Our COuncils
Who We Are
IFC
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body comprising representatives from men's fraternities. The IFC's primary objective is to foster its member fraternities' common interests and values, namely leadership, service, brotherhood, and scholarship.
​
Member fraternities of the IFC include:
-
Kappa Delta Rho
-
Kappa Sigma
-
Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)
-
Pi Kappa Alpha
-
Pi Lambda Phi
-
Sigma Phi Epsilon
-
Theta Chi
-
Theta Delta Chi
The IFC conducts a partially structured recruitment process at the beginning of each semester. This involves a series of informational and social events where chapters provide potential new members the opportunity to interact with active members from various fraternities. Additionally, individual events hosted by chapters allow potential new members to explore specific fraternities in a more personalized setting. Registration is mandatory for IFC recruitment, but there is no associated fee. Students have the flexibility to decide which events to attend and how many.
NPHC
National Panhellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) serves as the governing body comprising representatives from Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities. The council promotes unity, instills the "service for life" philosophy, and facilitates leadership development and scholarship among its members.
​
-
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
-
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
-
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
-
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
-
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
-
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
-
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
-
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Please note that all chapters recognized as student organizations at VCU are active, and for a list of currently suspended chapters, refer to the Student Organization Conduct Report.
For students interested in NPHC intake, it is recommended to attend programs and informational or interest meetings hosted by the organization they wish to join. It's important to be aware that most NPHC organizations require a specified VCU GPA, and some may also require applicants to have achieved 2nd-year status to participate in the intake process.
CPC
College Panhellenic Council
The College Panhellenic Council (CPC) is the governing body, comprising representatives from women's organizations affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). The CPC is dedicated to advancing value-based recruitment, ensuring that each potential new member has the opportunity to connect with an organization aligned with their personal values.
​
-
Alpha Gamma Delta
-
Alpha Omicron Pi
-
Alpha Sigma Alpha
-
Alpha Xi Delta
-
Gamma Phi Beta
-
Phi Mu
-
Phi Sigma Rho
-
Sigma Sigma Sigma
-
Zeta Tau Alpha
It's important to note that all chapters recognized as student organizations at VCU are considered active. For a list of currently suspended chapters, please refer to the Student Organization Conduct Report.
Regarding recruitment, there are two processes within CPC. Continuous Open Bidding (COB) occurs in the fall semester, where eligible chapters hold events either by invitation or open to eligible students. Information for primary (Spring) recruitment, including dates and a registration link, is typically posted in late Fall semester. While CPC assesses a recruitment fee for primary (Spring) recruitment, there is no fee for COB (Fall) recruitment.
UGC
Unified Greek Council
The Unified Greek Council (UGC) is the governing body comprised of representatives from culturally-based fraternities and sororities. The UGC encourages all students interested in a culturally-based fraternity and sorority experience to participate in UGC events or events sponsored by UGC member organizations.
​
-
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
-
Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc.
-
Phi Sigma Rho
It's important to note that all chapters recognized as student organizations at VCU are considered active. For a list of currently suspended chapters, please refer to the Student Organization Conduct Report.
For students interested in UGC intake, upon identifying the group they wish to join, it is recommended to attend programs and informational or interest meetings hosted by the organization. Some chapters may have a more formal recruitment process, while others follow a program closely aligned with the intake process. Additionally, certain organizations continue to recruit new members throughout the semester. It's essential to be aware that all UGC organizations require a specified VCU GPA, and some may also require applicants to have achieved 2nd-year status to apply for the intake process.
