Drake Fraternity

& Sorority Life

 A LETTER
FROM PRESIDENT MARTIN
Drake University’s Mission Statement is a promise - a promise that
we will do everything that we can as a University to prepare you
for “meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments,
and responsible global citizenship.” That preparation is carried
out in a variety of activities and venues, from the classroom and
laboratory, to independent research, internships and study abroad,
to leadership roles in student organizations and on athletic teams.

In this context, Drake’s fraternities and sororities play a vital role

- for their members (who constitute 30% of the undergraduate
population), for the University as a whole, and for the community. Mission Statement
For many of Drake’s graduates who assume leadership roles
in their careers and communities, an important part of their
preparation began throughout committee and officer positions
“ Drake fraternity and sorority life commits
to providing a collaborative, supportive
community that offers students a unique,
in their sorority or fraternity chapters. Committed to academic genuine experience. We challenge our
excellence, community service, and the ideals of friendship members to embrace individuality, create
and fellowship, members of Drake’s Fraternity and Sorority Life a sense of belonging, encourage action
community are well represented in campus leadership positions based on values, foster inclusivity, and
as well, from Student Senate and Student Ambassadors, to Peer diversity, serve with the community, and
Counselors for orientation and first-year seminars. grow intellectually.”
Beyond the confines of Drake’s campus, fraternity and sorority
members have made an equally powerful impact, raising many
thousands of dollars for, and donating thousands of hours to,
local charitable organizations - a powerful example of Drake’s
commitment to engaged citizenship and our responsibility for the
common good as a University community.

We are proud to have a robust and vital sorority and fraternity

presence at Drake University, and value greatly their contributions
of the fulfillment of the University’s mission.

Sincerely Yours,
MARTY MARTIN
President, Drake University
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 AΦA
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
NICKNAME: APA
FOUNDING: Cornell University, 1906
LOCAL FOUNDING: February 19, 1955
COLORS: Old Gold & Black
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC FLOWER: Yellow Rose

COUNCIL CHAPTERS
apa1906.net
facebook.com/zkl.chapter

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing body for the

9 historically African-American fraternities and sororities. Students of AKA
all races are welcome to join these organizations. At Drake, we have Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
8 out of the 9 NPHC chapters. Some of our NPHC organizations have
NICKNAME: AKA
joint charters with chapters of Iowa State University.
FOUNDING: Howard University, 1908
LOCAL FOUNDING: June 14, 1973
COLORS: Salmon Pink & Apple Green
FLOWER: Pink Tea Rose

aka1908.com
izo1908.org

∆ΣΘ
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
NICKNAME: DST, Deltas
FOUNDING: Howard University, 1913
LOCAL FOUNDING: December 29, 1923
COLORS: Crimson & Cream
FLOWER: African Violet
SYMBOL: Fortitude
MOTTO: “Intelligence is the torch of
wisdom”
deltasigmatheta.org
facebook.com/dstphichap
INSTA: @DstPhiChap
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 KAΨ ΣΓP
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
FOUNDING: Butler University, 1922
NICKNAME: The Nupes
LOCAL FOUNDING: May 14, 1981
FOUNDING: Indiana University, 1911
COLORS: Royal Blue & Gold
LOCAL FOUNDING: November 28, 1925
FLOWER: Yellow Tea Rose
COLORS: Crimson & Cream
SYMBOL: Poodle
FLOWER: Red Carnation
MOTTO: “Greater Service, Greater
kappaalphapsi1911.com Progress”
@OmegaNupes
INSTA:
sgrho1922.org

ΩΨΦ ZΦB
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
NICKNAME: Omegas NICKNAME: Zetas
FOUNDING: Howard University, 1911 FOUNDING: Howard University, 1920
COLORS: Royal Purple & Old Gold LOCAL FOUNDING: February 17, 2020
SYMBOL: Lamp COLORS: Royal Blue & White
MOTTO: “Friendship is essential to the FLOWER: White Rose
soul” SYMBOL: Dove
MOTTO: “A community-conscious,
oppf.org
action-oriented organization”
zphib1920.org

ΦBΣ
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
FOUNDING: Howard University, 1914
LOCAL FOUNDING: February 19, 1955
COLORS: Royal Blue & Pure White
NPHC AT DRAKE
FLOWER: White Carnation
SYMBOL: Dove
MOTTO: “Culture for service and
Drake NPHC organizations have a rich history at
service for humanity” Drake University. The first organizations started at
Drake and Iowa State in 1922.
phibetasigma1914.org

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 Φ∆Θ
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
NICKNAME: Phi Delt
FOUNDING: Miami University, 1848
ORIGINAL LOCAL FOUNDING: 1957
REESTABLISHED: 2018

INTERFRATERNITY COLORS: Azure Blue & Argent

FLOWER: White Carnation

COUNCIL CHAPTERS phideltatheta.org

drakephidelts.org

The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is an association

of collegiate men’s fraternities that was formally organized in 1910. The
Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves as the governing body for Drake’s 7
FIJI
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
fraternity chapters.
NICKNAME: FIJI
FOUNDING: Jefferson College, 1848
LOCAL FOUNDING: November 5, 1994
COLOR: Royal Purple
FLOWER: Purple Clematis
SYMBOLS: White Star & Black Diamond

phigam.org
dufiji.com

ΣAE
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
NICKNAME: SAE
FOUNDING: University of Alabama, 1856
LOCAL FOUNDING: February 5, 1921
COLORS: Royal Purple & Old Gold
FLOWER: Violet
SYMBOLS: Lion, Phoenix, Minerva

sae.net
drakesae.com

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 ΣX TKE
Sigma Chi Fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

NICKNAME: Sig Chi NICKNAME: TKE

FOUNDING: Miami University Ohio, 1854 FOUNDING: Illinois Wesleyan College,
LOCAL FOUNDING: December 6, 1980 1899
COLORS: Blue & Old Gold LOCAL FOUNDING: December 18, 1932
FLOWER: White Rose COLORS: Crimson Lake Cherry & Pure
SYMBOL: White Cross Silver Gray
FLOWER: Red Carnation
sigmachi.org SYMBOL: Equilateral Triangle

tke.org
tkedrake.org

ΣΦE
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity ΘX
NICKNAME: Sig Ep Theta Chi Fraternity
FOUNDING: Richmond College, 1901 NICKNAME: TC
LOCAL FOUNDING: May 9, 1948 FOUNDING: Norwich University, 1856
COLORS: Purple, Red, & Gold LOCAL FOUNDING: April 23, 1949
FLOWERS: Violet & Dark Red Rose COLORS: Military Red & White
SYMBOLS: Skull & Crossbones with FLOWER: Red Carnation
Black Heart SYMBOL: Rattlesnake
sigep.org thetachi.org
drakesigep.org drakethetachi.org

OUR COMMUNITY VALUES

Lifelong Friendships Intellectual Growth
Engaged Citizenship Leadership Development
Service within the Community Fostering Inclusivity

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 A∆Π
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
NICKNAME: ADPi
FOUNDING: Wesleyan College, 1851
LOCAL FOUNDING: April 4, 2009
COLORS: Azure Blue & White

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL FLOWER: Woodland Violet

SYMBOL: 4-Pointed Diamond

CHAPTERS alphadeltapi.org
drake.alphadeltapi.org

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), founded in 1902, is

an umbrella organization for 26 national women’s sororities. Each AΦ
member group is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of Alpha Phi Sorority
college women and alumnae. The Panhellenic Council serves as
NICKNAME: Phi
the student-lead governing body for Drake’s 5 sorority chapters.
FOUNDING: Syracuse University, 1872
LOCAL FOUNDING: March 1, 1958
COLORS: Bordeaux & Silver Gray
FLOWERS: Forget-Me-Not & Lily of
the Valley
SYMBOL: Ivy Leaf
alphaphi.org
upmdrakealphaphi.wixsite.com

∆Γ
Delta Gamma Sorority
NICKNAME: DG
FOUNDING: The Lewis School, 1873
LOCAL FOUNDING: April 30, 1921
COLORS: Bronze, Pink, & Blue
FLOWER: Cream Colored Rose
SYMBOL: Anchor

deltagamma.org
drake.deltagamma.org

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 KAΘ How to Join
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC MEMBERSHIP INTAKE
NICKNAME: Theta To join any NPHC organization, students must have at least 15 Drake
FOUNDING: DePauw University, 1870 credit hours and a 2.5 GPA. Drake NPHC will hold a Meet the Greeks
LOCAL FOUNDING: April 30, 1921 event in September where students can get to know all of the
COLORS: Black & Gold chapters.
FLOWER: Black & Gold Pansy
SYMBOL: Kite Contact [email protected] for more information & follow the
Instagram page @dunphc.
kappaalphatheta.org
drakekappaalphatheta.com
INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) RECRUITMENT
Formal Recruitment for IFC chapters is Tuesday, September 6th-
KKΓ Sunday, September 11th. This is a great opportunity to meet all 7
fraternities. Students do not need to attend every day of formal
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority recruitment; they can choose which days to attend based on their
NICKNAME: Kappa schedule. Students do not need to join through formal recruitment,
FOUNDING: Monmouth College, 1870 they can join IFC throughout the school year.
LOCAL FOUNDING: April 30, 1921
REGISTER FOR IFC RECRUITMENT NOW AT:
COLORS: Dark Blue & Light Blue
drakefsl.com/fraternity-recruitment.
FLOWERS: Fleur-de-lis & Iris
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
SYMBOLS: Key & Owl

kappakappagamma.org
drake.kappa.org PANHELLENIC COUNCIL RECRUITMENT
Most students join sororities by participating in formal recruitment
during the second week of classes. This is the best way to meet all
of our 5 sororities and decide if joining is right for them. Informal
recruitment is held in the weeks after at the discretion of the chapters.

WHAT IS A RECRUITMENT THE SCHEDULE FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT IS:

Values Round: September 7th or 8th (chosen based on students’ schedule)
COUNSELOR? Philanthropy Round: September 9th
Preference Round: September 10th
Bid Day: September 11th
Recruitment counselors help guide potential new members (PNMs)
through the recruitment process. In the time prior to and during REGISTER FOR PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT NOW AT:
recruitment, these women act as dissociated members from their enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/drakeu
chapters in order to provide PNMs with the most balanced and Contact [email protected] with any questions.
unbiased view of Drake’s Panhellenic Sorority Community.

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CONTACT US
Drake Fraternity & Sorority Life
515-271-2078 | [email protected]
Olmsted Center
2875 University Av.
Des Moines, IA 50311
drakefsl.com @drake_fsl
/drakefsl @drakefsl