National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) serves as the governing board for historically Black fraternities and sororities at Saint Louis University. NPHC is also referred to as “The Divine Nine,” or “D9," were founded with ties to the traditions and values of Black culture.
While their values celebrate and support the Black experience, SLU's NPHC organizations are inclusive to members of all identities. Many of our NPHC organizations are city-wide chapters, which means they are identified as collegiate chapters with two or more participating colleges and/or universities.
For additional information, contact gofsl@slu.edu.
Institution-based NPHC chapters
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Founded: Nov. 12, 1922 Recent SLU Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards:
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Website Alpha Psi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Instagram |
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Founded: Jan. 9, 1914 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Website Gamma Rho Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Instagram |
City-wide NPHC chapters
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Founded: Dec. 4, 1906 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Website Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Instagram |
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Founded: Jan. 15, 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Website Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Website Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Instagram |
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Founded: Jan. 13, 1913 |
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Founded: Sept. 19, 1963 Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Website Zeta Phi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Instagram |
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Founded: Jan. 5, 1911 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Website Beta Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Instagram |
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Founded: Nov. 17, 1911 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Website Omicron Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Instagram |
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Founded: Jan. 16, 1920 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Website Zeta Rho Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Instagram
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National Pan-Hellenic Council Intake Information
Students interested in joining an NPHC organization will join through a process known as membership intake. Each chapter's national or international organization defines the intake process and sets the dates. Before the membership process, organizations host informational sessions where students have the opportunity to express interest in a specific organization, get to know members and ask questions.
Interested students are encouraged to regularly attend events hosted by the organization of interest to be aware of membership opportunities.
Upcoming National Pan-Hellenic Council Events
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) 101
Fall 2026 date, time, and location to be determined.
Interested in the history of National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations, or
curious about membership in a historically Black Greek chapter? Come to this event
for a brief Q&A to learn about SLU's community partnerships that form our city-wide
chapters. Required event to participate in the NPHC Intake Process during the 2026-2027
academic year.
Meet the Greeks!
Fall 2026 date, time, and location to be determined.
Whether you know a little or a lot about fraternities or sororities, you won't want
to miss a Q&A opportunity with members of SLU's Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)
Community. What does it mean to be part of a values-based organization? This panel
will include representatives from all four of SLU's affiliated councils.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show
Fall 2026 date, time, and location to be determined.
Get ready for a fun and lively late-night event featuring stepping and strolling from
local National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations! Seating at the clock tower is limited;
please consider bringing a chair or blanket, or wear comfortable shoes.