The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the governing body that consists of representatives from Historically Black Fraternities and  Sororities. The council's stated purpose is to promote unity and expose members to the “service for life” philosophy and foster leadership development and scholarship.

*Active NPHC Chapters at VCU: 

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.

*Note: all chapters recognized as student organizations at VCU are active chapters; for a list of active chapters that are currently suspended, see the Student Organization Conduct Report.

NPHC Intake:

Once a student identifies the organization they would like to join, they should attend programs hosted by the organization and informational or interest meetings sponsored by the organization. Note that most NPHC organizations require a VCU GPA, and some require 2nd year status to apply for the intake process.