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Fraternity & Sorority Life



Fraternity and Sorority Life

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 five sororities and five 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.

Logo of the Dickinson College Panhellenic

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: 
Service Projects and Events:

Kappa Alpha Psi ΚΑΨ - Xi Kappa Chapter

Began at Dickinson:
Philanthrophy: 
Service Projects and Events:

Sigma Lambda Beta ΣΛΒ - Sigma Epsilon Chapter

Began at Dickinson: 2008
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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

Websitehttp://blogs.dickinson.edu/deltanu/
Instagram@deltanu.dickinson

DELTA SIGMA THETA - ΔΣΘ

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (ΔΣΘ)

Chapter Designation: Upsilon Delta
Nickname: Deltas, DST

Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
Colors: The official sorority colors are Crimson and Cream, representing courage and purity.
Symbol: The official symbol for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is Lady Fortitude. The replica of the sculpture is located on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. She symbolizes strength, courage, hope, wisdom, beauty, and femininity. Her facial features depict courage and determination. The outstretched hands represent the receding of love as well as the giving of onself to others. The statue is shown pushing forward, and the tension on her thigh is representative of her strength. Fortitutde stands to inspire women to move forcefully forward to meet life's challenges.

Founded at Dickinson: 2007
Philanthropy: Hope Station (Carlisle, PA)
Signature Events: Meet the Greeks, Battle at the Burg, Love Your Body Week, DSTined for Greatness, Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine's Day, Charter Day, and Founder's Day

Websitehttps://deltasigmatheta.org/
Instagram@dst.upsilondelta
Email: dst@dickinson.edu

DST-Lady Fortitude

KAPPA ALPHA THETA - ΚΑΘ

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

Websitehttps://dickinson.kappaalphatheta.org/https://www.kappaalphatheta.org/
Instagram@dickinsonthetas

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA - ΚΚΓ

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

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

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