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The Farm is home to a mix of communities that profoundly inform students' experiences at Stanford. Fraternity and Sorority Life is an integral part of campus life, allowing another way to participate. Here, you can explore more about our organizations and our community. 

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African-American Fraternal and Sororal Association

Find your people, your purpose, and your legacy. AAFSA organizations at Stanford offer a powerful blend of culture, community, and leadership that lasts far beyond your college years. AAFSA is the umbrella group that works with the individual Greek organizations that incorporate the African American culture as part of their core identity.

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    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. was the first Black Greek-lettered sorority founded in 1908. The mission of the organization is to serve the community and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Members in Main Quad
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-American Men, was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.
  • Kappa Alpha Psi at graduation
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on January 5, 1911 by Elder Watson Diggs, The Dreamer and nine other illustrious founders.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., established as the first international fraternal organization on the campus of a historically black college.

Inter-Sorority Council

The Inter-Sorority Council (ISC) powers Stanford’s Panhellenic sorority community—bringing chapters together to lead, connect, and make an impact. It’s where sisterhood meets leadership and campus-wide community. ISC is the local governing body and unifying forum for the six Stanford National Panhellenic Conference chapters, made up of delegates and executive members from each chapter.

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    Nationally, Alpha Phi supports the values of sisterhood, generosity, innovation, and character most highly. As members, we emulate these values in our everyday lives, and have structured our information with that same framework in mind.
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    Chi Omega has been cultivating authentic friendships, scholars, and campus leaders at Stanford since 1915.
  • Group shot of Stanford tridelta members.
    Stanford Tri Delta welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity is the key to having a healthy, safe, and equitable community and are committed to making our chapter accessible to everyone.
  • Theta members standing together in pink sweaters for a group photo.
    As the Phi Deuteron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, we strive to pursue excellence, inclusivity, and happiness — and to make memories with our sisters that will last a lifetime.
  • KKG members in blue at an event.
    The Beta Eta Deuteron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was first established on Stanford’s campus on June 10, 1892, making it the second female fraternity established at the school.
  • Pi Beta Phi members holding their letters.
    ​For the members of Pi Beta Phi, “the 517” is more than a house. During our time at Stanford, 517 Cowell Lane is home. This home includes the best food on campus, cozy two-room doubles, and an endlessly supportive community.

Interfraternity Council

Find your place in Stanford’s fraternity community through the Interfraternity Council (IFC). With student-led chapters and a focus on leadership, service, and connection, IFC helps shape a meaningful and dynamic undergraduate experience. IFC is the local governing body and unifying forum for 10 chapters, made up of delegates and executive members from each chapter.

  • Alpha Epsilon Pi pose for a photo on a beach together.
    Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) is the world’s Jewish college fraternity, operating chapters on more than 150 college campuses in four countries. Founded in 1913, AEPi has more than 100,000 living alumni.
  • Stanford delta kappa epsilon members on the beach.
    In 1844, at Yale University, Delta Kappa Epsilon was founded in protest against what they perceived as injustices and limitations of the prevailing societal system.
  • Kappa Alpha Order chapter members pose on a basketball court for a group shot.
    As written in our Stanford KA constitution, our six values are leadership, community, service, diversity, knowledge, and growth. Both as a chapter and as individuals, we strive to embody these core values and demonstrate them in our daily actions.
  • Members of kappa sigma standing in front of a lake and mountain.
    Kappa Sigma Fraternity is focused on the Four Pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. Our chapter (Beta-Zeta) is committed to these values, and our members interact with the larger community in accordance with them.
  • Phi Kappa Psi pose for a group shot in front of their house.
    Phi Kappa Psi is an incredibly cohesive group dedicated to accompanying each other in pursuing life goals, passions, and happiness.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon members share in a group shot.
    Sigma Alpha Epsilon is a community of student leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians, scholars, and "true gentlemen" committed to building lasting friendships, growing professional networks and giving back to the Stanford community.
  • Sigma Chi member portrait.
    Chartered at Stanford University in 1891, Sigma Chi has been on campus for over 126 years as one of Stanford University’s oldest fraternities.
  • Sigma Nu shares a moment together on a house trip.
    To join Sigma Nu is to deepen your Stanford experience.
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon members share in a group photo on a basketball court.
    Stanford SigEp is first and foremost a community. A community that aims to add to standard notions of Greek life by offering a space where members of every background or identity can find a home. At SigEp, we prioritize balance in every area of life.
  • Theta Delta Chi members pose for a group portrait.
    Theta Delta Chi is a small, intimate, and diverse brotherhood that focuses on intellectual, moral, and social growth. Founded on Stanford's Campus in 1903, this Charge has always been a premier organization on Stanford's Campus.

Multicultural Greek Council

Find your people and celebrate what makes you unique. The Multicultural Greek Council connects culturally grounded organizations that uplift identity, community, and leadership across Stanford. MGC is an umbrella group that works with the individual Greek organizations that include a specific culture or multiple cultures as part of their core values. 

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    alpha Kappa Delta Phi (aKDPhi) is Stanford's first and the nation's largest and most established Asian American interest sorority. aKDPhi was first established in 1989 and the Zeta Chapter at Stanford University was established in 1993.
  • Lambda Phi Epsilon group portrait.
    Lambda Phi Epsilon, Theta Chapter at Stanford, is the university’s only Asian-interest fraternity, established in 1993.
  • Lambda Theta Nu group portrait.
    Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. is a Latina-interest sorority originally founded at CSU Chico on March 11, 1986. Chi Chapter at Stanford University was founded on October 12, 2003. Our pillars are Community Service, Academic Excellence, & Sisterhood.

Additional Community-related Links

Stanford University is home to a number of prominent Greek letter organizations, some of which have been established as long as the university itself. These dynamic communities include both housed and unhoused Greek organizations, all of which are essential to student life on campus and in the surrounding community. Here, you can find more information about the Fraternity and Sorority Life theme housing.

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Welcome, fraternity and sorority alumni! We are excited that you are interested in learning about the ways you can stay connected to Stanford and our fraternity or sorority life community. There are many ways to give back as an alumna/us, and we hope you will considering paying forward your experience in fraternity and sorority life.

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Welcome to Fraternity and Sorority Life at Stanford University! We are so excited that you are interested in supporting your student as they explore the possibility of joining our community. Many students make the decision to join fraternities and sororities at Stanford and nationwide each year and we hope you, as a parent or family member, will learn about the incredible opportunities available to your student through membership.

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