How to Join an MGC Organization
It is very important that you know what you are getting yourself into when you
decide to join anything. Although all Greek Lettered Organizations have similar
missions, there are many aspects that make them unique. I would encourage you to
observe how various Greek organizations interact on your campus among themselves
and with other campus organizations; however, do not solely base your decision
on observation alone. Read their national Web sites and read books published
about the organization(s). Once you have done your research and feel that you
are comfortable with the information that you have learned, begin narrowing your
options. Attend events sponsored by the organization(s) so that you will have
the opportunity to interact with members on your campus; it is important that
they know who you are in order for them to feel comfortable to vote you into
their organization. Remember, these are individuals that you are likely to spend
a lot of time with during your membership intake process and beyond, so make
sure that you have examined all sides before making your final commitment to one
organization. As women in my beloved sorority often state, "Membership is a
lifetime commitment!"
All Greek Lettered Organization require that you be a student with a good
academic standing. Therefore, acquiring a quality education should be a priority
over making a commitment to become a member of a Greek organization. Those who
came before you left large shoes to fill; it is up to you to carry on the legacy
that these individuals have begun.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha (ΆΚΆ) is the first Greek-Lettered sorority
established and incorporated by African American college women. The sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by a group of nine students,
led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. Forming a sorority broke
barriers for African American women in areas where little power or authority
existed due to a lack of opportunities for minorities and women in the early
twentieth century. Consisting of college-educated women of African, Caucasian, Asian, Native Americans, and Hispanic
descent, the sorority serves through a membership of more than 200,000 women in
over 975 chapters in the United States and several other countries.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha
Phi Alpha (ΑΦΑ) is the first intercollegiate fraternity established by
African Americans. Founded on December 4, 1906, on the campus of
Cornell University Ithaca, New York. Alpha Phi Alpha has initiated over
185,000 men into the organization
and has been open to men of all races since 1940. The fraternity
utilizes motifs and artifacts from Ancient Egypt to represent the
organization.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ)
is a non-profit Greek-lettered sorority of college-educated women who
perform public service and place emphasis on the African American
community. Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University
by twenty-two young women. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is the
largest African American Greek-lettered sorority in the world.
Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is open to any woman who meets the
membership requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or religion.
Women may join through undergraduate chapters at a college or
university, or after acquiring a college degree through a graduate
chapter.
Iota Nu Delta Fraternity
Iota Nu Delta (ΙΝΔ), is a South Asian interest fraternity geared towards men of all descents. It was founded on February 7, 1994, by a group of eight men of South Asian descent at Binghamton University, in Binghamton, New York.
The group's goal was to "bridge the gaps between people of different
backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures by having them interact with
their respective communities, and encourage cultural awareness through
affiliation with a fraternal organization."
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi (KAΨ) is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity with a predominantly African America membership. Since the fraternity's founding on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University,
the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or
national origin. The fraternity has over 150,000 members with 700
undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of the US.
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority
Kappa Phi Lambda (ΚΦΛ) is an Asain American interest soroity that was founded on March 9, 1995 at SUNY Binghamton in Binghamton, New York.
The sorority was conceived through the notion of an organization that
would provide a culturally sound and educationally inspiring grounding
for Asian American women. Represented at 27 schools and growing across
the East Coast, Midwest and South, Kappa Phi Lambda is one of the
fastest expanding Asian American interest sororities in the United
States.
Lambda Pi Chi Sorority
Lambda Pi Chi Sorority(ΛΠΧ) (also known as Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. intercollegiate ) is a U.S.-based Latina based Greek letter sorority founded on April 16, 1988 at Cornell University. The organization is a member of the National Assocation of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity was established on February 19, 1982 in order to address the shortcomings of academic institutions in meeting and addressing the needs of Latino students in higher education. Founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York,
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity primarily seeks to
take a leadership role in meeting the needs of the Latino community
through cultural awareness, community service, and promotion of the
Latino culture and people. From its inception, La Unidad Latina has maintained a firm commitment to the empowerment and betterment of all Latinos.
Pi Delta Psi Fraternity
Pi Delta Psi (ΠΔΨ, also known as PDPsi) is an Asian-American Cultural Interest Fraternity founded at Binghamton Univeristy on February 20, 1994.Today this organization consists of over 1,200 members spanning 25 undergraduate chapters and 1 alumni chapter. Interest Fraternity founded at
The mission of Pi Delta Psi is to break down cultural barriers by
fostering individual growth in the areas of "Academic Achievement,
Cultural Awareness, Righteousness, Friendship and Loyalty".
Sigma Lambda Upsilon
Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. was founded on December 1, 1987 at Binghamton University. SLU (ΣΛΥ) highlyprides itself as an organization comprised of diverse college-educated and professional women dedicated to uplifting traditionally marginalized groups, especially Latinos and women, by serving as voice and means for empowerment. Since 1987, SLU has been a catalyst of professional development and personal growth.
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma
Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. is one of the largest and most distinguished
Asian Interest sororities in the nation. As a sorority, we strive
to overcome challenges and commit to excellence in everything we
do. We depend on our sisters for the strength and guidance needed
to become strong, independent women. Even with such a strong
network of sisters, we are always looking for new girls to join our
organization. During our rush week we would like to invite you to
learn about who we are, what we do, and how you can be apart of our
sisterhood! Please contact syzpicharter@gmail.com for more
information concerning rush.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ) is an international, historically black Greek-lettered sorority. Zeta Phi Beta is organized into 800+ chapters, in eight
intercontinental regions including the USA, Africa, Europe, Asia and
the Caribbean. In 1948, Zeta Phi Beta became the first Greek-letter organization to charter a chapter in Africa .
It was also the first organization to establish adult and youth
auxiliary groups and centralize its operations in a national
headquarters.
