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BE YOU. WITH US.
T H E U N I V E R SI T Y OF T E X A S AT A R L I NG TON
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE
LIVE LIFE LOUDER
Open book, shut book. Sleep.
Class. Open book, shut
book. Sleep. Class. Repeat.
This is your college experience on
autopilot, turned down to low. It’s
background noise. But you don’t
want a background noise kind of
life. Fraternity and Sorority Life at
The University of Texas at Arlington
offers students a way to get engaged,
involved, and connected to the full
college experience. It’s life turned
up to 11 and rendered more vibrant
and dynamic. Membership in a Greek
organization helps you get everything
you can from UT Arlington while
you’re here, and it prepares you for
what the real world has to offer when
you graduate.
“I wanted to be part of an
organization that does positive
things for the community and find
a group of brothers that would lift
each other up and hold each other
accountable. I've found that and
more. I've developed my leadership
and communication skills, found a
great group of friends, and I'm more
than prepared for everything the
future holds.”- Daniel leichman, aDvertising
alpha phi alpha
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT U.S. government studies show that 71% of
fraternity and sorority members graduate, while 50% of non-members graduate.
Approximately 85% of the top executives in Fortune 500 companies are fraternity and sorority members.
71% of those listed in Who’s Who in America are in a fraternity and sorority.
80% of the Supreme Court Justices since 1800 have been fraternity or sorority members.
ADVANCING TRADITION AND HONOR:
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE TODAY
GO ABOVE AND BEYONDYou’ve got high hopes
and big plans for
an amazing college
experience. We can
deliver. Fraternity and
Sorority Life at UT Arlington
offers a network of friends,
support and stability, and a
set of guiding values that will
help you be the best version
of you while you’re having
the greatest time ever.
BUILD YOUR NETWORkConnect with people in your chapter, the fraternity and sorority community, and alumni. These invaluable connections will serve you well as you set about landing your first post-college job.
LEARN TO LEADWith many opportunities to develop your leadership abilities, you’ll sharpen the skills that any potential employer seeks. Whether you’re holding an officer position in your chapter, heading up a volunteer event, or coordinating a community-wide activity, it’s definitely great résumé material.
HAVE FUNWant to fill up your social schedule? Join a fraternity or sorority and you’ll have access to more social events than you’ll ever be able to attend.
JOIN A COMMUNITYFraternity and sorority membership provides an easy way to meet people, make friends, and join a community of more than 900 students at UT Arlington. Membership is for a lifetime, so you will always have sisters or brothers to rely on.
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Since the first social fraternal organization was
formed more than 230 years ago, a lot has changed
within the fraternity and sorority system. Now
fraternities and sororities can be found in more than
800 colleges and universities across the country.
Along the way, the Greek system has grown to
include traditionally African-American fraternities
and sororities as well as other culturally based
organizations. In more recent times, there
has been a strong emergence of Greek letter
organizations for members of the gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender community.
SOMETHING TO STAND FORFraternities and
sororities are values-
driven groups that bring
out the best in their
members. Each group has
its own unique values and
ritual that bond members
together. Members are
called to live according to
tenets established by each
organization. At UT Arlington,
Greek groups generally focus
on the following pillars.
GETTING INVOLVEDMany fond college memories are formed through social interaction within the fraternity and sorority community. For many, the most important component of fraternity and sorority membership is the lifelong friendship. Social activities include chapter retreats, fraternity and sorority socials, all-fraternity/sorority events, and formal dances. Most groups also participate in intramurals, including flag football, basketball, soccer, softball, and other sports, as well as campus traditions like Oozeball and Bed Races.
LEADERSHIpFraternity and sorority membership presents great opportunities for developing leadership skills and applying these skills in practical situations. Fraternities and sororities not only provide training on the principles of leadership, they are laboratories in which these principles can be tested. Each chapter is self-governed and offers its members the opportunity to maximize their leadership potential through chapter participation and campus involvement.
BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOODEach chapter is founded on the bonds of friendship, and chapter members consider their sisters or brothers family. These bonds are the foundation of the fraternity and sorority experience. And when each unique chapter comes together to form a larger fraternity and sorority community, members become part of a diverse, well-rounded group of individuals that strengthen the ideals of brotherhood and sisterhood.
ACADEMICSLike any other student, fraternity and sorority students strive to graduate and achieve academic success. The fraternity and sorority community as a whole consistently exceeds the all-University grade point average.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND pHILANTHROpYOne of the most gratifying aspects of fraternity and sorority life is the satisfaction that comes with community service. Participation in service projects builds character through the realization of the needs of others. The fraternity and sorority community raised more than $50,000 and provided nearly 7,000 hours of community service to local and national non-profit organizations over the last three years.
WE’VE GOT IT ALL: FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE AT UT ARLINGTONHundred of years of
history and tradition
meet a dynamic and
diverse student body
at UT Arlington. The
fraternity and sorority
community is composed of
more than 30 national and
local organizations with
four governing councils. At
almost three percent of the
student population, our Greek
students are some of the most
prominent and active figures
on campus. They’re among
the loudest supporters at
spirit events. They’re leaders
everywhere. And some of our
best and brightest Mavericks
claim a fraternity or sorority
as home.
HAZING AND RISk MANAGEMENTEvery national fraternity and sorority
represented at UT Arlington has denounced
and forbidden hazing. The Office of Fraternity
and Sorority Life is committed to creating
a community that fosters a culture of care
and concern for all members of campus.
The Greek community is expected to
uphold University policies and successfully
manage risk according to their national
risk management policies. Fraternity and
Sorority Life staff are available to assist. For
more information on UT Arlington’s policy on
hazing, visit uta.edu/antihazing.
DO MOREThe Fraternity and Sorority Life Office plans and presents several programs and events every semester for the fraternity and sorority community. In addition to educational programs, the office provides opportunities to network and learn from one another with social and athletic endeavors.
Individual Greek organizations also will plan and present several programs and events of their own. These gatherings are usually open to the general University community, although the groups host members-only events as well.
A highlight of fraternity and sorority activities is Greek Week. Each spring, the Greek community holds a week of competitive, philanthropic, and social events that are coordinated and planned by undergraduate student leaders.
It is a time to celebrate being Greek and show chapter pride with the entire UT Arlington fraternal community. Events have included fashion shows, field days, dance competitions, breakfasts for the deans and staff at the University, baseball tailgates, and service projects.
Other signature activities include National Hazing Prevention Week, which brings attention to and combats the national problem of hazing; Greek 101, a program designed to acclimate new members to Greek life; Greek 201, a program that brings the Greek community together to discuss an important risk management topic; and Emerging Leaders, a program that brings future community leaders together to help them network and develop leadership skills.
GREEk HOUSINGCurrently nine organizations have a house on Greek Row Drive. It is not mandatory to live in a fraternity or sorority house at UT Arlington; however, living with your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters enhances your college experience and provides a convenient, economical, and enjoyable way to develop memories you’ll cherish for years to come. Many chapter members choose to live together in on- and off-campus apartments.
pI kAppA ALpHAEta Upsilon Chapter
pI kAppA pHIDelta Psi Chapter
SIGMA CHITheta Kappa Chapter
SIGMA LAMBDA BETAChi Alpha Chapter
SIGMA pHI EpSILONTexas Kappa Chapter
DELTA ZETAIota Psi Chapter
ZETA TAU ALpHAZeta Sigma Chapter
tCOLLEGE pANHELLENIC The first Panhellenic sorority was founded at
UT Arlington in 1967. The sororities in this council belong to the National Panhellenic Conference. For a complete list of active organizations and chapter websites, visit uta.edu/fsl.
UT ArlingTon ChApTers
ALpHA CHI OMEGAEpsilon Lambda Chapter
DELTA DELTA DELTABeta Epsilon Chapter
FAMILYCONNECTIONSYour family just got a lot bigger.
Active fraternities and sororities on
campus are affiliated with one of the four
governing Greek councils. These councils
are the campus representatives for their
respective national affiliations.
“Joining a sorority helped bring me
out of my shell and introduced me to
everything campus life has to offer.
These days I’m volunteering to help
raise domestic violence awareness,
developing my leadership skills, and
making best friends who will be with
me for a lifetime.”- mikayla Bruer, nursing
alpha chi Omega
tINTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL Most of the fraternities within the
Interfraternity Council (IFC) belong to the North American Interfraternity Conference. The first chapter in the IFC was founded at UT Arlington in 1967. For a complete list of active organizations and chapter websites, visit uta.edu/fsl.
UT ArlingTon ChApTers
ALpHA TAU OMEGAKappa Alpha Chapter
BETA THETA pIDelta Rho Chapter
DELTA UpSILONArlington Chapter
kAppA ALpHA ORDERUT Arlington Provisionary Chapter
kAppA SIGMATheta Omega Colony Chapter
pHI DELTA THETATexas Kappa Chapter
“Greek life has made me a part
of something bigger than myself.
My sorority has given me a voice,
allowed me to show my strengths,
and given my collegiate life a sense
of purpose that I will take with me
after I graduate.”- Brianna santana, kinesiOlOgy
sigma lamBDa gamma
LAMBDA THETA pHI FRATERNITYBeta Beta Chapter
OMEGA DELTA pHI FRATERNITYTau Chapter
SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA SORORITY
tMULTICULTURAL GREEk COUNCIL Most of the fraternities and sororities in this council
are considered culturally based organizations. For a complete list of active organizations and chapter websites, visit uta.edu/fsl.
UT ArlingTon ChApTers
DELTA ALpHA OMEGA FRATERNITYAlpha Chapter
DELTA ALpHA SIGMA SORORITYAlpha Chapter
DELTA EpSILON pSI FRATERNITYUT Arlington Colony Chapter
DELTA XI NU SORORITYZeta Chapter
kAppA DELTA CHI SORORITYEpsilon Chapter
LAMBDA pHI EpSILON FRATERNITYUT Arlington Colony Chapter
LAMBDA THETA ALpHA SORORITYBeta Nu Chapter
tNATIONAL pAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL The fraternities and sororities found in this council are traditionally African American
organizations. Founded in 1930, the over-arching National Pan-Hellenic Council has nine member organizations. For a complete list of active organizations and chapter websites, visit uta.edu/fsl.
UT ArlingTon ChApTers
ALpHA pHI ALpHA FRATERNITYZeta Chi Chapter
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITYLambda Chi Chapter
IOTA pHI THETA FRATERNITY
OMEGA pSI pHI FRATERNITYMu Beta Chapter
pHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITYTheta Chi Chapter
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITYNu Iota Chapter
FIND YOUR FITYou belong here, where
friends are plenty and
life is good. New freshmen
and transfer students are
eligible to participate in
the council recruitment
process during their
first academic semester.
Established students at
UT Arlington must have a
2.5 GPA or higher to join a
fraternity or sorority. You
must also register with the
Office of Fraternity and
Sorority Life. Chapters may
have other requirements,
but you must meet these
minimum University
requirements before moving
on to the next step of the
membership process.
AFTER BEING SELECTEDIn general, after selection of new members for all chapters in all councils, new members will have meetings to learn about the history of the organization and other pertinent information about that organization. Some chapters will give new members a written or oral test on the information presented.
Again, these are generalities. Each organization conducts its recruitment/intake process with current members and advisors only, so you will need to speak with current members to get more information as you continue the process of becoming a member.
JOINING A SORORITY IN THE pANHELLENIC COUNCILPanhellenic has a formal recruitment period in the fall of each academic year. There is a registration process and a week dedicated to learning about the current Panhellenic chapters and meeting the women in the sororities. At the end of the week, potential new members are matched with current chapters. The last day of the week is Bid Day, when potential new members accept their bids and join their chapters. There is also a process called continuous open bidding in which a sorority will issue a bid for a potential member to join the chapter outside the formal recruitment process if space is available.
JOINING A MULTICULTURAL GREEk COUNCIL OR NATIONAL pAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL SORORITY OR FRATERNITYThe process for joining a sorority or fraternity in the Multicultural Greek Council or National Pan-Hellenic Council varies with each organization, but there are some similarities in the process. Students must first express interest in the organization. This can be done by attending events, talking to current members, and/or submitting an application if you are provided one. There may be other requirements that come later, such as providing an official transcript, but that will depend on each organization. Chapters will select the students who they would like to join the organization that semester and conduct interviews or an interview-like process.
JOINING A FRATERNITY IN THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCILThe Interfraternity Council (IFC) has a formal recruitment period in the fall and/or spring of each academic year. There is a week dedicated to learning about the current IFC chapters and meeting the men in the fraternities. Each chapter will host a series of activities throughout the week that interested students can attend. At the end of the week, chapters give bids (invitations to join) to potential new members. The last day of the week is Bid Day, when potential new members accept their bids and join their chapters. There is also a process called continuous open bidding in which a fraternity will issue a bid for a potential member to join the chapter outside the formal recruitment process.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON • FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFEE.H. Hereford University Center • 300 W. First Street, Suite B160 • Arlington, TX 76019
P: 817-272-2963 • F: 817-272-2962 • uta.edu/fsl • [email protected]
UT Arlington Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life @utafsl
University CommUniCations 12-332