Fraternities are part of Greek life at Villanova.
Al Villanova University, male students, faculty and in some cases, graduates can choose from 11 fraternities. Pledging a fraternity takes place over several weeks, including bidding, pledging and initiation. While many of the fraternities were founded by specific groups, like the military or African-American leaders, none limit membership based on race, creed or ethnicity.
Leadership Fraternities
Founded in 1858, Delta Tau Delta is a fraternity aiming to create leaders and members dedicated to community service. There are more than 125 chapters located throughout the world. Membership is open to any college student who wishes to pledge and live up to the fraternity's values.
Founded at Miami University in 1855, Sigma Chi is a fraternity with leadership and social goals. Prospective pledges must gain a bid in order to pledge. Bids are only given out if the student lives up to the Jordan Standard (see Resource 1).
Sigma Nu was established at Virginia Military Institute. Membership is open to all students who wish to live by the Sigma Nu code, "Excelling with Honor." A membership questionnaire inquires about high school education, family members who pledged Sigma Nu and other college activities.
Social Fraternities
In 1839, Beta Theta Pi was established at Miami University. The fraternity currently operates under a constitution that keeps internal secrets for members only. While there are no limitations to who can pledge Beta Theta Pi, only a select few are asked to join. Members must be dedicated to intellectual advancement and moral conduct.
Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the youngest and largest fraternities in the United States. Lambda Chi Alpha was established in 1909 and currently has more than 280,000 members. Official pledging was halted in 1972, but college students wishing to join the fraternity can do so through the Associate Member program.
"Fiji," as Phi Gamma Delta is affectionately called, started in 1848. There are about 113 chapters of the social fraternity operating at college campuses today. Members are expected to uphold three main priorities: Scholarship, Fraternity and Self.
An international social fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa brothers uphold three cornerstones of life: Brotherhood, Scholarship and Character. Men who wish to pledge the fraternity may do so at any college with a chapter. Pledges must not be a member of any other social fraternities before pledging.
With more than 300,000 members, Sigma Alpha Epsilon is considered the largest fraternity in the United States. It is a social fraternity open to all men wishing to pledge.
A social fraternity ranked fourth in total membership size, Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded in 1901. First-year pledges attend the EDGE Camp. During time at the camp, members are taught to make good life choices and given resources to overcome alcohol abuse, drug abuse, achieve personal balance and reach goals.
Pan-Hellenic Council
Established in 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi is a fraternity made up mostly of African-Americans, though membership is not limited by race. The more than 150,000 members are located all over the world, including Japan, Korea and Nigeria. The mission of the fraternity is social awareness and welfare. Kappa Alpha Psi works with the United Negro College Fund to raise money for scholarships and grants. The fraternity also works with Habitat for Humanity.
Latino Fraternal Organizations
Phi Iota Alpha was officially established in 1931, though its roots trace back to the 19th century. Undergraduates, graduates and professional men are accepted into Phi Iota Alpha. Despite being a Latino fraternity, admission is open to people of all races and ethnicities. The mission of the fraternity is to represent and empower the Latino community.
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