Other Groups
Unrecognized Groups
It is important for students and families to understand the differences between University “Recognized” and “Unrecognized” fraternities:
- A “Recognized” fraternity is one that is in good standing with the University. University recognized fraternities and sororities receive advising for performance related to University policies and standards, including the Standards of Excellence program and Student Code of Conduct. These organizations have the privilege of using University facilities and equipment, holding meetings and programs on campus, recruiting new members that will be recognized by the University, participating in University-sponsored activities and events, and other benefits outlined in Student Services Manual 1301-01: Social Fraternities and Sororities – University Recognition policy.
- An “Unrecognized” fraternity is no longer associated with the University. The organizations and their members do not receive any support or advisement from the University. Unrecognized fraternities may not participate in any university-sponsored activity and may not utilize any property owned, operated, leased or managed by Arizona State University. The University has severed its relationship with these organizations due to significant and serious concerns over the health and safety of our students and university community, and the University would strongly discourage maintaining or seeking membership in these organizations
Some organizations that were once recognized Greek-lettered organizations at Arizona State University, despite having lost recognition from the University and/or the Interfraternity Council (IFC), choose to continue to operate.
- Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity (also known also “Alpha Delt”)
- Beta Theta Pi Fraternity (also known as “Beta”)
- Chi Phi Fraternity
- Delta Chi Fraternity
- Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (also known as “Deke” or “DKE”)
- Kappa Sigma Fraternity (also known as Kappa Sig)
- Sigma Chi Fraternity
- Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (also known as "SigEp")
- Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (also known as “TKE” or “Teke”)
Alumni
There has been a lot of positive work accomplished by our fraternities and sororities over the past few years that we are proud to share with you. The Greek community has grown to more than 65 chapters, 5,500 students, and 5 governing councils. In the last reporting year, our Greek community donated 104,000+ hours of community service, $640,000+ to charitable organizations, and continues to excel in the classroom achieving an average 3.22 GPA. Be sure to visit our Fraternity & Sorority Statistics page to learn more about the great work we have accomplished.
To help to you learn more about the positive impact we have been making, we have produced a Fraternity & Sorority Life video to tell you more about what an exciting time it is to be Greek at Arizona State University.
Greek Alumni Reception is hosted prior to our annual community-wide philanthropic competition, Greek Sing, as the capstone to our Greek Week. Greek Sing is a series of short performances that showcase the talent, innovation, passion and creativity of the Greek community while raising awareness and money for Valley of the Sun United Way. We hope to make this reception a new tradition for alumni to reconnect with the fraternity and sorority community.
Greek Alumni Speaker Series in 2022, we kicked off our Greek Alumni Speaker Series. This series is an opportunity for ASU Greek Life Alumni to come back and share with the fraternity and sorority community, how their fraternity membership has aided in their professional successes after leaving ASU. Our inaugural speakers were former Tempe mayor, Neil Giuliano and the President and CEO of the Duffy Group, Inc., Kathleen Duffy Ybarra. If you or any alumni you know would like to participate in this speaker series please contact Gary Ballinger, Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Jennifer Hightower Leadership Memorial Fund
Jennifer was a beloved member of the ASU Greek Leadership community and as a result, left a lasting impression on everyone she interacted with. Her generosity and contributions will continue to serve multiple generations for years to come.
In memory of Jennifer Hightower, this fund provides support for Greek Leadership to advance a diverse array of objectives, including but not limited to: scholarships, support of the Community Center and the Greek Leadership Village, and furthering the Greek Letter programs at Arizona State University.
For more ways to engage as an alumnus and to update your information please visit the ASU Alumni page.
Order of Omega
Honor Societies
Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of fraternities and sororities. Order of Omega recognizes upper division students who have exemplified high standards in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and involvement within their organization, fraternity and sorority life, and surrounding community. Members are selected from the top 5% of fraternity and sorority students at Arizona State. The qualifications for membership in Order of Omega shall be character, scholarship, service and leadership.
Order of Omega exists to:
- Recognize those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to ENCOURAGE them to continue along this line, and to INSPIRE others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.
- Unite outstanding fraternity men and women to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity affairs.
- 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.
- Help create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines and to help work out solutions.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Active member and in good standing with a Greek letter organization
- Possess an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Completed at least one (1) full academic year at Arizona State University
- Express character, scholarship, intelligence and service in inter-Greek affairs
- Agree to pay one-time fee of $100 prior to induction ceremony
For questions about Order of Omega, contact Hannah Araneta, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Coordinator