Councils and Chapters

Learn more about our four governing councils and 73 chapters at the Capstone

Council and Chapters

Our four Greek councils oversee all Greek-letter fraternities and sororities on campus, each with its own unique focus, history, structure, and recruitment or intake process. Chapter sizes range from just a few members to more than 500, offering something for everyone.

Not sure where to start? Learn about the different councils and chapters, and discover what Greek life has to offer. You can also schedule a meeting with our staff or a Greek Ambassador to find the organization that’s right for you.

Our Councils

Interfraternity Council

IFC

Serves as the coordinating body for 35 men’s social fraternities valuing brotherhood, scholarship, leadership, and community service.

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National Pan-Hellenic Council

NPHC

Serves as the coordinating council for the 9 historically African American Greek organizations often referred to as the Divine Nine and committed to community service and supporting academic excellence of all members.

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United Greek Council

UGC

Serves as the coordinating body for the 10 – special interest fraternities and sororities, enabling member organizations to share ideas and resources and providing a support network for students on campus.

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Expansion Information

Any social sorority or fraternity organization wishing to start a colony or new chapter at the University of Alabama must:

  • Follow the Extension/Expansion Policy as outlined in the Fraternity and Sorority Policy.
  • Receive a written invitation from the University to join the UA Greek community before beginning extension, colonization, and/or recruitment efforts.

Should an organization or student(s) acting on behalf of an organization not adhere to this policy, the organization will be considered an unrecognized student organization and will not be able to petition to affiliate membership in the respective council and OFSL for 4 years.

See the OFSL Extension Procedures for more process and timeline information.