Welcome to Fraternity and Sorority Life
When choosing a college, you want to make sure that it is the right fit for you, not only academically, but socially as well. This next chapter of your life will be a great adventure, a great time to define or redefine yourself. You’ll have many opportunities to explore new interests and make lifelong friends. Joining a fraternity or sorority is a great way to expand your horizons.
To learn more about the Greek organizations at º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø, please join us at Meet the Greeks: August 27th, 2025, in the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) from 7pm-9pm.
Panhellenic Recruitment Registration is now open!
Participation in ALL EVENTS is MANDATORY to be considered for membership in any Panhellenic chapters through the recruitment process at º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø. Should you have an academic or athletic conflict, please contact the Panhellenic Advisor at mdeshonrunge@missouriwestern.edu. The schedule is as follows:
- September 3rd – 7pm-9pm – Potential New Member Orientation
- September 4th – 6pm – Recruitment Day 1
- September 5th – 6pm – Recruitment Day 2
- September 6th – 10am – Recruitment Day 3
- September 7th – 10am – Bid Day
Information regarding Interfraternity Council (IFC) Recruitment and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Intake Processes will be available after the beginning of classes.Ìý
Missouri Western has three governing councils which oversee the activities of their member organizations
Intrafraternity Council
, whose national governing body is called theÌý.
Alpha Sigma Phi
Alpha Sigma PhiÌýis the newest fraternity at Missouri Western. Founded at Yale University on December 6, 1845, Alpha Sigma Phi continues to be the organization of choice for collegiate men founded on the values of Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor, and Patriotism. For more information about Alpha Sigma Phi, please visit theÌý.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
, whoseÌýÌýshares the same name.
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Kappa Alpha, IncorporatedÌýhad its humble beginnings as the vision of nine college students on the campus of Howard University in 1908. Since then, the sorority has flourished into a globally-impactful organization of over 283,000 college-trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servant-leadership that is both domestic and international in its scope. As Alpha Kappa Alpha has grown, it has maintained its focus in two key arenas: the lifelong personal and professional development of each of its members; and galvanizing its membership into an organization of respected power and influence, consistently at the forefront of effective advocacy and social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. For more information, visit theÌý.
Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Phi AlphaÌýchapters were developed at other colleges and universities, many of them historically black institutions, soon after the founding at Cornell University. While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices faced by African-Americans. For more information, please visit the
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Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Phi Beta SigmaÌýis a social/service collegiate and professional fraternity founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students with nine other Howard students as charter members. For more information, please visit theÌý.
Panhellenic Association
, whose national governing body is theÌý.
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Gamma DeltaÌýis an international fraternity for women that exists to provide opportunities for personal development through the spirit of sisterhood. We support lifelong learning as a means to gain understanding and wisdom. We promote the value of fraternal membership and commitment to higher education. We help prepare members to contribute to the world’s work. We advocate lifetime involvement in Alpha Gamma Delta. For more information, please visit theÌý.
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma AlphaÌýis a women’s organization that exists to promote high ideas and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among the four aims of intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social development. Alpha Sigma Alpha is dedicated to building women of poise and purpose through our motto; Aspire, Seek, Attain. For more information, please visit theÌý.
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Sigma Sigma SigmaÌýIn conjunction with the formation of our Mission, we reaffirm our These Principles elaborate on three basic tenets, which are the reasons for existence as a Sisterhood. Our principles include: – Promotes a perpetual bond of friendship – Develops strong womanly character – Inspires high standards of ethical conduct For more information, please visit theÌý.