A home away from home
Find your chapter. Build bonds for life.
Joining a fraternity or sorority gives you a close community on campus, plus chances to lead, serve, and grow. Fraternities and sororities have been part of Missouri Valley since 1945, and membership lasts a lifetime.
Explore our four chapters, learn how recruitment works, and find the group where you belong.
At a glance
Greek Life at MVU
Chapters
2 fraternities · 2 sororities
Councils
Interfraternity Council · Panhellenic (NPC)
Oldest Active Chapter on Campus
Alpha Sigma Phi, since 1945
Greek Life office
Austin Kostelnik · greeklife@moval.edu
Driven by values
Four pillars. One Greek community.
Every chapter is different, but they share the same foundation. These are the commitments Greek students at MVU live out together.
Scholarship
Grades come first. Each chapter sets a plan to meet or beat a 2.5 chapter GPA, with study groups, tutoring, and an officer focused on academics.
Leadership
Chapters are run by students. Officer roles let you plan events, manage a budget, lead meetings, and mentor new members.
Service
Every chapter takes on community service and philanthropy projects each year, for causes from St. Jude to Special Olympics.
Brotherhood & sisterhood
Find friends who push you to be your best, during college and long after. Once you’re initiated, you’re a member for life.
Celebrate together. Each spring, Greek Week and the Greek Awards Banquet bring every chapter together to celebrate the year and recognize members and chapters.
Our chapters
Four chapters. Find your fit.
MVU is home to two sororities in the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and two fraternities in the Interfraternity Council (IFC). Each has its own history, traditions, and causes.
Sororities
Sorority · NPC
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Gamma Pi Chapter · Est. 1967
Aspire, Seek, Attain
Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Gamma Pi Chapter is back as a fully chartered chapter. Members focus on balance in intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social growth.
Chapter facts
Founded: 1901, Longwood University (Farmville, Va.)
Colors: Crimson and pearl white
Symbols: Phoenix; mascot: the ladybug
Philanthropy: Special Olympics, Girls on the Run, the ASA Foundation, and the S. June Smith Center
Complete the interest form ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Visit the national website ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Sorority · NPC
Theta Phi Alpha
Beta Chi Chapter · Est. 1993
Ever Loyal, Ever Lasting
Theta Phi Alpha develops women of character, compassion, creativity, and confidence. Members serve locally at places like the Lighthouse Shelter, Camp Quality, and the YMCA.
Chapter facts
Founded: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Colors: Silver, gold, and blue
Mascot: Penguin
Philanthropy: Glenmary Home Missioners and The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built
Join through Chapter Builder ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Visit the national website ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Fraternities
Fraternity · IFC
Alpha Sigma Phi
Alpha Omicron Chapter · Est. 1945
To Better the Man
Alpha Sigma Phi builds brotherhood on five values of character: silence, charity, purity, honor, and patriotism. Its vision is to better the world through better men.
Chapter facts
Founded: Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Colors: Black, stone, and cardinal
Symbol: Phoenix
Philanthropy: Homes for Troops, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald House Charities, the Humane Society, and RAINN
Ask about joining →
Visit the national website ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Fraternity · IFC
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Delta Upsilon Chapter · Est. 1955
Not for wealth, rank, or honor, but for personal worth and character
TKE creates lifelong relationships that support members’ success in school, in the community, and in their careers, and serves others along the way.
Chapter facts
Founded: 1899, Illinois Wesleyan University
Colors: Cherry red and gray
Symbol: Equilateral triangle
Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Ask about joining →
Visit the national website ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How to join
Your path to membership.
Recruitment is open year-round, so you can start the process any time during the school year.
01
Explore
Read about each chapter, follow them on social media, and talk with members you meet around campus.
02
Show your interest
Fill out a chapter’s interest form or email the Greek Life office. Ask about upcoming recruitment events.
03
Attend recruitment
Go to recruitment events to meet members and ask questions. Recruitment is open year-round.
04
Accept a bid
If a chapter invites you to join, you’ll receive a bid. Accept it to begin new member education, followed by initiation.
Before you accept a bid, ask the chapter about dues, fees, and time commitments, and talk it over with your family. Questions? Email greeklife@moval.edu.
Safety & standards
A hazing-free community.
Hazing has no place in Greek life at MVU. It’s against Missouri law, the Student Code of Conduct, and the policies of every chapter and its national organization.
- Every fraternity and sorority member signs an anti-hazing agreement.
- Chapters share their recruitment and new member plans with Greek Life staff before activities begin.
- Chapters complete risk management plans and hazing prevention education each year.
- Reported hazing can lead to suspension of the chapter, discipline for individuals, and criminal charges under state law.
See something?
Report a concern
If you see or experience hazing, or anything that worries you, tell us. You can report online at any time.
Read the Hazing Policy (PDF) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Student Catalog & Handbook
For parents & families
Support them as they choose.
If your student is thinking about joining a fraternity or sorority, you play an important role. Here’s how you can help.
Talk it through
Ask questions, keep an open mind, and listen as your student meets different chapters.
Let them lead
The best chapter is the one that fits your student. Encourage them to make the choice that’s right for them.
Learn the details
Ask about costs, time commitments, and expectations so you understand what membership involves.
Questions
Greek life FAQ.
Answers to the questions students and families ask most.
Why go Greek?
Students join for many reasons: a close community, lasting friendships, leadership experience, service opportunities, and academic support. For many members, their chapter becomes a home away from home.
When is recruitment?
Recruitment is open year-round, so you can join a chapter any time during the school year. Email greeklife@moval.edu to find out about upcoming recruitment events.
Will Greek life hurt my grades?
Scholarship is one of the foundations of Greek life. Every chapter has an officer dedicated to academics and a plan to help members succeed, from study groups to tutoring, while celebrating members who do well.
Will I be hazed?
No. Hazing is against Missouri law, MVU policy, and the policies of every chapter and its national organization. Every member signs an anti-hazing agreement. If you ever have a concern, report it.
How much does it cost?
Joining carries a financial commitment. Each chapter is supported by member dues and fees. Costs vary by chapter, so ask before you accept a bid and talk it over with your family. Some chapters can make accommodations for special circumstances.
Does membership matter after graduation?
Yes. Membership is for life. Each national organization has an alumni network that can help you connect for internships and jobs, and many have alumni groups in cities across the country.
Who can I talk to?
Contact Austin Kostelnik, Greek Life Coordinator, at greeklife@moval.edu.
For chapter leaders
Greek Manual
Deadlines, required plans, and policies for chapter presidents.
Organization resources
Renewal forms and the Student Organization Manual, shared with every student group.
Hazing Policy
Share it with every member, every semester.
Getting Involved
Explore more ways to get involved.
Clubs, Greek life, and campus activities all help you build skills, make friends, and find your place at Valley. Many students do more than one.
Clubs & Organizations
Explore 27 clubs and organizations, from honor societies and faith groups to arts, culture, and service. Campus clubs are free, and you can join any time of year.
Activities & Events
Game nights, concerts, intramurals, Homecoming, and more. See what’s happening on campus this week.
Ready to go Greek?
Interested in joining or starting a Greek organization? Email Austin Kostelnik, Greek Life Coordinator, at greeklife@moval.edu.