Sorority and 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.
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Current TU Fraternity and Sorority Groups
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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 PartnersNational Website
Chapter Website
Tulsa Area Website
InstagramSigma 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 -
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).
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 FoundationNational Website
Local Website
InstagramDelta 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 HospitalNational Website
Local Website
InstagramDelta 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 ForcesNational Website
Local Website
InstagramKappa 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
InstagramKappa 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, VANational Website
Local Website
InstagramKappa 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 -
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 InternationalNational Website
Local Website
InstagramKappa 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 AssociationNational Website
Local Website
InstagramKappa 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 CampaignNational Website
Local Website
InstagramLambda 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 OklahomaNational Website
Local Website
InstagramPi 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 DepartmentNational Website
Local Website
InstagramSigma 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 InstituteNational Website
Local Website
InstagramSigma 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
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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.
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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.
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.