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

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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.

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