Greek Life

The mission of the Interfraternity Council at Sam Houston State University is to provide a resource that exemplifies the general well-being of fraternal brotherhood of all chapters through philanthropy, judicial review and the promotion of Greek Life as a whole.

Core Values:

• PHILANTHROPY: Building relationships in the community by promoting the common good of others while providing for their general welfare. 
• TEAMWORK: Men of different temperaments, talents and convictions coming together through open communication to make a positive difference.
• ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH: Making the Interfraternity Council a larger and more productive organization by leading to new heights…building on leadership, networking and character for future achievement and advancement.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: The full cooperation of every fraternity adhering to and executing the expectations and standards that one should be held responsible for, regardless of criticism and the nature of any circumstances.
• COMMITMENT: Challenging ourselves and others to use heart and mind to accomplish all endeavors presented before us.

Here at Sam Houston there are five sorority chapters which include, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Omicron Pi, Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Zeta Tau Alpha. Panhellenic emphasizes the importance of academic excellence, community outreach, leadership, and sisterhood. The SHSU Panhellenic Association prides itself on our achievements as well as the personal development of our Panhellenic members.

• Panhellenic GPA is typically 3.0 or higher and above the SHSU campus average.
• Panhellenic has raised over $35,471 for philanthropic organizations and has contributed over 5,596 hours of community service.
• 88% of Panhellenic women are involved in organizations outside of their sorority, many of which hold officer positions.

National Pan-Hellenic Council is composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

The Multicultural Greek Council serves as a governing body, creates and maintains high standards in the life of culturally-based fraternities and sororities. The Council addresses, manages and creates strategic programming, to unify organizations involved in MGC, upholding higher education, providing community services, improving leadership and encourage a positive relationship between MGC members, other Greek Councils, the university student body and administration, thus improving campus life.

MGC is the Governing body for the following Greek organizations at SHSU:

• Delta Xi Nu, National Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
• Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Ambassadors Purpose: The FSL Ambassadors serve as representatives of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and SHSU.  The purpose of FSL Ambassadors is to encourage unaffiliated students to consider joining a fraternity or sorority. Our goal is to guide, educate, and welcome all students and parents about the recruitment or membership intake process. Our focus is to share the SHSU FSL core values: Academic Excellence, Lifelong Connections and Member Development, Leadership, and Service.