National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC), serves as the official coordinating agent of the nine constituent member Greek- letter fraternities and sororities in the furtherance of their national programs and to promote unity on the campus of Illinois State University and within the community where graduate and/or alumni/ae chapters are located. The NPHC stresses and provides action strategies on matters of mutual concern and serves as the conduit through which effective action plans are implemented.

At Illinois State University there are seven of the nine National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations, each committed to providing service to the University and the Bloomington-Normal community. Additionally each organization provides programs and social events for students of the University. The ISU-PHC conducts a Black Greek Showcase for new and interested students, as well as the annual Greek Scene Step Show which feature performances by each chapter.

To join an NPHC organization:

• Must be of 2nd semester freshman status with a 2.50 cumulative grade point average. This may vary by organization.
• Have proven community service and leadership involvement.
• Each chapter conducts their own Membership Intake program that varies throughout the semester.

National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., chapters at Illinois State:

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

NPHC 2008 Scholarship

The National Pan-Hellenic Council at Illinois State University sponsors the Minority Student Book Scholarship each year to demonstrate that although facing difficult times,no student should be stopped from pursuing their dreams.

The winner of the 2008 NPHC Minority Student Book Scholarship is Deandra Bass. Congratulations, Deandra!