{"id":616,"date":"2024-05-06T14:50:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T19:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/?page_id=616"},"modified":"2026-03-29T09:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:24:03","slug":"fraternity-sorority-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/organizations\/fraternity-sorority-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraternity &amp; Sorority Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Fraternity &amp; Sorority Life<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">The Fraternity and Sorority Community at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee fosters strong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guided by integrity and ethical conduct, we uphold the highest standards to ensure our actions reflect our values and positively impact those around us. This commitment fosters a culture of trust, respect, and accountability essential for personal growth and community cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated to making a difference, our members actively engage in community service and philanthropic efforts, striving to improve our campus, local community, and society. We take pride in our contributions and devotion to our Alma Mater, participating in university events and supporting the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee&#8217;s mission to provide exceptional education and opportunities for all students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/organizations\/fraternity-sorority-life\/communities\/\" rel=\"\">Communities<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"#h-join-fsl\" rel=\"\">Interest Form<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"#h-resources\" rel=\"\">Resources<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"communities\">Glance at a Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>Our community is made up of almost 300 students who are involved with philanthropy, brotherhood\/sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, and more. Here at UWM, our members are a part of one of our 20 chapters, associated with the following councils: Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPA), Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and Divine Nine (D9) organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-community-councils\">Community Councils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--link-arrow\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/organizations\/fraternity-sorority-life\/communities\/#h-collegiate-panhellenic-council-cph\">Collegiate Panhellenic Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/organizations\/fraternity-sorority-life\/communities\/#h-interfraternity-council-ifc\">Interfraternity Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/organizations\/fraternity-sorority-life\/communities\/#h-multicultural-greek-council-mgc\">Multicultural Greek Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/organizations\/fraternity-sorority-life\/communities\/#h-national-pan-hellenic-council-nphc-or-divine-nine\">National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or Divine Nine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-join-fsl\">Join FSL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Recruitment vs. Intake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recruitment:<\/strong> Utilized by Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPH) and Interfraternity Council (IFC), where potential members are given the opportunity to meet the chapters and its members, so that interested students can determine which best fits them. For more information about recruitment, reach out to the council or chapter contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intake:<\/strong> Utilized by Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and the Divine 9 (D9) chapters. Interested students are encouraged to attend event\/programs and informational sessions hosted by the chapters. 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Each chapter has its own unique initiation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neophyte (Neo): A new member of a culturally based organization (NPHC &amp; MGC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pledge: To join a Greek chapter and become an official member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential New Member (PNMS): A student who is interested in joining a fraternity or sorority and is going through the process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probate: An official public presentation that welcomes new members of culturally based organizations (NPHC &amp; MGC) that consists of knowledge learned and history of the organization and chapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reactivating: When a fraternity or sorority is in the process of being recognized on campus, at UWM chapters must have at least 4 members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strolling: Used within NPHC and MGC, when members move in sync whilst in a line. 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