Fraternity and Sorority Life at Capital
Welcome!
We’re excited about your interest in Fraternity and Sorority Life at Capital University. Our community is comprised of organizations within the Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Association. Each of these organizations offers a transformative and enriching experience for their members. Our community consists of a multitude of student leaders who share their experiences, perspectives, and passions from every aspect of the CapFam.
About Us
Fraternity and Sorority Life is part of the Office of Student and Community Engagement. As an office, we strive to provide an inclusive environment for growth and development through extra and co-curricular learning experiences, both on campus and in the community, for all students.
Vision
Fraternity and Sorority Life strives to offer a values-based experience that will allow community members to develop into agents of change in their present and future communities. The foundation of our community is academic success, community engagement, philanthropy and service, and a shared sense of siblinghood. Through our collective efforts, we hope to create an inclusive and open community, challenge the boundaries of what is possible, and authentically contribute to our shared success.
Joining an Organization
Joining a Fraternity or Sorority at Capital is an opportunity available to all students. Recruitment/Intake activities will vary based upon council and the time of year. Our Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Association (PHA) typically hold a formal recruitment period in the fall and an informal recruitment period in the spring. Both IFC & PHA participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB) which takes place outside of formal recruitment. Our National Pan-Hellenic Conference chapters (NPHC) will hold their intake processes at various points of the academic year.
Interfraternity Council:
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Capital University is the coordinating body for the social fraternities on campus (Alpha Sigma Phi, Kappa Sigma, and Phi Kappa Psi). Consisting of five elected executive officers, two representatives from each fraternity, the council establishes and coordinates all recruitment activities, motivates and supervises academic achievement, governs the actions of its member chapters, and promotes community service projects throughout the year.
Interfraternity Council - Social Fraternities
Alpha Sigma Phi is currently the fastest growing fraternity in the nation, and we strive to be a positive presence on campus. Alpha Sigma Phi was founded at Yale University on December 6th, 1845. We are primarily a social fraternity, but our service work is really what defines our organization. We have 5 philanthropic partners that we work closely with to make change both in our local community and nationally: Active Minds for mental health, Aware Awake Alive for alcohol abuse, Home For Our Troops for veterans, Shatterproof for drug abuse, and Rainn for sexual assault/domestic abuse. Our chapter at Capital University is one of more than 140 across the country, and the leadership experiences you can gain by being part of our fraternity are incredibly valuable. For more information about us and what we do, check out our social media!
Founded in 1869 at the University of Virginia, Kappa Sigma is the largest social fraternity in the world. We stand by our four pillars: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. The Tau Mu chapter of Kappa Sigma was chartered in the spring of 2015. Annually, our chapter participates in the Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Campaign, as well as host several formal events. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity will better your college experience and opens the door for opportunities, unlike and any other organization.
Colors: Scarlet, White, Emerald Green
The Ohio Xi chapter of Phi Kappa Psi. We are a national fraternity centered around a strong code of ethics, morals, and values. Phi Kappa Psi was founded at Jefferson College (now Washington and Jefferson College) on February 19th, 1852. Together as a brotherhood we aim to build and evolve our brothers individual strengths and weaknesses through professional development and a strong system of camaraderie. Phi Kappa Psi is founded on the great joy of serving others, highlighting the great rewards that come with being selfless.
National Pan-Hellenic Association
The National Pan-Hellenic Association at Capital University collaborates with several city-wide and graduate chapters to provide our students with opportunities to participate in a historically-Black fraternity or sorority.
National Pan-Hellenic Fraternities
The first historically-Black fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded in 1906 at Cornell University. The Omicron Rho city-wide chapter has a history of membership that includes men from many of the Columbus-area colleges & universities. The fraternity supports several initiatives such as a Voteless People is a Hopeless People, Project Alpha, and Go to High School Go to College.
Learn More About Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
The sorority was founded at Howard University in 1913. The Nu-Phi city-wide chapter has an affiliation with several Columbus-area colleges and Universities. The organization supports several programs through their Delta Week, such as: health and wellness programming, human trafficking awareness, and voter registration/census awareness programs.
Learn More About Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated ®, and established the following purpose: “The development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men.”
As Iota Phi Theta continues to grow and strengthen, so will its commitment to make meaningful contributions to society in general, with particular emphasis in the African-American community. Throughout America, Iota Phi Theta ® has come to represent excellence in all areas. The Fraternity is, and shall forever remain dedicated to its founders’ vision of Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1922 at Butler University. The Iota Nu Sigma Alumnae chapter is available for women in the Columbus-area to join, including undergraduate women at Capital University. Some of the sorority’s key programs are Project BigBookBag, Women’s Wellness Initiative, and Project Cradle Care.
Panhellenic Association
The Panhellenic Association (PHA) at Capital University is the coordinating body for the social fraternities on campus (Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Phi Epsilon, Phi Sigma Sigma, and Pi Phi Epsilon). Consisting of four elected executive officers, one representative from each sorority, PHA is responsible for promoting positive relations between sororities, coordinating council-wide activities, formal recruitment, informal recruitment, and upholding academic achievement.
Panhellenic Association Sororities
Alpha Sigma Alpha is a national women’s sorority that was originally founded at Longwood University in 1901. Brought to Capital’s campus in 2012, Alpha Sigma Alpha has thrived as a sorority that aims to develop women of poise and purpose. With three national philanthropies, Alpha Sigma Alpha members love to give back to their community through service and charitable giving. Some of our favorite events that we hold on campus include the ASA/Phi Psi volleyball tournament in the fall, Special Olympics Polar Plunge in the winter, and our annual Dessert Auction in the spring.
Learn More About Alpha Sigma Alpha
Delta Phi Epsilon was founded in 1917 on the values of justice, sisterhood, and love at the New York University School of Law. This is an organization that works continuously to uphold these values in everyday life. We are passionate about our philanthropies and host events every semester in order to raise funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), the Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), and the Delta Phi Epsilon Education Foundation. Our sisters believe in bonding through their similarities, while teaching and learning about their difference but most importantly accepting and celebrating them. We support ourselves, each other, and the community through strengthening their bonds of sisterhood and offering lifelong support. This is a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime where anyone can find the love they deserve!
Pi Phi Epsilon was founded as a sorority in 1963 and is the only local sorority at Capital University. Our sorority mascot is the Panda Bear, and our colors are green and white. Living by the motto of Love and Service, we focus on the uniqueness and individuality of each sorority member. The purpose of Pi Phi Epsilon is to promote sisterhood and unity among its members, to foster friendship, to strive for higher ideals, to help others through service, to further social development and leadership, to create and maintain a sense of community with all Greek organizations, and, above all, to uphold the standards of Capital University.
Phi Sigma Sigma is a national social sorority which was founded in 1913. Phi Sigma Sigma's open moto is Diokete Hupsala which in Greek translates to "aim high". Members in this Greek organization strive to aim high in all endeavors. Our main philanthropy is the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation which is a philanthropy all chapters of Phi Sigma Sigma support. This philanthropy is for school and college readiness and we hold many events like school supply drives, Mr. Capital, and more to raise money and awareness. Our other philanthropy is a local philanthropy that only our chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma has and it is the Alexandria Leigh Goodwin Angel Foundation (ALGA Foundation). This philanthropy was adopted after a sister, Alexandria passed away suddenly. This foundation was made in her honor and we hold events like a 5K to raise awareness as well as kindness week on campus to continue her kind legacy she left behind. When we are not holding events for our philanthropies, we are doing sisterhood events to help strengthen our sisterhood and "home away from home" feeling we hope to establish within the sorority. We offer many leadership opportunities and are always excited to expand our sisterhood and welcome new members.