NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)

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The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing body for WKU's nine Historically African American letter sororities and fraternities. It was formed as a permanent organization on May 30, 1930 on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, with the following stated purpose and mission: "Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations."

 

The WKU NPHC provides many on-campus activities during the school year such as educational programs, social events, and the Homecoming Step Show. The NPHC also works very closely with the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Council to help foster the four main aspects of Greek life: scholarship, leadership, service, and sisterhood/brotherhood.

 

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SORORITIES

 

FRATERNITIES

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The fall 2024 scholarship cycle has closed. The next scholarship cycle will take place in fall 2025.

NPHC believes in supporting the academic mission of the institution. With that being said, we are currently accepting applications for the Western Kentucky University National Pan-Hellenic Council Outstanding Minority Student Scholarships.  We are also looking to award students for activity community engagement, with service being one of the values of the NPHC. You can apply for the 2024 Community Engagement Scholarship.

Apply for the National Pan-Hellenic Council Outstanding Minority Student Scholarship. (CLOSED)

RECRUITMENT

NPHC does not have a formal recruitment process. You can reach out to each organization to identify what informational opportunities are available. Students need to attend Greek 101, which is a requirement of students interested in joining an NPHC organization. This workshop will educate attendees about NPHC history, WKU NPHC history, and  things to do as one prepares to seek membership into an organization.

For additional information, please contact Amelia Kolb at amelia.kolb@wku.edu.

Chapters can access the spring 2025 intake packet here.

 

NPHC GREEK 101

Interested in joining an NPHC organization while here at WKU? To be eligible for Intake you must have a overall GPA of a 2.5  and have completed one Greek 101 Workshop within the past calendar year. Greek 101 is an educational workshop to educate interested students on the history of the African American community in higher education as well as the history and significance of NPHC.

Fall 2024 dates:

• January 28, 2025 at 4:30pm in DSU 2123
• February 4, 2025 at 5:00pm in DSU 2123
• February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm in DSU 2123

Register for Greek 101

 

NPHC Facility

In the fall 2022 semester, WKU opened an NPHC Facility on WKU's campus, which is shared by all of the Divine 9 organizations on WKU's campus. Located on 1566 Normal St, the house includes rooms decorated with organizations' paraphernalia and awards. The facility also includes kitchen space, meeting rooms, basement storage, a porch, and a backyard. This space can be reserved by any NPHC organization when following the procedures designated by the university and NPHC advisor.

Reserve NPHC Facility