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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is host to thirteen national fraternity and sorority chapters. Roughly 1.4% of undergraduate male students and 1.2% of undergraduate female students involved in fraternities and sororities. [1]
Fraternities and sororities at N.C. A&T provide both social and service opportunities for students. As of 2023, the Office of Greek Life recognized eight fraternities and five sororities. Active fraternities at NC A&T include Kappa Kappa Psi, a national honorary Band fraternity; and social fraternities Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a collegiate social fraternity for men with a special interest in music; and social fellowship Groove Phi Groove. [2] Active sororities at the university include Tau Beta Sigma, a national honorary band sorority; and social sororities Alpha Kappa Alpha; Delta Sigma Theta; Zeta Phi Beta; and Sigma Gamma Rho. [2]
Fraternities and sororities at N.C. A&T are governed by either the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or the Greek Lettered Council. [3] The National Pan-Hellenic Council, collectively known as the "Divine Nine," is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. The Greek Lettered Council serves as a governing body for the non-NPHC organizations and social fellowships. [3]
Following is a list of North Carolina A&T State University fraternities and sororities.
Organization | Chapter Name | Year Chartered | Year Founded |
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Alpha Phi Alpha | Beta Epsilon (ΒΕ) | 1929 | 1906 |
Alpha Kappa Alpha | Alpha Phi (ΑΦ) | 1932 | 1908 |
Kappa Alpha Psi | Alpha Nu (ΑΝ) | 1933 | 1911 |
Omega Psi Phi | Mu Psi (ΜΨ) | 1927 | 1911 |
Delta Sigma Theta | Alpha Mu (ΑΜ) | 1932 | 1913 |
Phi Beta Sigma | Eta (Η) | 1915 | 1914 |
Zeta Phi Beta | Zeta Alpha (ΖΑ) | 1934 | 1920 |
Sigma Gamma Rho | Gamma (Γ) | 1951 | 1922 |
Iota Phi Theta | Zeta (Ζ) | 1970 | 1963 |
Other National fraternities and sororities with registered chapters are members of the Greek Lettered Council. The current members on campus include:
Organization | Chapter Name | Year Chartered | Year Founded |
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Kappa Kappa Psi | Iota Zeta (ΙΖ) | 1990 | 1919 |
Tau Beta Sigma | Theta Zeta (ΘΖ) | 1990 | 1946 |
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia | Iota Beta (ΙΒ) | 1972 | 1898 |
National Social Fellowships that do not affiliate with Greek Lettered organizations fall under the jurisdiction of 'Social Fellowships. The Current Members on campus Include:
Organization | Chapter Name | Year Chartered | Year Founded |
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Groove Phi Groove | Aggie Chapter | 1969 | 1962 |
Swing Phi Swing | Aggie Chapter | 1971 | 1969 |
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