Greek Life

The University of Rio Grande has six active Greek organizations that focus on community service, friendship, and leadership. All Greek organizations are governed by the All-Greek Council. All Greek Council is the governing body of social Greek organizations at Rio Grande. AGC sponsors and encourages activities and functions that promote the intellectual, cultural, and social development of individual fraternity and sorority members as expressed in the goals of the University of Rio Grande, which leads to the strengthening and improvement of the member organizations.

FRATERNITIES

Alpha Xi Nu (Archon)

The purpose of the Fraternal Order of Archon shall be to foster and maintain a fraternal spirit among its members, to encourage scholastic achievement, and to inculcate those principles of truth, justice, chivalry, and culture that contribute to the development of upstanding character. Membership is invitation-only and is open to all male students of University of Rio Grande.
Archon Scholarship Application
Advisor: David Brodeur
President: Ethan Pannell

Tau Kappa Epsilon

The Rho-Pi Expansion of Tau Kappa Epsilon at the University of Rio Grande was installed as a chapter on November 20, 1987. Since 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon has never had an exclusionary clause for membership. TKE does not judge men on their wealth, rank, or honor, but instead on their personal worth and character. Our mission is "to aid men in their mental, moral, and social development for life." In essence, we build Better Men for a Better World.
Advisor: Nicholas Rawls
President: Zach Nagel

Alpha Sigma Phi

Alpha Sigma Phi is a national men’s fraternity founded in 1845 at Yale University with a mission “To Better the Man” through the promotion of its five values: Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor, and Patriotism. The Alpha Sigma Phi chapter at the University of Rio Grande was originally established in 1972 and remains committed to fostering academic excellence, leadership development, and lifelong brotherhood. Through service initiatives, campus involvement, and personal growth opportunities, Alpha Sigma Phi continues to make a positive impact both within the university community and beyond.
Advisor: Condy Richardson
President: Josh Napier

SORORITIES

Alpha Mu Beta

create a meaningful and long-lasting union among its members, stimulate all forms of scholastic achievement and cultivate an appreciation of the higher social and moral values in life. Membership is invitation-only and open to all female members of the University of Rio Grande. Members are strongly encouraged to apply annually for the Alpha Mu Beta Alumni Scholarship.
Advisor: Billina C. Donaldson
President: Morgan Nutter

Chi Omega Alpha

Chi Omega Alpha is the oldest existing sorority at the University of Rio Grande. The foundations of this sorority are built on sisterhood, leadership, and lifelong friendship. In their eyes, no girl is an island, and sisterhood is forever. The members are dedicated and hard-working women who focus on community service projects throughout campus and the community. With philanthropy in Breast Cancer, it is the goal of Chi Omega Alpha to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research each year. You can see many of the Chi-O projects on their Instagram @chioatrio. Membership is invitation-only and open to all female members of the University of Rio Grande. Members of the Sorority and or students whose mothers or grandmothers were members are eligible and encouraged to apply for the Chi Omega Alpha Chapter of Athena Scholarship. Love in Athena.
Advisor: Melissa Roush
President: Marissa Bookover

Delta Theta

The sorority of Delta Theta strives to foster an environment of sisterhood and service. Through these channels, we seek to grow as individuals, unite in cooperation with our sisters, and improve the community around us. Further, we work to create a space that both honors the legacy and traditions set before us by our founding mothers and preceding members and encourages ever expanding goals towards progress. We are a family founded on the principles of acceptance, community, and integrity. It is our mission to use these values as a platform for commitment to a better future for our sorority, surrounding community, and members as they navigate life.
Advisor: Marinda Cook
President: Bailey Simpson

Zeta Theta Chi

The purpose of Zeta Theta Chi is to support and promote better academic grades, to help improve the school, to maintain and promote the standards of the University of Rio Grande, and to encourage and develop sisterhood. Membership is invitation-only and open to any female student.

Learn more about Greek Life

Steps to Going Greek

1. Open Rush

All Greek organizations host individual and group recruitment events open to all eligible students.

2. Invite

Each Greek organization invites a select group of prospective new members (“rushes”) to a private rush event.

3. Bid

Each Greek organization extends membership offers to select students.

4. Pledging

All new members participate in a new member education program established by their organization.

5. Initiation

Upon completion of pledging, new members are initiated into their new organization and become full members.

Am I eligible to join a Greek Organization?

To join a Greek organization, you must hold a GPA at 2.0 or higher. New Freshmen have the ability to pledge as long as they maintain a 2.0 GPA at the midterm mark.

Some organizations set their own GPA requirements higher than that of AGC. CCP students are prohibited from joining Greek organizations.

Current Members

Here are some important links to frequently desired forms.

Spirit Rock Painting Request

Activity Request Form

Pledging Form

Go Greek

Interested in joining Greek Life? Rushing takes place during the first few weeks of each semester. During this time, organizations will hold open events for all students.

Darcy Williams

AGC President/Member of Chi Omega Alpha

dwilliams01@rio.edu