Fraternities and Sororities

Alpha Gamma Delta is an international women’s fraternity that was founded in 1904 and characterized by the colors red, buff, and green. Members of Alpha Gamma Delta, also known as the Alpha Gams, strive to live by our motto Loving, Leading, Lasting and often volunteer with organizations such as Community Café, Dalis to the Rescue, or Meals on Wheels which relate to our philanthropy: Fighting Hunger. Alpha Gamma Delta members are committed to providing opportunities for the betterment of the sorority and its members, and positively impacting those around them and their communities. The Zeta Nu chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta was established at Alma College on March 31, 1988.

Founded in 1893 at Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois, Alpha Xi Delta is one of the oldest women’s fraternal organizations in the United States. Through membership in Alpha Xi Delta, sisters are inspired to realize their potential through the ideals their Founders instilled in the Fraternity: Sisterhood, Leadership, Knowledge, and Service to our communities. Alpha Xi Delta members participate in Letters of Love, a national letter-writing campaign that benefits key impact organizations making a national difference in supporting children and teens experiencing foster care or homelessness. Originally Alpha Sigma Tau, the group became Alpha Zeta Tau on Alma’s campus in 1971 and received a national charter from Alpha Xi Delta on September 20, 1986.

Being one of Alma’s local fraternities, Delta Gamma Tau takes pride in being one of the most diverse Greek organizations, and in their brotherhood, as they see themselves as fraternity men that are held to the highest standard. The chapter motto of Delta Gamma Tau is to pursue knowledge and honor: that is what each member aims to do in both social aspects and in the classroom. The brothers of Delta gamma Tau donate to the Gratiot County Hope House to provide a safe place for those in need of housing can find refuge and solace as they work to navigate their situation.

Founded in 1938, it became Sigma Tau Gamma in 1959, reverted to DGT in 1966, joined Sigma Alpha Epsilon in 1984, and alter chose to break ties with SAE in 2014 and return to its local-based traditions.

Founded in 1874, Gamma Phi Beta is an international organization that builds confident and strong women who celebrate sisterhood and want to make a difference in the world. As the first women’s group to be called a sorority, Gamma Phi seeks to inspire the highest type of womanhood within its members though personal development, sisterhood, and networking. In their daily lives, Gamma Phi Betas must hold up to our four core values of love, labor, learning, and loyalty. Gamma Phi Beta is paired with Girls on the Run and the Building Strong Girls Foundation to provide experiences and resources that build spiritual, mental, and social resiliency in girls. Originally Alpha Theta in 1890, Gamma Phi Beta became the Epsilon Beta chapter on September 22, 1984.

Established on October 12, 1921, as a literary society, Kappa Iota Sorority at Alma College retained its commitment to traditions and ideas after being renamed as a social sorority in 1950. Actively engaged on campus, Kappa Iotas emphasize open-mindedness, honesty, loyalty, friendship, and siblinghood. Kappa Iota welcomes Sailors as non-women members who uphold the values of the chapter. Because of its local status, Kappa Iota hosts their formal, Lux Liner, as a large philanthropy event for the community. Kappa Iota’s philanthropy focus in on R.I.S.E advocacy and they work to provide safety and empowerment to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through shelter, treatment, education, and social change.

Founded in 1898 at the Boston Conservatory of Music, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is the oldest and largest national music fraternity, dedicated to fostering fraternal spirit, the welfare of musical students, and the advancement of music in America. The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia play instruments and sing songs locally to help lift the spirits of those in need and use music’s ability to heal and uplift others. When brothers of Phi Mu Alpha perform for others, they have the ability to bring smiles to those they, bring comfort to those in pain, and provide music that sparks a meaningful memory. The Iota Alpha chapter was first activated at Alma College in 1972, reactivated in 1986, and has been active ever since.

Phi Sigma Sigma was founded at Hunter College in New York City on November 26, 1913 with a commitment to open membership, sisterhood, excellence in scholarship, and selfless giving. The sorority’s unity and love for Phi Sigma Sigma inspires members to strive for their twin ideals and to always “Aim High” through their sorority vision. Phi Sigma Sigma is paired with the Kids in Need Foundation to ensure every child is prepared to learn and succeed by providing free school supplies to students most in need. Phi Sigma Sigma aims to be a dynamic sisterhood of powerful women fostering uncompromising principles, igniting positive change, and embracing individuality. The Theta Psi chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma was established at Alma on January 10, 1998.

Sigma Chi fraternity dates back to 1855, being founded in Miami, Ohio, and the Theta-Nu chapter was founded in 1984 at Alma. Members of Sigma Chi, known as Sigs, use the principles of Friendship, Justice, and Learning to guide themselves throughout the world and promote fairness to all. The Sigma Chi fraternity has members engaged in every aspect of campus, from sports to theater with a multitude of majors. These different temperaments, talents, and convictions is what truly makes the Theta-Nu chapter brotherhood. Sigma Chi supports the Huntsman Cancer Institute to understand cancer from its beginnings, improve cancer treatments, relieve suffering of cancer patients, and provide education about cancer risk, prevention, and care through their Derby Days week.

Founded on January 10, 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon is one of the largest collegiate men’s social fraternities in North America. Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon, known as the Tekes, are known as leaders in the community and scholars in the classroom through unrivaled commitment to the principles of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, Teamwork, Service, and Brotherhood. Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity is dedicated to their philanthropy, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and has committed to raise $10 million in the next 10 years, which will be recognized by the naming of the hospital’s Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Research floor. The Zeta-Delta chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon was established at Alma College in 1957.

Founded on November 15, 1887, Zeta Sigma was the first Greek organization to establish roots on Alma’s campus and their impact can be seen on campus as Mitchell Hall and Reid Knox Building are named after Zeta Sigma alum. The Zeta Sigma brothers proudly wear green and gold, as they seek and attempt to develop such qualities as loyalty, honor, and respect. It is the goal of all brothers of Zeta Sigma to become better men through work in philanthropy and leadership, in and out if their chapter, as well as making the men around them better through hard-work and brotherhood. Zeta Sigma supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness for their philanthropy, which is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illnesses and their families.

Order of Omega is a national honor society to recognize those individuals in the fraternity and sorority community for their service and achievements. The chapter was founded in 1933 at Alma College. The purpose of the Order of Omega is threefold:

• To recognize those students who have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-Greek activities and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.
• To bring together the most representative fraternity and sorority members, and to create an organization that will help to mold the sentiment of the institution.
• To bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of the institution’s fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness.