Greek Life

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), an international service organization, was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. AKA is comprised of more than 360,000 initiated members in graduate and undergraduate chapters located in 12 countries.

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Delta Sigma Theta

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded in 1913 at Howard University to promote academic excellence and assist those in need. The founders envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Delta Sigma Theta has become one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 300,000 initiated members and over 1,000 chartered chapters worldwide. As a sisterhood comprised primarily of Black, college-educated women, the Sorority seriously considers the issues impacting the Black community and boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans. 

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Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΖΦΒ) is a historically African American sorority. In 1920, five women from Howard University envisioned a sorority that would raise the consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity among its members. These women believed that sorority elitism and socializing overshadowed the real mission of progressive organizations. Since its founding, Zeta Phi Beta has focused on addressing social causes.

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Sigma Gamma Rho

Sigma Gamma Rho is a national collegiate sorority incorporated in 1922. Over the years, Sigma Gamma Rho has served as a home for thousands of collegiate and professional women looking for a place to share inspiring life experiences, learn new things, conquer life challenges, thrive in society, and uplift the community through sisterhood, scholarship, and service. The dynamic women of Sigma Gamma Rho have built and sustained a well-known and highly respected reputation for leading positive change. There are more than 500 chapters in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ, AOII, Alpha O) is an international women's fraternity founded in 1897 at Barnard College at Columbia University in New York City. The fraternity is open to women regardless of ethnicity, religion, or socio-economic background, with over 140 active collegiate chapters and 159 active alumnae chapters in Canada and the U.S.A. Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on the ideas found in the object of the fraternity—character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty.

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Phi Mu
“Les Soeurs Fideles,” the Faithful Sisters
Phi Mu Fraternity (founded 1852) is the second-oldest secret society for women in the U.S. For women of ambition, Phi Mu offers personal enrichment for a lifetime through member experiences that build character and promote vibrancy. For women with leadership aspirations, Phi Mu provides an environment that develops leaders who radiate confidence. For community-minded women, Phi Mu provides endless opportunities to lend a helping hand, bringing energy and purpose to community service and philanthropy. For women seeking friendship, Phi Mu offers a lifetime of sisterhood, knowing that our connectedness is vital to our mutual success.

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Zeta Tau Alpha

Zeta Tau Alpha’s nine Founders envisioned an organization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship. More than 125 years later, over 300,000 women have experienced the opportunity of ZTA membership.

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