National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at Washington and Lee governs our Historically Black Greek Letter Organizations (HBGLOs). There are a total of nine international organizations that exist, collectively referred to as the Divine Nine. All nine international organizations are listed below with the ones bolded representing the four organizations with charters at W&L.

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 
  • Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. 

Washington and Lee’s NPHC Executive Board consists of elected students who represent the NPHC community and promote unity amongst the four organizations on our campus. The NPHC executive board encourages good scholarship, participation in fellowship, support for character development, and continued service within the community. Through campus and community partnerships the NPHC and its organizations seek to provide awareness and offer educational opportunities that lead to a positive collegiate experience.

Learn more about our NPHC Chapters.

NPHC Advisor

Heidi Bustos, Assistant Director of Student Leadership

Additional Resources

Learn more about how to join one of our chapters.

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