Mission:

The Greek Life Office at Rhode Island College is dedicated to enhancing student development and the overall collegiate experience of its fraternity and sorority members.  Organizations and members are assisted in acheiving success in academics, leadership, community service & philanthropy, personal growth, and brotherhood/sisterhood bonds.  The overall Greek Life Office mission is to complement the misson of Rhode Island College in collaboration with other departments, Advisors, and Inter/National Offices.

Navigating the RIC Greek Life Website:

• Recognized Greek Organizations
• Greek Interest Groups
• Active Chapters
• Extension at RIC
• Sorority Recruitment
• Greek Life Forms
• Resources
• Staff
• Click here to view the Greek Life Blog

Recognized Greek Organizations at Rhode Island College:

Sororities:

• Alpha Sigma Tau: National Panhellenic Council (NPC)
• Delta Phi Epsilon: National Panhellenic Council (NPC)
• Zeta Xi Delta: local organization

Fraternities:

• Iota Phi Theta.: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
• Kappa Delta Phi: North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)

Greek Interest Group:

• Omega Phi Beta: National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) Sorority
• This group is not fully recognized yet by the College, but is looking to get new members here on campus to be recognized.

The chapters are overseen by a Greek Advisor, Greek Intern, and several staff members.  The Greek student leaders meet every two weeks or so for a Presidents' Meeting.  The women have formed a Sorority Council to oversee sorority-wide initiatives and events.  Greek Life offers a valuable opportunity for students to learn leadership skills, develop lifelong friendships, and form a strong connection to the College.

For more information on Greek Life at RIC, send an email to greeklife@so.ric.edu.

ACTIVE CHAPTERS

SORORITY RECRUITMENT - HOW TO JOIN

Recruitment for our Recognized Greek sororities has ended for the Spring 2013 semseter, but groups will be taking on new members again Fall 2013.  Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events & how to learn more about the recognized sororities at RIC. 

RIC has deferred recruitment for recognized NPC sororities on campus.  This means if you are a first semester college student, you must wait till your second semester to join a recognized sorority on campus.  If you are a transfer, you must present your transcript from your previous institution and prove you have completed at least 9 credits.  GPA requirements for sororities are based on your college cumulative GPA.  Contact Megan Fox if you have any questions.

EXTENSION AT RIC

If you would like to start a fraternity or sorority on campus, you must affiliate with a national organization part of national council listed below. 

• For a National Interfraternity Council Organization (NIC Fraternity) - please contact Megan Fox, Greek Advisor mfox@ric.edu or 401-456-8469.
• For a National Panhellenic Council Organization (NPC Sorority) - please contact Megan Fox, Greek Advisor mfox@ric.edu or 401-456-8469.
• For a National PanHellenic Council Organization (NPHC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), or a National Multicultral Greek Council Organization (NMGC), please contact Claribel Crews, Greek Intern. ccrews@ric.edu or 401-456-2706.

Greek Life Interest Group Application

The appropriate person will meet with you to discuss the necessary process for affiliation.  Each national council has their own unique way of doing things, so please make sure you consult Megan or Claribel before reaching out to any national organizations.

GREEK LIFE FORMS

• Grade Waiver
• Philanthropy
• Community Service
• New Member Roster
• Potential New Member Form (Sororities)
• Potential New Member Form (Fraternities)
• Academic Progress Report
• Sorority Council Positions

RESOURCES

National Fraternal Organizations:

• National Panhellenic Conference
  Coordinating body of NPC member sororities and councils

• North American Interfraternity Conference
  Coordinating body of NIC member fraternities and councils

• National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.
  Coordinating body of NPHC member chapters and councils

• National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc.
  Coordinating body of Latino/a member chapters and councils

STAFF

Megan Fox

Greek Life Advisor
mfox@ric.edu
(401) 456-8469
Greek Life Office - Student Union 433

Claribel Crews

Greek Life/Student Activities Intern
ccrews@ric.edu
(401) 456-2706
Student Union 408