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Greek Life

Being part of a fraternity or sorority is about more than joining a group or having fun—it’s about leadership, service and lifelong friendships

 

Mission statement

Fraternity and Sorority Life at Simpson College is committed to fostering collaborative communities that empower academic development, personal growth, and a philanthropic spirit while connecting students to a rich history and vast network of involved alumni.

Having a strong support network, and friends to create lasting memories are core tenants of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Simpson College. Creating a welcoming and supportive environment within each organization and among our entire Fraternity and Sorority Life community that enhances the celebration of the Simpson Community is paramount to us.  By the time students graduate, they often describe their fellow members as being their family away from home.

Involvement in Fraternity and Sorority Life connects students to something larger than themselves with our longstanding traditions, rich history, and vast network of passionate alumni. Students will also give back to the community through volunteer work and raise money for philanthropies within the community.

Fraternity and Sorority Life provides opportunities for members to grow holistically. Whether it be through rigorous academic programs designed to support students and encourage them to achieve, leadership skills, or education about embodying the values of your organization, members are pushed to continuously develop themselves.

Is fraternity/sorority life right for you?

You will have a chance to explore what being a part of a Greek organization is like when you arrive on campus but you can see what it's like when you visit campus!

Fraternities

Alpha Tau Omega

Nickname: ATO
Founded: 1865, Virginia Military Institute
Simpson chapter: Beta Alpha chapter, founded 1885
Kappa Theta Psi

Nickname: Kappa, KOY
Simpson chapter: Founded 1902, oldest local fraternity west of the Mississippi
Lambda Chi Alpha

Nickname: Lambda
Founded: 1909, Boston University
Simpson chapter: Theta Lambda Zeta chapter, founded 1924
Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Nickname: SAE
Founded: 1856, University of Alabama
Simpson chapter: Iowa Sigma chapter, founded 1889.

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Sororities

Delta Delta Delta

Nickname: Tri Delta
Founded: 1888, Boston College
Simpson chapter: Delta chapter, founded 1889

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Nickname: Kappa, KKG
Founded: 1870, Monmouth College
Simpson chapter: Omicron Deuteron chapter, founded 1880

Pi Beta Phi

Nickname: Pi Phi
Founded: 1867, Monmouth College
Simpson chapter: Iowa Beta chapter, founded 1874

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How To Join a Group

Students are eligible to join Fraternity and Sorority Life at almost any point during their four years at Simpson.  The first opportunity to join is through participating in a structured recruitment process early in the fall semester their first year on campus.  This process gives you the best opportunity to meet active members and learn about each group’s values and traditions.  It also gives you the ability to take more advantage of benefits each group has to offer, such as leadership opportunities, campus housing and alumni connections.  Click the expandable headings below to learn more about the structured process.

If you miss out on the structured process, don’t worry.  Students who decide to join after fall recruitment are eligible to receive a continuous open bid (COB) from groups at various points during the later fall and spring semesters.  If you are interested in joining a group during these times, please talk with an active member of the group you’d like to join.

  • Panhellenic Council will host general events to help students get familiar with sorority life from August 25th through September 2nd.
  • Each sorority will hold events more specific to their group from September 2nd through September 12th.
  • Bids inviting students to join a group will be sent out on September 13th.
    • Students must be registered for recruitment by Noon on the 12th to be eligible to receive a bid.
    • Students must attend one event hosted by each sorority to be eligible to receive a bid group
  • Registration link here
  • Inter-Fraternity Council will host general events to help students get familiar with fraternity life from August 25th through September 2nd.
  • Each fraternity will hold events more specific to their group from September 2nd through September 8th.
  • Bids inviting students to join a group will be sent out on September 10th.
    • Students must be registered for recruitment by Noon on the 8th to be eligible to receive a bid.
    • Students must attend one event hosted by each fraternity to be eligible to receive a bid group
  • Registration link here

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