List of social fraternities
Social, collegiate, or general fraternities in the North American fraternity system are those that do not promote a particular profession, as professional fraternities do, or discipline, such as service fraternities. Instead, their primary purposes are often stated as the development of character, literary or leadership ability, or to serve a more simple social purpose.
A fraternity is usually understood to mean a social organization composed only of men while a sorority is composed of women. However, many women's organizations and co-ed organizations refer to themselves as women's fraternities.
This list of collegiate North American fraternities is not exhaustive. It consists only of social collegiate fraternities; other types of social fraternal organizations can be found under the list of general fraternities. Cultural interest groups can be found under cultural interest fraternities and sororities. Women's organizations are listed in List of social sororities and women's fraternities.
Some organizations in this list have a specific major listed as a traditional emphasis. These organizations are social organizations that cater to students in those majors. Other listed fraternities have a traditional emphasis on a specific religion or ethnic background but are primarily social in function.
Fraternities
[edit]Active fraternities are indicated in bold. Inactive fraternities are indicated in italics
Organization | Symbol | Charter date and range | Scope | Affiliation[a] | Traditional emphasis | Crest motto[b] | Status | Reference |
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Acacia | AKAKIA | 1904 | International | NIC | Masonic | ΩΦΕΛΟΥΝΤΕΣ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥΣ (Human Service) |
Active | [c] |
Adelphic Alpha Pi | ΑΑΠ | 1862 | Local | University of Olivet | Traditional | Semper Fidelis | Active | [1] |
Adelphikos | ΑΔΕΛ | 1913 | Local | Grove City College | Christian | ΑΔΕΛΦΙΚΟΣ [sic] (Brotherly) | Active | |
Alpha Chi | ΑΧ | 1872–1884 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Freshmen | Inactive | [2] | |
Alpha Chi Alpha | ΑΧΑ | 1919 | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Fidelis et Suavis (Loyal and sweet) | Active | |
Alpha Chi Rho | ΑΧΡ | 1895 | National | NIC | Traditional | ΑΝΔΡΙΖΕΣΘΕ (Be Men) |
Active | |
Alpha Delta | ΑΔ | 1912 | Local | Washburn University | Traditional | Active | [3] | |
Alpha Delta Alpha | ΑΔΑ | 1920–December 1934 | National | Independent | Traditional | Inactive | [d][e] | |
Alpha Delta Gamma | ΑΔΓ | 1924 | National | NIC | Jesuit | Γνωσθέντες εφ φίλων [sic] (Known by friends) |
Active | |
Alpha Delta Phi | ΑΔΦ | 1832 | International | NIC | Traditional | Manus Multae Cor Unum (Many hands one heart) |
Active | [f][g] |
Alpha Delta Phi | ΑΔΦ | 1836–1935 | Local | Yale University | Traditional | Inactive | [4] | |
Alpha Epsilon Pi | ΑΕΠ | 1913 | International | FFC | Jewish | ΕΣΠΟΝΔΑ | Active | |
Alpha Gamma | ΑΓ | 1867–1885 | National | Traditional | Inactive | [h] | ||
Alpha Gamma Omega | ΑΓΩ | 1927 | National | Independent | Christian | ΑΛΦΑ ΓΑΜΜΑ ΩΜΕΓΑ | Active | |
Alpha Gamma Upsilon | ΑΓΥ | 1922–May 1965 | National | Independent | Traditional | Inactive | [i] | |
Alpha Kappa | ΑΚ | 1878–1884 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Sophomore | Inactive | [4] | |
Alpha Kappa Lambda | ΑΚΛ | 1914 | National | NIC | Traditional | Αληθεια και Λογος [sic] (Truth and the Word) |
Active | |
Alpha Kappa Pi | ΑΚΠ | 1921–1946 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [j] | |
Alpha Lambda Mu | ΑΛΜ | 2013 | National | Independent | Muslim | Active | [1] | |
Alpha Lambda Tau | ΑΛΤ | 1916–1946 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [k] | |
Alpha Phi Alpha | ΑΦΑ | 1906 | International | NIC, NPHC | African-American | Αλφα Φι Αλφα | Active | |
Alpha Phi Delta | ΑΦΔ | 1914 | National | NIC | Italian heritage | Faciamus (We Do) | Active | |
Alpha Pi Lambda | ΑΠΛ | 1935 | Local | Drexel University | Traditional | Active | ||
Alpha Psi Rho | ΑΨΡ | 2000 | National | Independent | Asian–Pacific Islander | Active | ||
Alpha Sigma Phi | ΑΣΦ | 1845 | International | FFC | Traditional | Causa Latet vIs est Notissima (The cause is hidden, the results well-known) |
Active | [l] |
Alpha Tau Omega | ΑΤΩ | 1865 | National | NIC and FFC | Traditional | πι εψιλον πι | Active | [m] |
Achania (Alpha Kappa Phi) | ΑΚΦ | 1854–c. 2021 | Local | University of the Pacific | Traditional | Inactive | [5][6][n] | |
Beta Chi Theta | ΒΧΘ | 1999 | National | NIC, NAPA | South Asian | Βητα Χι Θητα | Active | |
Beta Epsilon Gamma Gamma Alpha Rho Sigma | ΒΕΓΓΑΡΣ | 1923 | Local | Loyola University New Orleans | Jesuit | BEGGARS (transliterated) |
Active | |
Beta Kappa | ΒΚ | 1901–1942 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [o] | |
Beta Phi Omega | ΒΦΣ | 1967 | Local | Wright State University | Traditional | Active | [7] | |
Beta Sigma Psi | ΒΣΨ | 1925 | National | NIC | Lutheran | per aspera ad astra (Through adversity to the stars) | Active | |
Beta Sigma Rho | ΒΣΡ | 1910–1972 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [p] | |
Beta Theta Pi | ΒΘΠ | 1839 | International | NIC | Traditional | και | Active | |
Beta Upsilon Chi | ΒΥΧ | 1985 | National | NIC | Christian | Brothers Under Christ | Active | |
Bones Gate | BG | 1901 | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Active | ||
Book and Bond (Phi Kappa Epsilon) | ΦΚΕ | 1899–1935 | Local | Yale University | Traditional | Inactive | [2] | |
Chi Gamma Epsilon | ΧΓΕ | 1905 (1987) | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Active | ||
Chi Heorot | ΧH | 1897 | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Active | ||
Chi Phi | ΧΦ | 1854 | National | NIC | Traditional | Chi Phi | Active | |
Chi Psi | ΧΨ | 1841 | National | NIC | Traditional | Active | ||
Delphic Fraternity | ΓΣΤ | 1871 | National | Independent | Traditional | Δελφικοσ [sic] (Delphics) |
Active | [q] |
Delta Alpha Pi | ΔΑΠ | 1919–1935 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [r] | |
Delta Beta Xi | ΔΒΞ | 1864–1875 | Local | Yale University | Traditional | Inactive | [2] | |
Delta Chi | ΔΧ | 1890 | International | NIC | Traditional | Leges (Laws) | Active | [s] |
Delta Epsilon Psi | ΔΕΨ | 1998 | National | NAPA | South Asian | Active | [t] | |
Delta Kappa | ΔΚ | 1845–1880 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Freshmen | Inactive | [2] | |
Delta Kappa | ΔΚ | 1920 | Local | Buffalo State College | Traditional | Active | [u] | |
Delta Kappa Epsilon | ΔΚΕ | 1844 | International | NIC | Traditional | Κηροθεν φιλοι α´ει [sic](Brothers From the Heart, Forever) | Active | [v] |
Delta Lambda Phi | ΔΛΦ | 1986 | International | NIC | Gay, bisexual, transgender | Delta Lambda Phi | Active | |
Delta Phi | ΔΦ | 1827 | National | NIC | Traditional | Active | [w] | |
Delta Psi | ΔΨ | 1850 | Local | University of Vermont | Traditional | Inactive | [x] | |
Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall) | ΔΨ | 1847 | National | Independent | Literary | Active | [y] | |
Delta Psi Delta | ΔΨΔ | 1904 | Local | Linfield University | Traditional | Active | [8][9] | |
Delta Psi Delta | ΔΨΔ | 1929 | Local | California State University, Chico | Traditional | Active | [10][11] | |
Delta Rho Upsilon | ΔΡΥ | 1929 | Local | Carroll University | Traditional | Active | ||
Delta Sigma Chi | ΔΣΧ | 1963 | Local | University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown | Traditional | Active | [12] | |
Delta Sigma Lambda | ΔΣΛ | 1921–1937 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [z] | |
Delta Sigma Phi | ΔΣΦ | 1899 | National | NIC | Traditional | Δελτα Σιγμα Φι | Active | |
Delta Tau Delta | ΔΤΔ | 1858 | International | NIC | Traditional | Delta Tau Delta | Active | [aa] |
Delta Upsilon | ΔΥ | 1834 | International | NIC | Traditional | Δικαία Ὑποθήκη (Justice, our foundation) |
Active | |
Eta Phi | ΗΦ | 1879–1902 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Sophomore | Inactive | [4] | |
FarmHouse | FH | 1905 | International | NIC | Traditional | Farmhouse 1905 | Active | [ab] |
Gamma Nu | 1855–1889 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Freshmen | Inactive | [2] | ||
Gamma Phi Gamma | ΓΦΓ | 1907 | Local | Wilmington College | Traditional | Active | ||
Gamma Zeta Alpha | ΓΖΑ | 1987 | National | NALFO | Latino | Active | ||
Hé Boulé | 1875–1902 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Sophomore | Inactive | [2] | ||
Iota Nu Delta | ΙΝΔ | 1994 | International | NIC, NAPA | South Asian | ΑΔΕΛΦΟΣΥΝΗ ΑΙΩΝΙΑ (Eternal Brotherhood) |
Active | |
Iota Phi Theta | ΙΦΘ | 1963 | International | NIC, NPHC | African-American | Active | ||
Kappa Alpha Order | ΚΑ | 1865 | National | FFC | Traditional | Dieu et Les Dames (God and the ladies) | Active | |
Kappa Alpha Psi | ΚΑΨ | 1911 | International | NIC, NPHC | African-American | τελειωσις [sic] (Perfection) δια φιλανθρωπιαν νοησιν πιστιν [sic] (For the true belief in philanthropy) |
Active | |
Kappa Alpha Society | ΚΑ | 1825 | International | NIC | Traditional | Active | [ac] | |
Kappa Delta Phi | ΚΔΦ | 1900 | National | NIC | Traditional | Καππα Δελτα Φι (Kappa Delta Phi) | Active | |
Kappa Delta Rho | ΚΔΡ | 1905 | National | NIC | Traditional | Honor Super Omnia (Honor Above All Things) | Active | |
Kappa Nu | ΚΝ | 1911–1961 | National | NIC | Jewish | Inactive | [ad] | |
Kappa Phi Lambda | ΚΦΛ | 1862–1874 | National | Independent | Traditional | Inactive | [ae] | |
Kappa Pi Kappa | ΚΠΚ | 1842 | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Active | ||
Kappa Psi | 1875–1902 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Sophomore | Inactive | [2] | ||
Kappa Sigma | ΚΣ | 1869 | International | Independent | Traditional | ΑΕΚΔΒ | Active | [af] |
Kappa Sigma Alpha | ΚΣΑ | 1922 | Local | University of Olivet | Traditional | Active | [13] | |
Kappa Sigma Epsilon | 1840–1880 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Freshmen | Inactive | [2] | ||
Kappa Sigma Theta | 1838–1857 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Sophomores | Inactive | [14] | ||
Lambda Alpha Upsilon | ΛΑΥ | 1985 | National | NALFO | Latino | Venceremos Porque Nacimos Para Triunfar (We will overcome because we are born to triumph) |
Active | |
Lambda Chi Alpha | ΛΧΑ | 1909 | International | Independent | Traditional | Per Cruscem Crescens (Crescent in the Cross) Vir Quisque Vir (Every man a man) |
Active | [ag] |
Lambda Iota Society | ΛΙ | 1836 | Local | University of Vermont | Traditional | [ah] | ||
Lambda Phi Delta | ΛΦΔ | c. 1968–c. 1975 | Local | State University of New York at Cortland | Traditional | Inactive | [15] | |
Lambda Phi Epsilon | ΛΦΕ | 1981 | International | NIC, NAPA | Asian-American | ΗΓΕΜΟΝΕΣ ΕΝ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΙΣ ΕΙΝΑΙ (Leaders Among Men) |
Active | |
Lambda Sigma Upsilon | ΛΣΥ | 1979 | National | NALFO, NIC | Latinos | Latinos Siempre Unidos (Latinos Always United) |
Active | |
Lambda Theta Phi | ΛΘΦ | 1975 | National | NALFO, NIC | Latino | Active | ||
Lambda Upsilon Lambda | ΛΥΛ | 1982 | National | NALFO | Latino | La Unidad Para Siempre (The Unity Forever) |
Active | |
Nu Alpha Kappa | ΝΑΚ | 1988 | National | NIC | Latino | Active | ||
Nu Sigma Beta | ΝΣΒ | 1937 | International | CIPFI | Puerto Rican | Active | ||
Nu Sigma Gamma | 1875–1876 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Sophomore | Inactive | [4] | ||
Omega Delta Phi | ΩΔΦ | 1987 | National | NIC | Multicultural | Active | ||
Omega Phi Gamma | ΩΦΓ | 1995 | National | Independent | Asian | ΦΙΝΙΡΕ ΑΔ ΗΟΝΟΣ (Bound by Honor) ΕΜΕΡΓΕΡΕ ΣΥΠΕΡΝΕ ΟΜΝΙΣ (Rise Above All) |
Active | |
Omega Psi Phi | ΩΨΦ | 1911 | International | NPHC | African-American | Active | ||
Omega Rho | ΩΡ | 1957–19xx ?; 1989§ | Local | Independent | Active | [16][17] | ||
Omicron Alpha Tau | ΟΑΤ | 1912–1934 | National | NIC | Jewish | Inactive | [ai] | |
Omicron Kappa Epsilon | ΟΚE | 1834 | Local | Independent | Traditional | Active | ||
Pan Sophic | 1911 | Local | Grove City College | Traditional | Brotherhood, Love, & Loyalty | Active | ||
Phi Alpha | ΦΑ | 1914–1959 | National | NIC | Jewish | Inactive | [aj] | |
Phi Alpha Chi | 1883–1895 | Local | Independent | Traditional | Inactive | [18][ak] | ||
Phi Alpha Pi | ΦΑΠ | 1861 | Local | Independent | Traditional | Active | ||
Phi Beta Delta | ΦΒΔ | 1912–1941 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [al] | |
Phi Beta Epsilon | ΦΒΕ | 1890 | Local | Independent | Traditional | Active | ||
Phi Beta Sigma | ΦΒΣ | 1914 | International | NPHC | African-American | Active | ||
Phi Delta Alpha | ΦΔΑ | 1884 | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Active | ||
Phi Gamma Delta (Vernon Hall) | 1875 | Local | Yale University | Traditional | Inactive | [4] | ||
Phi Delta Gamma | ΦΔΓ | 1942 | National | CIPFI | Puerto Rican | Active | ||
Phi Delta Psi | ΦΔΨ | 1977 | National | Independent | African-American | Active | ||
Phi Delta Theta | ΦΔΘ | 1848 | International | Independent | Traditional | Εἷς ἀνὴρ οὐδείς ἀνήρ (One man is no man) | Active | [am][an] |
Phi Epsilon Chi | ΦΕΧ | 1943 | International | Independent | Puerto Rican | Yo soy Phi Epsilon de corazón (I am Phi Epsilon from the heart) | Active | |
Phi Epsilon Pi | ΦΕΠ | 1904–1970 | International | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [ao] | |
Phi Eta Kappa | ΦΗΚ | 1906 | Local | University of Maine | Traditional | Active | ||
Phi Eta Mu | ΦΗΜ | 1923 | National | CIPFI | Puerto Rican | Active | ||
Phi Gamma Delta | ΦΓΔ and FIJI | 1848 | International | NIC | Traditional | Φιλότης Γλυκυτάτη Δυναστεία (Friendship, the Sweetest Influence) |
Active | |
Phi Iota Alpha | ΦΙΑ | 1931 | National | NIC, NALFO | Latino | Semper Parati Semper Juncti (Always ready always joined) |
Active | |
Phi Kappa | ΦΚ | 1889–1959 | National | NIC | Catholic | Inactive | [ap] | |
Phi Kappa Nu | ΦΚΝ | 1919–1924 | Local | Samford University | Traditional | Inactive | ||
Phi Kappa Nu | ΦΚΝ | 1975 | Local | Cornell College | Traditional | Active | [19][20] | |
Phi Kappa Pi | ΦΚΠ | 1913 | National (Canada) | Independent | Traditional | Φιλαδελφια Καναδαιοι Παιδευομεθα (We are raised Canadians in philadelphy) |
Active | |
Phi Kappa Psi | ΦΚΨ | 1852 | National | NIC | Traditional | Active | [aq] | |
Phi Kappa Sigma | ΦΚΣ | 1850 | International | NIC | Traditional | Stellis Aequus Durando (Equal to the Stars in Endurance) |
Active | [ar] |
Phi Kappa Tau | ΦΚΤ | 1906 | National | NIC | Traditional | ΑΞΙΟΣ ΕΣΤΙ Η ΤΗΝ ΝΙΚΗΝ (Is worthy of the victory) |
Active | |
Phi Kappa Theta | ΦΚΘ | 1889 | National | NIC | Traditional | Give, expecting nothing thereof. | Active | [as] |
Phi Lambda Alpha | ΦΛΑ | 1919–1931 | National | Latino | Inactive | [at] | ||
Phi Lambda Chi | ΦΛΧ | 1925 | National | NIC | Traditional | Active | ||
Phi Lambda Theta | ΦΛΘ | 1920–1939 | National | NIC | Odd Fellows | Inactive | [au] | |
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia | ΦΜΑ | 1898 | National | NIMC | Music | Active | ||
Phi Mu Delta | ΦΜΔ | 1918 | National | NIC | Traditional | Active | [av] | |
Phi Pi Phi | ΦΠΦ | 1915–1939 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [aw] | |
Phi Rho Eta | ΦΡΗ | 1994 | National | Independent | Traditional | Active | ||
Phi Sigma Alpha | ΦΣΑ | 1928 | International | CIPFI | Puerto Rican | OMNE RARUM CARUM (All that is rare is wanted) | Active | |
Phi Sigma Delta | ΦΣΔ | 1909–1969 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [ax] | |
Phi Sigma Epsilon | ΦΣΕ | 1910–1985 | National | NIC, Association of Teachers College Fraternities | Traditional | Inactive | [ay] | |
Phi Sigma Kappa | ΦΣΚ | 1873 | International | NIC | Traditional | Active | ||
Phi Sigma Nu | ΦΣΝ | 1996 | National | Independent | Native American | Active | ||
Phi Sigma Phi | ΦΣΦ | 1988 | National | NIC | Traditional | Φι Σιγμα Φι | Active | |
Phi Theta Psi | 1864–1875 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Sophomore | Inactive | [2] | ||
Pi Alpha Phi | ΠΑΦ | 1929 | National | NAPA | Asian American | Πι Αλφα Φι | Inactive | |
Pi Delta Psi | ΠΔΨ | 1994 | National | NAPA | Asian | Active | ||
Pi Kappa Alpha | ΠΚΑ | 1868 | International | NIC | Traditional | φφκα | Active | |
Pi Kappa Phi | ΠΚΦ | 1904 | National | NIC | Traditional | ΟΥΔΕΝ ΔΙΑΣΠΑΣΕΙ ΗΜΑΣ (Nothing shall tear us asunder) |
Active | |
Pi Lambda Phi | ΠΛΦ | 1895 | International | NIC | Traditional | NOSTROS AMEMUS (Love our own) |
Active | |
Psi Sigma Phi | ΨΣΦ | 1990 | National | NMGC | Multicultural | Active | [az] | |
Psi Upsilon | ΨΥ | 1833 | International | NIC | Traditional | ΥΜΙΝ ΣΥΝΕΠΕΣΕ ΣΦΟΔΡΑ ΦΙΛΙΑ (Unto us has befallen a mighty friendship) |
Active | [ba][bb] |
Seal and Serpent | 1905 | Local | Cornell University | Traditional | Active | |||
Sigma Alpha Epsilon | ΣΑΕ | 1856 | National | NIC | Traditional | ΣΙΓΜΑ ΑΛΦΑ ΕΨΙΛΟΝ | Active | |
Sigma Alpha Kappa | ΣΑΚ | 1923–2016 | Local | Loyola University New Orleans | Traditional | Inactive | [21][22] | |
Sigma Alpha Kappa | ΣΑΚ | 19xx ?–2016 | Local | Ferrum College | Traditional | Inactive | [23][24][25][26] | |
Sigma Alpha Kappa | ΣΑΚ | 1970 | Local | Emory and Henry College | Traditional | Active | [27] | |
Sigma Alpha Mu | ΣΑΜ | 1909 | International | NIC | Traditional | ΣΙΓΜΑ ΑΛΦΑ ΜΥ | Active | [bc] |
Sigma Beta | ΣΒ | Local | University of New Hampshire | Traditional | Active | [28][29] | ||
Sigma Beta Rho | ΣΒΡ | 1996 | National | NIC, NAPA | Multicultural | Active | ||
Sigma Chi | ΣΧ | 1855 | International | NIC | Traditional | In Hoc Signo Vinces (In This Sign You Shall Conquer) |
Active | [bd] |
Sigma Delta | ΣΔ | 1845–1880 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Freshmen | Inactive | [2] | |
Sigma Delta Alpha | ΣΔΑ | 1992 | National | Independent | Latino | Excelencia y Lealtad Entre Hermanos (Excellence and Loyalty Amongst Brothers) |
Active | |
Sigma Delta Rho | ΣΔΡ | 1921–1935 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [be] | |
Sigma Iota | ΣΙ | 1904–1931 | International | Latin American | Inactive | [bf] | ||
Sigma Lambda Beta | ΣΛΒ | 1986 | National | Independent | Latino | Active | ||
Sigma Lambda Pi | ΣΛΠ | 1915–1932 | National | Independent | Jewish | Inactive | [bg] | |
Sigma Nu | ΣΝ | 1869 | International | NIC | Traditional | ΣNETT | Active | |
Sigma Phi Epsilon | ΣΦΕ | 1901 | National | Independent | Traditional | Σίγμα Φί Ἕψιλόν | Active | [bh] |
Sigma Phi Sigma | ΣΦΣ | 1908–1947 | National | Traditional | Inactive | [bi] | ||
Sigma Phi Society | ΣΦ | 1827 | National | NIC | Traditional | Active | [bj] | |
Sigma Pi | ΣΠ | 1897 | National | NIC | Traditional | ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΠΙΣΤΗΣ (Reverend Faith) |
Active | [bk][bl] |
Sigma Tau Gamma | ΣΤΓ | 1920 | National | NIC | Traditional | Active | [bm] | |
Sigma Tau Phi | ΣΤΦ | 1918–1947 | National | NIC | Jewish | Inactive | [bn] | |
Sigma Thêta Pi | ΣΘΠ | 2003 | International | Independent | Traditional | Fraternitas, animi excelsitas ac dignitas (Fraternity, height and dignity of the soul) |
Active | |
Tau Delta Phi | ΤΔΦ | 1910 | National | NIC | Traditional | ΤΑΥ ΔΕΛΤΑ ΦΙ | Active | |
Tau Epsilon Phi | ΤΕΦ | 1910 | International | NIC | Traditional | Ταύ Εψιλόν Φί | Active | |
Tau Kappa Epsilon | ΤΚΕ | 1899 | International | Independent | Traditional | [bo] | ||
Tau Phi Sigma | ΤΦΣ | 1992 | National | NIC | Multicultural, social, and service | Active | ||
Theta Chi | ΘΧ | 1856 | International | FFC | Traditional | ΘΗΡΟΠΟΣΑ ΧΕΙΡ (Assisting Hand) |
Active | |
Theta Chi (Franklin Hall) | ΘΧ | 1865–1935 | Local | Yale University | Traditional, Freshmen | Inactive | [2] | |
Theta Delta Chi | ΘΔΧ | 1847 | International | NIC | Traditional | ὀμόφρονα θυμόν ἔχοντες (Our Hearts Are United) |
Active | [bp] |
Theta Kappa Nu | ΘΚΝ | 1924–1939 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [bq] | |
Theta Kappa Phi | ΘΚΦ | 1919–1959 | National | NIC | Catholic | Inactive | [br] | |
Theta Upsilon Omega | ΘΥΩ | 1923–1938 | National | NIC | Traditional | Inactive | [bs] | |
Theta Xi | ΘΞ | 1864 | National | NIC | Traditional | Juncti Juvant (United they Serve) |
Active | [bt] |
Triangle | 1907 | National | NIC | Traditional | Veritas Omnia Vincit (Truth Conquers All) | Active | ||
Zeta Beta Tau | ΖΒΤ | 1898 | International | NIC | Traditional | Active | [bu] | |
Zeta Chi | ΖΧ | 1905 | Local | Baker University | Traditional | Active | ||
Zeta Phi Rho | ΖΦΡ | 1995 | National | Independent | Multicultural | Active | ||
Zeta Psi | ΖΨ | 1847 | International | NIC | Traditional | Active |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Includes college or university for local fraternities.
- ^ Any text in Greek or Latin writing contained within the crests. This does not necessarily correspond to the motto. A few are in Spanish or French. The orthography and punctuation are as depicted in the crest's writing, and are not necessarily grammatically correct.
- ^ Masonic membership no longer required.
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC.
- ^ Dispersed to multiple fraternities.
- ^ ΑΔΦ is listed both among the fraternities and the co-educational groups.
- ^ Founded as a secret literary society
- ^ Merged with Alpha Tau Omega and dispersed to multiple fraternities
- ^ Merged with Alpha Sigma Phi and dispersed to multiple fraternities.
- ^ Merged with Alpha Sigma Phi.
- ^ Merged with Tau Kappa Epsilon and dispersed to multiple fraternities.
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC.
- ^ Founded on Christian principles
- ^ The fraternity went inactive during the COVID pandemic. As of February 2024, its alumni association is working on reactivating the fraternity with its new national partner, Phi Kappa Psi.
- ^ Merged with Theta Chi.
- ^ Merged with Pi Lambda Phi.
- ^ Originally a literary society
- ^ Merged with Phi Mu Delta.
- ^ Originally a law fraternity.
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC.
- ^ Merged with Sigma Pi. However, local chapters still exist.
- ^ Originally a secret society.
- ^ Originally a secret society.
- ^ Originally a secret society.
- ^ This organization is listed as both fraternities and co-ed groups.
- ^ Merged with Theta Chi.
- ^ Originally a literary society.
- ^ Originally an agricultural fraternity.
- ^ Originally a literary society.
- ^ Merged with Phi Epsilon Pi.
- ^ Disbanded and dispersed to multiple fraternities.
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC.
- ^ Originally a secret literary society
- ^ Merged with Tau Delta Phi.
- ^ Merged with Tau Delta Phi.
- ^ Had chapters at Randolph-Macon University, Richmond College, and the University of Virginia.
- ^ Merged with Pi Lambda Phi.
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC.
- ^ Originally nonsectarian.
- ^ Merged with Zeta Beta Tau.
- ^ Merged to create Phi Kappa Theta.
- ^ Originally a service fraternity.
- ^ Originally a secret order
- ^ Originally a Catholic organization.
- ^ Merged with Phi Iota Alpha.
- ^ Dissolved and dispersed to multiple fraternities.
- ^ Originally the Commons Club.
- ^ Merged with Alpha Sigma Phi.
- ^ Merged with Zeta Beta Tau.
- ^ Merged with Phi Sigma Kappa.
- ^ ΨΥ is listed both among the fraternities and the co-educational groups.
- ^ Originally a literary society.
- ^ ΨΥ is listed both among the fraternities and the co-educational groups.
- ^ Originally a Jewish organization.
- ^ Originally a literary society.
- ^ Merged with Alpha Kappa Pi and dispersed to multiple fraternities.
- ^ Merged with Phi Iota Alpha.
- ^ Merged with Phi Epsilon Pi.
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC.
- ^ Merged with Phi Sigma and dispersed to multiple fraternities.
- ^ Originally a secret society.
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC.
- ^ Originally a literary society.
- ^ Originally a literary society.
- ^ Merged with Alpha Epsilon Pi.
- ^ Formerly a member of NIC.
- ^ Originally a secret society.
- ^ Merged with Lambda Chi Alpha.
- ^ Merged to create Phi Kappa Theta.
- ^ Merged with Sigma Phi Epsilon.
- ^ Originally an engineering fraternity.
- ^ Originally a Jewish organization
Coeducational fraternities
[edit]Coeducational fraternities permit both male and female members. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.
Organization | Symbols | Charter date and range | Scope | Affiliation[a] | Type | Crest motto[b] | Status | Reference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alpha Theta | ΑΘ | 1920 | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Active | [c] | |
Alpha Delta Phi Society | ΑΔΦ | 1832 | National | Independent | Literary and traditional | Active | [d][e] | |
Alpha Lambda Epsilon | ΑΛΕ | 1922 | Local | University of Olivet | Traditional | Active | [30][f] | |
Alpha Psi Lambda | ΑΨΛ | 1985 | National | NALFO | Latino | Active | [g] | |
Gamma Sigma, the Georgian Society | ΓΣ | 1947 | Local | Rutgers University–New Brunswick | Traditional | Active | [31][32][h] | |
Lambda Lambda Lambda | ΛΛΛ | 2006 | National | Independent | Traditional | Insisto Duodecim (Follow the Twelve) |
Active | [i] |
Nu Alpha Phi | ΝΑΦ | 1922 | Local | Pomona College | Traditional | Active | [33][34][j] | |
Phi Tau | ΦΤ | 1905–2020 | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Inactive | [k] | |
Psi Upsilon | ΨΥ | 1833 | International | NIC | Traditional | ἨΜΊΝ ΣΥΝΈΠΕΣΕ ΣΦΟΔΡΆ ΦΙΛΊΑ (Unto us has befallen a mighty friendship) |
Active | [l] |
St. Anthony Hall (Delta Psi) | ΔΨ | 1847 | National | Independent | Literary | Active | [m][n] | |
Sigma Mu Sigma | ΣΜΣ | 1921 | Regional | Independent | Traditional | Active | [o] | |
The Tabard (Sigma Epsilon Chi) | ΣΕΧ | 1857 | Local | Dartmouth College | Traditional | Active | [p] | |
Theta Delta Sigma | ΘΔΣ | 2001 | National | Independent | Multicultural | Θετα Δελτα Σεγμα | Active | [q] |
Theta Pi Sigma | ΘΠΣ | 2005 | Local | University of California at Santa Cruz | LGBTQ | Active | [r] | |
Zeta Delta Xi | ΖΔΞ | 1852 | Local | Brown University | Traditional | Active | [s] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Includes college or university for local fraternities.
- ^ Any text in Greek or Latin writing contained within the crests. This does not necessarily correspond to the motto. A few are in Spanish or French. The orthography and punctuation are as depicted in the crest's writing, and are not necessarily grammatically correct.
- ^ Became coed in 1972.
- ^ ΑΔΦ is listed both among the fraternities and the co-educational groups.
- ^ A chapter first became coed in 1973. The coed chapters split from a fraternity in 1992.
- ^ Established as a sorority and became coed in 1975.
- ^ Became coed in 1985.
- ^ Formed as a local fraternity, joining Tau Epsilon Phi on December 19, 1965. It went coed in 1971 and returned to local status in 1985 when its charter was revoked for not returning to all-male status.
- ^ Established as a coed organization.
- ^ Formed as a traditional fraternity, it began admitting women in 1977.
- ^ Became coed in 1972.
- ^ Its first chapter became coed in 1971. Today, seven of 27 chapters are coed.
- ^ This organization is listed as both fraternities and co-ed groups.
- ^ First chapter became coed in 1971. Today, most chapters are coed, but a few remain male-only.
- ^ Became coed in 1984. Two chapters remain.
- ^ Became coed in 1972.
- ^ Established as a coed organization.
- ^ Established as a coed organization.
- ^ The First chapter became coed in 1982. Officially split from its national fraternity in 1986.
See also
[edit]- List of social sororities and women's fraternities
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
- Fraternities and sororities in Canada
- List of fraternities and sororities in France
- List of fraternities and sororities in the Philippines
- List of fraternities and sororities in Puerto Rico
- Professional fraternities and sororities
- Service fraternities and sororities
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