Chapters
Bradley is currently home to 31 national fraternities and sororities. These chapters are split into 4 councils:
The Interfraternity Council, also known as IFC, is the governing body for fourteen fraternities on campus. In addition to overseeing the fraternities, The Interfraternity Council plans and promotes various activities in collaboration with the Panhellenic Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. These programs include Greek Week, National Hazing Prevention Week, Greek 101, and all-Greek philanthropy and service events. Representatives from The Interfraternity Council also sit on the Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board that assist with programming for the entire fraternity and sorority community.
The fraternities that make up the Interfraternity Council are:
Looking to reach out to IFC? Contact them at bradleyifc1897@gmail.com or find them on Instagram at @IFCBradley
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at Bradley is currently composed of seven of the nine historically African-American international fraternities and sororities. The purpose of the Bradley University National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is to promote unity among the affiliate Black Greek Organizations; to assist students and organizations in attaining their educational and cultural objectives; to serve as a forum for the respective organizations mutual interests; and to encourage affiliate members to concern themselves with programs that will meet the needs of the university and surrounding communities.
While having their own distinct heritages, the organizations of NPHC offer insight and a unique perspective into this understanding and the development of Black socioeconomic and cultural life.
NPHC hosts annual events such as the Welcome Week Yard Show, Black and White Party, Black Greek 101 as well as educational events such as the Harbor Institute’s “All We do is Step, Stroll and Hop? What is a Black Greek?” Black History Month Interactive program as well as other service based activities.
In addition to overseeing its member chapters, the NPHC plans and promotes various activities in collaboration with the other councils. These programs include Greek Week and all-Greek philanthropy and service events. Representatives from the NPHC also sit on the Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board that assist with programming for the entire fraternity and sorority community.
Looking to reach out to NPHC? Contact them at bu.nphc@gmail.com or at their Instagram page @bu.nphc.
The Panhellenic Council, also known as PHC, is the governing body of six sororities and women’s fraternities on campus. In addition to overseeing the sororities, the Panhellenic Council plans and promotes various activities in collaboration with other councils. These programs include Greek Week, National Hazing Prevention Week, Greek 101, and all-Greek philanthropy and service events. Representatives from the Panhellenic Council also sit on the Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board that assist with programming for the entire fraternity and sorority community.
Looking to reach out to PHC? Find them on Instagram @BradleyPanhel
Letter from the Panhellenic Council
Hello Braves!
We look forward to seeing you on campus in the fall and are super excited to share our greek community with you. This page is where you can find everything you need to know about the Panhellenic community and upcoming 2025 recruitment!
Greek life is truly a positive life-changing experience and we invite you to join our community at Bradley University. The Panhellenic community strives to make each member’s experience worthwhile and enjoyable. Our greek community is incredibly strong and members make connections with one another that last a lifetime. Chapter members continuously build up each other and grow into strong, confident leaders. In the greek community, you will learn skills that help you grow in both academic and leadership settings. Our community is filled with motivated and supportive role models to help guide you through your college experience.
We know college can be a huge adjustment with new friends, activities, and responsibilities. By joining greek life, you will be able to find your home away from home. The moment you join greek life you will be introduced to many amazing women. Our community constantly builds each other up and provides activities around campus for you to get to know your peers. We are confident that you will be able to find your best friends through our recruitment process.
The Panhellenic community has shaped the lives of many women and we hope to have a part in your college journey. Getting into the nitty-gritty of things, Registration for Panhellenic Formal Recruitment will begin in the summer and continue until Formal Recruitment starts. During the formal recruitment process, potential new members are introduced to each chapter and get the opportunity to find an organization that is the right fit for them. Through a process of mutual selection, the potential new member narrows down her options over the course of four rounds. It is the goal of Bradley’s Panhellenic Council to find a home for every woman interested in joining a sorority.
Registration for Panhellenic Formal Recruitment will begin in the summer and continue until Formal Recruitment starts. If you are interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority, please register or contact Jordyn Schwartz, jschwartz@mail.bradley.edu
See you soon!
Bradley University Panhellenic Council
The Multicultural Greek Council represents three multicultural and historically Latino/a fraternities and sororities.
In addition to overseeing its member chapters, the MGC plans and promotes various activities in collaboration with the other councils. These programs include Greek Week and all-Greek philanthropy and service events. Representatives from the MGC also sit on the Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board that assist with programming for the entire fraternity and sorority community.
Looking to reach out to the MGC? Find them on Instagram @bu.mgc
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.
Membership
IFC fraternities have the ability to recruit 365 days a year. If you are interested in joining a fraternity, all you have to do is make friends with some fraternity men. Be social, meet the members, go to some events, then decide if that chapter is right for you. If you are interested in joining a fraternity, but aren’t sure where to get started, please contact IFC at bradleyifc1897@gmail.com.
All interested students are to complete the Bradley University Fraternity and Sorority Interest Form before they can be officially invited to join a chapter.
Take the free IF Recruitment 101 course offered by Sorority Launch to learn more about the recruitment experience. Parents are encouraged to check out the free Parent Recruitment 101 course as well.
Book Scholarship
Awards two $500 scholarships in the fall to any incoming freshman or sophomore students. Recipients will be determined based on involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership roles. Open to non-members.
Membership Scholarships
The Alpha Sigma Chapter is the Theta Xi Foundation’s largest scholarship fund of all Theta Xi Chapters nationwide. Our chapter and alumni are committed to assisting hard working students pay for school. Last year we distributed $49,975 in scholarships, which is more than any other fraternity on Bradley’s campus. We currently offer the following scholarships:
- Janus Scholarship
Awards $3,125 annually to five members living in the house with a GPA greater than 3.0. - The Blue Iris Scholarship
Is a four year scholarship issued each fall. It awards two $1,200 semester scholarships to newly initiated brothers with a cumulative GPA greater than 3.25. Scholarship winners can renew it for up to 8 semesters. - The Gary Gleespen Scholarship
Awards $500 each year to three brothers showing a high level of academic performance or improvement.
Beta Pi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)
- AAA Scholarship
The Foundation’s Triple A is a $250 scholarship available to any newly initiated member of Phi Gamma Delta who earn a 3.2 GPA during their pledging semester. Beta Pi graduates gratefully double this scholarship for a total of $500. We are lucky enough to have had many members be awarded this for achieving academic excellence. - Jason R. Preston Scholarship
The Jason R. Preston Beta Pi Scholarship is given each year to the qualified undergraduate member of the Beta Pi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta who best exemplifies the saying “Scholarship, Fraternity, Self.” This scholarship is a total of $1750 awarded once a year at Beta Pi’s annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner.
Students who are interested in joining a historically African American fraternity or sorority at Bradley University will participate in the intake process for the individual organization that they are interested in joining.
Each organization conducts membership intake according to their own national and local guidelines, however, these standards vary and intake activities are held at times determined by each organization. Most NPHC organizations require a minimum grade point average and a minimum number of earned college credit hours in order to participate in intake.
For more information on how to join, please contact Cory Bosco.
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The Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc. |
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The Zeta Phi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. |
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The Epsilon Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. |
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The Theta Epsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc |
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The Phi Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc |
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The Iota Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. |
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The Zeta Mu chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc |
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The Panhellenic community has shaped the lives of many women and we hope to have a part in your college journey. Getting into the nitty-gritty of things, Registration for Panhellenic Formal Recruitment will begin in the summer and continue until Formal Recruitment starts. During the formal recruitment process, potential new members are introduced to each chapter and get the opportunity to find an organization that is the right fit for them. Through a process of mutual selection, the potential new member narrows down her options over the course of four rounds. It is the goal of Bradley’s Panhellenic Council to find a home for every woman interested in joining a sorority.
Registration for Panhellenic Formal Recruitment will begin in the summer and continue until Formal Recruitment starts. If you are interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority, please register or contact Director of Recruitment, Jordyn Schwartz, jschwartz@mail.bradley.edu.
Take the free Panhellenic Recruitment 101 course offered by Sorority Launch to learn more about the recruitment experience. Parents are encouraged to check out the free Parent Panhellenic 101 course as well.
2025 Recruitment Schedule
All times listed are estimated time frames; be sure you are in contact with your assigned Recruitment Counselor for updates.
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Welcome Back Bash |
Sunday, August 24th from 12-2 p.m. |
Alumi Quad |
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Block Party |
Monday August 25th from 4-6 p.m. |
Fredonia Ave |
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Panhellenic Recruitment Orientation |
Wednesday August 27th from 6-7 p.m. |
Markin Performance Court |
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Recruitment Round 1: Open House/Sisterhood |
Friday August 29th from 3:30-9:30 p.m | |
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Recruitment Round 2: House Tours/Philanthropy |
Saturday August 30th from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | |
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Recruitment Round 3: Preference |
Sunday August 31st from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | |
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Bid Day Celebration |
Sunday August 31st at 6 p.m. |
Students who are interested in joining a multicultural fraternity or sorority at Bradley University will participate in the intake process for the individual organization that they are interested in joining.
Each organization conducts membership intake according to their own national and local guidelines, however, these standards vary and intake activities are held at times determined by each organization. Most organizations require a minimum grade point average and a minimum number of earned college credit hours in order to participate in intake.
For more information on the intake process, please contact each organization individually.
For more general information, please email Cory Bosco.
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The Alpha Pi chapter of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. |
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The Epsilon Alpha chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc. |
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The Gamma Zeta chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. |
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The Eta Lambda Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. |
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FAQs for Parents
Nobody likes stereotypes. The best way to get to know a fraternity or sorority is to get to know its members. Fraternities and sororities are made up of a wide variety of undergraduate students, along with thousands of Alumni, each one a unique individual. At the heart of every fraternity or sorority is a set of value-based principles related to the development of character, leadership, scholarship, service, and lifelong friendship.
Alcohol abuse is unhealthy and inconsistent with fraternity and sorority ideals. All fraternities and sororities are expected to obey all federal, state and city laws in addition to any university, fraternity/sorority, and governing council policies regarding consumption of alcohol. In addition, fraternities and sororities are not allowed to purchase alcohol for members or guests. Chapter social events are expected to be registered and adhere to current best practices for safer environments with alcohol present. In addition, fraternities and sororities host numerous alcohol-free social activities like moonlight bowling, dinner exchanges, and lip sync contests. Students who choose not to drink will know that it’s ok and feel comfortable with their decision.
Students often find it difficult to manage their time when moving from the highly structured high school environment to the freedoms of college. Fraternities and sororities assist in that transition by offering scholarship programs which may include study partners, mandatory study hours, and time management workshops. Your student can access and network with members who already know how to use campus resources like the library, tutors, computer labs, study lounges, and academic advisors.
New fraternity and sorority members all experience a period of orientation to the organization that they choose to join. During this time, they will participate in leadership retreats, community service projects, weekly meetings to learn about the university and the fraternity/sorority history, and activities designed to build friendships among members of the organization. ALL FRATERNITY AND SORORITY POLICIES FORBID HAZING and all chapters are committed to a membership education period which instills a sense of responsibility and commitment in the new members.
Hazing is something that we do not tolerate; if you have concerns about your student being involved in any hazing activities, please contact the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Fraternity and sorority members are elected to officer positions and manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. These officers are assisted by members serving on committees and by Alumni serving as advisors. All of our fraternities and sororities are also part of an (inter) national organization that offers support, advice, and direction through paid professional staff members and regional volunteers. Professional university staff is also employed to assist, educate, and monitor the activities of fraternities.
Each fraternity and sorority is self-supported through dues charged to all members. In the first year of membership, a few one-time expenses are assessed. After those initial payments are made, your student’s only expense will be semester dues. Housing is offered for nineteen of the twenty-nine fraternities and sororities on campus, and a variety of payment plans are usually offered.
Participating in any worthwhile activity always requires an investment of one’s time. Research has shown that involved college students are more likely to graduate, and they report greater satisfaction with their college experience. Through their fraternity and sorority involvement, your student will learn how to balance academics, work, campus involvement, and social commitments.
Fraternities and sororities utilize a process commonly referred to as “recruitment” or “intake” in order to meet prospective members. Recruitment offers non-affiliated students an opportunity to meet a number of other people on campus and learn what each group has to offer.
