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NPHC E-Board
Devin Stephens, President Natalie Paul, 1st Vice President Marley Baham, 2nd Vice President Gyasi Gomez, Secretary/Treasure Shailyn Croom, Public Relations
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What is NPHC?
The governing body of historically Black sororities and fraternities sometimes referred to as the Divine Nine (D9), being derived from the nine organizations that make up the council.
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Unity At Its Finest
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4. What is a Black Greek Organization?
In the beginning Black Greek Letter Organizations were created to provide brotherhood/sisterhood for African-Americans attending college. They were not welcome in the other established Greek Letter Societies so they created their own.
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5. Loyola Greek Life Requirements
GPA: 2.5 Cumulative or Semester GPA in the Semester one is seeking membership
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6. Anti-Hazing Policy
Hazing is defined as any action or situation which includes any mental or physical requirement, request or obligation placed upon any person (pledge, new member, associate member, member, affiliate, guest) which could cause discomfort, pain, fright, disgrace, injury or which is personally degrading or which violates any federal, state, local statute or University policy. Any activity described in this definition upon which the initiation, or admission into, or affiliation with, or continued membership in an organization is directly or indirectly conditional, shall be presumed to be "forced" activity.
All NPHC organizations are NON-HAZING Fraternities and Sororities
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Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc.
1906
1988
Rho Epsilon Chapter
National Programs
Project Alpha
A Voteless People is a Hopeless People
Go-to-High School, Go-to-College
Brother’s Keeper
AΦA
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AΦA

8. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Founded On the Campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 15, 1908
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit” Flower: Pink Tea Rose
Colors: Salmon Pink & Apple Green Symbol: Ivy Leaf
The Exquisite eta theta chapter was the First Black Greek Organization to be chartered on the campus of Loyola University New Orleans on November 25, 1972
Current Chapter Members: 14 members
Requirements
- Full Time Undergraduate Student (12+ hours)
- Completed at least one grading period
- A cumulative and semester avg. of C+* immediately preceding
submission of application (*2.50 out of 4.0 scale)
Honorary Members:
Maya Angelou | Rosa Parks | Coretta Scott King | Ella Fitzgerald | Eleanor Roosevelt | Phylicia Rashad
958 chapters across the world
260,000 members worldwide and counting
National Website: Aka1908.com
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9. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Founded on January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University by 22 Illustrious Women
Colors: Crimson and Cream
Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
Symbol: Fortitude
Nu Mu Citywide: Chartered on February 26, 1997 at Loyola and Tulane Universities
Currently 10 Chapter Members
Qualifications:
GPA minimum is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Completed at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours
Chapter Achievements:
Highest Sorority and Overall Greek GPA Fall 2013 – Loyola University
Regionally: Highest GPA, Social Action Award, Service Award, and 2 Programming Awards
Honorable Members:
Angela Bassett, Cicely Tyson, Nikki Giovanni, Aretha Franklin, Mary McLeod Bethune, Mary Church Terrell, Regina Benjamin, and Juanita Stout.
National Website:
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10. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
ΦΒΣ
Founded: January 9th, 1914, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Founders: 3 – Colors: Royal Blue, Pure White
Motto: Culture for Service, Service for Humanity
Symbols: Dove, Crescent Moon
Chapter: Omicron Phi || GPA Requirement: 2.75
Website: phibetasigma1914.org
Famous Members: Bro. George Washington Carver, Bro. Huey P. Newton, Bro. Emmitt Smith, Bro. Bill Clinton
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11. Founders: Zeta’s Five Pearls Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Founding Date and Location: January 16th, 1920 on the campus of Howard University
Founders: Zeta’s Five Pearls
Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Motto: “A Community Conscious Action Oriented Organization”
Symbol: The White Dove
National Website: zphib1920.org
Notable Members: Sheryl P. Underwood, Zora Neale Hurston, Minnie Riperton
Chapter: The Iota Omicron City Wide chapter (Loyola and Tulane)
Current Members: 2
GPA Requirement: 2.75 cumulative
Chapter Achievements: Highest All Greek Chapter GPA for Spring 2014
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12. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Founded January 5, 1911
Indiana University
Colors: Crimson and Cream
Symbol: Diamond
Kappaalphapsi1911.com
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Founded November 17, 1911
Howard University
Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold
Symbol: Lamp
Oppf.org
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Founded November 12, 1922
Butler University
Color : Royal Blue and Gold
Sgrho1922.org
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Founded September 19, 1963
Morgan State University
Color: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold
Symbol: Centaur
Iotaphitheta.org
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Terms
*DISCLAIMER: The following are terms used by members (only) in NPHC organizations upon initiation
Probate - A show used to introduce new members of the organization (coming out or new member presentation show)
Prophyte - A member who has experienced at least one intake process as a member of an organization
Neophyte- Also referred to as “neos”; typically designated a member’s “status” until another intake process occurs
Club – Members of an organization that share the same “Line Number”
Sandz - A word used to acknowledge other members that crossed over in other organizations or in the same organization, but a different chapter.
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Stepping- A series of complex, synchronous and precise rhythmic body movements performed to the tune of stomps, songs or chants created by organization members.
Strolling - The traditional dance or “party walk” performed by fraternities and/or sororities.
Line- group of members who are chosen to become initiated/inducted together in a particular organization.
Line Brother (LB) / Line Sister (LS)- Persons that were a part of the same initiation (membership) process, at the same time, and in the same chapter. Each person usually obtains a number during initiation, which is referred to as a Line Number, as well as a Line Name.
The first person in your line is the “Ace” and from there you count up in an orderly fashion until the end of your line which is the “Tail”
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Q & A’s
How do I express interest?
First do your RESEARCH and find a reason that you want to join an organization (on your own and for yourself). Attend programs and form relations with current members.
What is the difference between attending programs and a formal rush or information?
Programs are for EVERYONE. Usually informal and cover a range of topics. A formal Rush or Information is Business Attire and usually requires an application process.
How long is a pledge process?
There is NO pledge process. Fraternities and Sororities have formal membership intakes.
“When you’re pledging do you have to keep it a secret?”
We do NOT pledge, but intakes are a very special and individualized process that is NOT shared.
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17. “Do you all have to wear different clothing items with your symbol?”
“Do you have to wear a certain amount of items with your fraternity/sorority symbol daily?”
No, we sport our colors and symbols out of the unending pride and dedication we give to our organizations.
“Do you all have to wear different clothing items with your symbol?”
No, each organization has particular colors and symbols; however, there is no number requirement.
“What makes your org different from the others?”
Each organization is unique. However, we all have a common goal that promotes service, education, and the betterment of the individual within the organization.

18. “Can I call myself a future member?”
No, every member in each organization worked very hard and gave a lot of their effort and time into their achievement; therefore, it is disrespectful to call yourself a future member.
“If I am a friend of someone in an org that I’m interested in, is there a difference in how I approach them when it refers to joining that org?”
There is no difference in approaching a friend who is already in the organization. You should still do your research, but more importantly make sure the reason you are joining is because you want to (not because your friend is in the organization.) Also, remember not to have the attitude that because your friend is a member that you can automatically become a member.
Why is incorporated tact on at the end?
All of the organizations are business; therefore, they are “legal” corporations.