Greek Life at ���Baylor University Orientation 2016
Community Overview • 36 Chapters • 4 Governing Councils & Local/Independent Chapters • 25% of BU students are Greek
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Panhellenic Council (PHC)
Local & Independent Chapters
Aspects of Greek Life • Service & Philanthropy
• Campus Involvement
• Leadership
• Scholarship
• Faith Development
Benefits of Joining • Experiential Learning
• Networking
• Lifelong Friendships
• Connection to Campus
• Purpose
Grade Requirements • A student must have completed 12 Baylor hours and
obtain a 2.67 cumulative GPA. – Many organizations require all potential new members to have a higher
GPA to join their individual chapter.
• Transfer Students – A student is considered a transfer if they have attended a college
during a fall or spring semester AFTER high school graduation. – Transfer grades do NOT apply to the Baylor GPA – Minimum of 24 transfer hours – Transfer GPA of a 3.0
• Grades are NOT rounded up in determining eligibility.
Member Organizations
Alpha Tau Omega (ATO)
Beta Theta Pi (Beta)
Delta Tau Delta (Delt) Kappa Alpha Order (KA) Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig) Lambda Phi Epsilon (Lambda) Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) Phi Iota Alpha (Fiota) Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kap) Sigma Chi Sigma Phi Epsilon (Sig Ep) Tau Kappa Epsilon (Teke)
Interfraternity Council (IFC) National fraternities, many a part of the North American Interfraternity Conference(NIC)
“Baylor IFC”
@BaylorIFC
@Baylor_IFC
Interfraternity Council (IFC) “Baylor IFC”
@BaylorIFC
@Baylor_IFC
Events to look for in Fall 2016:
Traditions Rally BBQ Recruitment begins (8/25/16) Showcase (8/30/16) No Shave November
• All men must register, attend Effectively Developing Greeks, meet academic standards, and pay a $25 registration fee to be eligible
• Recruitment occurs in both the fall and spring
• Attend more than one chapter’s events, use the fall!
• Be balanced, get involved.
• More information: Dean Rogers, [email protected]
Member Organizations
Sororities alpha Kappa Delta Phi (aKDPhi)
Delta Kappa Delta (DKD)
Gamma Alpha Omega (Gamma)
Kappa Delta Chi (KDChi)
Kappa Phi Gamma (KPhiG)
Sigma Iota Alpha (SIA)
Fraternities Beta Kappa Gamma (BKG)
Delta Epsilon Psi (DEPsi)
Omega Delta Phi (ODPhi)
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) National culturally based fraternities and sororities
“Baylor Multicultural Greek Council” @BaylorMGC
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) “Baylor Multicultural Greek Council” @BaylorMGC
Events to look for in Fall 2016:
Mosaic Mixer MGC Kick-Off MGC Recruitment Events
• Every potential member must attend one council event prior to crossing
• Recruitment can occur in either the fall or spring based on the chapter
• Use the council events to get to know many chapters and cultures
• More information: Sherwin Thomas, [email protected]
Member Organizations Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (AKA) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (Alpha) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc (Sigma) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc (Zeta)
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Divine 9, historically African-American fraternities and sororities
“Baylor NPHC”
@Baylor_NPHC
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
“Baylor NPHC”
@Baylor_NPHC
Events to look for in Fall 2016:
Mosiac Mixer Greek 101 NPHC Week Garden Anniversary
• Intake can occur in the fall and/or spring based on the chapter
• Attendance at chapter’s informational/interest session recommended
• Use Twitter and week of events for more chapter information
• More information: Anthony Taylor, [email protected]
Member Organizations
Alpha Chi Omega (Alpha Chi)
Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi)
Chi Omega (Chi O)
Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta)
Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta)
Kappa Kappa Gamma (Kappa)
Pi Beta Phi (Pi Phi)
Zeta Tau Alpha (Zeta)
Panhellenic Council (PHC) National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities
“Baylor Panhellenic”
@BUPanhellenic
@Baylor_Panhellenic
Panhellenic Council (PHC) “Baylor Panhellenic”
@BUPanhellenic
@Baylor_Panhellenic
Events to look for in Fall 2016:
All-University Events Panhellenic Orientation Panhellenic Preview
• Formal recruitment only occurs in the Spring semester
• Attend orientation & preview
• Learn about the registration process and recommendation letters
• Tips: concentrate on academics and get involved
• Use the fall to build relationships and meet each organization
• More information: Brittany Tew, [email protected]
Member Organizations Fraternities
Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX)
Kappa Omega Tau (KOT)
Phi Kappa Chi (Phi Chi)
Sororities
Kappa Chi Alpha (KXA)
Sigma Phi Lambda (Pi Lamb)
Local & Independent Chapters Fraternities and sororities not associated with a council
Events to look for in Fall 2016:
Late Night All-University Events
• Local/Independent fraternities participate in formal fraternity recruitment in both the fall and spring
• Use the fall to meet members and get to know each organization
• Check social media and website for up to date contact information for each chapter
Local & Independent Chapters
How to know if it’s right for you? • Want to meet new people? • Want a sisterhood/brotherhood bond with a group of women/men?
• Are you able to balance school work and social activities? • Are you willing to give back to your community, school, philanthropies, etc?
• Have you researched the different groups and opportunities?
• Have you attended any events to get to know members?
Tips for Success • Make sure you get to know many people in many chapters
• Think about – Where you feel comfortable – What you’re looking for from your experience – Who’s values, interests, philanthropy, or vision align with yours?
– Where can you gain and give the most?
• Use Connect!
Education & Developement • Effectively Developing Greeks • New Member Orientations • All Greek Presidents Retreat • Emerging Greek Leaders Retreat • National speakers focusing on risk management
• Comprehensive proactive policies • Partnerships on campus
Fall Events o Mosaic Mixer
o Late Night
o IFC Showcase
o MGC Kick-‐Off
o IFC & Local/Ind. Fraternity Recruitment Events
o Panhellenic Recruitment Orientation
o Traditions Rally
o NPHC Week
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Contact us! Tam Dunn
[email protected] Associate Director of Student Activities for Greek Life
Austin Hayes
[email protected] Assistant Director of Greek Life
Erin Ellis
[email protected] Coordinator of Greek Life
Lauren Christian
[email protected] Graduate Apprentice for Greek Life (IFC, MGC, NPHC)
Megan Michener
[email protected] Graduate Apprentice for Greek Life (PHC, Order of Omega,Stacy Riddle Forum)
Connect with us! Website: www.baylor.edu/greeklife
Facebook: “Baylor Greek Life”
Twitter: @BaylorGreeks YouTube: “BaylorGreek”
Instagram: @Baylor_Greek_Life
Office Location: Bill Daniel Student Union Building (SUB), Entry Level