Councils

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

The IFC is the governing body for the majority of North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) fraternities on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Comprised of men’s fraternities, the IFC is a self-governing institution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, seeking to develop and maintain fraternity life and interfraternal relations by promoting unity and growth of its member organizations.  IFC organizations include:

Acacia, Alpha Delta Phi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Sigma Phi, Beta Theta Pi, Chi Psi, Delta Chi, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Delta Theta Sigma, Delta Upsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Sigma, Phi Kappa Tau, Phi Kappa Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Lambda Phi, Psi Upsilon, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Phi, Sigma Pi, Sigma Tau Gamma, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Delta Chi, Triangle, Zeta Beta Tau

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

The MGC is the governing body for multicultural and multiethnic fraternities and sororities. The mission of the Multicultural Greek Council shall be to foster a unified multicultural community, to promote scholarship, service, respect, camaraderie and cultural awareness, while creating an inclusive and supportive network for future growth and development. MGC organizations include:

alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc., Alpha Lambda Rho*, Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc., Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity, Inc., Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc., Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc., Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.

*These chapters are associate chapters of MGC.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

The NPHC is the governing body of the traditionally African American fraternities and sororities, also known as the Divine Nine. NPHC coordinates activities to develop leadership skills, positive relationships, and citizenship through community service and outreach.  Organizations that are part of NPHC embrace the continuance of social actions, political empowerment and economic development. NPHC organizations include:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Panhellenic Association (PHA)

The PHA is the governing body for fourteen women’s organizations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  PHA is responsible for organizing programing and educational  opportunities, communication efforts, and for supporting the Panhellenic community.  PHA organizes Formal Recruitment, held over the first weekends of the fall semester, during which a mutual selection process introduces potential new members to the sorority community. Panhellenic women proudly strive for individual excellence in scholarship and leadership, and promote community building through citizenship and fellowship. PHA organizations include:

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Omega Epsilon*, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Alpha Omega*, Sigma Delta Tau, Zeta Tau Alpha

*These chapters are associate chapters of PHA.