The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing body for all of NKU's historically black Greek letter organizations. It was formed as a permanent organization on May 30, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, D.C., with the following stated purpose and mission: "Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations."
The NPHC community at NKU consists of 8 chapters, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
For more information, contact the NPHC President, Tayshawn Elliott at elliottt6@mymail.nku.edu, the NPHC Advisor, DeVanee Lasley at lasleyd1@nku.edu, or come to the Greek Office in the Student Union Suite 316.
The first step to joinging one of these organizations is attending a Greek 411. Greek 411 is the introductory program for all interested men and women to talk about the intake process, dispell some common myths, and give a brief overview of each organization. Spring 2022 Greek 411 will be:
Each National Pan-Hellenic Council organization has their own process regarding membership intake. However, all interested individuals must attend a Black Greek 411 prior to beginning the membership intake process with an NPHC organization. Black Greek 411 is good for (1) calendar year from attendance. If you do not join an organization within that year you will need to attend another seminar. Seminars are hosted throughout the semester. Please find the Spring 2022 dates listed above. If you have questions about expressing interest for NPHC recruitment or Black Greek 411, please contact DeVanee Lasley at lasleyd1@nku.edu or complete the interest form below.
It is difficult for a student-athlete to join a NPHC organization simply due to the time commitment, however it can be done. As with any new obligation, it is important to develop good time management skills so that you can handle the extra commitment. Joining any student organization is going to require a time commitment. If you are a student athlete and interested in joining any greek letter organization, it is recommended that you talk with your coach to inform him/her of your intentions.
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