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Lehigh is noted for its strong Greek system. In fact, fraternities have been on campus for more than 100 years. The University's 19 fraternities and 8 sororities allow most students interested in Greek life to find a house that reflects their individual needs and interests.

Nearly all of Lehigh's fraternities and sororities have their own houses; most of the fraternities and seven of the sororities are located on the "Hill" along Upper and Lower Sayre Park Roads. The remaining sorority is located in the Centennial I complex across Rathbone Hall.

The Lehigh fraternity and sosority system offers students numerous opportunities to gain leadership experience, as well as the chance to develop lasting long-term friendships with the other members of their houses. These living groups also play an important role in life on and off campus, as fraternities and sororities do much to help the surrounding community.

Fraternity Houses
Alpha Tau Omega
Beta Theta Pi
Chi Phi
Chi Psi
Delta Phi
Delta Tau Delta
Delta Upsilon
Kappa Alpha
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Kappa Theta
Phi Sigma Kappa
Psi Upsilon
Sigma Alpha Mu
Sigma Chi
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Theta Chi
Theta Xi

Sorority Houses
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi
Delta Gamma
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Pi Beta Phi

Fraternity Houses

Alpha Tau Omega
Nickname: ATO
Alpha Tau Omega is not only a place to celebrate great times with lifelong friends. Between the hourly exams, intense intramural games, and weekend tailgates, the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega enjoy four years of growth and maturation. Living at ATO provides an environment full with pride, support, and responsibility. You just can't get that experience anywhere else.

Beta Theta Pi
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Nickname: Beta
Beta Theta Pi is not a frat; it is a fraternity. Founded at Lehigh in 1891, the brotherhood has been able to remain strong throughout its life at Lehigh, while contributing to both its community and campus. Our brothers do many philanthropy events during the year, including Boys and Girls Club and a Bethlehem trash pick-up once a week. We have many brothers on the Lehigh University Rugby team, which competes on the Division II level. The brotherhood is also actively involved in intramural sports and has won the President's Cup twice in the past ten years. The actives can always count on strong alumni involvement, as Brothers at Beta are brothers for life. Our alumni turnout during Young Alumni Weekend, the Fraternal Fifties celebration, and Lehigh/Lafayette confirms the lifelong dedication to the fraternity. The new brothers of Beta are off to another excellent year and look forward to continuing the Beta tradition at Lehigh.

Chi Phi
The Psi Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity at Lehigh offers a well rounded college experience. The down to earth personalities of every brother contribute to the realism of an ideal work/life balance. We attain high GPAs while having an involved social life. Members of the house are also very involved with other organizations and sports on campus.

Chi Psi
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The brotherhood of Chi Psi, affectionately known by common hill-goers as "the lodge" can be thought of as a house that is rich in tradition and full of a competitive spirit that many deem to be the hub of collegiate life. The brotherhood itself is a diverse crowd which boasts athletes, scholars, and collective leaders alike. To live amongst Chi Psi is to develop along side those with high expectations and gentlemanly qualities. The end result is an abundance of good times and friendships that last a lifetime.

Delta Phi
Nickname: D Phi
The Nu Chapter of Delta Phi, the oldest continuous national social fraternity in the country, has been a staple of the Lehigh Greek Community for over 120 years. The brothers of Delta Phi represent a diverse and unique mix of current (and former) varsity and club athletes, student leaders, and academic aficionados, who strive for excellence in every way on campus, as active participants in nearly every aspect of life at Lehigh. Every year, members of our house battle the other fraternities in Intramural Sports in a highly competitive atmosphere, where we perennially finish in the top tier of houses. We are also a very strong component of the Hill's social scene, where our dance parties, especially our Mardi Gras party during Greek Week, are second to none on campus. Although we hold both our academics and extracurricular activities in the highest regard, the most important aspects of Delta Phi are the strong fraternal bonds and values that we share, providing us the tightest and most close-knit brotherhood Lehigh has to offer.

Delta Tau Delta
Nickname: Delts
Established in 1865, the members of Delta Tau Delta have always been proud of the Fraternity to which they belong to. With a great house, the best chef on 'The Hill', and a reputation that is prominent all around campus, Delta Tau Delta is the ideal place to call home. As 'Delts', we are a group of well-rounded individuals who take pride in everything we do. Just last year we took the President's Cup for intramural sports on campus, volunteered at the Boys' and Girls' club, broke top GPA, and threw great social events. Above all, we pride ourselves on our strong code of values and brotherhood. Our fraternity creates a bond that leads to life long friends and a group of brothers who you can call family. Besides our great social agenda and philanthropy, we have brotherhood retreats, formals, and a strong Lehigh history. Being in a Fraternity is a great life experience that prepares you more then anything for the road ahead. The Beta Lambda chapter of Delts is no exception. A commitment to Delta Tau Delta will place you in another environment, one where you will play a different and more responsible role in living your life according to values. Delta Tau Delta is a value-driven, international private membership organization. Our system will help you address specific aspects of your life; from academics to social behavior. Delta Tau Delta ideals are guiding principles, a lens through which to view the world. Since its beginning Delta Tau Delta has embraced truth, courage, faith, and power as its fundamental principles. When you leave Lehigh, don't just leave with a degree; leave with brothers, memories, and an experience that will last a lifetime.

Delta Upsilon
Nickname: D.U.
The Lehigh Chapter of Delta Upsilon consists of brotherhood that is diverse in a multitude of areas, such as race, creed and personality. It is this culmination of diversity that makes Delta Upsilon such a strong chapter. The brothers work hard to illustrate and live up to the principles that Delta Upsilon was founded upon: the promotion of friendship, the development of character, the diffusion of liberal culture, and the advancement of justice. Delta Upsilon is unique in the fact that it is a non-secret fraternity. We proudly share our beliefs with all those who want to hear them, and our rituals and ceremonies are open to all those who wish to attend. To be a brother in Delta Upsilon is to be part of a truly special and elite organization whose goal it is to build better men, and by becoming a member, that is exactly what you will become.

Kappa Alpha
Nickname: K.A
Academics are what brings us to college, but what we take away from these years are the friendships and experience we gain while here. The Kappa Alpha Society provides a way to get the most out of our time here at Lehigh. As the oldest Social Greek Letter Fraternity, KA has been an active member of the Lehigh community since 1894. The brothers of the Kappa Alpha Society strive for the best in academics, and are also active in many university clubs, club and intramural sports, and university committees. We pride ourselves not only on our accomplishments and involvement but on the camaraderie and friendship that make the Kappa Alpha Society what it is.

Kappa Sigma
Nickname: Kappa Sig
Kappa Sigma has been a part of Lehigh's Greek community for over a century dating back to its colonization in 1900. The Brothers of the Beta-Iota Chapter have created strong ties with its alumni that span across generation gaps opening doors and creating lasting friendships and workforce allies. Highly competitive in intramural sports, Kappa Sigma also has brothers on the hockey, crew, and rugby teams. Due to our strong emphasis on academics, we were able to surpass the all-Lehigh-men and all-Greek-men GPA averages for the past semester. The Brothers are also active in the community and participate in service events, most notably the Big Brother program at a local elementary school. What really sets us apart from the rest is the diversity of our brotherhood. Everyone is from different places and has different values, but we can all call each other our best friends.

Lambda Chi Alpha
Nickname: Lambda Chi
Among all the residential environments at Lehigh, the only one that seems to offer everything you could ask for is Greek Life.  Living in a fraternity house, you live with 30 of your best friends.  You develop lifelong friendships that never seem to die out.  One of the characteristics that separates Lambda Chi Alpha from some of the other fraternities is that we have no “stereotype-member”.  What this means is while some houses are known for academics, or outrageous parties, or great sports, we seem to encompass all of these things.  Everyone in the house is different, yet there is that one thing we all have that makes us Lambda Chi’s.  Another thing that separates us from other houses is that we don’t have pledges.  We have Associate Members - what that means is that you (as an A.M) have a vote, a voice, and basically have every right brothers have.  Remember you will be living with these guys for 3 or 4 years.

Benefits of Lambda Chi Alpha 

• 2 washers/ 2 dryers
• separate dining room from bar room
• 3 house computers
• house laser printer and copier
• pool table, newly renovated TV room
• One Source cleaning service

Phi Gamma Delta
Nickname: Fiji
For over 120 years, the Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has been a proud and well-established fraternity at Lehigh University.  Since 1886, Phi Gam or “Fiji” as it is commonly known, has been a rich association of Lehigh men who have worked toward high levels of achievement in athletics, scholastic, social and service activities.  A rarity in the Lehigh fraternity system, Fiji is a vastly diversified house with the Brotherhood involved in all aspects of the Lehigh community.  Although our brotherhood is composed of varied personalities and backgrounds, Fiji is well known around campus for the tightness of our brotherhood.  The care with which we regard our fraternal secrets binds us together and distinguishes Phi Gam from other houses.

Phi Kappa Theta
Nickname: Phi Kap
The Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta, founded in 1919, is proud of its strong history here at Lehigh. With being the first established chapter of Phi Kappa Theta, there comes a great deal of pride and sense of responsibility. Having this unique position makes our brothers aware that while we are a family here at Lehigh, we are part of something much greater than just our chapter.

Our house holds 28 brothers, has a TV room with a new 50" TV. As well as a newly furnished chapter room. We have a very good cook with a well stocked kitchen. It is also home to the longest bar on the hill.

Living in the fraternity builds a sense of loyalty and camaraderie that lasts a lifetime. We are a diverse group of individuals that have learned the benefits of experiencing different ways of thinking and different backgrounds. Our close relationship with our alumni provides us with invaluable guidance and an outlet to a network of opportunities outside of Lehigh. Our brothers enjoy being active in several club sports teams and the Greek Community at large. This past year Phi Kap won the President's Cup, which is awarded to the best upper class team for all intramurals. Life at Phi Kap exemplifies college life with close friendships, academics, philanthropy, and of course, social life.

Phi Sigma Kappa
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Nickname: Phi Sig
Here at Phi Sigma Kappa we pride ourselves on our ability to balance having a good time with being a productive part of the community here at Lehigh. Over the past few years our house has been on the rise, highlighted most recently with our gold ranking in accreditation last year. Over the past year we have raised thousands of dollars for charities such as Make a Wish Foundation, Research for Crohn's Disease, Diabetes research, and the American Heart Association. Also, the brothers here at Phi Sig are committed to having a good time. With house events ranging from hanging out watching football to going paint balling or a pickup game of basketball we always have fun when brothers spend time together. Being one of the smaller houses on the Hill we consider ourselves a close knit group, which makes it easy to get to know everyone in the house.

Psi Upsilon
Nickname: Psi U
Psi Upsilon has a very rich history as the fifth fraternity established. The Eta Chapter of Psi U will be celebrating its 125th anniversary in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of their Chapter House, in 2009. We have one of the oldest houses on campus, built in 1909, designed by Theodore Guyer Visscher Eta '99 who also designed the Alumni Memorial Building. All but five personal rooms in the Chapter House have a common living room and two personal bedrooms. The Chapter House is equipped with two porches, an upper porch connected to four personal bedrooms on the second floor and the lower porch extending off of the living room containing an outdoor fireplace. Last year we installed a horseshoe pit on the side of our house and the pledge class of 2008 refurbished an old storage room into a poker room and lounge for the house.

Sigma Alpha Mu
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Nickname: Sammy
Sigma Alpha Mu epitomizes what it means to be a brotherhood. At “Sammy” you get the opportunity to live under the same roof as your best friends on campus. The opportunity to be a “Sammy” will allow you the greatest experiences and the best times of your college career. You will find that our precious traditions, as well as our emphasis on brotherhood, promote a sense of community on campus. Our brothers achieve development as balanced men and as leaders. Yet, your involvement with Sigma Alpha Mu isn’t just limited to Lehigh and your undergraduate years. We have an extremely active alumni network to offer professional career advice and further help aid fellow members of the fraternity at any cost. Our chapter house is modern with newly painted walls and wood flooring. With the highest residency on South Mountain, Sigma Alpha Mu offers spacious bedrooms, a cozy dining room, a completely furnished chapter room, an extensive library with loads of class notes from past brothers, and two large downstairs hangout rooms for games. Brotherhood in “Sammy” has countless advantages certainly worth investigating and is more than simply a place to live on campus.

Sigma Chi
Nickname: Sigs
Sigma Chi is different than every other house on the Hill, because it's one of the only houses, if not the only, that isn't classified by a sole reputation. We're a mix of different people, from different places, all here for the same reasons: to have fun, enjoy ourselves, and make a difference at the same time. Whether a varsity wrestler, or a chemical engineer, everyone is different, but we all get along. When we do philanthropy events, we choose areas that interest us; we do philanthropy because we want to make a difference. We get along well with everybody, there's no sworn enemy of Sigma Chi. We're just a group of different, laid back people that really work well together.

Sigma Phi Epsilon
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Nickname: Sig Ep
The Pennsylvania Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon has thrived as an active member of Lehigh's fraternity system since its re-colonization in 1996. As brothers in Sigma Phi Epsilon we seek to build a strong brotherhood that is committed to our cardinal principles of virtue, diligence and brotherly love. Our brothers are defined by our commitment to academic success, personal achievement, community involvement and fraternal endeavors. Sigma Phi Epsilon is a place where good men enter and better men leave. Our brothers are members of many campus organizations and serve as active leaders within these organizations. We offer a strong academic plan that rewards brothers for high academic achievements as well provides assistance for brothers who need help. This is further demonstrated by our attainment of Residential Learning Community status, an exclusive recognition from the SigEp National Fraternity.

As an RLC Chapter, Lehigh professors hold office hours in our chapter house once a week. These office hours will be open to our brothers as well as the entire campus community. Recently, our alumni corporation worked with Residential Services to complete renovations of our house library and chapter room, which has offered our brotherhood increased room to study and lounge. The largest part of our broad philanthropy and community service plan is our Election for Cancer Research. This is the largest student-run philanthropy event at Lehigh, traditionally involving over 40 campus organizations and last year raised over $30,000 for cancer research.

Theta Chi
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Theta Chi fraternity is more than a living option; it's an experience like no other. Here, you'll develop enduring friendships-ones that reach far into the years after you graduate from Lehigh. You'll learn many valuable lessons to help you prepare for the future, while gaining the experience and Theta Chi principles that will guide you for the rest of you life. To live in Theta Chi is to live with a 30-member family-a family who shares the responsibility of owning its own house and embraces the uniqueness that comes with this benefit. But even as the only fraternity with its own house, we still strive to preserve our chapter, while still enjoying the social functions and everyday enjoyment that comes with this house. Whether it be our new patio or our back to back "Gold" accreditation rankings our house continues to improve both structurally and personally.

Theta Xi
Theta Xi has eight large double rooms (sometimes big singles) as well as 15 single rooms. They are all located on two separate floors on the west side of the house. Also in that section is the laundry room on the first floor (equipped with two washers and two driers) and the computer room/office on the second floor. On the west side of the house there are four common rooms and an industrial kitchen. The top floor has the kitchen, dining room (with a new juice machine), and chapter room. The chapter room is a carpeted room with comfortable couches chairs and tables and a fire place. Downstairs is the new room and bar room. The new room has a foosball table, couches, and a high definition projector and screen. There are speakers in both the new room and bar room that can work independently as well as dependently with each other. In the backyard, situated next to the horseshoe pit, there is a patio with benches, a picnic table and a barbeque.

Sorority Houses

Alpha Chi Omega
Nickname: A Chi O
The Greek letters "Alpha Chi Omega" literally mean "First and Last"; interpreted by us as "from the beginning to the end." We, the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega are a society of young women sharing ideals and hopes truly from the beginning to the end together. We have the highest GPA of any organization on campus, we have tons of formals, date parties, philanthropies and are involved in every spectrum of what Lehigh has to offer. We are an embodiment of genuine women with extraordinary accomplishments, goals and dreams. Every step of the way, from being a new member to a graduating senior and even farther beyond that-to being an alumni, an AXO sister exemplifies a woman who sticks to her ideals from the beginning to the end and as a chapter, we not only embody that ideal but we live it.

Alpha Gamma Delta
Nickname: Alpha Gam
Alpha Gamma Delta, the proud recipient of Gold accreditation status three years in a row, not only boasts club presidents, standout athletes and academic high-achievers, but is home to a group of women who pride themselves on developing and maintaining strong character, values and friendships. Conveniently located near the bus stop at the top of the hill, Alpha Gamma Delta house offers a newly renovated kitchen, comfortable study room and spacious balcony. Not only is Alpha Gamma Delta the largest Greek chapter on campus in terms of membership, it is also the largest house in terms of residents. However, these are only a few of the features that make the sisters of Alpha Gam proud to call it home.

Alpha Omicron Pi
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Nickname: A.O. Pi
AOPI's "house on the hill" is the only house that can be seen from down town Bethlehem. The original owner had the house built so that he could see it from his grave in a Bethlehem cemetery. When you reach the top of the long, steep set of steps you are met by a beautiful and massive brick mansion. A large foyer welcomes you into the house. We have a well-kept library, a cozy living room, and a bustling TV room. The TV room is a gathering place for the sisters of AOPI to relax on comfortable leather couches or do homework at the tables in the back of the room. Our kitchen is occupied by our wonderful chef and all of the girls snacking through out the day. Attached to the kitchen is a large dining room, where there is always a lot of activity! Continuing downstairs to the basement you will find another place for AOPI's to socialize or do school work. The basement is painted a bright red and is full of matching red couches. There is a pool table, a TV and more tables for school work or meetings. The 2nd and 3rd floors are occupied by bed rooms; each door decorated with fun posters, white boards and pictures. AOPI has successfully created a living space for its' members that is beautiful, comfortable and fun. Being in this house makes all of us feel like we are really at home.

Alpha Phi
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Alpha Phi was the first sorority colonized on campus and the first sorority to have its own permanent house on the hill. Since the beginning of our establishment, Alpha Phi's incredible history at Lehigh has continued to grow. Members of Alpha Phi are well-rounded; we value academics, campus involvement, community service, and leadership. Located at the top of the hill, Alpha Phi employs a nutritious chef that cooks lunch and dinner 5 days a week. Whether it's at the Boys and Girls Club, or fundraising for Cardiac Care, you can always find the "Phi's" involved in the Lehigh and Bethlehem community. Along with our involvement in the academic community, Alpha Phi keeps busy with socializing, and most of all, making memories that will last a lifetime. Alpha Phi is a chance to create lasting friendships and continue in the tradition of strong sisterhood.

Delta Gamma
Nickname: DG
Here at "DG" we pride ourselves in our strong sisterhood. Sisterhood, to a DG means working together to achieve common goals-utilizing our individual strengths to balance out each other's weaknesses. Sisterhood is always having a shoulder to cry on, always having a friend to study with, always having a sister to grab ice cream at The Cup, and always a sister to accompany you on your latest adventure.

This uniqueness and enthusiasm strengthens DG as each sister adds her special talents to our family; we are a diverse group of girls, involved in everything from a variety of varsity sports to volunteering their time at Fountain Hill Elementary as "Big Sisters," at the Women's Center, working hard as writers and editors for the Brown and White, climbing into the business world through accounting and finance clubs, bringing unity to Lehigh through ASA and Student Senate, taking part in various honor societies, studying abroad, or simply taking the time to better the community on their own. Above all, we always find time to have fun and take advantage of as many opportunities as possible during this great time in our lives. DG places a great deal of value on sisterhood and we are proud of our unified house, created and bound together through our teamwork, and of course, our amazing memories together!

Gamma Phi Beta
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Nickname: Gamma Phi
The benefits of being a sister of Gamma Phi Beta extend much further than the friendships amongst the sisters. Being a Gamma Phi sister provides you with a variety of opportunities. As a house, we pride ourselves on our campus involvement, community service, leadership and academics. Our house on the hill has proved to be extremely convenient in terms of campus activities as well as classes. Located right behind M&M and Taylor, we are close to the Food Court, Health Center, and the Bank. The house itself has significantly more living space and amenities than the traditional dorm, including a private kitchen and chief, a daily cleaning service, and washers and dryers. The sisters of Gamma Phi are surrounded by a warm friendly environment as well as a comfortable living situation.

Kappa Alpha Theta
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Nickname: Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta is not only a sisterhood; it is a place that every sister considers to be her home. Beyond date parties and formals, Theta is a community of sisterly love and support that is dedicated to providing the best college experience for each of our sisters.

Kappa Alpha Theta is excited to celebrate our second year on The Hill. We have a wonderful cook who makes lunch and dinner five times a week and caters events with our Alumnae and Parents. Our common areas include a fully functional kitchen, dining room, furnished living room, library, and laundry room. Areas of the house are specifically designated as 24-hour study to promote the good scholarship of our sisters.

Our sisters are proud of their leadership and involvement not only within the chapter but on campus and in the community as well. Campus activities include ASA, Brown & White, APO, Order of Omega, Orientation, honor societies, and many more. Sisters are regularly involved in service activities with the community such as Parent's Night Out, Homework Club, and Feel Good Friday's.

In 2007, The Epsilon Rho chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta celebrates its 23rd year at Lehigh, and is looking forward to celebrating more years of the academic, social, and individual successes of our sisters. Living here is an opportunity to build friendships and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Pi Beta Phi
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Nickname: Pi Phi
Since Pi Beta Phi's colonization in 1997, it has firmly established itself as a very successful chapter at Lehigh. The strong bonds of friendship are the foundation of Pi Beta Phi. The sisters have grown together while building the traditions for their chapter. The experiences are unforgettable and the friendships are forever. Each member is involved in activities, both on the campus and within the community. Developing leadership skills, relevant programming, academic achievements and philanthropic activities provide for a well-rounded chapter life. Pi Phi is excited to have the experience of living together within the Greek community. Pi Phi's campus home is in Emery in Upper Centennial.