The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), founded in 1930, is the umbrella organization to nine (9) historically African American Greek-letter fraternities and sororities, commonly known as the Divine Nine. Wichita State's NPHC is the governing body to eight (8) of those fraternities and sororities.
NPHC Membership
Fraternities and Sororities in NPHC take on new members to their organization through a process called Member Intake. This is an individualized process that differs from chapter to chapter. Each group sets the semester and dates that they wish to bring in a new line of pledges (members).This process generally begins with an interest meeting followed by a period of membership education. The intake process typically ends with initiation or a formal crossing into membership and may include a new member presentation or reveal to show the new members to the campus community and their family and friends.
If you are interested in joining one of our NPHC organizations, we strongly encourage you to attend their events and designate interest by filling out the form below or by contacting nphc@wichita.edu.
Express Interest
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 15, 1908. Its mission is to to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of 鈥淪ervice to All Mankind.鈥�
Chapter | Epsilon Alpha Chapter
Symbol | Ivy Leaf
Colors | Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Motto | 鈥淏y Culture and By Merit"
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded on December 4, 1906. Its mission is to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
Chapter | Delta Mu Chapter
Symbol | Sphinx
Colors | Old Gold and Black
Motto | 鈥�First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All"
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913. Delta Sigma It is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.
Chapter | Zeta Beta Chapter
Symbol | Lady Fortitude
Colors | Crimson and Cream
Motto | 鈥�Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on January 5, 1911. The purpose and main objective at Kappa is to seek world class achievement in EVERY field of human endeavor! They seek to provide coaching, assistance, and leadership training to their members at the Undergraduate and Alumni level, that helps them become leaders in their respective communities and become positive role models for others to emulate.
Chapter | Delta Upsilon Chapter
Symbol | Diamond
Colors | Crimson and Cream
Motto | 鈥�Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor"
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on November 17, 1911. Its purpose is to bring about a union of college men of similar high ideals of scholarship, and manhood in order to stimulate the attainment of ideas and ambitions of its members; occupy a progressive helpful and constructive place in political life of the community and nation; and foster the humanity, freedom and dignity of the individual; and aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher economic and intellectual status.
Chapter | Epsilon Psi Chapter
Symbol | Lamp
Colors | Royal Purple and Old Gold
Motto | 鈥�Friendship is Essential to the Soul"
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded on January 9, 1914. In order to accomplish the Fraternity鈥檚 objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody 鈥淐ulture For Service and Service For Humanity鈥� and promote brotherhood, scholarship and service.
Chapter | Gamma Nu Chapter
Symbol | Dove and Crescent
Colors | Royal Blue and Pure White
Motto | 鈥�Culture For Service and Service For Humanity"
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1922. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action.
Chapter | Chi Chapter
Symbol | Poodle
Colors | Royal Blue and Gold
Motto | 鈥�Greater Service, Greater Progress"
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 16, 1920. Its mission is to foster the ideals of service, scholarship, charity, sisterhood, civil and cultural endeavors, and finer womanhood.
Chapter | Mu Ni Chapter
Symbol | Dove
Colors | Royal Blue and White
Motto | 鈥�A community-conscious, action-oriented organization"