Frequently Asked NPHC Questions

What is NPHC?
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the governing body for the historically African-American Fraternities and Sororities at the University of Texas at Austin.

What is Membership Intake?
Membership Intake is the process of selecting, educating and initiating new members into an NPHC chapter. This process is prescribed by the National organization.

What organizations are a part of NPHC on this campus?

Fraternities:

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Sororities:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

I want to join an NPHC group. What do I do?
NPHC groups typically have intake during the spring semester and to be eligible for membership intake you have to have a minimum of 12 hours of completed coursework. The specific requirements for each organization vary. Review out their websites, both local and national for more detailed information about the organization you are interested in joining.

How else can I get my questions answered about NPHC?
During orientation, there will be a session on Greek Life. Representatives from the National Pan-Hellenic Council will be there to address any questions or concerns you might have. During the school year, you can contact the Advisor of the National Pan-Hellenic Council at (512) 471-9700 with questions or concerns.