I am overwhelmed by emotion by how much the fraternity/sorority system has raised yearly for Riley‘s Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis! I adamantly commend these students for this incredible effort which has seen as much as $4 million in one year donated to the very very worthy cause of Riley’s Children’s Hospital. I for one, a long time Bloomington resident would personally like to thank them. MT

Indiana University Bloomington hosts a diverse and active Greek community with 70 fraternities and sororities.

At Indiana University Bloomington, the Greek organizations are grouped into four main councils, each representing different types of fraternities and sororities. Here's what those initials stand for:

🏛️ Greek Councils at IU Bloomington

IFC – Interfraternity Council

- Represents traditional men’s fraternities.

- Focuses on leadership, brotherhood, philanthropy, and social events.

IU’s IFC includes 27 fraternities, such as:

- Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi)

- Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL)

- Alpha Sigma Phi (Asig)

- Beta Sigma Psi (Beta Sig)

- Beta Theta Pi (Beta)

- Chi Phi

- Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE)

- Delta Tau Delta (Delts)

- Delta Chi

- Delta Sigma Phi (Delta Sig)

- Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig)

- Phi Delta Theta

- Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)

- Phi Kappa Psi

- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)

- Pi Kappa Phi

- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)

- Sigma Chi

- Sigma Nu

- Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp)

- Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE)

- Theta Chi

- Theta Delta Chi

- Theta Xi

- Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT)

- Zeta Psi

PHA – Panhellenic Association

- Governs women’s sororities affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference.

- Emphasizes sisterhood, academic excellence, and community service.

IU’s Panhellenic community includes 22 sororities, such as:

- Alpha Chi Omega

- Alpha Delta Pi

- Alpha Gamma Delta

- Alpha Omicron Pi

- Alpha Phi

- Chi Omega

- Delta Gamma

- Delta Zeta

- Gamma Phi Beta

- Kappa Alpha Theta

- Kappa Delta

- Kappa Kappa Gamma

- Phi Mu

- Pi Beta Phi

- Sigma Delta Tau

- Sigma Kappa

- Zeta Tau Alpha

NPHC – National Pan-Hellenic Council

- Represents the Divine Nine historically African American fraternities and sororities.

- Focuses on cultural heritage, service, and social justice.

IU hosts all 9 historically Black Greek-letter organizations:

- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

MCGC – Multicultural Greek Council

- Includes multicultural, Latino/a, Asian-American, and other culturally-based organizations.

- Promotes diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.

IU’s MCGC includes 12 culturally-based organizations, such as:

- Sigma Lambda Beta (ΣΛΒ)

- Gamma Phi Omega (ΓΦΩ)

- Sigma Lambda Gamma (ΣΛΓ)

- Lambda Upsilon Lambda (ΛΥΛ)

- Theta Nu Xi (ΘΝΞ)

- Sigma Lambda Upsilon (ΣΛΥ)

- Sigma Sigma Rho (ΣΣΡ)

- Omega Phi Beta (ΩΦΒ)

- Lambda Sigma Upsilon (ΛΣΥ)

- Beta Chi Theta (ΒΧΘ)

- alpha Kappa Delta Phi (αΚΔΦ)

- Lambda Phi Epsilon (ΛΦΕ)

In addition to the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Association (PHA), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Multicultural Greek Council (MCGC), IU Bloomington also recognizes:

🏛 Independent or Professional Greek Organizations

These groups may not fall under the traditional social Greek umbrella but are still Greek-lettered and recognized by the university. They include:

Academic or Professional Fraternities and Sororities

Focused on specific fields like business, law, music, or engineering. Examples might include:

- Alpha Kappa Psi (business)

- Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law)

- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (music)

- Sigma Alpha Iota (music, women)

- Theta Tau (engineering)

Service or Honor-Based Greek Organizations

These emphasize leadership, service, or academic excellence. Examples include:

- Alpha Phi Omega (service)

- Gamma Sigma Alpha (academic honor society for Greek members)

- Order of Omega (Greek leadership honor society)

These organizations may not be governed by the four social Greek councils but are still part of IU’s broader Greek and student organization ecosystem.

To explore them, IU’s Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life provides a great starting point:

Sororities & Fraternities at IU

https://studentlife.indiana.edu/involvement-belonging/sororities-fraternities/index.html

https://studentlife.indiana.edu/involvement-belonging/sororities-fraternities/index.html?

How to Join & Chapter Links

https://studentlife.indiana.edu/involvement-belonging/sororities-fraternities/joining/how-to-join.html