Mission
The objective of NPHC is to:
- To serve as the governing body for all nationally recognized and chartered Black Greek Letter Organization chapters approved for membership and activity by the National Pan-Hellenic Council as well as the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
- To nurture the free exchange of information, experiences, and accomplishments and foster cooperation between the member organizations.
- To encourage and maintain a high level of scholarship and service for the member organizations.
- To educate the University of Wisconsin–Madison student population about NPHC and its member organizations.
- To maintain high inter-Greek relationships.
- To assist the University in the attainment of its educational, cultural and judicial objectives.
Programs
History
In 1906 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the first fraternity for African American men, at Cornell University. Then in 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was formed at Howard University, becoming the first sorority for African American women. In 1930, the National Pan-Hellenic Conference was founded, consisting of 9 fraternities and sororities. For over 75 years, NPHC has been at UW-Madison, starting with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and then Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in 1946. Currently, there are 8 out of the 9 fraternities and sororities here at UW-Madison. In 2022 the Divine Nine Garden Plaza was revealed.
Council Officers
President: Qamryn Ross
Vice President of Inclusion & Well Being: Jason Craft
Vice President of Administration: Lena Watts
Vice President of Community Development: George Walker
Intake
NPHC does not host a formal intake process. Each organization is responsible for their own unique recruitment processes and events that occur throughout the semester. Chapters intake new membership, but the semesters vary, as well as the new membership requirements and intake programs. If there is interest in a particular organization, contacting the organizations new membership/intake chair or reaching out to the organization via social media would be the first step.
If you are interested in gaining an insight on all of the organizations that belong to the National Pan-Hellenic Council, feel free to attend the numerous events sponsored by the NPHC, as well as the various programs and activities held by its membership throughout the year. In order to be eligible for the intake process for any NPHC organization at UW-Madison, you must fill out the interest form below.
Fall 2025 Events:
- Meet the Yard: TBD
Follow the NPHC Instagram, @NPHCatUW, to stay up to date on NPHC!
Intake Forms
If you are a chapter officer looking for the intake forms, you can find them on the Chapter Leadership page.