2014/15
GUIDE TO
Fraternity & Sorority Life
at usc upstate
DATES TO
REMEMBER
GREEK INFORMATION NIGHT August 21, Tukey Theater, 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Are you thinking about “Going Greek”? This information session will provide an overview
of Fraternity & Sorority Life at USC Upstate including terminology, FAQ’s, and University
policies. This session is only open to non-affiliated students, chapters will not be present.
MEET THE GREEKS August 28, Campus Life Center Ballroom, 6 p.m.
Want to learn more about USC Upstate’s fraternities and sororities? Chapters will
present information about their organization, membership requirements, and programs.
Attendees will also be able to interact with members and view display tables.
PANHELLENIC SORORITY RECRUITMENT ORIENTATION
September 3, Tukey Theater, 6 p.m.
This orientation will provide an overview of the Recruitment process, how to prepare for
Recruitment, how to make decisions about affiliation, the costs associated with sorority
membership, and much, much more! You do not have to be registered for Recruitment
to attend this event.
PANHELLENIC SORORITY RECRUITMENT
September 5-7, Campus Life Center
Visit www.uscupstate.edu/gogreek for additional information about registration and fees.
IFC FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT September 8-11, Various Locations
• Recruitment Orientation, September 8, Tukey Theater, 6:30 p.m.
• IFC Meet & Greet, September 9, Treehouse Plaza, 6 p.m.
Visit www.uscupstate.edu/gogreek for additional information about registration.
MANDATORY EDUCATION SESSIONS
Students who are interested in joining a National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
organization or have accepted an invitation/bid to join an Inter-Fraternity Council
(IFC) or Panhellenic organization will be required to attend a mandatory Hazing
Awareness Seminar. Students should select a session based upon the categories
listed below. You only need to attend one of the sessions. The Office of Student Life
will track student attendance and share this information with chapters. Spring 2015
dates will be announced during the Fall semester.
NPHC Interests:
September 2 @ 6 p.m., Location TBD I September 15 @ 7 p.m., Location TBD
IFC & Panhellenic New Members:
September 15 @ 6 p.m., Location TBD I September 16 @ 6 p.m., Location TBD
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
DATES TO REMEMBER
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FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
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Council Structure
Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Panhellenic Council (PC)
HAZING POLICY6
GREEK SPEAK7
WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS
Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ)
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Delta Zeta (ΔΖ)11
Phi Mu (ΦΜ)12
Sigma Gamma Rho (ΣΓΡ)
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Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ)14
Zeta Tau Alpha (ΖΤΑ) 15
MEN’S ORGANIZATIONS16
Alpha Phi Alpha (ΑΦΑ) 17
Kappa Alpha Psi (ΚΑΨ)
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Omega Psi Phi (ΩΨΦ) 19
Phi Beta Sigma (ΦΒΣ) 20
Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)21
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)
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RESOURCES23
ABOUT
FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
AT USC UPSTATE
USC Upstate is home to 12 active fraternities and sororities. All USC Upstate
chapters are members of larger inter/national organizations, meaning they
have established governance structures, policies, and procedures they must
adhere to, in addition to the policies set forth by the University. Although the
University establishes policies regarding the operation of all registered student
organizations, the membership selection criteria are determined by each
individual fraternity or sorority based on the policies and procedures of its
inter/national headquarters. You must be a currently enrolled student at USC
Upstate to be eligible to join one of our chapters. Any questions regarding
selection criteria should be directed to the chapter. Please also note that there
are fees associated with membership in these organizations, for additional
information regarding dues, please contact the organization or Office of
Student Life.
COUNCIL STRUCTURE
Our Greek Community is governed by three councils: the Inter-Fraternity
Council (IFC), National-Panhellenic Council (NPHC), and Panhellenic Council
(PC). Each council sets forth policies and procedures for its affiliated chapters,
and is advised by the Office of Student Life, which oversees Fraternity &
Sorority Life at USC Upstate.
Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)
Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)
Advisor: Dr. Khrystal Smith
IFC Fraternities limit their membership to male students at USC Upstate.
Students are eligible for membership beginning their first semester of
enrollment. These organizations participate in IFC Recruitment, a series of
social events and gatherings hosted by each IFC Fraternity that allows potential
and current members to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate, IFC
Recruitment occurs at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.
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National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Men’s Organizations Women’s Organizations*
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (ΑΦΑ)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (ΔΣΘ)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΚΑΨ)
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (ΣΓΡ)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (ΩΨΦ)
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΖΦΒ)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (ΦΒΣ)
Advisor: TBD
NPHC is the governance council for historically African-American fraternities
and sororities. These organizations host Information/Interest Meetings where
they discuss their chapter’s history, philanthropy, and requirements to become
a member. Students who apply and are accepted for membership would then
participate in Membership Intake, the process of educating and initiating
new members into an individual chapter. Each organization selects if/when
they will host an Interest Meeting or Intake, and this could happen in the Fall
semester, Spring semester, or both, based on the needs of the chapter. Most
organizations require sophomore status for membership, but some are open to
second semester freshmen.
*Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has a chapter at USC Upstate but is currently
suspended. This organization is not eligible to recruit or initiate new members. Any
questions regarding this organization should be directed to the Office of Student Life.
Panhellenic Council (PC)
Delta Zeta Sorority (ΔΖ)
Phi Mu Fraternity (ΦΜ)
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (ΖΤΑ)
Advisor: Dr. Khrystal Smith
Panhellenic organizations limit their membership to female students at USC
Upstate. Students are eligible for membership beginning their first semester of
enrollment. These organizations participate in Panhellenic Recruitment, a series
of on campus events hosted by each Panhellenic sorority that allows potential
and current members to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate,
Panhellenic Recruitment occurs at the beginning of the Fall semester.
The following public and historical figures are/were members of Fraternities & Sororities:
Condoleeza Rice (ΑΧΩ)
Katie Couric (ΔΔΔ)
Lucy Liu (ΧΩ)
Ashton Kutcher (ΔΧ)
Arthur Ashe (ΚΑΨ)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (ΑΦΑ)
Laura Bush (ΚΑΘ)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (ΑΕΦ)
Carrie Underwood (ΣΣΣ)
Phil Jackson (ΣΑΕ)
Mark Zuckerberg (ΑΕΠ)
Dr. Seuss (ΣΦΕ)
Phylicia Rashad (ΑΚΑ)
Sheryl Underwood (ΖΦΒ)
Kate Spade (ΚΚΓ)
Michael Jordan (ΩΨΦ)
Warren Buffet (ΑΣΦ)
Will Ferrell (ΔΤΔ)
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USC UPSTATE
HAZING POLICY
In addition to the legal and physical risks, hazing is harmful to the morale of
members and creates additional problems within the organization. The very
activities meant to “build pledge class/line unity” can be detrimental to the
overall unity within the organization, creating issues with distrust and loyalty. It
also hinders the ability of organizations to recruit and retain members, and can
create a vicious cycle that will ultimately destroy the organization.
The University defines hazing as any act that endangers the mental or physical
health or safety of a student, faculty member or other University official. This
includes the removal of public or private property for the purpose of initiation,
admission into, affiliation with or as a continued membership in a group or
organization (Code of Student Behavior). It is important to note that a student’s
“willingness” to participate in the hazing activities is not a defense. Essentially,
if someone gives an organization “permission” to haze them, it is still hazing
and is still a violation of the Code of Student Behavior, South Carolina Law,
and organizational policies. Additionally, hazing is not an issue limited to
fraternities and sororities, but can also occur in non-Greek organizations and
athletic teams. If you feel that you have been hazed, please contact the Office
of Student Life via email at [email protected] or phone 864-503-5387, or
contact the Dean of Students at 864-503-5107 to submit a report. Such reports
can be submitted anonymously. Additionally, any member of the University or
surrounding community who has witnessed hazing activities can also submit a
report to the University.
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GREEK
SPEAK
Active: An initiated member of a sorority or fraternity who has completed their new
member education.
Alumna (f)/Alumnus (m): An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority who is
no longer in college.
Bid: A formal invitation to join a Panhellenic sorority or IFC fraternity.
Bid Matching: A system of matching a potential new member’s preferences with
Panhellenic sororities’ preferences.
Chapter: A local group of an inter/national sorority or fraternity.
Information/Interest Meeting: Meetings hosted by NPHC organizations in which
they discuss their national and chapter’s history, philanthropy, and requirements to
become a member.
Initiation: The formal ceremony during which a new member takes his/her formal
vows for full membership into a fraternity or sorority.
Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC): A representative governing body of national
fraternities (non-NPHC). There are currently 2 active IFC fraternities at USC Upstate.
IFC Recruitment (formerly known as “Rush”): A series of social events and
gatherings hosted by each IFC Fraternity that allows potential and current members
to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate, IFC Recruitment occurs at the
beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.
Inter/National Headquarters: The governing body of each sorority or fraternity
on a national level; the central headquarters of a Greek organization.
Legacy: A prospective member whose immediate family member is an alumna/
alumnus or active member of a particular sorority or fraternity. Organizations are
not obligated to select legacies.
Membership Intake: The process of selecting, educating and initiating new
members into an NPHC chapter.
Mixer: A social activity with multiple Greek organizations.
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): A representative governing body of
sororities and fraternities affiliated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council. There are
currently 7 active NPHC organizations at USC Upstate (3 sororities and 4 fraternities).
New member: A student who has accepted a bid from a sorority or fraternity
but has not yet been initiated.
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GREEK SPEAK continued ...
Panhellenic Council: A representative governing body of sororities affiliated
with the National Panhellenic Conference (non-NPHC). There are currently 3 active
Panhellenic sororities at USC Upstate.
Philanthropy: A service project undertaken by Greek chapters on a campus,
community or national level.
Potential New Member (PNM): Any female college student interested in
participating in formal or informal Panhellenic Recruitment.
Quota: The maximum number of potential members to which a Panhellenic
sorority can distribute bids.
Recruitment Counselor: Disaffiliated members of USC Upstate Panhellenic
sororities who provide assistance to women participating Panhellenic Recruitment.
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WOMEN’S
ORGANIZATIONS
A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden
thread to the meaning of life.
~ Isadora James
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DELTA SIGMA THETA (ΔΣΘ)
National Founding:
Howard University, 1913
Chapter Information:
Xi Iota, 1979
Symbol(s):
Pyramid & Torch of Wisdom
Colors:
Crimson & Cream
Nickname(s):
Delta, DST
Affiliation:
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a sisterhood called to service, is a private,
non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support
through established programs in local communities throughout the world.
A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated
women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States,
England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda,
the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. The major programs of the Sorority
are based upon the organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic
Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and
Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement.
The Sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These
young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic
excellence, provide scholarships, provide support to the underserved, educate
and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy, and to
highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities. We
stand by Scholarship, Sisterhood, and Service.
Locally, our chapter’s long term goals are to:
•Improve fellowship among each other and the community
•Strive for higher academic excellence
•Implement our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust every semester through
our programs
We are committed to various service initiatives and fundraisers including
Adopt-A-Highway, serving as mentors for our Spartanburg Alumnae Chapter’s
Delta GEMS and Delta Academy programs, “The Battle of the Partywalks”, and
Delta Skate Party.
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DELTA ZETA (ΔΖ)
National Founding:
Miami University, 1902
Chapter Information:
Omicron Mu, 1992
Symbol(s):
Turtle
Colors:
Rose and Vieux Green
Nickname(s):
DZ
Affiliation:
Panhellenic Council (PC)
Delta Zeta Sorority was founded by six extraordinary women at Miami
University in Oxford, Ohio on October 24, 1902. The purpose of this sorority,
which was created on a predominately male campus, was to develop a premier
women’s organization which fosters everlasting friendships, the pursuit of
knowledge, and lifelong service to others.
The national philanthropies of Delta Zeta include The Painted Turtle Camp and
speech and hearing. In support of speech and hearing, Delta Zeta has national
partnerships with Starkey Hearing Foundation and Gallaudet University. In the
fall, Delta Zeta holds our annual Turtle Tug to raise money for The Painted Turtle
Camp by creating teams to play tug-o-war over a pool of green Jello! Local
philanthropies include the March of Dimes and the South Carolina School for
the Deaf and Blind.
Some notable Delta Zetas include: Florence Henderson (actress-The Brady
Bunch), Maurine Brown Neuberger (former US Senator), Kay Yow (women’s
basketball Coach, NC State), Ivy Baker Priest (Former United States Treasurer),
Nanette Fabray (actress, worked to bring sign language and captioning
to television), and Shelley Berkley (U.S. Representative for Nevada’s first
congressional district).
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PHI MU (ΦΜ)
National Founding:
Wesleyan College, 1852
Chapter Information:
Lambda Zeta, 1993
Symbol(s):
Quatrefoil & Lion
Colors:
Rose and White
Nickname(s):
n/a
Affiliation:
Panhellenic Council (PC)
Phi Mu Fraternity is the second oldest Greek organization for women. Chapter
members are involved in numerous campus organizations such as Student
Government Association, Gamma Beta Phi, German Club, Psi Chi, Campus
Crusade for Christ, Intramural Sports, Upstate Cheerleaders, Psychology Club,
and Orientation Staff. Notable accomplishments for chapter members include
Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, Grand Marshall at Graduation, and Greek Woman of
the Year. One sister was awarded an internship at The White House. The sisters of
Phi Mu strive daily to live their creed. Love, Honor and Truth are lifelong ideals of
a Phi Mu lady.
Phi Mu sisters raise awareness and money for their national philanthropy,
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). CMNH raises funds for over 170
children’s hospitals across North America. Every donation given stays in the
community where it was donated; thereby ensuring local children receive the
support. Phi Mu is committed to raising at least $500,000 for CMNH annually.
The Upstate chapter hosts many philanthropic events to support CMNH. The
Mr. Phi Mu Pageant, percent nights at local restaurants, CMN bracelet sales and
Change for Change are a few examples.
The chapter enjoys monthly sisterhood events that include movie nights,
chapter dinners, bowling events and socials with other Greek organizations.
The chapter is also dedicated to continuous life education of its members.
The chapter regularly hosts programming on important topics such as interview
skills, personal finances and health and fitness.
Some notable Phi Mu’s are Kathryn Stockett (author of The Help), Debbie Phelps
(author and mother of Michael Phelps), Pat Mitchell (President of PBS), Mary Weber
(astronaut) and Susan Harling (inspiration for the play and movie Steel Magnolias).
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SIGMA GAMMA RHO (ΣΓΡ)
National Founding:
Butler University, 1922
Chapter Information:
Pi Zeta, 2001
Symbol(s):
White French Toy Poodle
Colors:
Royal Blue & Antique Gold
Nickname(s):
SGRho
Affiliation:
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922
in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Little,
Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson,
Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin and Cubena McClure. The
group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30,
1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University.
Soaring to greater heights of attainment around the world, Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority, Inc., as a leading national service organization, has met the challenges
of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.
Members of the Pi Zeta Chapter, here at USC Upstate, are very active in the
community and continue to strive for “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” We
focus on QUALITY not quantity. Since being chartered, Pi Zeta has inducted
several student and community leaders as well as University award winners.
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ZETA PHI BETA (ΖΦΒ)
National Founding:
Howard University, 1920
Chapter Information:
Pi Rho, 2002
Symbol(s):
Dove
Colors:
Royal Blue & Pure White
Nickname(s):
Zeta
Affiliation:
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920 at Howard
University by Arizona Cleaver (Stemons), Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler
(Faithful), Viola Tyler (Goings), and Fannie Pettie (Watts), known as the Five
Pearls. We were founded on the principles of scholarship, service, sisterly love,
and finer womanhood.
Zeta’s signature programs are March of Dimes, Stork’s Nest, Relay for Life
and Z-H.O.P.E. Zeta has a number of firsts; we were the first Greek letter
organization to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma, the
first Greek letter organization to charter a chapter in Africa (1948), and the first
to form adult and youth auxiliary groups.
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ZETA TAU ALPHA (ΖΤΑ)
National Founding:
Longwood University, 1898
Chapter Information:
Kappa Rho, 2002
Symbol(s):
Five-Point Crown, Strawberry,
White Violet & Lady Bug
(Chapter Symbol)
Colors:
Turquoise Blue & Steel Grey
Nickname(s):
Zeta
Affiliation:
Panhellenic Council (PC)
Since October 15, 1898, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity has been dedicated to
enriching the lives of women. At the State Female Normal School (now Longwood
University) in Farmville, Virginia, our Founders, nine young women, envisioned an
organization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship. We strive to help all of
our members embody these timeless values while thriving in the modern world.
As our Creed says, “In Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things
which will ever enrich and ennoble our lives.”
Every year, the sisters of the Kappa Rho chapter devote countless hours to raising
money to fight against breast cancer through education, awareness, and research.
“Think Pink” is a registered trademark of ZTA and can be seen on products
such as Yoplait™ yogurt lids, which are collected to raise money for the ZTA
Foundation. Through ZTA’s partnership with the NFL, members also distribute
ribbons to professional football fans across the nation. Kappa Rho also volunteers
at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, hosts “Pink Out” Athletic events on
campus, and sponsors several fundraisers throughout the community.
Zeta Tau Alpha offers each member the opportunity to develop to her fullest
potential while maintaining a balance between academic, leadership, community
service, and social endeavors. The motto of Zeta Tau Alpha, “Seek the Noblest,”
can be seen through leadership positions held by Zetas in many of the USC
Upstate’s campus organizations. In the past, Kappa Rho has been honored to
be Greek Week and Homecoming Champions, as well as Zeta Day winners.
They have also been recognized on a National level for Recruitment Excellence,
Scholastic Achievement, Campus Involvement, Service, and Fundraising.
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MEN’S
ORGANIZATIONS
Don’t walk in front of me and be my leader, don’t walk behind
me and be my follower, but walk beside me and be my Brother.
~ Unknown
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA (ΑΦΑ)
National Founding:
Cornell University, 1906
Chapter Founding:
Upsilon Alpha, 2009
Symbol(s):
Sphinx
Colors:
Black & Old Gold
Nickname(s):
Alpha, YA
Affiliation:
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African-Americans and people
of color around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha was the first intercollegiate Greekletter fraternity established for African-Americans. The organization was founded
at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized
the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this
country. The visionary founders, known as the “Jewels” of the Fraternity, are
Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George
Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner
Woodson Tandy.
While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also
recognized the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and
social injustices faced by African-Americans. Alpha Phi Alpha has long stood
at the forefront of the African-American community’s fight for civil rights through
leaders such as: W.E.B. DuBois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Edward Brooke,
Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young, William Gray, Paul
Robeson, and many others.
The Fraternity’s National Programs and special projects are community outreach
mentoring initiatives that have been adopted by the organization’s governing
body and mandated for implementation by all of its chapters. The organization’s
National Programs include:
• Go-to-High School, Go-to-College • A Voteless People Is a Hopeless People 17
• Project Alpha
• Brother’s Keeper
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KAPPA ALPHA PSI (ΚΑΨ)
National Founding:
Indiana University, 1911
Chapter Founding:
Pi Omicron, 2009
Symbol(s):
Diamond, Red Carnation,
Laurel Wreath
Colors:
Crimson & Cream
Nickname(s):
Kappa, Nupes
Affiliation:
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Kappa Alpha Psi, a college Fraternity, is the crystallization of a dream. It
is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late Revered
Founders Elder Watson Diggs; John Milton Lee; Byron Kenneth Armstrong;
Guy Levis Grant; Ezra Dee Alexander; Henry Tourner Asher; Marcus Peter
Blakemore; Paul Waymond Caine; Edward Giles Irvin and George Wesley
Edmonds.
It was the vision of these astute men to sow the seed of a fraternal tree whose
fruit is available to, and now enjoyed by, college men everywhere, regardless
of their color, religion or national origin. It is a fact of which Kappa Alpha Psi
is justly proud that the Constitution has never contained any clause which
either excluded or suggested the exclusion of a man from membership merely
because of his color, creed, or national origin. The Constitution of Kappa
Alpha Psi is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement
through a truly democratic Fraternity.
The Objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi are:
To unite college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity.
To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor.
To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members.
To assist the aims and purpose of colleges and universities.
To inspire service in the public interest.
The National Service Program of Kappa Alpha Psi:
Guide Right is a program for the educational and occupational guidance of
youth, primarily inspirational and informational in character. Its reach extends
to high schools and colleges alike.
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OMEGA PSI PHI (ΩΨΦ)
National Founding:
Howard University, 1911
Chapter Founding:
Alpha Delta Tau, 2011
Symbol(s):
Lamp
Colors:
Royal Purple & Old Gold
Nickname(s):
Omega, Que
Affiliation:
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is an international fraternal organization that
was founded on November 17, 1911 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Omega continues to flourish, largely because of Founders Bishop Edgar A. Love,
Dr. Oscar J. Cooper, Professor Frank C. Coleman and Dr. Ernest E. Just. They
were men of the very highest ideals and intellect.
The Alpha Delta Tau chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered on
the campus of USC Upstate December 3, 2011. The brothers of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. are involved in a number of activities on campus. Members pride
themselves on upholding the four cardinal principles of the Fraternity (Manhood,
Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift) and live those principles throughout their
daily lives.
Serving the local community and enriching society as a whole is a common goal
we all strive for.
The brothers of the Alpha Delta Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
volunteer and/or provide services at local organizations such as Wounded
Veterans, local elementary schools in Spartanburg County, Head Start, Jump
Start Summer Camp, Omega Raiders Football Team, and the NAACP. Omegas
now, and will continue, to achieve an eminence on and off the campus of USC
Upstate. Together we strive for the highest attainment in social, intellectual, and
moral growth.
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PHI BETA SIGMA (ΦΒΣ)
National Founding:
Howard University, 1914
Chapter Founding:
Gamma Alpha Gamma, 2007
Symbol(s):
Dove & White Carnation
Colors:
Royal Blue & Pure White
Nickname(s):
Sigma
Affiliation:
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is the sixth Greek letter fraternity for men
in the NPHC and was founded in 1914 at Howard University. The Gamma Alpha
Gamma Chapter was established on the campus of USC Upstate in 2007, and
is one the leading and fastest growing fraternities on campus. The brothers of
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are involved in various organizations on campus such
as Residence Halls Association, Student Government Association, Black Student
Leaders, Campus Activities Board, Peer Leaders, Media Board, and IMPACT.
The ideals of the fraternity are crystallized into three philosophies which
are brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Phi Beta Sigma’s philanthropic
platform includes programs under Bigger and Better Business, Social Action,
and Education. Every year, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity volunteers its service or
partners with various non-profit organizations such as American Cancer Society,
Relay for Life, and HIV/AIDS. Favored among the brothers of the Gamma Alpha
Gamma Chapter is brining awareness to low social economic causes by Sleeping
Out with the Homeless within the Upstate community
Phi Beta Sigma searches for the progressive men that can carry out the motto
“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” and current members can be
found in all walks including but not limited to Politics, Entertainment, and Sports.
Phi Beta Sigma is the proud to be the first and only organization to elect a living
president which is President Bill Clinton.
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PI KAPPA PHI (ΠΚΦ)
National Founding:
College of Charleston, 1904
Chapter Founding:
Epsilon Lambda, 1981
Symbol(s):
Star Shield, Red Rose,
& Coat of Arms
Colors:
Royal Blue & Gold
Nickname(s):
Pi Kapp
Affiliation:
Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded December 10, 1904 at the College of
Charleston. The Epsilon Lambda Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi are actively involved
at USC Upstate with various student clubs and organizations, intramural sports,
community service and academic excellence. Pi Kappa Phi’s vision states that
we will redefine fraternity as a lifelong brotherhood of leaders, and leadership
is the very root of our organization, and it is this concept of leadership that shall
guide us to our future.
On a national level, Pi Kappa Phi is the only fraternity to have their own
philanthropy, Push America. Push America raises awareness and money for
children with disabilities. Each semester the brothers of the Epsilon Lambda
chapter hold a major awareness event, and multiple fundraising events.
We value support and leadership and work hard to ensure that people with
disabilities of all kids get the voice they deserve, and recognition for their
abilities more than just their disabilities.
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SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON (ΣΑΕ)
National Founding:
The University of Alabama, 1856
USC Upstate Founding:
SC Beta, 2000
Symbol(s):
ΦΑ, Lion
Colors:
Royal Purple and Old Gold
Nickname(s):
SAE
Affiliation:
Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity is one of the largest North American Greekletter social college fraternities. Founded at the University of Alabama on March
9, 1856, Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the only one founded in the Antebellum South.
Its national headquarters, the Levere Memorial Temple, was established on the
campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois in 1929.
We seek leaders with the merits of honesty, loyalty, generosity, insight, and
responsibility; individuals who look to better themselves as well as the community
as a whole. We strive to cultivate a brotherhood in which commitment and
involvement are part of an intimate camaraderie comprising academics, athletics,
leadership, community support, and moral decency. Within Sigma Alpha Epsilon
we strive to create the complete gentleman.
The Fraternity’s preferred philanthropy is the Children’s Miracle Network because of
its great capacity to impact children’s lives and the proximity of numerous hospitals
to active chapters. On April 6, 2002, the Fraternity launched its “True Gentleman
Day of Service,” with more than 35 chapters participating in a community service
program. This event has grown to involve hundreds of chapters. Sigma Alpha
Epsilon is a national partner with National Youth Service Day.
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GREEK LIFE
RESOURCES
GENERAL INFORMATION
National Panhellenic Conference: www.npcwomen.org
National Pan-Hellenic Council: www.nphchq.org
North-American Interfraternity Conference: www.nicindy.org
The Sorority Life (resource of the National Panhellenic Conference):
www.thesororitylife.com
ORGANIZATION SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: www.alpha-phi-alpha.org
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: www.deltasigmatheta.org
Delta Zeta Sorority: www.deltazeta.org
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: www.kappaalphapsi1911.com
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: www.omegapsiphifraternity.org
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: www.pbs1914.org
Phi Mu Fraternity (Women’s organization): www.phimu.org
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity: www.pikapp.org
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity: www.sae.net
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.: www.sgrho1922.org
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: www.zphib1920.org
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (Women’s organization): www.zetataualpha.org
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CONTACT INFO
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Spartanburg, SC 29303
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