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Table of contents
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Welcome....................................................................1
Office of Greek life....................................................2
Greek Glossary...........................................................3
FAQ’s.........................................................................4
Vanderbilt Panhellenic Association............................6
Vanderbilt Interfraternity Council...............................7
Vanderbilt National Pan-Hellenic Council..................8
Commitments and Expectations of
Greek Life at Vanderbilt ............................................9
Benefits of Greek Life at Vanderbilt.........................10
Panhellenic Recruitment Information.......................12
Panhellenic Contact Rules........................................13
Formal Recruitment Overview..................................14
Recruitment Recommendations................................15
NPHC Membership Intake Information....................17
IFC Recruitment Information....................................18
Sororities
Alpha Chi Omega...............................................21
Alpha Delta Pi....................................................22
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.........................23
Alpha Omicron Pi...............................................25
Chi Omega.........................................................26
Delta Delta Delta................................................27
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc...........................28
Kappa Alpha Theta.............................................29
Kappa Delta.......................................................30
Kappa Kappa Gamma.........................................32
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc..............33
Pi Beta Phi..........................................................34
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.........................35
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.....36
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc...................................37
Zeta Tau Alpha...................................................38
Fraternities
Alpha Epsilon Pi..................................................39
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc............................40
Alpha Tau Omega..............................................42
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Congratulations on your decision to attend Vanderbilt University! As you start this
new and exciting chapter of your life, we urge you to consider both participating in fraternity or
sorority recruitment and becoming a part of our Vanderbilt Greek Life. Our Greek community
fosters growth, strength, and independence, and we are an integral part of the larger Vanderbilt
community.
Although each organization is unique in their history, values, rituals, and members, all of
our organizations hold the common bond of unity across our councils. We work together to
create an enriching and unique Greek experience in which all chapters foster a spirit of Greek
pride. With more than 3,000 members representing over 35 Greek organizations, our Greek
community is tight-knit and affords many opportunities for involvement and leadership. We
encourage participation in multiple types of events: academic, philanthropic, social, service, and
brotherhood/sisterhood. We hold our members to the highest of standards and joining a Greek
organization will offer you these standards to achieve.
We hope that this booklet can help you learn more about our Greek community and answer any
of your questions. We encourage you to learn more about our different chapters and councils to
see if Vanderbilt Greek Life is a good fit for
you. We believe that the Greek community
has shaped who we are as individuals,
leaders, and members of organizations, and
we hope that if you choose to participate in
our Greek community, you will experience
these benefits as well. Go ‘Dores, and Go Greek!
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc...........................48
Lambda Chi Alpha..............................................50
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Delta Lambda Phi...............................................46
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity...................................47
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.............................52
Office of
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Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI).......................................54
Phi Delta Theta...................................................53
Phi Kappa Psi......................................................55
Pi Alpha Phi........................................................56
Sigma Alpha Epsilon...........................................57
Sigma Chi...........................................................58
Sigma Nu...........................................................59
Zeta Beta Tau.....................................................60
Michael Maley,
Interfraternity Council President
Julie Lapidot,
Panhellenic Council President
Robb King,
National Pan-Hellenic Council President
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The Office of Greek Life
About 46% of Vanderbilt undergraduates are involved in Greek Life. The Office of Greek Life supports the
three governing councils for Greek organizations on campus: the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National
Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the Panhellenic Council. These groups coordinate and oversee the activities
of the 37 fraternities and sororities at Vanderbilt. Please visit the Greek Life webpage for more information:
vanderbilt.edu/greek_life.
Six university staff members coordinate the activities of the Office of Greek Life and the three governing
councils. They are excellent resources for all questions regarding Greek Life at Vanderbilt, especially membership
in the fraternities and sororities. Please feel free to stop by our office, give us a call,
or send us an email. We’ll be sure to get back to you and answer any inquiries.
Kristin Shorter
Director of Greek Life
James Crawford Coordinator of Greek Life
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Anthony Williams
Coordinator of Greek Life
Samantha Lamere
Graduate Assistant
Curt Johnston
Graduate Assistant
Karen Seezen
Administrative Assistant
Questions?
Contact the Office of Greek Life
207 Sarratt
(615) 322-2048
Email: [email protected]
Web: vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
Social Media
Facebook: Vanderbilt Greek Life
Twitter: @VUGreek
Greek Glossary
Active: A formally initiated member of a
fraternity or sorority
Alumni(ae): Fraternity or sorority members
who have graduated from college
Benefit: Philanthropy events held by
Panhellenic sororities. These events are open
to the campus community and PNM are
welcomed at fall benefits.
Bid: A formal invitation to membership in a
fraternity or sorority
Call: a vocal sound used by members of
NPHC and cultural-based organizations to
acknowledge one another, be recognized at
an informal event, and to show pride in their
organizations.
Candidate/Aspirant: term used by some
NPHC and cultural-based organizations to
describe interested students.
Chapter: A chartered undergraduate or
alumnae group of an inter/national fraternity
or sorority
COB (Continuous Open Bidding):
The period outside of formal recruitment
when sorority chapters with membership
spaces may extend bids
Colony: Status of a new chapter prior to
receiving their charter
Crossed: term used by NPHC and
cultural-based organizations synonymously
with “initiated.”
Cultural-based Organization:
general term used to describe fraternities
and sororities that belong to the local IFC
or Panhellenic councils but have a historical
tie to an ethnic culture (e.g. Beta Chi Theta,
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.,
and Sigma Lambda Gamma National
Sorority, Inc.).
Divine Nine: term used to describe the nine,
national NPHC fraternities and sororities.
Eight of the nine national organizations are
represented at Vanderbilt.
Formal Rush: official meeting by
which three of four NPHC sororities begin
their official membership intake
application process.
Frat: NPHC term used to refer to their
fraternity or a fraternity brother.
Gamma Chi: A neutral representative of
Panhellenic who temporarily disassociates
from her chapter to guide and support
potential members through recruitment
Greek: A term applied to members affiliated
with social fraternal organizations, most of
which have Greek letter names
Greek Training Camp: A series of
mandatory educational workshops and
programs for all new members of Greek
organizations
Grip: secret handshake exchanged by
members of the same fraternity or sorority.
Informal Recruitment: See COB. Also
known as Upper class Recruitment in the fall.
IFC: Interfraternity Council, the governing
body of the fraternity community
Informational/Interest Meeting:
meeting for interested students to receive
information about and meet members of
NPHC and cultural-based organizations.
Initiation: A formal ceremony in which
new members learn the secrets and ritual of
the organization she has been pledging and
becomes an active and lifetime member
Legacy: The granddaughter, daughter,
or sister of an initiated sorority member.
Some inter/national organizations recognize
additional relations such as step-daughter or
step-sister.
Line or Ship: term used to describe
members of NPHC and cultural-based
organizations that were initiated at the
same time.
Line Brother/Sister (LB or LS):
term used by NPHC and cultural-based
organizations to refer to individuals on the
same line as themselves.
Membership Intake: The process that
NPHC and cultural-based organizations utilize
to select, educate, and initiate new members.
The period of membership intake varies, but
cannot exceed eight weeks.
New Member: A member of a IFC/
Panhellenic fraternity/sorority who is learning
the history, traditions, and goals of the
organization and has not yet been initiated
Neophyte/Neo: a member of the most
recent line of an NPHC or cultural-based
organization.
NPHC: National Pan-Hellenic Council, the
governing body for the historically African
American fraternities and sororities. Not to
be confused with the National Panhellenic
Conference, commonly referred to as
“Panhellenic”.
Panhellenic: A Greek word meaning
“All-Greek”; the cooperative organization
composed of the chapters of the affiliated
sororities on a campus
Philanthropy: Charity or cause
undertaken by chapters on a campus,
community, or national level
Plots: small monuments located along
West Side Row that show recognition
to the history and contribution of NPHC
organizations at Vanderbilt.
Potential New Member (PNM):
Any woman interested in becoming a
sorority member
Preferential Bidding System: A system
used during formal recruitment to match
sorority and potential member preferences
Probate/New Member Presentation:
Event where newly initiated members of an
NPHC or cultural-based organization perform
step routines, salute, and recite historical
information and greetings as their first
introduction to campus.
Prophyte: An older member of an
NPHC or cultural-based organization.
A neophyte becomes a prophyte after
another line is initiated.
Quota: the maximum number each NPC
sorority may invite to become members
Recommendation: a letter written
by alumni/a or other specified members
of a fraternity or sorority recommending
a potential member for membership. If
required by a Panhellenic sorority, it is the
sorority’s obligation to secure one for each
potential new member. When required by
NPHC fraternities and sororities, it is the
responsibility of the interested student to
secure the required letters.
Recruitment: The process by which
potential new members are introduced to
the Greek community at Vanderbilt and
have the opportunity to interact with and
get to know sorority members
Soror: term used by NPHC and some
cultural-based sorority members to refer to a
sorority sister.
Stroll/Party Hop: A line dance
performed by members of NPHC and
cultural-based organizations at various social
and other informal functions. These dances
are reserved for members only.
Total: The maximum number of women
that can be members in a Panhellenic sorority.
Total is determined 10 days into the fall
semester and post formal recruitment in the
spring semester. Chapters who are under total
in the fall may choose to participate in COB/
Informal Recruitment.
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FAQ’s
When can I join a fraternity or sorority? Panhellenic operates on a deferred recruitment process.
Formal Panhellenic recruitment occurs in January. Upper class and Transfer students may take part
in Informal Recruitment during the fall semester. The Interfraternity Council operates through
a deferred joining process. Recruitment activities for me occur throughout the fall semester but
men are not eligible to accept a bid until January. Upper class or Transfer males may accept a bid
during the fall semester. For the National Pan-Hellenic Chapters the Membership Intake process
schedule varies based on chapter.
How will I benefit from joining a fraternity or sorority? Sororities and fraternities have a history
on campus dating back to before the school’s founding. These organizations are rooted in
founding principles that foster academic achievement, student involvement, community service,
and life-long friendships. Greek organizations are groups of men and women who come together
to form a personal network of individuals with similar ideas, interests, and a mutual pursuit of a
well-rounded college education. Advantages include:
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• A support group to help make the adjustment to college easier.
• Scholastic resources to help you achieve their academic goals.
• Leadership skills acquired through hands-on experience.
• Encouragement to get involved and maximize your potential on campus.
• Opportunities for active participation in community service/philanthropic projects.
How will joining a Greek organization affect my academic pursuits? Sororities and fraternities
serve as a great resource for students academically, through study hours and tutoring programs.
Most chapters require a high grade point average for initial membership into the organization.
The minimum GPA required to participate in Greek recruitment is a 2.5 for IFC chapters, a 2.5 for
Panhellenic chapters, and varies by organization for NPHC chapters.
What are the social aspects of fraternity and sorority membership? Because the Greek
community at Vanderbilt contributes to the social activity on campus, it has taken great strides
toward creating a responsible and safe environment for its members. All fraternities and sororities
have strict policies regulating the consumption of alcohol for underage members and guests.
Organizations work closely with the Greek Life staff to conduct safe social activities. All Greek
organizations are held accountable to the Vanderbilt Alcohol Policy and Tennessee State Laws.
What is the financial obligation? Like any opportunity for involvement in college, there is a
financial commitment associated with joining a fraternity or sorority. The costs go toward the
Inter/National fees, chapter operating expenses, and social functions. Financial obligations differ
among individual chapters. New members can expect to pay higher dues their first semester than
in subsequent ones for one time initiation fees. Active member dues range from:
• IFC Men: $800 – $1,400 per semester
• Panhellenic Women: $700 – $1,400 per semester
• NPHC Men & Women: $50 – $350 per semester
Additional costs throughout the semester will go toward chapter meal plans, pictures, gifts,
t-shirts, etc. There are payment plans available for students, as well as scholarships within the
individual chapters. The Panhellenic and IFC Councils also offer a limited number of scholarships
to students each semester. While you are participating in the recruitment process, make sure that
you ask about the financial obligations of membership. Many of the chapters have listed their
dues in their sections throughout this book.
Is hazing a part of the Greek culture at Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt University has a zero-tolerance
policy regarding hazing that is consistent with Tennessee state law. Hazing includes any activity
that subjects members to harassment, ridicule, intimidation, physical exhaustion, abuse, or mental
distress. Hazing is contrary to the purposes of the Greek community and the University. Hazing is
not tolerated. If you are asked or told to participate in inappropriate activities, you should report it
immediately. You can contact the Office of Greek Life, submit a form through the online reporting
system on our website: www.vanderbilt.edu/greek_life or you can call an anonymous Hazing
Hotline, 615-343-STOP. Anyone may call at any time to report acts of hazing or even suspicion of
hazing activities occurring in the campus and/or Nashville community.
Who is actually in charge of the fraternities and sororities? Individual chapters elect officers to
manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. These officers are assisted by alumni who
act as advisors. Each chapter is also responsible to their International organization, which offers
support, advice, and direction through paid professional staff and regional volunteers. At VU,
three Greek Advisors are on staff and serve as the primary contacts for the Greek community.
All of our Panhellenic sorority houses and two of our IFC fraternity houses has a live-in House
Director hired by the organization to manage the day-to-day housing operations.
Where will I live as a fraternity/sorority member? Ten of the twelve Panhellenic Council chapters
are housed in the Greek area while Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Lambda
Gamma do not have on-campus housing. Our NPHC chapters each have a representative that
lives in either the NPHC Fraternity or Sorority House located on West Side Row. Twelve of the
IFC chapters have houses in the Greek area. Each residence houses six chapter members who are
typically in chapter leadership roles. The chapters hold an internal process to select the members
who will live in the chapter facility. Non-residents do have access to the chapter house. All other
chapter members are free to participate in the University housing process to secure on-campus
housing in one of our residence halls or pursue off-campus living in the Nashville community.
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Vanderbilt Panhellenic Association
Panhellenic life at Vanderbilt is thriving and we
encourage you to take the opportunity to read
on and learn about what makes going Greek a
great decision! Joining a sorority is a life changing
experience that helps undergraduate women form
lifelong friendships and become more involved
on campus. The Vanderbilt University Panhellenic
Council is the governing organization for the ten
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities,
as well as Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
The Panhellenic Council is responsible for organizing
activities of mutual concern and interest to all
Panhellenic sororities on campus.
Chapters:
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha
The Interfraternity Council, commonly known as IFC,
takes charge of and preserves the high standards
of its 15 member fraternities on this campus. IFC
consists of many chapters who are members of
the North-American Interfraternity Conference
(NIC), including one South Asian fraternity, Beta
Chi Theta, and also includes one fraternity for gay,
bisexual, and progressive men, Delta Lambda Phi.
The Interfraternity Council promotes the interests of
fraternities in general and insures cooperation among
the different fraternities on campus. The purpose of
this organization is to develop and maintain fraternity
life and interfraternal relationships.
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
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Panhellenic Council Executive Board
The Panhellenic Council Executive Board is a group of
eight women representing the Panhellenic sororities
on Vanderbilt’s campus. These women disaffiliate from
their chapters to objectively serve the wider Panhellenic
community. They meet weekly to discuss issues
prevalent to the Greek Community. These officers are
also responsible for managing the formal recruitment
process; they will be available to answer any questions
that you may have about fraternity/sorority life at
Vanderbilt. The following women are the members of
the Panhellenic Council Executive Board:
Vanderbilt Interfraternity Council
Connect:
Facebook: Vanderbilt Panhellenic Council
Twitter: @VUPanhellenic
Pinterest: Vanderbilt Panhellenic
AnchorLink: Panhellenic Executive Board
Instagram: vupanhellenic
Julie Lapidot, President
Katherine LaViscount, Vice President of Recruitment
Erica Tsai, Director of Programming
Mara Rivera, Director of Administration
Chandler Bair, Director of Gamma Chis
Leslye Barth, New Member Educator/Rising VP Recruitment
Danielle Bertiger, Director of Public Relations
Rachael Haley, Director of Council Affairs
** Pi Alpha Phi and Zeta Beta Tau will be joining the
Vanderbilt Greek community during the 2013-2014
academic year
Chapters:
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Alpha Tau Omega
Beta Chi Theta
Beta Theta Pi
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Delta Lambda Phi
Delta Tau Delta Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Kappa Psi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Chi Sigma Nu
Interfraternity Council Executive Board
The IFC Executive Board is a group of nine men
representing the IFC chapters on Vanderbilt’s
campus. Officers are selected by an application and
election process. These students work together to
objectively govern the IFC Community as well as
provide collaborative programming opportunities
for the council and the broader campus community.
They meet weekly to discuss issues prevalent to the
Greek community. They are available to answer any
questions that you may have about IFC at Vanderbilt.
The following men are the members of the IFC
Executive Board:
President: Mike Maley
Vice President: Tyler Stanley
Attorney General: John Ratliff
Secretary/Treasurer: John Tucker Sigalos
Recruitment Chair: Christian Alford
Activities: Sam Greenwald
New Member Education: Scott Feder
Community Service/Philanthropy: Ryan Nolan
Housing: Nick Elder
Connect:
AnchorLink:
vanderbilt.
collegiatelink.net/
organization/ifc
Twitter: @theifc_vu
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Vanderbilt National Pan-Hellenic Council
Chapters:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Executive Board
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The National Pan-Hellenic Council Executive Board
is a group of seven men and women representing
the NPHC chapters on Vanderbilt’s campus. Officers
are selected based on rotation ensuring that every
chapter has representation on the council. These
students work together to objectively govern the
NPHC Community as well as provide collaborative
programming opportunities for the council and the
broader campus community. They meet weekly to
discuss issues prevalent to the Greek Community.
They are available to answer any questions that you
may have about NPHC at Vanderbilt. The following
men and women are the members of the National
Pan-Hellenic Council Executive Board:
President: Robb King
Vice President: Cierra Lockett
Secretary: Nicole Fields
Treasurer: Ahram Feigenbaum
Parliamentarian: Oshane McCrae
Director of Programming: Tariq Simpkons
Director of Academics: Khadijah Owens
Connect:
Facebook: VandyNPHC
Twitter: @Vandy_NPHC
AnchorLink: National Pan-Hellenic Council
Commitments and Expectations
of Greek Life at Vanderbilt
Sororities/Fraternities offer their members significant
benefits, but they also expect a great deal of their
members. There are time and financial commitments,
as well as academic and social expectations. Being a
chapter member is a significant time commitment.
As a new member, you will be expected to attend
weekly meetings, community service projects,
sisterhood/brotherhood events, and social events.
Similar expectations continue in the chapter
throughout your time as an undergraduate member.
The financial commitment of membership can seem
overwhelming at first. Each chapter determines dues
payments. Most chapters use chapter dues to cover
the costs of chapter activities, council and national
dues, house maintenance (if applicable), social
functions, chapter dinner, and paraphernalia. There
are usually some additional out-of-pocket expenses.
There are a very limited number of scholarship
opportunities available from the chapter and the
governing councils. Most chapter scholarships are
only available to initiated members therefore new
members are not eligible for these awards. Many of
our chapters offer payment plans. The finances of
Greek life should be a serious conversation that you
have with your parent(s)/guardian(s) before signing
up for the recruitment/
intake process. We
do have students
who work jobs on/off
campus to pay their
you can count
on your
sisters/
brothers.
chapter dues. You will be provided with detailed
financial information for each Panhellenic and IFC
chapter during the fall semester. NPHC chapters will
disclose this information if you choose to attend their
respective information sessions/Rush meetings. The
first semester is often the most expensive semester.
Sororities/Fraternities are values-based organizations
and there is also an expectation that you will uphold
those values. You must understand that from the
day you accept your bid or cross over into your
organization until long after graduation you are
always wearing your letters. You represent your
chapter and the entire Greek community in the
classroom, on the playing field, and even on the
dance floor.
While being in a sorority/fraternity will be only one
of your commitments at Vanderbilt, you should make
it a priority. Your Greek experience will be what you
make of it—the more you put in to it, the more you
will get out of it! But always remember that you are
a Vanderbilt student first. Your chapter commitments
should not get in the way of your academic schedule.
Your brothers/sisters will expect you to maintain a
high level of academic achievement.
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Benefits of Greek Life at Vanderbilt
Leadership
Greeks are leaders both within their organizations
and across campus. Chapter officers coordinate
meetings, service projects, and social events. Many
of these programs entail large budgets and involve
hundreds of people. The councils and the chapters
additionally provide educational programming
in areas such as time management, leadership,
communication, and other useful topics.
At Vanderbilt, the leaders of many campus-wide
organizations are members of Greek organizations.
Currently Greeks are well represented in leadership
positions within Vanderbilt Student Government,
VUcept and Vanderbilt Visions, Vanderbuddies,
Multicultural Leadership Council, Alternative
Spring Break, Honor Council, Dance Marathon,
and many other organizations on campus. The
leadership experience of the older members of your
organization is an asset that you should seek out –
your sisters/brothers can help you take advantage of
all the opportunities that Vanderbilt provides. Your
chapter will encourage you to become involved in
additional activities.
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Service and Philanthropy
Sisterhood & Brotherhood
Scholarship
Sisterhood/Brotherhood is more than T-shirts/
jackets, meetings, and socials. Sisterhood/
Brotherhood offers a sense of belonging, the feeling
of great friends respecting you for your individuality,
the feeling of knowing that you can count on your
sisters/brothers in the good times as well as in the
bad. Membership in a fraternity/sorority does not
end with graduation, but is a lifelong commitment.
Your chapter is a home away from home, presenting
members with venues to socialize in, networks
of support of older members, and countless
opportunities to make new friends.
Vanderbilt is one of the premier collegiate institutions
in the country, and Greeks at Vanderbilt do their part
to strive for academic excellence. Above all, Greeks
are students. Our chapters recognize the importance
of good scholarship, with each organization
maintaining standards that their members must
maintain. The governing councils and individual
sororities sponsor programs aimed at maintaining
these high standards; some of these include academic
incentives, tutoring, study hours, and faculty
relations programming.
The interests and concerns of Greeks go well beyond
the confines of their individual chapters and campus
life. Chapters sponsor numerous activities each year
that benefit the local community including events
that raise money for their individual charities and
agencies. Each year the community raises tens
of thousands of dollars for the chapters’ various
philanthropies. Many Greek men and women
volunteer their time in various local programs such
the Children’s Hospital, Alternative Spring Break,
Habitat for Humanity, and tutoring projects, among
many others. As a member, your chapter will
expect you to engage in a certain number of service
hours every year. This expectation ensures that
the founding value of commitment to community
remains strong and lasting. As a fantastic display of
their commitment to the Nashville community our
students held the Inaugural Greek Week of Service
last October. Hundreds of Vanderbilt Greeks went
out into the community and offered their help
to multiple community agencies including Youth
Encouragement Services, the Ronald McDonald
House, and Second Harvest.
Community
Vanderbilt has a vibrant sense of community
between the various chapters, which strengthens
the integrity of Greek life. The camaraderie of the
community is apparent in many ways, from joint
benefits and socials to the individual friendships that
exist between members of different organizations.
Our Tri-Council Circle initiative has been in effect for
five years and brings together chapters from each
council to engage in campus events.
Social Activities
Membership in a Greek organization offers a
variety of social opportunities. Panhellenic sororities
typically host parties each semester at venues
around Nashville; they do not have parties in their
chapter houses. These parties include formals and
semi-formals, in addition to fun themed events
such as 80s prom, fiesta, and ranch parties. Our IFC
chapters host regular social events in the Greek Area
and our NPHC chapters host events in the Student
Life Center that are often open to the Nashville
community. Most of our groups also host other
social events like dinners, special catered lunches,
desserts at the house, movie nights, and other events
for members to socialize with each other and their
guests. The Greek community contributes a great
deal to the social activity on campus and is always
taking steps toward creating a responsible and safe
environment for everyone.
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Panhellenic Recruitment Information
The Panhellenic Council is responsible for ensuring a
fair and ethical recruitment process for both potential
new members and for all Panhellenic chapters. As
such, a Recruitment Code of Ethics and Recruitment
Rules are voted upon each year by the members of
the Panhellenic community. These guidelines are in
place to ensure that each of our chapters treats all
potential members and each other with respect and
dignity. Below are the specific guidelines that pertain
to potential new members and how they should
expect to be treated by sorority women.
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The National Panhellenic Conference believes that
normal, social contacts should not be disrupted in
the case of longstanding friendships by prohibiting
all contacts between sorority women and potential
[members]. Normal contact includes relatives, friends,
neighbors, and co-workers. However, each sorority is
charged with the responsibility of seeing that unfair
advantage is not taken of such contacts. In addition,
a chapter member, alumna member, or anyone acting
on a sorority’s behalf shall not imply the assurance of
an invitation or a bid to pledge their organization to
any potential member or her family.
Recruitment
registration
deadline
October 29, 2013
at 5:00 p.m.
Recruitment Eligibility Requirements
Vanderbilt University requires that potential members
earn at least a 2.5 GPA for 12 or more credit hours
carried during the fall semester. Individual chapters
may have higher GPA requirements. Therefore, the
Panhellenic Council strongly recommends that each
potential new member strive for the highest GPA
consistent with her ability during the fall semester.
Transfer students are eligible to participate in
continuous open bidding or formal recruitment as
long as they have completed 12 credit hours at their
previous university.
No woman who is on disciplinary probation the
semester prior or at the time of recruitment may
participate in recruitment activities, including
accepting a bid from a sorority.
A woman must pay the recruitment registration
fee of $50.00. She may pay this at the recruitment
registration meeting on September 22nd or in the
Office of Greek Life by cash or check. All checks
should be made out to Vanderbilt University.
In order for the chapters and the Office of Greek
Life to be able to access PNM’s grades she must
also complete the Release of Information Consent
Card. This may also be completed at the recruitment
registration meeting on at the Office of Greek Life.
The final step in the Panhellenic Formal Recruitment
Registration is to complete the online form.
Information about this website will be disseminated
at the Recruitment Registration Meeting on
September 22nd.
All steps of the process must be
completed by October 29th.
Panhellenic Contact Rules
Potential members may not enter the residence of
an active sorority member except during recruitment
events, including continuous open bidding.
Sorority members may NOT spend money on
potential members, nor give or accept gifts from
potential members. This includes but is not limited to
food, rides, and photos.
Prearranged meetings between sorority members and
potential members are not permitted. These include
but are not limited to: lunch dates, dinner dates,
meeting downtown, etc.
Intentionally separating a potential member and
engaging in inappropriate, intimidating conversation,
and/or being in a situation where there are four or
more active members in the same sorority with one
potential member is considered hotboxing and is
not permitted.
The distribution of alcohol, drugs, and fake IDs in a
public or private setting is strictly prohibited.
Men may not wear recruitment t-shirts nor deliver
mail to or from a potential member.
The following NPC Manual of
Information’s Unanimous Agreements
are of utmost importance and regulate
all Vanderbilt University Panhellenic
recruitment activities:
It is in accord with the dignity and good manners
of fraternity women: to avoid disparaging remarks
about any fraternity or college woman; to create
friendly relations between fraternity and nonfraternity women; to avoid negative publicity on
Panhellenic matters.
Each College Panhellenic Association shall prohibit
the use of alcoholic beverages in membership
recruitment and Bid Day activities.
Each College Panhellenic Association shall prohibit
the participation of men in recruitment and Bid Day
activities.
All members, including alumnae and new members,
shall be bound by College Panhellenic Association
rules governing membership recruitment.
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Formal Recruitment Overview
Schedule of Events:
Panhellenic Recruitment Registration/
Information Meeting
Sunday, September 22, 2013 @ 2:00 pm,
SLC Ballrooms
Recruitment registration is an open meeting for
potential members to gain information about the
sorority recruitment process and to register to
participate in recruitment. This meeting will give you
the opportunity to complete the following 2
out of 3 mandatory steps in the recruitment
registration process.
Panhellenic Preview Day
Saturday, November 2, 2013
During Panhellenic Preview Day, the individual
sororities including Lambda Theta Alpha Latin
Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Lambda Gamma National
Sorority, Inc., host open houses. Potential members
will attend these events with their Gamma Chi
groups. The open houses provide potential members
the opportunity to familiarize themselves with how
the formal recruitment process will work in January.
These sessions are not mandatory but are strongly
encouraged. Potential members should use them to
gain information about the individual sororities and
to meet people.
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Pay the $50.00 registration fee by cash or
check. Make all checks payable to Vanderbilt
University. If you are certain that you would like
to participate in the process please bring your
payment with you to the meeting.
Sign the Release of Information Consent Card.
We will provide the cards and the pens.
The third step is that of completing the online
registration form. At this meeting the link will
be provided for the registration site and PNM
can find the form by viewing the Office of
Greek Life Website. Interested members are
strongly encouraged to attend this meeting and
to register for recruitment as early as possible,
so that they may be assigned a Gamma Chi and
receive recruitment updates. Remember, the
recruitment registration deadline is
October 29th at 5 pm.
Recruitment Registration Deadline
October 29, 2013—all steps of the registration
process must be complete by this date. The Office
of Greek Life located in Sarratt 207 is open MondayFriday from 9am-5pm. Remember, two out of
three steps can be completed at the Panhellenic
Recruitment Registration/Information Meeting on
September 22nd.
Recruitment 101
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 @ 6:00 pm
in the Student Life Center
Recruitment 101 is a meeting held before Winter
Break, during which the Panhellenic Council
Executive Board will share their own recruitment
experiences and be available to answer questions and
offer advice. Information about the formal process
and appropriate clothing options will be covered to
ensure that potential new members are prepared
upon their return to campus in January.
Pre-Recruitment Meeting
Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Sarratt Cinema
at 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm
This brief meeting will welcome potential new
members back to campus. You will receive detailed
information about the schedule of activities for the
week, recruitment logistics, and general guidelines.
You will come with your Gamma Chi group to your
assigned session. Gamma Chis and Panhellenic
Executive Board officers will be able to address
any questions.
Display Round
Saturday, January
11, 2014
The first round of
formal recruitment
is a Display Round
in which each
sorority will have
the opportunity to
share its mission
and values with the
potential members.
Participants will visit all ten chapters in events that
last for 20 minutes. Display Round is the most
relaxed round of recruitment. Be prepared for similar
conversations at each chapter. In some events you
will be sitting on the floor so please take that into
account as you choose your outfit.
Skipping any round of formal recruitment is
grounds for dismissal, at the discretion of the
Panhellenic Executive Board.
Philanthropy Round
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Philanthropy Round
is the second
opportunity during
formal recruitment
for potential
members to meet
sorority members
while learning
about the sorority’s
philanthropy and
possibly making a
craft that will be
donated to an area
charity. Participants
may be invited up to a maximum of seven chapters,
but some potential members will attend fewer
parties. Your Gamma Chi will provide you with your
event schedule in the morning. These events last 25
minutes and dress is similar to that of Display Round.
Entertainment Round
Friday, January 17, 2014
During the third round of formal
recruitment, Entertainment
Round, the sorority members
“entertain” the potential
members with dances, skits,
and songs. Potential members
continue to meet more members
and learn about the sororities.
Please remember that the
sororities are expressing their
personalities through their skits.
Participants may be invited up to a maximum five
chapters that last 40 minutes, but some potential
members will attend fewer parties. Suggested dress is
dressy casual.
Preference Round Meeting
Saturday, January 18, 2014
All potential members invited to any sorority’s
preference night round must attend the meeting
held on Saturday afternoon. Specifics
about preference ceremonies and bid day
activities will be given to help potential new
members better understand this part of the
recruitment process.
Preference Round
Saturday, January 18, 2014
The last round of recruitment, Preference
Night, is a sentimental ceremony in which
the sorority members demonstrate to the
potential members their bonds of sisterhood
and what their sorority truly means to
them. Potential members are included
in the chapters’ preference ceremonies.
Participants should use this night to help
make their own decision concerning which sorority
makes you feel the most comfortable. Participants
may be invited up to a maximum of three chapters
that will last up to 40 minutes, but some potential
members will attend fewer parties. Suggested dress is
tasteful cocktail.
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Alpha Chi Omega
Betsy Thorne
2414 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37212
Alpha Delta Pi
Kathryn Reddic
2410 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37212
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alyssa Nordstrom
2415 Kensington Place
Nashville, TN 37212
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Chi Omega
Leigh Ann Pepin
516 Leslie Ann Ct
Hermitage, TN 37076
Delta Delta Delta
Virginia Quinn
120 24th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37235
Kappa Alpha Theta
Curry Clements
204 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212
Kappa Delta
c/o Meghan Pursley
203 24th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37235 Kappa Kappa Gamma
Laura Henni
2416 Kensington Place
Nashville, TN 37212
Pi Beta Phi
c/o Margaux Kenwood
2408 Kensington Place
Nashville, TN, 37235
Zeta Tau Alpha
Melena Mendive
118 24th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37235
Preference Card Signing
Saturday, January 18, 2014
After attending the last preference round ceremony,
potential members will go directly to sign their
preference cards in Sarratt Cinema. Signing a
preference card is a personal decision and one
that each potential member must make as an
individual. When a potential member decides to sign
a preference card, she is designating that she will
accept an invitation from the sororities that she lists.
Rejecting an invitation makes the potential member
ineligible to participate in recruitment activities for
one calendar year.
Bid Day
Sunday, January 19, 2014
New members will meet at the Student Life Center to
receive their invitation (bid) and they will participate
in a Panhellenic ceremony with their Gamma Chi.
After receiving their bids, new members will attend
bid day activities such as bowling, laser tag, or other
events with their fellow new members. They will be
greeted by their new sisters, and activities will last
throughout the day so new members can get to
know their new chapter members.
Recruitment Lounge
The Panhellenic Council will set up a “lounge” area
in the Student Life Center for potential new members
to use during the formal recruitment process.
This Recruitment Lounge will be a safe place for
participants to relax between parties, grab a snack,
hang out, and have any questions answered by
Panhellenic officers or Gamma Chi.
Emergency Preparedness
Winter weather in Nashville can be unpredictable.
Should severe wind, snow or rain occur, potential
new members must be accessible through their
phone or by email in order to receive information and
updates from the Office of Greek Life, Panhellenic
officers, or their Gamma Chi.
Gamma Chi
A Gamma Chi is an upper class member of a sorority
who is disassociated from her particular chapter. She
has been selected to serve as a counselor to potential
members during the fall semester and throughout the
formal recruitment process. Gamma Chis are assigned
to individual residence halls to serve as a resource
for women interested in joining the Panhellenic
community. GCs will hold regular meetings, get
together for activities, and always be there to answer
questions.
The Gamma Chi program has been designed by
Panhellenic to provide support to potential members
before, during, and after the recruitment process, by
addressing all questions and concerns. Gamma Chis
are a valuable resource and will serve as mentors
and guides throughout the Formal Recruitment
process. Potential sorority members will have the
chance to meet with Gamma Chi on a regular
basis to ask questions and socialize with other
women participating in the recruitment process.
It is important to meet with and get to know the
Gamma Chi – they will be your best resources during
recruitment. For more information on the Gamma
Chi program, contact Chandler Bair, Director of
Gamma Chis, at [email protected].
Recruitment Recommendations
A recommendation serves as a letter of introduction
of a potential new member to a sorority in order
to help the sorority members become acquainted
with her before recruitment begins. Sororities
appreciate and use this information to assist in their
recruitment process. Some sororities may require
a recommendation from an alumnae member of
that sorority before that sorority may extend a bid
to that woman. However, it is the responsibility
of the sorority to obtain a recommendation if
one is needed. Should alumnae offer to write
recommendations, they should send those letters
directly to the individual sorority contacts at the
address at right.
NPHC Membership Intake Information
Undergraduate students who wish to affiliate with
NPHC chapters must meet specific membership
qualifications. These standards include academic
achievement (2.5 – 3.0 GPA depending upon
the organization), community service, and good
character. Students who are on disciplinary
probation may not participate in an intake process.
Such requirements are designed to promote the
building of strong and effective chapters. Each
affiliate organization shall implement its own
membership intake process. To learn more about
NPHC organizations, interested students are
encouraged to research the individual organization
and chapter websites as well as attend various
events hosted by NPHC organizations on campus.
The NPHC chapters on Vanderbilt’s campus
have a history of almost three decades and seek
to continue the traditions of excellence and
involvement with campus life. The fall semester
is limited to upper class students who meet the
requirements of the organization they wish to
join. The spring semester is designated for upper
class and freshmen students. Alpha Kappa Alpha,
Zeta Phi Beta, & Sigma Gamma Rho sororities
and Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, & Phi Beta
Sigma fraternities may induct freshmen during
their second semester. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
may induct students of sophomore standing or
higher. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity accepts members
of second semester sophomore standing or higher,
who have achieved 36 credit hours or more.
NPHC chapters will advertise their membership
intake process through fliers labeled “Interest
Meeting, Informational, Rush Tea or Meet N’
Greet”, which all students are welcome to attend
to express interest in and learn more about an
organization.
Important Dates:
ALL students wishing to seek membership in an NPHC
chapter MUST attend one of the Membership Intake
Seminars offered by the Office of Greek Life. At this
seminar, Greek Life staff will provide vital information
to assist students in their membership pursuits such
as application preparation, how to connect with
chapters, relevant campus resources, information
regarding financial obligations, and expectations and
responsibilities of all NPHC members. Any student
that has not attended one of the Membership
Intake Seminars at the time of application/invitation
to an NPHC chapter will NOT be allowed to join.
It is recommended that any student that may be
interested in joining an NPHC chapter attend a
Membership Intake Seminar as early as possible and
do not wait until the membership intake process is
publicized by their chosen organization. Students
only have to attend one seminar during their time at
Vanderbilt. For example, if a student attends a seminar
as a first-semester freshmen but does not apply for
membership until sophomore year, he or she will have
fulfilled the requirement and be eligible to join. The
Membership Intake Seminars will be offered on the
dates listed below:
Thursday, September 26
Wednesday, October 16
Tuesday, November 12
Wednesday, January 15
Thursday, February 6
Tuesday, March 11
NPHC
Back 2 School Events:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc &
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc :
Wednesday, August 21st
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.:
Friday, August 23rd
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.:
Sunday, August 25th
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.:
Monday, August 26th
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. &
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.:
Friday, August 30th
Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc.:
Saturday, August 31st
More detailed event
information will be
publicized by the chapters
and council during the
first week of school.
All Membership Intake
Seminars will be held in the
Sarratt Student Center –
Room 363 from
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Greek Life
Information Fair:
August 20th on Commons Lawn from 2:30-4:00 pm
Greek Mystique: September 17th at 6:00 pm
in The Commons Center Multipurpose Room
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IFC Recruitment Information
Please bring $20.00 in cash or a check made
Membership Eligibility:
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out to Vanderbilt University to pay your
In order to be eligible to join an IFC fraternity, men
must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and
have completed at least 12 credit hours. In addition,
potential members must have completed 3 hours
of community service with a fraternity. A potential
member can participate in service events to meet this
requirement with any fraternity; it does not need to
be the chapter that he ultimately ends up joining.
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In addition, students are not eligible to join a Greek
organization if they are placed on disciplinary
probation. Students can be placed on disciplinary
probation for violations of state law and university
policy, including but not limited to underage
consumption of alcohol, intoxication, possession or
use of fake identification, fighting or drug usage.
As such, men interested in joining should conduct
themselves in a respectable manner and make
responsible personal decisions so that their behavior
does not prevent them from joining a
Greek organization
Important Events to Attend:
IFC Open Dores
Sunday, August 25th 2:00 – 6:00 pm
(date subject to change)
Potential new members will learn more about the
IFC recruitment process including tips on how to
have a successful recruitment experience from
chapter recruitment chairs. After, potential new
members will be able to travel to each of the chapter
facilities or designated campus rooms for informal
open houses. This event will educate potential
members about recruitment and will enable potential
members to meet brothers from each chapter.
This is a mandatory event during which you will have
the opportunity to register for fraternity recruitment.
registration fee. We DO NOT take debit/credit
or Commodore Cards.
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At the event you will complete the Release
of Information Consent Card so that we can
check your grade eligibility for membership.
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During the event you will also complete the
on-line registration process.
Interested men should plan to attend the event
for the entire time (2:00 – 6:00 pm) to ensure
they can meet each chapter.
Individual Chapter Recruitment Activities
Throughout the fall, each chapter will host
individual chapter recruitment events including
sporting events, meals, service and social activities
in large and small group settings. These events help
both the potential members and chapter members
to get to know each other better and narrow
down their options during the recruitment process.
While some of these events will be open, some
will be invitation only. Potential new members are
encouraged to attend these informal recruitment
events as their schedule allows, remembering that
academics should always come first.
Keep an
open mind
about all
fraternities.
Final Selection Round
Friday, January 10, 2014
Potential new members will receive invitations to
attend a final event at the chapter that are still
considering them for membership and check in
with the IFC to ensure they have completed all
of their eligibility requirements. After visiting the
chapters, potential new members will make their
final selections, ranking the chapters in order that
they would accept a bid should it be extended to
him. Chapters will also be completing final selections
regarding membership invitations at this time.
Bid Night
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Potential new members will come to Sarratt to
receive their bid and then they go to their respective
locations to be welcomed as new members within
the chapter.
Tips for Success:
• Recruitment is about relationship building. Meet as
many fraternity members as your schedule will allow
during the fall semester.
• Give all of our chapters a chance. “Putting
your eggs all in one basket” will severely limit
your chances of membership. Each group has
its own character, but all have similar programs
and activities. They all encourage academic
achievement, community service, social activities,
leadership development and strong friendships.
• Be mindful of your grades and course schedule. A
2.5 does not seem like a very high GPA at this point
but we do have students who struggle with the
academic transition to Vanderbilt. Practice effective
study skills and seek assistance from your peers and
professors. Remember that you are no longer in
high school. Our 12 credit minimum is also quite
important and we do have men who must withdraw
from a course or “take a W” due to less than stellar
academic performance.
• Don’t feel obligated to attend all of the weekly
recruitment events that you might be invited to –
overextending yourself may result in a lower GPA.
• Get your service hours done early in the semester.
Chapters will have a variety of events available for
you to participate in throughout the fall semester.
You can complete service with any chapter(s).
• You will interact with fraternity men a variety of
situations – class, intramurals, social functions,
other student organizations, etc. Just as you will
be observing their behavior, they will be observing
yours. Be mindful of your decisions and act
respectably.
• Think about your behavior. Disciplinary probation
means not being able to join a fraternity. Keep that
in mind as you experience your first semester of
college. You can have fun without ending up on
probation.
• Do your homework. Be mindful of the history of
each organization that you are considering. National
organization websites and www.vanderbilt.edu/
greek_life can provide information about awards,
recognition, and the standing of the organization
at Vanderbilt. It is important for you to know about
the values of the organization and what it means to
be a member of the organization.
For more membership information please contact the
students listed on each of the chapter pages.
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Greek Awards:
2012-Alpha Chi Omega National Council Trophy
2012-Financial Management
2012-Chapter Management
2013-Outstanding Community
Servant, Allie O’Neil
Connect:
Facebook: Vanderbilt Alpha Chi Omega
Twitter: @vandyalphachi
Website: vandyaxo.com
Dues:
Active Members: $892
New Members: $1,352
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Alpha Chi Omega
Founded in 1982, the Vanderbilt chapter of Alpha Chi Omega just
celebrated 30 years on campus. Through their shared values of
leadership, service, and academic excellence, Alpha Chi Omegas form a
strong sisterhood. From the soccer field to the theatre, Alpha Chis can
be found everywhere on campus. The chapter is home to VUceptors,
Alternative Spring Break site leaders, varsity athletes, ROTC members
and sisters involved in over 50 other campus organizations. Through
our annual events, Alpha Chi Unplugged and Volley Against Violence,
we have raised thousands of dollars in support of Alpha Chi Omega’s
national philanthropy, Domestic Violence Awareness. As a chapter, our
local efforts benefit the YWCA, assisting victims of domestic violence
get back on their feet. Members of Alpha Chi value sisterhood and
social life, and love to attend theme parties, formals, and sporting
events together. Whether studying together at the house, exploring the
Nashville area, or eating dinner together at chapter, Alpha Chi Omegas
love to support each other and have fun while living up to their motto,
“Together let us seek the heights.” In 2012, our chapter was awarded
the National Council Trophy, the highest honor given by Alpha Chi
Omega and marks the best chapter in the country. In striving to be
the best, nationally and on Vanderbilt’s campus, Alpha Chi Omega is
committed to cultivating Real.Strong.Women.
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Alpha Delta Pi
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First. Finest. Forever. Founded in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi was the first
secret society established for women. ADPi sisters are everywhere on
Vanderbilt’s campus, holding leadership positions in a wide variety of
clubs and activities such as VUcept, Relay for Life, Dance Marathon,
Tour Guides, Vanderbilt Cheerleading, Pencil Projects, Momentum,
and Alternative Spring Break. We pride ourselves on our national
philanthropy, the Ronald McDonald House (RMH), which houses
families of young patients at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Our sisters
venture to the RMH at least twice a month to cook lunch or dinner,
in addition to hosting special events such as movie nights for the kids.
While there, we have the widely cherished opportunity to interact with
the families and children who benefit from the RMH. In addition to
being involved around campus and with our philanthropy, ADPi sisters
love to have fun together! A special highlight of our year is our annual
Mallard Ball, a national ADPi tradition in which our sisters and their
dates dress up either in camouflage or as ducks and enjoy a night of
live music and s’mores around the campfire. ADPi sisters simply love
to hang out with each other and can be seen together any day of the
week, doing things like studying on the back porch, taking kickboxing
classes, exploring Nashville, baking in the chapter kitchen, or doing
community service. Alpha Delta Pi’s open motto, “We Live For Each
Other,” exemplifies our incredible sisterhood, and we cannot wait to
share this lifelong bond with our newest sisters!
Awards:
Vanderbilt Outstanding
Community Service Project
Vanderbilt Outstanding
Tri-Council Circle
Diamond Four Point
Scholarship Excellence
Panhellenic Achievement
Total Membership Education Achievement
Alpha Achievement
Harris Finance and History
Connect:
Facebook: Vanderbilt Alpha Delta Pi
Twitter: @VandyADPi
Website:
studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/
alphadeltapi
Instagram: @vandyadpi
Dues:
New Member: $1,053
Fall Active: $848
Spring Active: $548
Awards:
2013-Exemplary Undergraduate Chapter in the South Eastern Region
2013-Outstanding Educational Program
2013-Outstanding
Alumnae Relations
Connect:
Website:
studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/
AlphaKappaAlpha
Twitter @Vandy_AKAs
Dues:
New Member: $2,000
Active Member: $350
For additional information,
please contact Brianna Ukaonu at
[email protected]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The Elegant Eta Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.was
chartered on November 11, 1972 by a group of 13 sophisticated young
women from Vanderbilt University and George Peabody College for
Teachers. The establishment of our chapter by these dynamic women,
made Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. the first black Greek letter
sorority at Vanderbilt University. For 40 years, Eta Beta has continued to
strive to bring Alpha Kappa Alpha’s purpose of sisterhood, scholarship,
and supreme service to all mankind to fruition. For three consecutive
years, Eta Beta has earned the award for Exemplary Undergraduate
Chapter in the Southeastern Region for Alpha Kappa Alpha for our
innovative and informative programming on campus. Annually the
chapter hosts several signature events including our Chicken and
Waffles Midnight Breakfast, PINK OUT Breast Cancer Awareness
Philanthropy, AKAerobics, AKApollo Talent Show, AKAnomics,
as well as our Jade Awards Superlative Banquet.
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Awards:
2013-Panhellenic Chapter of the Year
2013-Outstanding Campus Involvement
2013-Outstanding Educational Program
2012-Excellence in Finance
3rd Highest GPA Internationally
Greek Spotlight
Name: Tanner Owen
Classification: Junior
Major: Political Science and Economics
Council Affiliation: IFC
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Name: Megan Piphus Classification: Senior
Major: Economics
Council Affiliation: NPHC
Campus Involvement:
VSG Academic Senator for the
College of Arts and Science, Head
Residential Advisor in Murray
House, Speaker’s Committee,
Work Smart, Play Smart
Committee member, Phi Delta
Theta Alumni Relations Chair
Campus Involvement:
Black Student Alliance,
National Black MBA
Association,
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc.,
Residential Adviser,
College Scholar
Community Involvement:
ASB, Van-Pak Connection
Community Involvement:
Music and ventriloquist
performances for schools,
churches, and community
events
What does being Greek mean to you? Personally, being
Greek means to be part of something that’s bigger than
myself. Before you take this as just another cliché answer, let
me remind you that for the most part, you are coming into a
brand new environment, one without preexisting groups of
friends or preconceived notions of who you are as a person.
Being part of a Greek organization has given me some of the
best friends I could have ever asked for, and has shaped my
views of this University in a positive and encouraging light,
but has also given me the opportunity to provide those same
opportunities for others. This reciprocal relationship within
the Greek community provides a feeling almost like home.
What does being Greek mean to you? Being Greek means
being a representative of my sorority to the Vanderbilt
community. My organization empowers me to influence
the community to be educated in topics that affect our
community and to become more involved. Outside of
serving the community, being Greek gives me an invaluable
sisterhood on which I can always rely. It is a sisterhood that
has certainly enhanced not only my Greek life experience but
also my Vanderbilt experience.
Greek Words of Wisdom: Like me, many first-years will
Greek Words of Wisdom: Get to know the members of
come into Vanderbilt with preconceived notions about
the chapters you are interested in joining. They will serve
Greek Life. Knowing what I know now, I see the vast
as your mentors and confidants as you become a member
importance of coming here with a completely open mind,
of their organizations. Take your time! Finding the perfect
and being unbiased when choosing the chapter that fits you
home is not a task that should be rushed. Don’t stress
best. For some, this is one of the most important decision
yourself out! Enjoy your first-year first and secondly find
of their college career, and one that is not to be taken
your home. I got to know the members of my chapter,
lightly. I advise you all to use the long first semester to your
volunteered with them, and then knew that Delta was the
advantage, meet as many people as possible, and choose
place for me.
the chapter that feels like home.
Connect:
Website:
vualphaomicronpi.com
Facebook: VandyAOII
Twitter: @VandyAOII
Pinterest: pinterest.com/
VandyAOII
Dues:
Fall: $686
Spring (active members): $696
Spring (new members): $1,112
Alpha Omicron Pi
A decision to join Alpha Omicron Pi is a decision to join the most
genuine sisterhood on Vanderbilt’s campus. Since 1917, the Nu
Omicron Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi has recruited women who live
out our motto and “Exceed the Expectation” every day. Through our
dedication to service and scholarship, our chapter fosters the growth of
each of its members, developing them into strong women who enrich
the lives of one another as well as the community around them. We are
proud to claim alumnae who are pillars of Vanderbilt’s history, including
Mrs. Sarratt, Mrs. Branscomb, and Mrs. Murray.
We maintain a strong relationship with our national philanthropy, the
Arthritis Foundation, as well as with Book’em, a local organization
dedicated to promoting literacy and a love of reading in Metro
Nashville schools. In addition, our members contribute thousands of
community service hours each semester through independent volunteer
opportunities on campus and in local organizations. So many of our
sisters are leaders on campus. Every sister is involved in at least one
other club on campus, spanning the gamut from performance groups to
recreational sports to Dance Marathon, VUcept, and VSG. Additionally,
our sisters have been the founding members of Best Buddies, Amnesty
International, and Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations
among other organizations.
The ladies of AOII love to
spend time together and have
fun! Be it spa night at the
house, sisterhood retreat on
Percy Priest Lake, our annual
Omicron in the Amazon
theme party, or an outing to a
Nashville Predators game, we
make it a priority to experience
everything that Nashville has to
offer with our sisters. And, our
sisterhood extends far beyond
planned house events. Walking
into our campus house is like
coming home, and our sisters
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Chi Omega
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As the largest sorority in the country, Chi Omega is full of diverse
women driven to uphold community service and sisterhood. With
an emphasis on fun and friendship, Chi Omegas participate in many
activities throughout the year both within our Sigma Epsilon chapter
and Vanderbilt as a whole! Each year, Chi Omega supports the MakeA-Wish Foundation through the annual Chi O Fashion Show, during
which our seniors get dressed up and take the runway to raise money
for this great cause. Additionally, we participate in Rake-a-Thons, Wish
Granting parties, and Spa Days at the house with children from the
Make-A-Wish Foundation. Chi Omegas are active in numerous student
groups (including VSG, Fashion for a Cause, The Original Cast, Club
Soccer, ASB, and many more) and hold leadership positions in over 90
of these campus organizations. Some of our favorite sisterhood and
social activities include Thanksgiving dinner, Chi-Olympics, fraternity
swaps; Big/Little reveal week, the Country Music Half-Marathon,
and so many more! Throughout the past year, we have celebrated
our sisterhood with six date parties, including Owl-o-Ween, Seniors
Peace Out, and our annual White Carnation Formal. From competing
in intramural competitions and cheering on the ‘Dores on Saturday
afternoons to eating dinner and watching movies at the house, Chi
Omega provides its members
with a home full of loyal sisters
to enrich the college experience.
This fulfilling membership in Chi
Omega lasts long after the four
years of college; it continues
to provide members with a
wonderful network of friends
and alumni, making Chi Omega
truly a wise choice!
Awards:
2012- Chi Omega’s Most
Outstanding Advisory Board
2012- Most Outstanding
Participation in
Homecoming Week
2013- Most Outstanding
Sorority Advisor
Connect:
Website:
chiomega.com/sigmaepsilon
Facebook: Vanderbilt Chi Omega
Twitter: @VanderbiltChiO
Dues:
New Member: $1,344
Fall Active: $506
Spring Active: $539
Awards:
2013- Outstanding Philanthropy
Award
Connect:
Website: vandytridelta.org
Facebook: Vandy Tridelta
Dues:
New Member: $1,499
Fall Active: $850
Spring Active: $850
Delta Delta Delta
Since the founding of Delta Delta Delta at Vanderbilt in 1911, the
chapter has been extremely involved all over campus. Sisters are
involved in and lead a variety of groups on campus, including Fashion
for a Cause, Manna, Dance Marathon, and many more! Members also
focus on promoting sisterhood through weekly events at the house
such as kickboxing and movie nights, while enjoying formal date parties
each semester. For the 2012-2013 year, Tri Delta hosted their annual
Ranch Party, a Mardi Gras themed Formal, Opposites Attract Date
Party, and the Stars and Crescent Ball. The sisters of Delta Delta Delta
also greatly value philanthropy and giving back to the community. The
chapter continues to be one of the top fundraising chapters for their
national philanthropy, St. Jude’s Research Hospital, thanks to their yearly
philanthropy event, Frats at Bat. Tri Delta also hosts their annual “Delta
Underground” dance show to help raise money locally for the Monroe
Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital here at Vanderbilt. This past year, Tri Delta
was the recipient of the “Outstanding Philanthropy Award” due to
their efforts to raise over $71,000 for St. Jude and over $13,000 for
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Between fundraising, hanging out with
sisters, and being active members of Vanderbilt campus, sisters in Delta
Delta Delta have found time to lead by example. Whether together or
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The ladies of the Mu Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated have graced the campus of Vanderbilt University for over
37 years. Last year, the chapter opened up the semester by hosting their
annual “Back to School CookOWT,” where they had over 250 students
in attendance. Within the same semester, the sorority participated in
pre-election voter registration throughout Nashville, proudly cheering
with “Mu Rho Rocks the Vote” posters. In October, Mu Rho relaunched the Crimson Dot Campaign for physical and mental health,
participating in walk-runs, donating to lung cancer research, and
inviting fitness star Billy Blanks, Jr. to host an event. During that same
month, Mu Rho was the only NPHC organization to volunteer at
Vanderbuddies Play Day, and took 1st place in the Homecoming
Step Show.
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In the spring of 2013, Mu Rho held a gala to celebrate Founder’s Day
and 100 years of Delta’s existence in the world. The gala was beautifully
decorated and included performances from different members of
chapter. Deltas from Nashville as well as Vanderbilt alumni returned to
Vanderbilt to join in the recognition of this fabulous day. In line with
their foundations in active service, Mu Rho also participated in the 3rd
Annual MLK Day of Service, where they joined Nashville in recognition
of progress in civil rights on a walk downtown. During the month of
February, Mu Rho embarked on the Go Red for Women campaign
with their Tri-Council members, Alpha Omicron Pi and Sigma Chi.
Mu Rho hosted National
Wear Red Day, Valentine’s
Day “Take Care of Your
Heart,” and “Red Hot,” a
kickboxing event to build
cardio strength and fitness
in time for spring break. Mu
Rho continues to serve as a
trendsetter at Vanderbilt by
implementing new programs
and promoting the ideals of
sisterhood, scholarship,
and service.
Awards:
2013-Most Outstanding
Collaborative Program
Connect:
Website: mpdst75.wix.com/mu-rho-dst
National Website:
deltasigmatheta.org/
Twitter: @Murhodivas
Dues:
New Member: $925
Active Member: $250
For additional information please contact
Claudia Lisenby at [email protected]
Awards:
2012-Theta Grand
Convention Awards
2012-Golden Kite Chapter and Excellence in Administration
2013-Dene Donald Outstanding Panhellenic House Director
2013-Outstanding Alumnae Relations
2013-All Sports Intramural Award
Connect:
Website:
kappaalphatheta.org/chapters/
alphaeta/
Dues:
New Member: $1,197
Fall Active: $825
Spring Active: $720
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta just celebrated its 109th year on the Vanderbilt
campus, and our rich history and strong bonds of sisterhood have made
us an enduring member of the Greek community. Throughout the year,
Theta is involved in a number of service activities on and around the
Vanderbilt campus. For the past six years, Theta has co-hosted Kickoff
Cookoff, a tailgate-style event, benefitting the Fannie Battle Day Home
for Children in Nashville. Through Theta’s fundraising efforts, totaling
over $100,000, Fannie Battle has successfully moved into a brand new
facility where Thetas volunteer each week. This past October, Theta also
celebrated our 35th annual Theta Barbecue, where the sophomore class
performed their legendary “Stomp”; the event raised money for Kappa
Alpha Theta’s national philanthropy CASA, (Court Appointed Special
Advocates). Theta also participates in numerous local philanthropy
events, including “Light the Night,” a beautiful walk for the Leukemia
Lymphoma Society in downtown Nashville. If this isn’t enough,
Thetas also love to have a good time. Each year, Theta celebrates our
sisterhood with themed parties, such as “Great Gatsby” and “Name
That Tune,” as well as annual semi-formals. Finally, Thetas enjoy
supporting our ‘Dores in varsity sports, fiercely competing in intramural
sports, hanging out at our monthly Theta Catered Lunch, and working
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Kappa Delta
“Let us strive for that which is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest.”
As Kappa Delta women, we embody this motto in all aspects of our
lives. We are a diverse group of women who share the strong bond
of our sisterhood. On campus, Kappa Deltas are recognized as fun,
smart and classy women. Our members are involved in a wide range of
clubs, activities, and community service groups. We take great pride in
supporting KD’s national philanthropies: Prevent Child Abuse America
and the Girl Scouts of America. Through our work with the Confidence
Coalition, Kappa Deltas seek to empower young women to strive to
be the best they can be while always encouraging them to remain true
to themselves. All of our sisters love and support each other and the
friendships formed through Kappa Delta provide an invaluable support
system that will last a lifetime!
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Connect:
Website: vanderbilt.kappadelta.org
Facebook: Vanderbilt Kappa
Delta Sorority
Twitter: @VandyKappaDelta
Dues:
New Member: $1,310
Fall Active: $900
Spring Active: $900
Greek Spotlight
Name: Shayna Levine
Classification: Junior
Major: Neuroscience and Spanish
Council Affiliation: Panhellenic Association
Campus Involvement:
Relay for Life President,
Manna Project International
MPI Liaison, Manna Project
International Site Leader,
Zald Laboratory Research
Assistant, Phi Sigma Pi
Honors Fraternity Member
What does being Greek
mean to you? Being Greek
is being a part of something
bigger. When you become
Greek you aren’t just connected with your chapter, you
become part of a tradition that men and women have
joined together in since the 1800s. The Greek community
is a family. We compete for things like Greek chapter of
the year; but under all of that, we are a supportive, united
group. Being Greek has been one of my favorite experiences
at Vanderbilt. You’ll make best friends in your dorm and in
your classes, but your sorority sisters or fraternity brothers
will be your family forever.
Name: Jordan Matthews
Classification: Senior
Major: Economics
Council Affiliation: NPHC
Campus Involvement: Wide
Receiver on the Football Team
What does being Greek
mean to you? It truly means
a lot. It is an honor to be a
member of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity Inc. and apart of
the overall Greek population
at Vanderbilt. To me, being
Greek means that I have the
opportunity to be affiliated
with something that is bigger than myself. I am able to
represent an organization that many others can’t and take
great pride in that.
Greek Words of Wisdom: I would advise anyone who
is contemplating joining a Greek organization to understand
that there is work to be done in Greek life. Don’t be a “T-shirt
wearer”! Yes, the letters are awesome to sport around campus,
but behind the scenes, there is a commitment to working to
keep these fraternities and sororities successful. If you have
Greek Words of Wisdom: The individual sorority or
the privilege to join a Greek org., make sure you are ready to
fraternity is not what defines you; instead, it is the people
take on multiple responsibilities. It’s not all about strolling and
you get to know and learn from who help you mature as
shimmying! Yo!
an individual and define the house you are in. I’ve made
some of my best friends through Greek life and have had
some of my most memorable experiences here at Vanderbilt
with them. Anyone unsure about going Greek, I would truly
advise you to go in with an open mind and give it a try. You
might just meet your best friend and future roommate on
the Bid Day bus like I did!
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Kappa Kappa Gamma
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With 134 collegiate chapters and 300 alumnae associations, Kappa
Kappa Gamma’s membership includes thousands of women, all of
whom embrace Kappa’s values of goodness, truth, and beauty. Founded
at Monmouth College in 1870, Kappa has expanded to be one of the
largest women’s fraternities in the country and includes an impressive
alumnae network of notable women including actress Ashley Judd
and designer Kate Spade. At Vanderbilt, Kappa Kappa Gamma is the
home away from home for members from over twenty states and four
countries, all bonded together in friendship, leadership, and scholarship.
Kappa also demonstrates a strong commitment to philanthropy and
awareness of the needs of others through our weekly trips to local
elementary schools in the Nashville community, our Sports 4 All Field
day, and our annual philanthropy event, Kappa Kappa Gala. One of
Kappa’s main cornerstones is our belief in philanthropy, demonstrated
by our Philanthropy 1-2-3 program; Philanthropy 1 supports our
national Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation, Philanthropy 2 focuses on
our Nashville community, and Philanthropy 3 supports Kappa’s national
Philanthropy, Reading Is Fundamental. Kappa’s participate in numerous
events throughout the year that support each pillar of our Philanthropy
program and help to increase our presence throughout the Nashville
community. On campus, our members are diverse in interest and
ability and are represented across campus in an array of organizations
including Vanderbilt Student Government, VUCept, Varsity Lacrosse,
Varsity Track and Field, Relay for Life, Manna Project International,
and many more. The members’
commitment to sisterhood and campus
involvement is lived out through several
events during the year that include
group exercise classes, working with our
respective philanthropies, and Faculty
Relations programming. Membership in
Kappa Kappa Gamma lasts much longer
than just one’s collegiate years and remains
an integral part of each Kappa woman for
a lifetime.
Awards:
2013-Outstanding Faculty
Relations Program
2012-Membership
Recruitment Award
Connect:
Website: lambdalady.com
Facebook: Lambda Theta Alpha, Gamma Beta Chapter
Twitter: @LTA_GammaBeta
Connect:
Website:
chapters.kappakappagamma.org/
epsilonnu/
For additional information
please contact gamma_beta@
lambdalady.org
Dues:
New Member: $1,107
Active: $610
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. was founded in December 1975
at Kean University in Union, N.J., in order to provide a support system
for the growing number of Hispanic students on college campuses. Our
Founding Mothers made tremendous strides in scholarly excellence,
cultural and political awareness, and community activism, providing
an array of resources unprecedented for minority students. In keeping
with the motto “Latin by tradition, not by definition,” LTA is a nonexclusionary organization and welcomes women of all races, ethnicities,
religions, and sexual orientations. Today, LTA consists of sisters
representing over 120 different nationalities.
In 2001, a group of Interested Ladies at Vanderbilt University brought
LTA to Tennessee. To this day, The Intelligent and Eloquent Gamma
Beta Chapter continues
to advance LTA’s ideals by
highlighting diversity on
campus, working toward
the empowerment of
women, organizing a
variety of campus events,
encouraging academic
success, and, above
all, providing a strong
sisterhood enriched by sisters of all backgrounds, each bound by the
principles of Unity, Love, and Respect.
LTA’s Gamma Beta chapter seeks to uphold the principle of Unity by
building community. To encourage Unity, our chapter works with and
supports other campus organizations. As Universal Women, sisters of
LTA exemplify the principle of Love in their everyday lives; both at the
chapter level and beyond, Lambda Ladies form tight-knit bonds that last
a lifetime. This organization, furthermore, takes the principle of Respect
to heart, regularly serving others through volunteerism, educational
programming, and social activism. The women of Lambda Theta Alpha
strive to make a difference whether it is in large increments or small
ones; their efforts never cease.
As an associate member of the Vanderbilt Panhellenic Council, LTA
recruits their members outside of the formal recruitment process.
They host informational socials for women to learn more about their
organization.
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Pi Beta Phi
Since the founding of Pi Beta Phi at Vanderbilt in 1940, our sisters have
been extremely involved all over campus. Pi Phi’s lead and participate in
organizations such as VUcept, Momentum, AKPsi, Fashion For A Cause,
Varsity athletics, and many more! Our members demonstrate our core
values, including honor and respect, personal and intellectual growth
and integrity through every activity we are involved in. We love coming
together as a chapter to watch movies, study at the house, host a backto-school BBQ, tie-dye shirts outside in our huge backyard or dress up
for our theme parties throughout the semester!
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Pi Phi’s also take great pride in one of our other core values –
philanthropic service to others. We are proud to support literacy
through our national initiative, Lead. Read. Achieve. Over half of our
members are involved in The After School Program (TAP), founded
by one of our very own sisters, Samara Orkin (VU’11). Our sisters
enjoy tutoring kids in reading every week, and we even have all the
students over to our house for a Play Day each semester! We also love
supporting the Bill Wilkerson Center at Vanderbilt University through
our fall benefit, Pi Phi in Paradise.
We are proud to have some of the most genuine girls on campus who
share our values of lifelong commitment and sisterhood. As a chapter
we are extremely close and rely
on the support and love of our
sisters to make Vanderbilt the
amazing experience that it is!
We are so excited to welcome
new members to our wonderful
chapter and to show them what
sisterhood truly means.
Awards:
2013-Outstanding Intellectual Development
Awards:
2013-Outstanding
Philanthropy Project
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Connect:
Facebook: Vandy Pi Beta Phi
Twitter: @TNBetaPiPhi
Instagram: tnbetapiphi
Website:
pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/PBP/
Chapters/chapter.aspx?id=8784
Connect:
Website:
wix.com/sigmadeltasgrho/1922
Twitter @VandySGRho
Facebook: Vandy Sigma Gamma Rho
Dues:
New Member:
Spring Semester: $1,177
Fall Semester:$1,187
For additional information please
contact [email protected]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on Sunday, November
12th, 1922, on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN by
seven schoolteachers known to their members as their seven pearls.
The organization was incorporated by the state of Indiana on December
30th, 1929. Their seven founders created their organization on the
basis of three principles: sisterhood, scholarship and service. These
principles are still thriving within the sorority today and continue to be
the motivational forces behind the work they do. The sorority colors
are royal blue and gold, the sorority flower is the yellow tea rose,
the mascot is the elegant white French toy poodle, and the motto is
“Greater Service, Greater Progress.”
Active Member
Fall Semester: $912
Spring Semester: $872
Initiation Fees:
$750-$1,500
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s aim is to enhance the quality of
life
within the community. Public service, leadership development and
education of youth are the hallmark of the organization’s programs and
activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society,
educationally, civically and economically. The Oh So Sassy, Sophisticated
Sigma Delta chapter was chartered on Vanderbilt’s campus on Thursday,
November 19th, 2009, by six women of immeasurable courage. The
Sigma Delta chapter, in less than four years of existence, has succeeded
in being recognized as Chapter of the Year by Southeast Region during
the 2011 conference. They have also been recognized regionally
for their innovative and thoughtful programming. The Sigma Delta
chapter has had the pleasure of
working with the March of Dimes,
Autism Speaks, the
Hope Clinic of Nashville,
Vanderbuddies, Girl
Scouts, and many more
organizations geared
toward service to others.
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Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
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Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated was founded on
the principles of Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness,
Social Interaction, and Morals & Ethics. After recognizing the need for
an organization that would provide social and academic support to
women of all cultures, five women created this dynamic organization
on April 9, 1990 in Iowa City, Iowa. The DistinGuisheD Gamma
Delta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma was established as a colony
on Vanderbilt’s campus in 2007, and then recognized as a chapter
in September of 2009, making Sigma Lambda Gamma the first and
only multicultural sorority on campus. Members of our chapter take
great pride in wearing our colors, Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple,
saying our motto, Culture is Pride, Pride is Success, and representing
our wonderful sisterhood. To date, our chapter represents over 30
cultures, and on a national level represents well over 120, emphasizing
our strong commitment to diversity. SLG allows college women the
opportunity to develop bonds with diverse peers and host programming
that appeals to a variety of students at Vanderbilt, in addition to
encouraging an environment in which all cultures and backgrounds can
be celebrated and appreciated. On a daily basis, we strive to unite with
each other and the campus community because of our differences, not
in spite of them.
Sisters of the Gamma Delta chapter are committed to our five
aforementioned principles. We are dedicated and passionate about
excelling academically, serving the community, raising awareness of our
cultural differences, making social progress with
members of the Vanderbilt community, and
maintaining a high sense of morals & ethics.
Beyond the chapter, all sisters are involved
in a variety of campus organizations such
as Vanderbilt Bowling, the Muslim Students
Association, Voices of Praise, Variations co-ed
a cappella, Alternative Spring Break, and many,
many more.
The Gamma Delta Chapter acts as an associate
member of the Panhellenic Council, and
recruits its members in a process outside of
Formal Recruitment. Recruitment occurs during
both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Connect:
Website: studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu
sigmalambdagamma/SLG/SLG.
html
Facebook: Vandy Gammas
Twitter: @VandyGammas
Dues:
$250-300 per semester
New Member: $275
For additional information
please contact Shundra Crumpton
at shundra.n.crumpton@
vanderbilt.edu.
Awards:
2013-NPHC Chapter of the Year
2013-Greek Woman of the Year
2013-Outstanding Community Service Project
2013-Outstanding Faculty
Relations Program
2013-Outstanding Intellectual Development
2013-Outstanding Tri-Council Circle
Connect:
Website:
omegapizphib.wix.com/vandyzetas
Facebook: omegapizphib
Tumblr: omegapizetas.tumblr.com
Anchor Link: Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc.
For additional information
please contact Nicole Fields at
[email protected].
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on the belief that sorority
elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for
progressive organizations- to address societal mores, ills, prejudices,
poverty, and health concerns of the day. Founded January 16, 1920,
Zeta Phi Beta began as an idea conceived by five ladies at Howard
University in Washington, D.C. These five women, also known as our
Five Pearls, dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black
women and sought to establish a new organization predicted on the
precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood.
It was the ideal of the Founders that the sorority would reach college
women in all parts of the country who were sorority- minded and
desired to follow the founding principles of the organization. Founder
Viola Tyler was often quoted as saying, “[In the ideal collegiate
situation], there is a Zeta in a girl regardless
of race, creed or color, who
has high standards and principles, a good scholarly average and an
active interest in all things that she undertakes to accomplish.”
Currently Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s signature programs include Z-HOPE,
March of Dimes, Storks Nest, National Education Foundation, and
AIDS awareness. The signature programs of the Omnipotent Omega
Pi Chapter, chartered on March 18th, 2000 by five dynamic women,
include the Blue and White Formal, Blue and White Fish Fry, Zeta
Slow Grind, Blueberry Waffles Study Break, Zeta Stroll Awards, Finer
Womanhood Week,
among other events.
The Omega Pi chapter is
committed to designing
and implementing
creative and innovative
programming for
Vanderbilt’s campus,
servicing the greater
Nashville community, and
upholding the standards
and principles of our
founders and charter
members.
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Zeta Tau Alpha
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“ZTA is forever!” Because Zeta Tau Alpha was voted the best sorority in
the nation by Newsweek, Vandy Zeta always strives for the best! Our
commitment to friendship and philanthropy shines through in both the
Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. Zeta Tau Alpha has partnerships
with the NFL, Susan G. Komen, and Yoplait to promote our national
philanthropy, breast cancer education and awareness. Throughout the
year, we support this cause through our annual RaiZing Hope benefit,
Pink Out athletic games, distributing pink ribbons at NFL games, and
volunteering at the Survivor’s Tent at the Nashville Race for the Cure.
In addition, Zetas logged over 2,000 service hours last year. Zetas are
involved in many activities on campus such as VUcept, cheerleading,
Dance Marathon, and Alternative Spring Break to name a few, and they
hold leadership positions in many of these groups. Zetas also love to
have fun–last year we enjoyed many sisterhood movie nights, dinners,
and ice skating along with our weekend retreat in Gatlinburg. We had a
blast at our annual Crown Ball Formal, themed date parties, and socials.
Vanderbilt Zeta Tau Alpha is a genuine, loyal, and diverse group of girls
who share similar values of
sisterhood, scholarship, and
philanthropy. The rewarding
membership of Zeta Tau
Alpha leaves an impact
that lasts so much longer
than just the college years,
and our extensive group of
alumnae offers every member
a network of support and
friendship that lasts a lifetime.
Awards:
2013-Most Improved Chapter
ZTA Regional Level- Quota Award & Fundraising Award
Connect:
Website:
studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/
AlphaEpsilonPi
Connect:
Facebook: Vandy ZTA
Twitter @VandyZTA
Email: [email protected]
Dues:
New Members: $1,000
Active Sophomores: $1,200
Active Juniors: $1,000
Active Seniors: $800
Dues:
New Member: $980
Fall: $600
Spring: $600
Recruitment Chair:
Samuel Payette
[email protected]
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Alpha Epsilon Pi is a fraternity with rich tradition and brotherhood.
Founded at New York University in 1913, AEPi now extends to
155 chapters worldwide with a global membership of over 9,000
undergraduates and 102,000 lifetime members. Many brothers
such as Wolf Blitzer, Journalist, and Mark Zuckerberg, founder of
Facebook, have used their experiences in their school’s AEPi chapters
to accomplish great things throughout America and the world.
The Tau chapter was founded at Vanderbilt University in 1929 and has
always been an active member in the Vanderbilt Greek community.
This past fall, we led an effort within the IFC to host a benefit concert
called “Lights on the Lawn.” We raised over $100,000 for this event
and were awarded the “Outstanding Philanthropy Project” award at
this year’s Greek Awards.
AEPi is also extremely proud of our grades, athletics, and brotherhood.
The Tau chapter has a very high cumulative GPA and has a great
tradition of strong fraternity league intramural teams. Most important
to our brotherhood, however, are the friendships that we have built
and the way that AEPi Tau has made all our lives as students incredibly
enjoyable and fulfilling.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded on Tuesday, December 4,
1906, on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY by our seven
Founders whom we refer to as our “Jewels.” Chartered on April 26,
1975 by twelve visionary men known to us as the Genesis Twelve, the
Kappa Theta chapter is dedicated to the principles of “Manly Deeds,
Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind.” Since our inception, more than
100 brothers have been initiated through Kappa Theta, each adding to
the legacy of excellence and achievement set by our trailblazing charter
members. The Kappa Theta Chapter boasts a tradition of student
leadership and campus involvement at Vanderbilt. Brothers are actively
involved in the Vanderbilt Student Government, Vanderbilt Tour Guides,
Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science, Minority Association for
Pre-Health Professions, National Society for Black Engineers, Residential
Education, NAACP, Vanderbilt Volunteers Around the World, Black
Student Alliance, Living Learning Communities and many more. Some
of our signature events include the “All White Affair” hosted with the
ladies of the Eta Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, “Warm-Up with
the Alphas” benefitting Youth Encouragement Services, an annual voter
registration drive, and our annual Miss Black and Gold Pageant.
Awards:
2013-Outstanding Campus Involvement
2013-Outstanding
Collaborative Program
District Scholar Bowl Champions
2012-Step Show Champions
Dues:
$250
For additional information please
contact Jonathan Williams at
[email protected]
Greek Spotlight
Name: Lucie Calderon
Classification: Senior
Major: Neuroscience and French
Council Affiliation: Panhellenic Association
Campus Involvement: Student Body
Executive Vice President (Vanderbilt
Student Government), Vice President
of Swim Club,Tour Guide
Name: Peter Hernandez
Classification: Senior
Major: Computer Science, Mathematics,
and Economics
Council Affiliation: IFC
Campus Involvement: Vanderbilt
Student Government, Honor Council,
Vanderbilt Programming Board
Speakers Committee, VUcept
What does being Greek mean to
you? Joining a Panhellenic chapter
three years ago has allowed me to
become a part of one of the largest
and most exciting involvements here
on campus. From the service to the
sisterhood, it has opened countless windows of opportunity to
connect with other students at Vanderbilt as well as members of
the Nashville community. The relationships I have made through
Greek life have been so enriching and supportive, and I will
cherish them long after I graduate.
What are you involved with in
the community? What does being
Greek mean to you? Being Greek at
Vanderbilt means that I am a part of a
community much larger than myself.
It is an opportunity to strive for the values such as Love, Honor,
and Truth, alongside other men and women of the Greek
community. And at the same time, it is an opportunity to meet
and learn from some of the best leaders at Vanderbilt.
Greek Words of Wisdom: Getting involved is one of the most
make the most out of your time in the Greek community by
effective ways to enhance your Vanderbilt career, and Greek
always cherishing it. Take time to meet and talk with a variety
life is an amazing way to meet other people who are likewise
of different leaders regardless of their Council Affiliation. There
interested in campus involvement. Let Greek life be one of
are so many talented folks in our community and by connecting
the things to add to your well-rounded experience, not your
with them; we can make our Greek community even stronger.
defining factor. It’s important to stay true to what you want out
of your life at Vanderbilt. Use Greek life as your network of
support rather than allowing the letters on your chest to limit
you to a certain group of friends or a stereotype.
Greek Words of Wisdom: My words of wisdom are just to
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Alpha Tau Omega
The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity is proud of its long tradition of
brotherhood since its founding in 1865 at Virginia Military Institute.
Established on Christian values, “America’s National Leadership
Fraternity” now boasts over 19,000 members in over 240 chapters
worldwide with a strong national fraternity committed to developing
better men.
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The Beta Pi chapter here at Vanderbilt was founded in 1889 and has
since developed a strong presence with 76 current members. Several
brothers are involved in executive leadership positions in many
organizations throughout the Vanderbilt community including Dance
Marathon, Vandy Cancer Society, AMIGOS, Vanderbilt Ice Hockey Club,
The Hustler Newspaper, ROTC, and the Undergraduate Honor Council.
We place a high value on academics and currently hold the fourth
highest cumulative GPA of any ATΩ chapter in country. We last won
our national fraternity’s prestigious True Merit award in 1995 and win
the Scholarship Award yearly.
The Beta Pi chapter holds its signature “ATO Goes Homeless” event
every fall in support of the Nashville Rescue Mission and “Puppies in the
Park” every spring to support local animal shelters. Our social schedule
includes winter and spring formals, sorority swaps, and our annual
Olympus Weekend. The Beta Pi chapter is looking for best and brightest
men at Vanderbilt and holds recruitment events every week that include
three on three basketball tournaments, poker nights, rush dinners, and
Nashville Predators games.
Connect:
Website:
vanderbiltato.airset.com
National Website: ato.org
Facebook: Vanderbilt University Alpha Tau Omega
Awards:
2012-National Award for
Outstanding Campus Involvement
Beta Chi Theta
Connect:
Website: vandy.betachitheta.com
National Website: betachitheta.com
Dues:
Fall: $975
Spring: $850
Dues:
$300
Beta Chi Theta was founded in 1999 at the University of California
at Los Angeles on the pillars of creating and maintaining a strong,
close-knit brotherhood, honoring tradition, actively pursuing service
to humanity, increasing South Asian awareness, promoting academic
excellence, and building a unified nationwide network. With more
than 1,000 brothers nationwide, Beta Chi Theta is the fastest growing
fraternity in America, and the youngest ever to be admitted to
the North America Interfraternity Conference. A strong sense of
brotherhood, even between distant chapters, is the hallmark of the
Beta Chi Theta national experience.
Recruitment Chair:
Chris Rizzo
[email protected]
Scotty Kudialis
[email protected]
Recruitment Chair:
Adarsh Subbaswamy
[email protected]
Beta Chi Theta’s Theta chapter at Vanderbilt was founded in 2004 and
retains a record of high achievement. The chapter has been awarded
multiple times for outstanding campus involvement and outstanding
alumni relations by the University and for chapter and brother of
the year by the national organization. At present, three of the five
members of the National Board are Vanderbilt alumni. Especially as
a younger organization, brothers are presented with a plethora of
opportunities for leadership within the fraternity, both in the chapter
and nationwide.
Beta Chi Theta’s calendar includes community service
projects, philanthropic events, mixers with other Greek organizations,
social functions, hosting speakers of note, retreats, football tailgates,
and formals. Recruitment events are free and include dinners,
athletics, and sporting events.
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Beta Theta Pi
Established in 1839, the goal of Beta Theta Pi has always been “to
develop men of principle for a principled life.” Nowhere is this more
apparent than at our Beta Lambda chapter at Vanderbilt University.
With five newly initiated members from our fall class, along with an
additional fifteen new members in our spring class, our chapter is in our
finest form. With an average 3.3 GPA, our chapter ranks among the
highest of intellectual prowess at a very prestigious university.
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On top of these academic achievements, the Beta Lambda chapter
has thrived in multiple ways across campus. We competed in nearly
every intramural sport this past year, including basketball, soccer, and
football. Furthermore, several of our members have taken prominent
leadership roles in organizations around campus: William Macon is
the first Sophomore ever to be appointed president of Best Buddies,
which connects Vanderbilt students with special-needs citizens across
the Nashville community, and continued his presidency this year. Trey
Brazil was the most recent chairman of Dance Marathon, the largest
philanthropy event on Vanderbilt’s campus.
Finally, our biggest philanthropy event A Celebration of Life: A Tribute
to Kyle Craig raised over $24,000 in its inaugural year of 2011, and we
hope to increase that total for years to come. The Beta Lambda chapter
of Beta Theta Pi has succeeded on Vanderbilt’s campus more than ever
recently, and we cannot wait to continue the success this coming year. Chapter Awards:
2012 John Reily Knox Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Event
Connect:
Website: gammadke.org
Connect:
National Website: Betathetapi.org
Dues:
Active Member: $1,000
New Member: $1,200
Dues:
New Member: $600
Active: $1,000
Recruitment Chair:
Sam Spector
[email protected]
Recruitment Chair:
Teddy Klemmer
[email protected]
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Delta Kappa Epsilon was founded in 1844 at Yale University, and three
years later the Gamma Chapter colonized at Vanderbilt University. Since
its founding nearly 170 years ago, Delta Kappa Epsilon has sought out
men who are gentlemen, scholars, and jolly good fellows. The fraternity
promotes friendship, brotherhood, leadership, the respect of others,
high academic achievement, and morality. Delta Kappa Epsilon has
continued to grow over the years, now with 54 chapters across the
United States and Canada and over 85,000 members.
Delta Kappa Epsilon has a strong alumni network, boasting five former
presidents (George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Theodore
Roosevelt and Rutherford B. Hayes), more than any other fraternity in
the nation, as well as notable sports figures, such as Tom Landry, former
football coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Paul Brown of the Cleveland
Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, and George Steinbrenner, former
owner of the Yankees. Recent VU DKE graduates are attending some
of the top law and medical schools in the nations such as UC Berkley
Law School, Wake Forest and Vanderbilt Medical Schools, as well as
having been hired to some of the most prominent banking companies,
including Goldman Sachs. Delta Kappa Epsilon will continue searching
for qualified members to help strengthen its growing community and
remain a proud member of Greek Life at Vanderbilt University.
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Delta Lambda Phi
Delta Lambda Phi is a national fraternity providing social, service, and
recreational activities for gay, bisexual, and progressive men. Founded
in Washington DC in 1987, Delta Lambda Phi has grown to include
30 chapters and 4 colonies, both nationally and internationally. At
Vanderbilt, the Beta Phi Chapter was founded on April 10, 2011,
sharing the same founding date as the national fraternity.
As an active member of the Interfraternity Council, we host a number
of fundraisers, community service projects, and social events to make
our presence make a difference here at Vanderbilt and in the Nashville
community. Our annual philanthropy event, Delta Lambda Phabulous, is
a variety show competition in which campus student organizations and
sororities compete against one another for a grand prize. All proceeds
go to Middle Tennessee’s premier HIV/AIDS advocacy organization,
Nashville CARES.
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Connect:
Facebook: VandyDLP
Anchor Link: Delta Lambda Phi
National website: dlp.org
Dues:
New Member: $798/year
Active: $725/year
Recruitment Chair:
Scott Franco
[email protected]
Connect: International Fraternity:
delts.org
Lambda Colony:
facebook.com/vandydelts
Dues:
New Members: $1,000
Active Members: $700
Recruitment Chair:
Erik Weinberg
[email protected]
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Founded at Bethany College in 1858, Delta Tau Delta is an international
fraternity with 134 active chapters and over 6,800 undergraduate
members. The international fraternity continues to grow, with seven
colonies currently in the process of become fully chartered chapters. Delta Tau Delta is a guiding force that compels its members to
constantly better themselves and their brothers through commitment
to our core values, as well encouraging accountability and the
fundamental necessity of brotherhood.
Starting traditions is no easy feat. Founded in November of 2012,
the Lambda Crescent Colony of Delta Tau Delta is a rapidly growing
brotherhood of men committed to living lives of excellence, bound
together under letters of distinction. The men of the Lambda colony
have spent the last year establishing traditions and deciding what it
truly means to be part of a fraternity, blazing a trail in new directions
so that others may follow. While brotherhood and academic
achievement are crucial goals, we strive to establish an identity unlike
any other at Vanderbilt, an experience that provides our brothers
with the knowledge and preparation necessary to lead successful and
fulfilling lives in the future. The Lambda Colony of Delta Tau Delta
has already begun to integrate itself into the Greek community at
Vanderbilt, involving ourselves in many other chapters’ philanthropy
events and holding numerous social functions, as well as integrating
with the Vanderbilt community as a whole, with members involved in
a multitude of on-campus organizations. Delta Tau Delta’s Lambda
Colony strives to take our fraternity experience in to our own hands
and to lead ourselves and those around us into a better world, and we
welcome you to join us in that endeavor.
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on January 5, 1911 at
Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. It is the beautiful realization
of a vision shared commonly by its 10 late Revered Founders who live
on through the fraternity’s motto of “Honorable achievement in every
field of human endeavor.”
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The Nu Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. was established
on February 25, 1989 at Vanderbilt University. The chapter was first
established as the Alpha Theta colony on November 22, 1986 after The
Seven Diamonds of Genesis cross-pledged at Tennessee State University.
Eric Jones, the first Polemarch of the chapter, along with several other
brothers helped transform the dream of Kappa Alpha Psi into a reality
here at Vanderbilt University. In recent years, the Nu Rho Chapter
has been rewarded for its innovative programming and outstanding
membership. Nu Rho is home to the South Central Province Brother of
the Year, The chapter has also received awards for Outstanding Faculty
Relations and Educational Events.
Connect:
Website: nurhonupes.com
Twitter: @nurho_nupes
Dues: New Member: $1,500-$2,000
Active Member: $150
For additional information
please contact Cory Williams at
[email protected]
Connect:
Website: kappasigmavanderbilt.
wordpress.com
National Website: kappasigma.org
Dues:
$1,100 for active and new members
Recruitment Chair:
Jared Kaminetsky
[email protected]
Kappa Sigma
Since its founding at the University of Virginia in 1869, Kappa Sigma
has initiated more than 245,000 men on college campuses throughout
North America. Today, the Fraternity has over 175,000 living alumni
and more than 13,500 undergraduate members in 282 active chapters. Our proud history of producing campus leaders who go on to succeed
in business, government, the armed services, sports, entertainment, and
the arts has led to Kappa Sigma’s continuous and unparalleled growth
across the continent. Our members hail from all parts of the country, from Los Angeles
to New York to Alabama, creating the most diverse brotherhood on
campus. Our members strive to live up to Kappa Sigma’s principles
of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service by staying actively
involved in Vanderbilt Student Government, Vanderbilt athletics, and
many different student organizations. Our annual philanthropic events
include a cornhole tournament to benefit Nashville RBI and a 3-on-3
basketball tournament to benefit the Military Heroes Campaign. Our
Fraternity hosts various social functions, including mixers with sororities,
brotherhood events such as a Superbowl party, and our annual White
Out and Fratlantis parties. We hope that you will consider joining the Greek community at
Vanderbilt, as it is a truly special way to form friendships that will last
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Lambda Chi Alpha
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The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity was founded by Warren A. Cole at
Boston University in November 1909. In just over 100 years, Lambda
Chi has initiated over 280,000 brothers at more than 300 chapters,
growing to the third largest college fraternity in the nation. At
Vanderbilt a local fraternity called “The Phoenix Club” was installed
as the Gamma-Delta chapter in 1922, and has since initiated 520
members. Our current membership represents over half of the fifty
states as well as international brothers. Our chapter focuses on strong
brotherhood through the True Brother initiative and being active in
scholarship and philanthropy. This year, Lambda Chi men had a higher
average GPA than the all men’s average and the IFC average, with
members holding majors in each of the four undergraduate colleges at
Vanderbilt. Our chapter raised over $6,000 for the Boys and Girls Club
of Middle Tennessee with our annual Watermelon Bust event in the fall.
In addition to being a member of the fraternity, almost every brother
of our chapter is involved in another Vanderbilt organization, including
club and varsity sports, VUcept, VSG, VSVS, and IFC.
Awards:
2013 Outstanding
Educational Program
Connect:
omegapsiphifraternity.org
Twitter: @ThetaBeta_Ques
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Connect:
Website:
studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/lca
Dues:
Initiation:
Approximately $1,200
Dues:
Active: $1,000
New Member: $1,200
For additional information please
contact Ahram Feigenbaum at
[email protected]
Founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington,
D.C., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal
organization to be founded on the campus of a historically black
college. Our motto is “Friendship is Essential to the Soul.” The Theta
Beta Chapter was chartered on March 1, 1971 by twelve undergraduate
students making us the first historically African American fraternity here
at Vanderbilt University. Theta Beta continues to produce strong Men
of Omega geared towards upholding the Fraternity’s cardinal principles
of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. The progressive
thinking of our Founders, the late Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank
Coleman, and Ernest E. Just, inspires the men of Theta Beta continue to
serve on campus through academic excellence and community initiative.
Recruitment Chair:
Brandon Arvanaghi
[email protected]
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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Three young African American male students founded Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January 9,
1914. The Founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard
F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek
letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood,
scholarship, and service. The Founders deeply wished to create an
organization that viewed itself as “a part of” the general community
rather than “apart from” the general community. They believed that
each potential member should be judged by his own merits, rather than
his family background or affluence...without regard to race, nationality,
skin tone or texture of hair. They desired for their fraternity to exist as
part of an even greater brotherhood which would be devoted to the
“inclusive we” rather than the “exclusive we”. The Alpha Gamma
Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was chartered on October
7th, 1994. Since its inception, the goal of the chapter has been to bring
innovative, creative, and informative programming to the Vanderbilt
community as well as setting the standard for the ideal fraternity man.
A member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Phi Beta Sigma is one
of the nine historically black fraternities and sororities, eight of which
are present on Vanderbilt’s Campus. While our historical focus has been
the aiding in the development of the
African American community, all are
welcome and invited to attend our
programming and anyone meeting
the requirements for membership is
encouraged to apply. Signature Events
include Blue and White Formal and
Sigma Week.
Connect:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: The Alpha Gamma
Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Inc.
Chapter Awards:
2013-Outstanding Intellectual
Development
Phi Delta Theta
Connect:
vanderbilt.phideltatheta.org/
Dues:
New Member: $800-$900
Active: $50
Dues:
$1,200/semester for both new
members and brothers with
payment plans and scholarships
available.
Chartered on January 20, 1876, the Tennessee Alpha chapter of Phi
Delta Theta was the first Fraternity established at Vanderbilt University.
Since also becoming the first Phi Delta Theta chapter in the state of
Tennessee, Tennessee Alpha has built one of the richest histories of
the General Fraternity and among Vanderbilt chapters. Founded in
Oxford, Ohio in 1848, Phi Delta Theta has grown to over 225 chapters
internationally that have initiated over 235,000 men.
For additional information please
contact Robb King at robert.a.king@
vanderbilt.edu or Gregory Brand at
[email protected]
Recruitment Chair:
Caleb Feiring
[email protected]
Tennessee Alpha fosters a culture of excellence and involvement,
which has led many of our members to hold integral roles in many of
Vanderbilt’s most important student organizations. This culture leads our
members to encourage their fraternity brothers to also find involving
within the community. Our members help each other find and pursue
beneficial opportunities. In addition to being heavily involved in the
Honor Council, IFC, Vanderbilt Student Government, VUcept, and many
other student organizations, Tennessee Alpha members are committed
to improving their communities both domestically and internationally.
For our annual philanthropy, the Webb Memorial Pig Roast, our chapter
raises money for local charities in honor of Vann Webb, a Tennessee
Alpha Phi who lost his battle with cancer while at Vanderbilt.
By becoming a member of Tennessee Alpha, you will be connected
to members both past and present who possess great ambition and
even greater potential. Tennessee Alpha has a strong alumni network
of successful businessmen,
lawyers, astronauts, doctors,
engineers, and public policy
makers among others. Our
alumni network connects our
members with our chapter’s
past so that we can build a
strong future together. When
you leave after your four years
as a Vanderbilt Phi, you will
not only have created lifelong
friends, but also connections
and experiences that will lead
to success and happiness. The
Tennessee Alpha brotherhood
is a brotherhood for life.
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Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)
Connect:
Website: vanderbiltfiji.com
Anchor Link: Phi Gamma Delta
Connect:
National Website: phikappapsi.com
Facebook: phipsivanderbilt
The international fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, also known as Fiji, was
founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on May 1st,
1848. Since that time, Phi Gamma Delta has expanded to 144 colleges
in the United States and Canada and boasts more than 170,000
initiated brothers since 1848.
Dues:
$1,000/semester
Dues:
New Members: $600
Active: $600
Just two years after the fraternity was founded at Jefferson College,
Phi Gamma Delta expanded to the University of Nashville to form the
third chapter, Gamma. However, the University of Nashville would
soon dissolve and become part of Peabody College, later Vanderbilt
University. In 2010, 160 years after its initial colonization, Phi Gamma
Delta returned to Vanderbilt reviving the Gamma Chapter. Since
the reinstitution of the Gamma Chapter, we have quickly become
one of the largest fraternities on Vanderbilt’s campus. Brothers have
consistently held GPAs exceeding Vanderbilt’s all men’s average and
helped the community through service and philanthropic efforts. The
American Red Cross, the national partner organization for Phi Gamma
Delta, has partnered with the Gamma Chapter to raise financial and
social awareness for their mission. Moreover, Fiji brothers have hosted
events in support of Second Harvest Food
Bank in Nashville and partner with Youth
Encouragement Services on a weekly basis.
The brothers of Vanderbilt’s Fiji Chapter
consistently strive to uphold the values of
the fraternity: friendship, knowledge, service,
morality and excellence. Our members come
from all over the country and are leaders
throughout campus, including members
of each of Vanderbilt’s four undergraduate
colleges and executive members of a variety
of student organizations.
Recruitment Chair:
Austen Smith
[email protected]
Recruitment Chair:
Brandon Williams
[email protected]
Phi Kappa Psi
Founded in 1852 at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania,
the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity engages men of integrity, further develops
their intellect and enhances community involvement. With a legacy
built on acceptance and trust, each brother realizes his highest potential
through a lifelong experience of service and excellence. To date, more
than 114,000 men have been initiated into Phi Kappa Psi since its
founding, with around 5,000 undergraduate members in 102 chapters
across the country.
As a colony, Vanderbilt Phi Kappa Psi is trying to set a new bar
Vanderbilt Greek Life. Our chapter places a high emphasis on grades
and academic excellence, setting our goal of having a higher GPA than
all other men’s fraternities. We also strive to go above and beyond the
national and Vanderbilt service requirement by trying to reach out to
our local community whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Our members control campus leadership by having brothers involved
in Vanderbilt Student Government, Relay for Life, and Vanderbilt
Theatre. Currently, our members hold positions as Vice President of the
Student Body, Ingram Scholarship participant, President of the Club
Baseball Team.
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Pi Alpha Phi Colony
Pi Alpha Phi was founded in 1929 at the University of California, Berkeley and is the
oldest Asian-Interest fraternity in the country.
As a new chapter at Vanderbilt, new members have the opportunity to build the
chapter’s foundation for generations to come. You will have a very unique experience
and one that will allow you to leave your legacy on campus.
The purpose of Pi Alpha Phi is to perpetuate brotherhood, academic excellence, Asian
American awareness, leadership and philanthropy. If these are the values you believe in
or seek, we give you Pi Alpha Phi Fraternity.
Although we are an Asian-Interest fraternity, it does not mean we only accept those
of Asian descent. It just means that a core experience of our fraternity is that our men
learn about and be aware of Asian and Asian American issues and culture.
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Pi Alpha Phi is much more than a mere social organization, more than a way to meet
people or a place to live. Pi Alpha Phi is much different from the typical social fraternity.
Pi Alpha Phi men are committed to
our Pillars and the traditions that our
Founding Fathers established in 1929.
Pi Alpha Phi provides many fantastic
opportunities to grow and prepare
our members for personal and career
development. The experience that
one gains as a member of Pi Alpha
Phi does not end at graduation. You
will reap the benefits throughout the
rest of your life.
Dues:
Self-determined. Range between
$100-$200 per semester
National Dues: $650 lifetime
Connect:
Website: pialphaphi.com
Facebook: facebook.com/
pialphaphi.nationalfraternity
Twitter: twitter.com/pialphaphi
For additional information please
contact Doug Radtke, Expansion
Chair, at [email protected]
Chapter Awards:
Outstanding Community Servant
Connect:
Website:
studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/sae
Chapter Dues:
Actives: $1,300
New Members: $1,125
Recruitment Chair:
Neal Sutton
[email protected]
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been a model of success since
its conception in 1856. The fraternity’s inaugural chapter was the
Alabama Mu chapter at the University of Alabama. A group of intuitive
Vanderbilt students were quickly attracted to the standard of excellence
portrayed by the fraternity, leading them to found the second Sigma
Alpha Epsilon chapter at Vanderbilt University in 1857. While originally
constricted to the Southern states, the fraternity inevitably extended
its influence and is now considered a major organization in forty-nine
states with more than two hundred fifty chapters. In the last year, more
than two thousand new initiates were invited to join over 300,000
active members.
The Vanderbilt chapter, Tennessee Nu, strives to continue the precedent
set by the organization’s commemorated past. Our fraternity stresses
the importance of academics, athletics, and community involvement
in order to mold well-balanced men. Our chapter boasts not only the
highest grade point average of any Greek organization at Vanderbilt,
but of any Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter in the country. In addition to
our standard of academic excellence, our fraternity is actively involved
in serving Nashville’s community. This includes cleaning parks, feeding
the homeless, and conducting fund-raisers in order to preserve our
fraternity, University, and the city of Nashville.
First and foremost, our fraternity is dedicated to fostering a group of
young men and turning them into “true gentlemen”, Sigma Alpha
Epsilon’s guiding motto. Membership of the fraternity does not end at
graduation; it is a life-long commitment. Our goal is to prepare young
individuals to prosper in our society and contribute to the tradition of
excellence being currently upheld by our many alumni.
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Sigma Chi
Founded in 1855, Sigma Chi is one of the oldest and largest
college fraternities with 237 chapters throughout North America.
The fundamental purpose of the Sigma Chi Fraternity is the cultivation,
maintenance and accomplishment of the ideals of friendship, justice,
and learning within our membership. At Vanderbilt, Sigma Chi prides
itself on having leaders throughout campus and being actively involved
within the community. Sigma Chi’s most notable philanthropic endeavor
is Derby Days, which is an annual 3-day sorority competition to raise
money and awareness. Two years ago following one of its own
brothers being diagnosed with leukemia, Sigma Chi chose to change
its Derby Days beneficiary to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Since then, Sigma Chi has raised over $100,000 during the past two
Derby Days.
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Awards:
2013-IFC Outstanding Community Service Project
2013-IFC Outstanding Alumni Relations
2013-IFC Chapter of the Year
Sigma Chi National Peterson
Significant Chapter Blue Award
Connect:
Website: wix.com/dannydjj12/
sigmachivanderbilt
Dues:
$1,000/Semester
Recruitment Chair:
Phil Schapiro
[email protected]
Greek Awards:
Greek Man of the Year
(Jake Tauscher)
2013-Outstanding Campus Involvement
All-Sports Intramural Champions
(3 Peat!!!)
Connect:
Website: vusigmanu.com
Chapter Facebook Page:
VanderbiltSigmaNuSigmaChapter
Sigma Nu
At Sigma Nu, we emphasize brotherhood and the values of Love,
Honor and Truth. Our brothers are active members in many campus
organizations including VSG, Honor Council, ROTC, Relay for Life,
Powerlifting, Dodecs, etc. We have a diverse brotherhood with brothers
from all parts of the country. Contact the Recruitment Chair listed below
for more information.
Dues:
Active:
Fall: $1,050
Spring: $450
New Member:
Spring: $140 to the chapter
$310 to National Headquarters
Recruitment Chair:
Jake Goldklang
[email protected]
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Zeta Beta Tau
Founded 1898
Leave your Legacy – Become a Powerhouse of Excellence
Zeta Beta Tau is thrilled to announce our re-colonization at Vanderbilt
University in the 2013-2014 academic year. We are looking for
men interested in becoming a Founding Father of the newest Greek
organization on campus. Becoming a Founding Father gives you the
unique opportunity to shape your own fraternity experience. You will
be accepting an exciting challenge of identifying men who share the
values of our organization. As a social men’s fraternity with a proud
Jewish identity, we are excited to add a new values-driven organization
to Vanderbilt University. ZBT is proud to partner with the University as a
fully recognized Greek organization.
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Connect:
Website: zbt.org
Facebook: Zeta Beta Tau
Vanderbilt University
For additional information
please contact
Michael Pollack, Expansion and
Leadership Consultant, at
[email protected] or
Dave Lerner, Director of Expansion,
at [email protected]
Zeta Beta Tau is a Brotherhood of Kappa Nu, Phi Alpha, Phi Sigma
Delta, Phi Epsilon Pi and Zeta Beta Tau. ZBT is represented on almost
90 campuses in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, and
has close to 130,000 undergraduate and alumni Brothers throughout
the world. If you accept the challenge
of becoming a Founding Father of
Zeta Beta Tau, you will be joining an
international brotherhood with strong
ties in Tennessee.
If you, or someone you know, is
interested in starting the newest Greek
organization on campus, please contact
Expansion and Leadership Consultant,
Michael Pollack-Twomey.
Our Mission
The Office of Greek Life is a team of caring and committed advocates for a fraternity and sorority experience
that upholds the values espoused by their organizations and Vanderbilt University. With the support of campus partners,
International fraternity and sorority staff, and alumni, we provide opportunities that support student learning and
add value to the collegiate experience and Vanderbilt University.
Our Vision
Our vision is a community where the fraternity and sorority experience is meaningful for
all members and supports Vanderbilt University.
Interested in Learning More about Greek Life?
Please join us at the Greek Life Information Fair!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
2:30–4:00 p.m. on The Commons Lawn
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