Chapters
With nearly forty unique organizations, we are confident that students can find a sense of belonging within our fraternity and sorority community. These chapters are governed by student-led boards called councils. At BGSU, we have four different councils that provide governance, accountability, educational opportunities, and structure for our chapters: the College Panhellenic Conference (CPC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or sometimes referred to as the Divine Nine), and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC).
Interfraternity Council Fraternities
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the coordinating and governing body for its member chapters. The mission of the Interfraternity Council at BGSU is to obtain and continuously build men who are committed to upholding and representing the values of academic excellence, civic engagement, leadership, accountability to shared standards, and positive relations within the community. The IFC establishes and coordinates all recruitment activities, promotes, and supervises academic achievement, governs the actions of its member chapters, and promotes community service projects throughout the year and establishes bonds and maintains a common ground with all fraternities. It is the goal of all members of the Interfraternity Council of Bowling Green State University to be positive leaders on campus.
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΑΣΦ | Gamma Zeta | Alpha Sig | "The cause is hidden, the results well-known." | December 6, 1845 | @BGAlphaSigs |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΑΤΩ | Epsilon Kappa | ATO | "Love and respect." | September 11, 1865 | @bgsu_ato |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| BΘΠ | Delta Delta Colony | Beta |
"To develop men of principle for a principled life." | August 8, 1839 | @beta_bgsu |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname | Motto | Founded | |
| ΔTΔ | Delta Tau | Delt(s) | "Committed to lives of excellence." | October 1858 | @Bgdelts |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname | Motto | Founded | |
| KA | Zeta Lambda | KA | Dieu et les Dames | December 21, 1865 | @KA_BGSU |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΚΣ | Episilon Et | Kappa Sig |
"Bologna teaches." | December 10, 1869 | @KSBGSU |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΛΧΑ | Phi Mu Zeta | Lambda Chi | “Naught without labor.” | November 2, 1909 | @BGLambdaChi |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΦΜΑ | Iota Omicron | Sinfonia | "Among men harmony.” | October 6, 1898 | @IO_sinfonians |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΣΑΕ | Ohio Kappa | S A E | "Together, we rise above." | March 9, 1856 | @SAEBGSU |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΣΝ |
Epsilon Chi | n/a |
“Excelling with honor” | January 1, 1869 | @bgsigmanu |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΣΦΕ |
Ohio Kappa | Sig Ep |
"Building balanced men." | November 1, 1901 | @sigep_bgsu |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| TKE |
Zeta Lambda | Teke |
"Better men for a better world." | January 10, 1899 | @tke_bgsu |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΘΧ |
Gamma Mu | n/a |
"An assisting hand." | April 10, 1856 | @bgsuthetachi |
Multicultural Greek Council Fraternities and Sororities
At Bowling Green State University, the Multicultural Greek Council is a place for our organizations with a spotlight on equality, diversity, and progress to gather and lead the efforts for the campus. These organizations promote the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and refugees, LatinX and Hispanic populations, and many more. Together, they provide hands-on service to these causes and bring education to our fraternity and sorority community about pressing issues and crises.
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΔΛΦ | Beta Omicron | DLP |
"Making our presence make a difference." | October 15, 1986 | @BetaODLP |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΩΦΑ | Alpha | O Phi A | “Today's friends, tomorrow's leaders, forever in service” | June 15, 1967 | @ophia.bgsu |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΣΛΓ | Omicron | The Gammas | "Culture is pride, pride is success." | April 9, 1990 | @bg_gammas_ |
National Pan-Hellenic Council Sororities and Fraternities
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is an umbrella organization for nine historically black, inter/national Greek-lettered organizations that evolved during a period when African-Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded to other college students. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. The individual member is also expected to align with a graduate and/or alumni chapter, following graduation from college to perpetuate the purpose of the council and their individual organizations.
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΑΦΑ | Epsilon Theta | Alphas | “First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all." | December 4, 1906 | @BGPharaohs1906 |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΑΚΑ | Iota Iota | AKAs | "By culture and by merit." | January 15, 1908 | @AKA_IotaIota |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto |
Founded | |
| ΩΨΦ | Delta Epsilon | Que | “Friendship is Essential to the Soul.” | November 17,1911 | @bgques1911 |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΔΣΘ | Epsilon Omicron | Deltas |
"Intelligence is the torch of wisdom." | January 13, 1913 | @DST_EO1965 |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΦΒΣ | Epsilon Phi | Sigmas |
"Culture for service and service for humanity." | January 9, 1914 | @BG_Elite1914 |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΖΦΒ | Psi Epsilon |
Zetas |
"A community-conscious, action-oriented organization." | January 16, 1920 | @BG_Zetas |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| IΦΘ | Gamma Nu* this chapter is affiliated with The University of Toledo | "Iotas" | "Building a tradition, not resting upon one." | September 19, 1963 | @gammanu_iota |
College Panhellenic Conference Sororities
The College Panhellenic Conference (CPC) is the coordinating body of the 11 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters at BGSU. Panhellenic membership at BGSU is an experience that will shape your college career and provide value beyond your years as a Falcon. Fraternity and sorority life has become an integral part of the University's culture and tradition, and our community is proud to uphold the values of what it means to be Greek! Membership in any Panhellenic chapter will offer you opportunities for individual growth, scholarship, service, and life-long membership. As one of the largest women's organizations on campus, we strive to ensure the Panhellenic community upholds its traditions and excellence every day. Together we maintain a dedication of putting academics first and giving back to the community!
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΑΧΩ | Beta Phi | Alpha Chi | "Together let us seek the heights.” | October 15, 1885 | @bgsuaxo |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΑΟΠ | Alpha Psi | A-O-Pi | “Inspire Ambition.” | January 2, 1897 | @aoii_bgsu |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΑΦ | Beta Omicron | A Phi | “Union hand in hand.” | October 10, 1872 | @AlphaPhiBGSU |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΑΞΔ | Beta Mu | AXID | “The pen is mightier than the sword.” | April 17, 1893 | @alphaxibg |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΧΩ | Kappa Delta | Chi-O | “Sisters on purpose.” | April 5, 1895 | @ChiOmegaBGSU |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΔΓ | Beta Mu | DG | “Do good.” | December 25, 1873 | @deltagamma_bgsu |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΔΖ | Gamma Tau | DZ | “Friends and leaders for life.” | October 24, 1902 | @bgsudeltazeta |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΚΔ | Beta Mu | KD | “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.” | October 23, 1897 | @kdbetamu |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΚΚΓ | Zeta Kappa | "Kappa" or "KKG" | "Aspire to be" | October 13, 1870 | @bgsukkg |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΠΒΦ | Ohio Theta | Pi Phi | “Friends and leaders for life.” | April 28, 1867 | @bgsuPiphi |
| Greek Letters | Local Chapter Designation | Nickname(s) | Motto | Founded | |
| ΣΚ | Theta Upsilon | Sig Kap |
“One heart, one way.” | November 9, 1874 | @sigmakappabgsu |
Updated: 08/18/2022 03:19PM