The National Pan-Hellenic Council was founded in 1930 to serve as a governing body to the nine nationally recognized historically black fraternities and sororities. Its purpose is to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC, and provides leadership training for its constituents.
The council’s purpose is to promote unity and expose members to the “service for life” philosophy and foster leadership development and scholarship among the “Divine Nine” chapters which belong to the NPHC. Furthermore, the National Pan-Hellenic Council provides a forum for participation and interaction among the members of affiliate organizations and the organizations themselves. It provides for a stronger unified voice and a stronger unified body.
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (1906)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (1908)
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (1911)
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (1911)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1913)
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (1914)
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (1920)
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (1922)
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (1963)
* Bold – Active current membership at Colorado State University
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
Founded: Tuesday, December 4, 1906, at Cornell University, Ithica, New York
Chartered at CSU: Saturday, October 23, 1982 – Omicron Tau Chapter
Contact: Denver Alphas at denveralphas1906@gmail.com
Website: apa1906.net
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. seeks to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards and to promote unity and friendship among university women.
Founded: January 15, 1908, at Howard University
Chartered at CSU: May 1, 1982 – Xi Eta Chapter
Contact: Michelle Nwagwu – mnwagwu@rams.colostate.edu
National Website: www.aka1908.com
CSU Chapter: fsl.colostate.edu/chapters/alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority-inc/
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Fashioning achievements as its purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. began uniting college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity.
Founded: January 5, 1911, at Indiana University
Local Chapter: Omicron Zeta – Denver Metropolitan Area Colleges and Universities
Contact: Fraternity & Sorority Life
Website: www.kappaalphapsi1911.com
CSU Chapter: fsl.colostate.edu/chapters/kappa-alpha-psi-fraternity-inc/
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 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.
Founded: November 17, 1911, at Howard University
Local Chapter: Lambda Beta Chapter – University of Northern Colorado and Colorado State university
Contact: Fraternity & Sorority Life
Website: www.oppf.org
CSU Chapter: fsl.colostate.edu/chapters/omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc/
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 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. The Tau Lambda chapter serves the Northern Colorado area on the campuses
of Colorado State University and University of Northern Colorado.
Founded: January 13, 1913, at Howard University
Chartered at CSU: April 26, 2003 – Tau Lambda Chapter
Contact: Adrienne Brown – dsttaulambdachapter@gmail.com, President (UNC)
Primary Advisor: Mary Matthews – marysjoy@comcast.net
Website: www.deltasigmatheta.org
CSU Chapter: fsl.colostate.edu/chapters/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc/
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
The members of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity’s most valuable resource and strength. In order to accomplish the Fraternity’s objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” and promote Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service.
Founded: January 9, 1914, at Howard University
Chartered at CSU: March 8, 1982 – Nu Xi Chapter (currently inactive)
Contact: Van McGee – 720-569-7763 – ne.area_statedirector@pbswest.org
Website: www.pbs1914.org
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood, and the simple belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations.
Founded: January 16, 1920, at Howard University
Chartered at CSU: September 23, 1993 – Omicron Omicron Chapter
Contact: Autumn Redding – Chapter President – oozetapresident@gmail.com.
Website: www.zphib1920.org
CSU Chapter: fsl.colostate.edu/chapters/zeta-phi-beta-sorority-inc/
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmarks of the organization’s programs and activities.
Founded: November 12, 1922 at Butler University
Local Chapter: Currently inactive at Colorado State University
Contact: Fraternity & Sorority Life
Website: www.sgrho1922.org
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. exists as a nationally incorporated social/service fraternity which continues to remain true to the original aims of its founders. While the fraternity’s membership is comprised primarily of African-Americans, membership is not restricted by race, creed, or national origin.
Founded: September 19, 1963, at Morgan State University
Local Chapter: Currently inactive at Colorado State University
Contact: Fraternity & Sorority Life
Website: www.iotaphitheta.org
