National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing body for Black Greek Lettered Organizations (BGLO) at Augusta University.

Our mission is to promote unity, leadership and service within our organizations. The purpose of the BGLO is to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the BGLO promotes the well- being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the BGLO, and provides leadership training for its constituents.

NPHC

photo of Omari Matthew

Omari Matthew

  • President

History

Black Greek Lettered Organizations (BGLO) is the umbrella organization that houses nine social fraternity and sorority chapters. The first five were organized on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. These chapters were awarded a special commendation for encouraging college students to develop a sense of social and civic responsibility.

In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. joined the council, followed by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in 1937. In 1997, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. joined BGLO as its ninth affiliate member

Explore AU's Black Greek Lettered Organization (BGLO)

Yellow and black shield

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc

White yellow and red shield

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc

Green and pink shield

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tan and red shield with torch in middle

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Gold and purple shield with two swords through it

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc

Blue White shield with bird on top

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc

Light blue white shield with torches on either side

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

White shield with book open in middle

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Membership Intake

How to Join

Membership intake is the new member orientation and initiation program used by BGLO chapters of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. This process is organized by each chapter individually and includes: Selection of candidates (called aspirants), education about the organization, and ends with initiation and full membership in the organization.

Aspirants who are interested in joining a Black Greek Letter Organization are required to attend Intake 101.

Requirements

  • Have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA (please note that individual organizations may have higher academic eligibility requirements).
  • Have completed 9 collegiate credit hours at Augusta University prior to participating in intake.
  • Be current full-time students who are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
  • Have attended Intake 101 at AU at least once in their collegiate career to participate in any membership intake activities.
  • Be in good standing with Augusta University. All aspirant student conduct records will be reviewed by the Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Registration

Opens: August 2024
Closes: Sept 12, 2024 by 11:59pm

Interest Form

Ice Cream Social

  • August 22
  • JSAC Patio

12-2pm

Meet and Greek

  • August 30
  • Intramural Field

4:30-8:30pm

Rush/information session

  • September

Intake 101 (mandatory)

  • September

Initiation

  • September

New Member Presentation

  • October