Greek organizations have been a part of Gustavus Adolphus College for over 100 years. They are an opportunity for students to make a difference on campus through philanthropic fundraising events, community service, and campus pride. As a recognized Greek organization, each fraternity and sorority promotes a philanthrophic cause which mirrors their values. Each chapter also raises money for their chosen cause through a series of fundraising events. From formal dinners to rowdy male beauty pageants, there is no shortage of community involvement and service.

Each Greek organization also holds a certain social atmosphere where members build friendships with each other while supporting the campus. Many organizations also have sister/brother organizations where their relationships can extend to another chapter. However, social gatherings are encouraged by all chapters in order to strengthen the Greek community.

Today, there are 14 active Greek organizations on campus with over one-fifth of the Gustavus student body involved. The 2016 Bid Day took place on Sunday, September 25 and Monday, September 26. Participants can look forward to Notification Night, taking place on Sunday, October 2.

Alpha Sigma Tau
Nickname: AST
Founded: November 4, 1899
Philanthropy: Sexual Assault Awareness, CADA in Mankato
Fun Fact: AST has over 90 chapters nationwide

Delta Phi Omega
Nickname: Deltas
Founded: 1926
Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness
Fun Fact: Raised over $17,000 for breast cancer awareness during the 2010-2011 school year

Sigma Sigma Sigma
Nickname: Tri Sigma or Sigmas
Founded: April 20, 1898
Philanthropy: Tri Sigma Foundation, Robbie Page Memorial Foundation
Fun Fact: Singer Carrie Underwood is a Tri Sigma

Tau Mu Tau
Nickname: TMs
Founded: 1904
Philanthropy: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Fun Fact: The TMs are the oldest sisterhood on campus.

Theta Xi Gamma
Nickname: Thetas
Founded: 1920
Philanthropy: Pinky Swear Foundation
Fun Fact: Each year, the Thetas host the Mr. Gustavus Pageant

Zeta Chi Phi
Nickname: Zetas
Founded: January 30, 2003
Philanthropy: Homelessness
Fun Fact: The Zetas are built on multiculturalism, sisterhood, community service, and academics.

Epsilon Pi Alpha
Nickname: Eppies
Founded: 1928
Philanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Fun Fact: There is an Eppie flag on the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro by former professor and Eppie, Richard Reuch

Kappa Sigma Chi
Nickname: Kapps
Founded: 1914
Philanthropy: Anti-bullying
Fun Fact: After 12 years of going unrecognized, the Kappas were re-established in 2014

Tau Psi Omega
Nickname: Reds
Founded: 1920
Philanthropy: LoneyFest and Adopt-a-Highway
Fun Fact: The Reds were originally a secret society that was formed in 1906

Nu Upsilon Gamma
Nickname: The Greys
Founded: 1906
Philanthropy: Avenues for Homeless Youth
Fun Fact: The Greys became re-recognized as an official fraternity in 2015.

Omega Kappa
Nickname: OKs
Founded: 1906
Philanthropy: Africa Jam
Fun Fact: Former Gustavus President John Kendall was an OK.

Phi Alpha
Nickname: Alphs
Founded: 1907
Philanthropy: Men’s Health Awareness
Fun Fact: Each year, the Alphs host a campus golf tournament to help raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis.

Alpha Chi Delta
Nickname: Chi’s
Founded: April 10, 2016
Philanthropy: Royal Family Kids Camp
Fun Fact: The Chi’s fraternity is rooted in their faith in Jesus Christ.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Nickname: SAE
Founded: March 9, 1856
Philanthropy: Bic-a-Brother for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bingo with the Elderly, Campus and Landfill Cleanup
Fun Fact: Famous alumni incude President William McKinley, Phil Jackson, David Spade, Gary Johnson, and Nick Lachey