropy: Make–A–Wish Foundation

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Delta Delta Delta

    Nickname: Tri Delta
    Chapter Name: Theta Upsilon
    Colors: Silver, Gold and Cerulean Blue
    Symbols: Pearl, Pine Tree, Trident, Star and Crescent
    Flower: Pansy
    National Founding: Nov. 28, 1888, at Boston University, Boston, MA
    Local Founding: May 19, 1931
    Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Hospital

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Delta Gamma

    Nickname: Dee Gee
    Chapter Name: Gamma Beta
    Colors: Bronze, Pink and Blue
    Symbol: Anchor
    Flower: Cream–Colored Rose
    National Founding: Dec. 25, 1873, at Lewis School, Oxford, MS
    Local Founding: March 22, 1947
    Philanthropies: Service for Sight and Joining Forces

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Kappa Alpha Theta

    Nickname: Theta
    Chapter Name: Gamma Tau
    Colors: Black and Gold
    Symbol: Kite
    Flower: Black and Gold Pansy
    National Founding: Jan. 27, 1870, at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
    Local Founding: Feb. 23, 1951
    Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Kappa Delta

    Nickname: KD
    Chapter Name: Beta Epsilon
    Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White
    Symbols: Dagger, Teddy Bear and Nautilus Shell
    Flower: White Rose
    National Founding: Oct. 23, 1897, at Longwood University, Farmville, VA
    Local Founding: Sept. 11, 1937
    Philanthropies: Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Prevent Child Abuse America, The Orthopedic Research Awards and The Children’s Hospital in Richmond, VA

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Kappa Kappa Gamma

    Nickname: Kappa
    Chapter Name: Delta Pi
    Colors: Light and Dark Blue
    Symbols: Golden Key and Owl
    Flower: Fleur–de–Lis
    National Founding: Oct. 13, 1870, at Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
    Local Founding: Oct. 31, 1946
    Philanthropies: Mental Health Awareness & Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

  • Fraternities

    The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is the governing body for many national and international fraternal organizations. These fraternities are governed by the undergraduate Interfraternity Council (IFC) of TU and their national headquarters. IFC includes representatives from each of these fraternities, advisers and an executive board.

    The Independent Greek Council (IGC) at The University of Tulsa is a council for social Greek organizations which are not governed by IFC, NPC, or NPHC. TU currently has one chapter under the IGC council, Beta Upsilon Chi.

    Fall 2023 fraternity recruitment is from Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27. Click here to register.

    Beta Upsilon Chi

    Nickname: BUCS
    Chapter Name: Alpha Sigma
    Colors: Purple and White
    Symbols: Cross and Shield
    Flower: White Rose
    National Founding: Spring 1985, University of Texas
    Local Founding: December, 2015
    Philanthropy: Living Water International

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Kappa Alpha Order

    Nickname: KA
    Chapter Name: Mu
    Colors: Crimson and Old Gold
    Symbols: French Legion of Honor
    Flower: Crimson Rose and Magnolia Blossom
    National Founding: Dec. 21, 1865, Washington College
    Local Founding: May 8, 1937
    Philanthropies: Muscular Dystrophy Association

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Kappa Sigma

    Nickname: K-Sig
    Chapter Name: Epsilon Mu
    Colors: Scarlet, White, and Emerald Green
    Symbols: Star and Crescent
    Flower: Lily of the Valley
    National Founding: Dec. 10, 1869, University of Virginia
    Local Founding: Dec. 4, 1948
    Philanthropies: A Greater Cause, Military Heroes Campaign

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Lambda Chi Alpha

    Nickname: Lambda
    Chapter Name: Epsilon Upsilon
    Colors: Purple, Green and Gold
    Symbols: Crescent and Cross
    Flower: White Rose
    National Founding: Nov. 2, 1909, Boston University
    Local Founding: Oct. 29, 1937
    Philanthropies: Feeding America, Special Olympics of Oklahoma

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Pi Kappa Alpha

    Nickname: Pike
    Chapter Name: Gamma Upsilon
    Colors: Garnet and Gold
    Symbols: The Oak Tree, Shield & Diamond, Dagger & Key
    Flower: Lily of the Valley
    National Founding: March 1, 1868, University of Virginia
    Local Founding: 1914
    Philanthropies: Tulsa Fire Department

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Sigma Chi

    Nickname: Sig Chi
    Chapter Name: Delta Omega
    Colors: Blue and Old Gold
    Symbols: The White Cross
    Flower: White Rose
    National Founding: June 28, 1855, Miami University
    Local Founding: Feb. 2, 1951
    Philanthropies: Children’s Miracle Network and Huntsman Cancer Institute

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

    Sigma Nu

    Nickname: Sig Nu
    Chapter Name: Zeta Lambda
    Colors: Black, White, and Gold
    Symbols:
    Flower: White Rose
    National Founding: Jan. 1, 1969, Virginia Military Institute
    Local Founding: 1951, reestablished in 2017
    Philanthropies: Helping Hand Initiative

    National Website
    Local Website
    Instagram

  • Sorority Recruitment Schedule and Important Dates
    • July 9, 6 p.m.: Sorority incoming student and parent interest session. If you would like to participate, please send your name to greeklife@utulsa.edu
    • August 13: Potential new members (PNMs) move into campus housing (not into sorority houses)
    • August 14-16: Formal recruitment
    • August 16: Bid Day. After bids are shared, some of the PNMs that received bids will move into sorority houses (dependent on the chapter, student, preference, house vacancies, etc.)
    • August 17-19: New student orientation
    • August 20: Go Greek event: All students are invited to Harwell Field for free food, music, games and giveaways presented by Greek Life and the Dean of Students. Fraternity and sorority houses will also be open for tours. Come enjoy this opportunity to meet members of our Greek organizations and learn more about Greek life.

    Register for sorority recruitment.

  • Fraternity Recruitment Schedule and Important Dates
    • July 23, 6 p.m.: Fraternity incoming student and parent interest session. If you would like to participate, please send your name to greeklife@utulsa.edu
    • August 20, Go Greek event: All students are invited to Harwell Field for free food, music, games and giveaways presented by Greek Life and the Dean of Students. Fraternity and sorority houses will also be open for tours. Come enjoy this opportunity to meet members of our Greek organizations and learn more about Greek life.
    • August 21, noon-1 p.m.: Fraternity recruitment information session in The Union. This is an opportunity for any male student to come learn about TU Greek life and the formal recruitment process. Attending one info session is required for all men wishing to participate in recruitment.
    • August 22: Fraternity open house, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
    • August 23: Fraternity recruitment information session in the Student Union, noon-1 p.m.
    • August 24: Fraternity open house, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
    • August 25: Fraternity recruitment information session in the Student Union, 5:45-6:30 p.m.
    • August 25-27: Fraternity formal recruitment
    • August 27: Bid Day, 7:45 p.m.

    Register for fraternity recruitment.

What are Fraternities and Sororities?

Fraternities and sororities are values-based organizations made up of students with similar interests who live within the bonds of ritual, brotherhood and sisterhood, and common goals.

Women’s fraternities are referred to as sororities. Fraternities and sororities are referred to as Greek Letter organizations because their names are combinations of Greek letters. These letters serve as a reminder of the values of the group.

The bonds between a Greek organization’s members are created through ritual in which all members participate. These rituals are almost always secret, but are based on common principles such as knowledge, truth, friendship and honor. These principles are often found in the motto and creed of a Greek organization. In addition to rituals, Greek organizations work to integrate and instill these principles in their members through all their activities and daily life.

Greek life provides a unique balance of leadership, scholarship, social interaction, philanthropy and networking opportunities. Greek organizations are dedicated to the development of character and leadership, offer a number of leadership positions within the chapter and encourage active participation in other student organizations.

The Four Pillars of Greek Life

Scholarship

Academics are the main priority of all TU students, and helping members succeed in their academic career is a primary objective for any sorority and fraternity organization. Each organization has its own academic support system to encourage growth and scholarship within members, which includes organized study hours, tutoring, educational incentives and major mentors.

Fraternity and sorority grades are consistently higher than non-affiliated students. For the spring 2023 semester, the all-undergraduate average GPA was 3.15, while the all-Greek average was 3.29.

Service

Chapters are active in their service and philanthropic efforts throughout the year. Each chapter works to support a local or national philanthropy through fundraising and/or volunteering. Some of their philanthropies include Make-A-Wish, the Little Lighthouse, CASA, The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In the 2021-22 academic year, our organizations dedicated an accumulated 4,324 service hours, hosted a combined 58 philanthropic events and raised $73,987 in charitable donations.

Leadership

The University of Tulsa is home to a wide variety of organizations and the TU Greek community is committed to building leadership skills and development within its members by encouraging participation within those organizations. Greeks have strong representation in Student Association, University Ambassadors and a number of other groups. In addition to these experiences, there are many opportunities to lead within a single Greek organization or within the Greek community.

Friendship

Friendship is the aspect of a Greek organization that will last a lifetime. The bonds that are shared between members of Greek organizations are more than friendship, it is an understanding that each member has taken a vow to uphold the foundations and values of the organizations. Being a member of a fraternity or sorority provides close friendships and a large support network during college.