Be part of a rich tradition through membership in a fraternity and sorority
College fraternities and sororities are social and leadership organizations that encourage members to establish relationships with chapter members, other Greek members as well as other students during their college experience. Joining a fraternity or sorority is a great way of opening doors to numerous opportunities, activities and networking opportunities.
Being Greek means more than just wearing Greek letters and going to social events. Being in a fraternity or sorority is about making friendships that will last far beyond your college years. It enhances your personal development by committing to ideals of scholarship, leadership and service.
Dickinson College’s Greek community consists of six sororities and four fraternities. Every fraternity and sorority on campus has its own rich history and tradition.
Councils
Panhellenic Association
The Dickinson Panhellenic Association supports women's Greek-letter organizations by promoting values, education, leadership, friendship, cooperation and citizenship, in cooperation with the National Panhellenic Conference. The council hosts primary recruitment in January, participates in Love Your Body Week and Wellness Week, and hosts social and service events for all sorority women.
Council of Fraternities
The Council of Fraternities represents the three national fraternities on Dickinson's campus. COF serves to advocate the needs of its member fraternities through enrichment of the fraternity experience; advancement and growth of the fraternity community; and enhancement of the educational mission of Dickinson College.
Fraternities
Delta Sigma Phi ΔΣΦ - Theta Lambda Chapter
Began at Dickinson: 1992
Philanthrophy: Speranza Animal Rescue
Service Projects and Events: Drench a DSig, DSig Dog Days
Kappa Alpha Psi ΚΑΨ - Xi Kappa Chapter
Began at Dickinson: 2008
Philanthrophy: Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation
Service Projects and Events: Pie a Nupe, New Member ShowKase, Konscious Konversations
Sigma Lambda Beta ΣΛΒ - Sigma Epsilon Chapter
Began at Dickinson: 2008
Philanthropy: Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day
Service Projects and Events: Dare a Beta, Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff, Beta Ball
Alpha Epsilon Pi ΑΕΠ- Rho Delta Associate Chapter
Began at Dickinson: 2024
Philanthropy: Alpha Epsilon Pi Official Philanthropy Program (OPP)
Service Projects and Events:Shabbat Across AEPi, Sukkah Building, We Walk to Remember, Passover Seder
Sororities
DELTA NU - ΔΝ
Local Sorority
Nickname: DNu
Motto: Movin' & Shakin' Since 1971
Council: Panhellenic
Founded: 1971
Philanthrophy: Safe Harbour (Carlisle, PA)
Signature Events: The Best of Dickinson, Relay for Life, Project SHARE, Dunk-a-Delta, Dishes With DNU
Website: http://blogs.dickinson.edu/deltanu/
Instagram: @deltanu.dickinson
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ΔΣΘ - Upsilon Delta Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (ΔΣΘ)
Chapter Designation: Upsilon Delta
Nickname: Deltas, DST
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time.
The Upsilon Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, was established on April 29, 2007, at Dickinson College by eleven dedicated, tenacious, and trailblazing women. As the first Black Greek-letter organization at Dickinson College, Upsilon Delta holds a historic and transformative role in the institution's history. Following several years of inactivity, Upsilon Delta was reactivated in November 2018 with a renewed commitment to the sorority’s mission. During its reactivation, the chapter transitioned to a city-wide chapter, extending its reach to include Gettysburg College. In the spring of 2023, York College of Pennsylvania was also added to the Upsilon Delta charter, further solidifying its presence and impact across South Central Pennsylvania.
Motto: "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
Colors: Crimson and Cream
Founded at Dickinson: 2007
Philanthropy: Hope Station (Carlisle, PA), Project Share (Carlisle, PA)
Signature Events: Meet the Greeks, Love Your Body Week, Delta Week, Elephants in the Room, YWCA, Study with the Deltas, and Red Table Talks
Website: https://deltasigmatheta.org/
Instagram: @dst.upsilondelta
Email: dst@dickinson.edu
KAPPA ALPHA THETA ΚΑΘ - Epsilon Lambda Chapter
Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ)
Chapter Designation: Epsilon Lambda
Nickname: Theta
Council: Panhellenic
Founded at Dickinson: 1982
Philanthrophy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Signature Events: Cupcakes for CASA, Project SHARE, Carlisle CARES, Dickinson Children's Center Brunch, Carlisle Cleanup, Casa Cafe, Relay for Life
Website: https://dickinson.kappaalphatheta.org/, https://www.kappaalphatheta.org/
Instagram: @dickinsonthetas
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA ΚΚΓ - Epsilon Omega Chapter
Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ)
Chapter Designation: Epsilon Omega
Nickname: Kappa, KKG
Council: Panhellenic
Motto: Dream Boldly, Live Fully
Colors: Light blue & dark blue
Founded at Dickinson: 1979
Philanthrophy: Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Signature Events: Kappa Kappaccinos, Lip Sync for Literacy, Run for Steph 5K, Reading is Key, Pancake Breakfast, Relay for Life
Website: http://dickinson.kappa.org/, https://www.kappakappagamma.org/kappa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kappa.dickinson/
Instagram: @kappa.dickinson
Tumblr: https://dickinsonkkg.tumblr.com
Costs
First semester of membership: $520
Remaining semesters of membership: $230-350
Awards
Dickinson-Outstanding Collaboration Award (2018)
PI BETA PHI ΠΒΦ - Pennsylvania Gamma Chapter
Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ)
Chapter Designation: PA Gamma
Nickname: Pi Phi
Council: Panhellenic
Mission: To promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential, and enrich lives through community service.
Colors: Wine & silver blue
Symbol: Golden arrow
Founded at Dickinson: 1903
Philanthrophy: Read Lead Achieve
Signature Events: Pie a Pi Phi, Apollo Night with BSU & CARES
Website: https://dickinson.pibetaphi.org/, https://www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiBetaPhiPAGamma/
Instagram: @pibetaphipagamma
Costs
First semester of membership: $450-500
Awards/Recognition
Pi Beta Phi-Chapter Service Award (2018)
Dickinson-Highest Sorority GPA (Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019)
Dickinson-Outstanding Collaboration Award (2018)
Dickinson-Inclusive Leadership Student Training (2018-19)
SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA, Sorority Inc. ΣΛΓ - Beta Epsilon Chapter
Nickname: The Gammas
Motto: "Culture is Pride, Pride is Sucess"
Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple
Founded at Dickinson: 2008
Philanthropy: Food Insecurity Awareness
Signature Events: Gamma Refreshers, Gamma Game Night, WomenExposed, Study with the Gammas ,etc.
Instagram: @DickinsonGammas