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Join a Fraternity or Sorority
Being a member of a social fraternity or sorority is an opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself. It opens doors far beyond your undergraduate experience, fosters a sense of belonging, and offers lasting friendships.
At UB there are several uniquely diverse councils: the College Panhellenic Council, Independent Fraternal Organizations, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the United Council of Cultural Fraternities and Sororities.
Come meet our organizations at Campus Fest during Welcome Weekend in the Fall, or at our Meet the Greeks event on the first day of classes to have your questions answered!
You are only eligible to participate in new member education, intake or initiation if you meet specific requirements, including:
- Individuals must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at UB
- Students who have been enrolled for more than one semester must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (specific organizations may require a higher GPA)
- Students must attend a University-sponsored Fraternity and Sorority Life Information Session
Eligibility is verified through the Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Step 1. Complete the self-paced Fraternity and Sorority Life Information Session. This course is offered through VectorSolutions and will go live mid-June.
Step 2. Once you have completed the course, the Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life will verify your eligibility and communicate the names of eligible individuals to organizations.
If you need assistance in this process, please email stu-greeks@buffalo.edu.
There are a few different ways to join fraternities and sororities at UB. Each chapter and council have a unique process. Information on those processes can be found below:
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Panhellenic Council
Registration for Fall Recruitment will open in June.
In September, the Panhellenic Council has a formal recruitment process. Formal Recruitment occurs from Friday through Monday, and potential new members (PNMs) visit each chapter on a specific schedule. Each PNM is assigned a Rho Gamma (recruitment guide) to help them through the process. Some sororities may continue accepting new members after formal recruitment through Continuous Open Bidding (COB).
Check out UB Panhellenic Council on Instagram to view recruitment details!
In the spring, most Panhellenic Sororities recruit through an informal process. Check UBLinked and the organization’s social media pages to view those events.
- Alpha Gamma Delta
- Delta Phi Epsilon
- Phi Sigma Sigma
- Alpha Sigma Tau
- Phi Sigma Rho**
**associate member chapter of the UB Panhellenic Association
Fraternity Council
Chapters will hold informal recruitment events during both the spring and fall semesters. Individual chapters hold recruitment activities and interest sessions over the first few weeks of the academic semester, which can be found on UBLinked and the organization’s social media. Registration is not required for these activities.
- Alpha Epsilon Pi
- Lambda Chi Alpha
- Kappa Sigma*
*Provisional group
National Pan-Hellenic Council (Divine Nine)
The sororities and fraternities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or “Divine Nine” conduct membership intake at various times. Chapters may hold informational sessions during both the spring and fall semesters, and then will invite interested members who qualify to join. Organizations will post their informational sessions on UBLinked. Each chapter has its own unique intake process, so be sure to ask questions! Pre-registration is not required.
Sororities
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Fraternities
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi*
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
*Provisional group
United Council of Cultural Fraternities and Sororities
Chapters will hold recruitment events during both the spring and fall semesters. Individual chapters hold information sessions as well as activities over the first few weeks of the academic semester. These events can be found on UBLinked. Each chapter has its own requirements for informational attendance and intake, so be sure to ask the chapter about their requirements directly. Pre-registration is not required for these activities.
Sororities
- Alpha Kappa Delta Phi
- Omega Phi Beta*
- Sigma Lambda Upsilon*
- Sigma Sigma Rho
- Sigma Psi Zeta
Fraternities
- Lambda Alpha Upsilon*
- Lambda Phi Epsilon
- Lambda Upsilon Lambda*
- Nu Alpha Phi
- Pi Delta Psi
*Provisional group
Honor Societies
Our social Greek-letter honor societies include Order of Omega, Gamma Sigma Alpha, and Rho Lambda. To become a part of these organizations, you must be a member of one of our social Fraternities and Sororities and meet the honor society’s requirements. Applications for these organizations are sent on a semesterly basis.
Learn More about Fraternity and Sorority Life at UB
Disclaimer: Information provided will be shared with the Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life and the organizations which you select from the list below.
Are you interested in starting a chapter that’s not available on our campus yet? Fill out the New Chapter Interest Form below.