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Get connected with Fraternity and Sorority Life through September events

The Panhellenic Council with Gabriel and Josephine Esteban
The Panhellenic Council joined Dr. Esteban and his wife, Josephine, in September 2019 for the grand opening of the IRL2 facility on the Lincoln Park campus. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)

Nearly 1,100 members and 27 chapters make up the fraternity and sorority community at DePaul. Each chapter offers the opportunity to meet new friends, participate in service and social events, and attend local and national leadership programs.

Interfraternity Council

The Interfraternity Council is the local governing body for seven affiliated fraternities, and it strives to promote excellence in all aspects of fraternity life.

The IFC will host recruitment Sept. 16-26. Information sessions about the recruitment process and the interfraternal community will take place on Sept. 9, 14 and 15. Register for recruitment online. There is no cost associated with IFC recruitment. Learn more about the IFC at its website.

Multicultural Greek Council

The Multicultural Greek Council is the governing body for eight culturally based fraternities and sororities, including Latinx and APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) chapters. They develop programming to unify community, promote higher education, provide service opportunities and enhance leadership skills.

The MGC will host an information session on Wednesday, Sept. 8, and a Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. to learn more about the organizations. Complete an interest form online, or check out its Instagram for more information.

National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, comprises the historically African American fraternities and sororities. DePaul has four such organizations.

The NPHC will host an information session on Wednesday, Sept. 8, and a Meet and Greet on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. to meet members and learn more about the chapters. Complete an interest form online, or check out its Instagram for more information.

Panhellenic Council

The Panhellenic Council governs the eight National Panhellenic Conference sororities on campus, creating a sisterhood of more than 700 members.

The PHC will host recruitment Sept. 22-26. Information sessions about the recruitment process and the Panhellenic community will take place on Sept. 9, 14 and 16. A full schedule of events is online. There is a $25 fee for the recruitment process; complete the application online.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

In addition to the above council programming, Fraternity and Sorority Life welcome events are scheduled:

  • Ice Cream Social: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1-3 p.m., St. Vincent's Circle
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life Involvement Fair: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1-5 p.m., Quad

For more about Fraternity and Sorority Life at DePaul, check out this video. Questions? Contact fsl@depaul.edu.