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Greek Life

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Bradley’s first fraternity was established in 1898, just one year after the founding of the institution. Since that day, Bradley University’s fraternity and sorority community has been working to develop friendships, foster personal growth, and give back to our community.

Today, BU is home to 31 fraternity and sorority chapters, which are represented by four governing councils. In addition, Bradley hosts the Order of Omega honor society, which recognizes outstanding individuals in our fraternity and sorority community.

  • Join in on higher GPAs and academic support
  • Build your future professional network
  • Gain leadership opportunities
  • Connect with and serve your community
  • Make lifelong connections

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Shared Core Values

Fraternity and Sorority Life is one of the many opportunities for involvement and growth available for students at Bradley University. Fraternities and sororities enhance the education of the whole person – intellectually, socially, and spiritually. Bradley fraternities and sororities strive to achieve the greatest potential from each member and reach common goals together. Fraternity and Sorority Life offers opportunities for community service, philanthropy, academic success, leadership, campus involvement, personal growth, social interaction, and the development of lifelong friendships.

Greek 101

Hosted every semester by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic, Greek 101 provides an opportunity for new members to learn more about our entire fraternity and sorority community, along with the expectations placed upon them as a member of a fraternity or sorority at Bradley University. This entirely peer-facilitated workshop serves to educate new members, instill the shared values of our organizations, and develop trust and communication between members of different chapters and councils.

Grand Chapter

The Grand Chapter Accreditation and Awards Program is a chance for our chapters to evaluate their performance annually, compare themselves to the other chapters on campus, and make improvements for the future. At the end of the year, our community comes together to recognize the individuals and chapters who have excelled over the course of the previous year.

Part of the Grand Chapter Accreditation is creating different ways to educate and teach individual chapter membership on skills they need. This could be done through a program developed by the chapter, or it could be supporting another organization, office or department on campus by attending an event outside the fraternity and sorority community. This balance allows for a wide variety of educational opportunities throughout the year.

The fraternity and sorority community’s interests and concerns go beyond the confines of campus life. Sororities and fraternities sponsor a multitude of activities each year to impact the local community and to earn money for their philanthropies or identified causes. Chapters also donate their time to national and local community service projects.

The opportunities you will encounter in fraternity and sorority life to help benefit the community are endless. The desire and ability to give of yourself is one of the most important qualities you will develop while being part of a fraternity or sorority.

Fraternities and sororities foster academic success through a variety of support and incentive programs. Each fraternity and sorority maintains its own scholarship standards and programs, and sets minimum standards for membership that are consistently above the standard that Bradley University sets for all students. Simply put, it takes a higher level of academic achievement to be a fraternity or sorority member.

Chapters ensure high levels of success by providing resources such as:

  • Scholarships: awarded by individual chapters to their members for scholastic success
  • Mentoring Programs: to engage older and newer members in academic mentoring
  • Academic Advising: including help with choosing classes and professors
  • Chapter Study Files: to aid members in sharing class notes and reviewing for exams

Through all the hard work and dedication each chapter gives to Bradley, they are also classified as Social organizations. That stems beyond the stereotypical party scene. One of the most enjoyable parts of joining a sorority or fraternity involves making new friends and forming bonds that will last long after college. You will not only learn to live with others, but, through sharing the same experiences, environment, and interests, you will develop a special closeness to those around you. As friends, they will share your successes, happiness, and occasional evenings just relaxing at the chapter house. Brotherhood and sisterhood mean more than wearing Greek letters, attending meetings, and going to social events.

Block Party

Every year on Move-In Day, Bradley fraternities and sororities host the biggest party of the year, Block Party. Fredonia Avenue is blocked off, and transformed into a sea of people, food, drinks, and entertainment. Block Party is open to the entire campus, free to everyone, and alcohol free.

Fright & Fun on Fredonia

Every year the Bradley University Fraternity and Sorority Community hosts a safe trick or treating event for children in Peoria called Fright and Fun on Fredonia Avenue. Dozens of organizations set up tables on Fredonia Ave. with either a Halloween related activity for the children to do, or candy for them to take as they go up and down the block. Activities consist of many different kinds of things from face paint to pumpkin decorating. Additionally, a costume contest is held with prizes for the best costumes.

Greek Week

Panhellenic, IFC, and NPHC Chapters come together for a week of competition, spirit and service in the fall semester. Activities include field games, trivia contests, service events, philanthropic fundraisers, and the biggest event of all, Greek Sing!

Membership in a fraternity or sorority provides numerous opportunities for leadership development. As a chapter officer or coordinator of a chapter event, you can further develop your leadership skills. Each chapter has committee structures that allow you to be involved in many operational aspects of the sorority or fraternity. You will also be encouraged by your chapter to become involved in campus-wide activities. Fraternity and Sorority Life is a great springboard to campus involvement, including Student Senate, special-interest clubs and organizations, pre-professional organizations, Activities Council at Bradley University, intramural sports, and many others. Striking a balance between academics and social activities is an important part of college life. Involvement in both areas provides a well-rounded college experience, which is an appealing asset to potential employers.

Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board (FSPB) works hard to provide students with opportunities to continue their development as leaders and members of the Bradley Community. They host an annual speaker on a relevant topic, as well as support semester retreats for current leadership.

Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values

In collaboration with Bradley University, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council, students are sent annually to the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values Central Conference . Here students connect with other leaders across the nation, listen and engage in critical thinking and thought provoking speakers as well as continuing to gain insight on updated best practices as a student leader on campus.

Emerging Greek Leadership Retreat

Hosted annually, this retreat is for upcoming student leaders who wish to gain tools, resources and insight into navigating upcoming elections within chapters and councils. This staff and peer facilitated workshop allows students to build confidence to move forward in their leadership skills, learn effective ways to communicate their vision and work alongside other peers to continue moving the fraternity and sorority community.

Order of Omega

The purpose of Order of Omega is to recognize our top leaders within the greek community. This honor society initiates men and women across all chapters and councils who attain high standards of leadership, academics and overall impact on the Bradley University community.

Greek life plays a integral role in carrying out Bradley’s commitment to inclusion and belonging for all students.

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The purpose of the Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board is to serve as a programming body for all of the chapters across all councils under the Fraternity and Sorority Life community. They collaborate with other offices and departments across campus to provide a well-rounded experience for all chapter members.

Programs previously provided by Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board:

  • Move-in for first-year students
  • Welcome Bash
  • IFC and Panhel Block Party
  • Greek Speakers
  • Fright and Fun on Fredonia
  • All Greek Service Project
  • Greek Week
  • Emerging Greek Leaders Retreat (EGLR)

To contact the Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board, please email Cory Bosco at cbosco@bradley.edu.

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