National Pan-Hellenic Council

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Historically Black Greek Letter Organizations (HBGLOs) provide leadership opportunities and support for students interested in committing to lifelong membership under the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).

Created in 1930, NPHC serves as the umbrella organization for the nine international organizations, also collectively referred to as the Divine Nine.

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – founded December 4, 1906 
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – founded January 15, 1908 
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – founded January 5, 1911 
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – founded November 17, 1911 
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – founded January 13, 1913 
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – founded January 9, 1914 
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – founded January 16, 1920 
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – founded November 12, 1922 
  • Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. – founded September 19, 1963 

The purpose of the NPHC is to promote “unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider the problems of mutual interest to its member organizations".

Washington and Lee’s NPHC promotes unity amongst the four HBGLOs on our campus. Currently there are charters for two fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc,. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; and two sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The NPHC encourages good scholarship, participation in fellowship, support for character development, and continued service within the community. Through campus and community partnerships the NPHC and the individual HBGLOs seek to provide awareness and offer educational opportunities that lead to a positive collegiate experience.

The Membership Intake Process (MIP) is very different than the experience of recruitment through the Interfraternity or Panhellenic system. Please note that the minimum GPA requirement in order to be eligible for MIP varies by chapter:

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – 2.5
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – 2.5
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – 2.75
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity – 2.5

NPHC Advisor

NPHC Campus Advisor: Heidi Bustos, Assistant Director of Student Leadership

Additional Resource

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