Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University

SORORITIES, FRATERNITIES AND SOCIAL
FELLOWSHIPS
Greek letter fraternities and sororities are advised and directed by the Center for Student
Involvement, and under the guidance of three Greek governing bodies: the Inter-Fraternity
Council (IFC), Panhellenic Council (Panhel) and the United Greek and Fellowship Council
(UGFC). IFC comprises the national men’s social fraternities and serves as the governing
body for the traditional/social fraternity system. Panhel represents the National Panhellenic
Conference (NPC) sororities, a community of women working together to improve themselves
and their campus and to benefit many charitable organizations. The UGFC serves as the
governing body of all historically culturally based and nontraditional fraternities, sororities, and
social fellowships, primarily acting as a liaison and voice of the multicultural Greek community
to promote their common heritages, history and unity.
Sororities
Alpha Epsilon Phi AEΦ
aephi.org
Founded at Barnard College in 1909, Alpha Epsilon Phi supports many events at Adelphi.
The women of Alpha Epsilon Phi have a close-knit sisterhood and support two official
philanthropies: the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Sharsheret, a national breast
cancer organization. Colors: green and white; flower: lily of the valley.
Alpha Kappa Alpha AKA
aka1908.org
Founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is
America’s first black Greek letter organization established by, and for, black women. It supports
many philanthropic programs including Reading is Fundamental, NAACP and the United Negro
College Fund. Colors: apple green and salmon pink; flower: pink tea rose.
Delta Delta Delta ΔΔΔ
tridelta.org
Tri Delta is the second-oldest chapter at Adelphi and has been active on campus since 1911. Tri
Delta contributes to many philanthropies—especially St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—
and sponsors a bachelor’s auction that raises funds for charity and awards a scholarship to an
Adelphi student. Colors: silver, gold, and blue; flower: pansy; badge: three jeweled stars within
a gold crescent.
Delta Gamma ΔΓ
deltagamma.org
Delta Gamma is among the oldest of women’s sororities, having celebrated its centennial in
1973. The Omicron chapter was established at Adelphi in May 1908, making it the oldest sorority
on campus. The chapter supports many activities on campus and its national philanthropies—
Aid to the Blind and Sight Conservation. Colors: bronze, pink and blue; flower: cream-colored
rose; pledge pin: white enamel shield with the Greek letters Pi Alpha in gold; badge: gold
anchor with a white shield with the Greek letters Delta Gamma and raised gold cable.
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