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Columbia traditionally had a very low-profile frat scene, with Greek life playing relatively little role in student life, with participation hovering around 10%. Since [[2006]], however, participation has exploded and nearly doubled to closer to 20%. This has perhaps been the outcome of Columbia's alleged "[[War on Fun]]." There is of course a delicious irony here, in that Columbia has consciously killed off its dorm social scene in favor of a fraternity social scene. The increasingly expensive/lame bar scene in [[Morningside Heights]] and increased [[NYPD]] crackdowns on underage drinking, once rare, might also have something to do with the trend.
 
Columbia traditionally had a very low-profile frat scene, with Greek life playing relatively little role in student life, with participation hovering around 10%. Since [[2006]], however, participation has exploded and nearly doubled to closer to 20%. This has perhaps been the outcome of Columbia's alleged "[[War on Fun]]." There is of course a delicious irony here, in that Columbia has consciously killed off its dorm social scene in favor of a fraternity social scene. The increasingly expensive/lame bar scene in [[Morningside Heights]] and increased [[NYPD]] crackdowns on underage drinking, once rare, might also have something to do with the trend.
  
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== List of Fraternities and Sororities ==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Organization
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!Type
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!Chapter Designation
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!Year Founded
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!Governing Board
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!National Association
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!Location
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!Notes
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|-
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|[[Alpha Epsilon Pi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Beta Theta Pi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Delta Sigma Phi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Kappa Delta Rho]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Phi Gamma Delta]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Pi Kappa Alpha]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Psi Upsilon]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Sigma Alpha Epsilon]]
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|Fraternity
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|New York Mu
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|1895
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|None
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|Active 1895-1961 Reformed as a colony in 2012
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|-
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|[[Sigma Chi]]
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|Fraternity
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|Nu Nu
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|1894
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|523 West 113th Street
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|Active 1894-1964; 1984-present
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|-
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|[[Sigma Nu]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Sigma Phi Epsilon]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Zeta Beta Tau]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Alpha Phi Alpha]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Lambda Phi Epsilon]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
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|
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|
 +
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|-
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|[[Phi Iota Alpha]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
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|
 +
|
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|-
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|[[Pi Delta Psi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
 +
|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations/North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Sigma Lambda Beta]]
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|Fraternity
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|
 +
|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|
 +
|
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|-
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|[[Delta Sigma Theta]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
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|
 +
|
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|-
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|[[Kappa Phi Lambda]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
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|
 +
|
 +
|-
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|[[Lambda Pi Chi]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
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|
 +
|
 +
|-
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|[[Sigma Iota Alpha]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
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|
 +
|
 +
|-
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|[[Sigma Lambda Gamma]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
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|
 +
|
 +
|-
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|[[Omega Phi Beta]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
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|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
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|
 +
|
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|-
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|[[Alpha Chi Omega]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Panhellenic Council]]
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|Panhellenic Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Alpha Omicron Pi]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Panhellenic Council]]
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|Panhellenic Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Delta Gamma]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Panhellenic Council]]
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|Panhellenic Conference
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|
 +
|
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|-
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|[[Kappa Alpha Theta]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Panhellenic Council]]
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|Panhellenic Conference
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|
 +
|
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|-
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|[[Sigma Delta Tau]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
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|[[Panhellenic Council]]
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|Panhellenic Conference
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|
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|
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|-
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|[[Alpha Delta Phi]]
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|Co-Ed Society
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|N/A
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|1836
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|[[Interfraternity Council]]
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|North-American Interfraternity Conference
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|526 West 114th Street
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|Active 1836-1840; 1881-present. No longer affiliated with Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity as of [[1992]]
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|}
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== List of Inactive and Unrecognized Greek Organizations ==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Organization
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!Type
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!Chapter Designation
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!Year Founded
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!Governing Board
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!National Association
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!Location
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!Notes
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|-
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|[[Beta Sigma Rho]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
 +
|
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|
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|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Delta Kappa Epsilon]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Kappa Alpha Psi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|
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|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
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|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Omega Psi Phi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
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|
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|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
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|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Tau Epsilon Phi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
 +
|
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|
 +
|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Delta Phi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Alpha Phi Delta]]
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|Fraternity
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Alpha Sigma Phi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Delta Upsilon]]
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|Fraternity
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|
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Delta Chi]]
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|Fraternity
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
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|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Phi Kappa Psi]]
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|Fraternity
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|New York Gamma
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|1872
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|N/A
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|N/A
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|
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|Inactive. Active 1872-1876; 1892-1991
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|-
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|[[Phi Delta Theta]]
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|Fraternity
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|N/A
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|1884
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|N/A
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|N/A
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|565 West 113th Street<ref>Later occupied by Sigma Chi. The building was eventually knocked down to make way for [[Broadway Residence Hall]], but its facade was preserved. It still has the Sigma Chi greek letters on the outside.</ref>
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Theta Nu Xi]]
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|Sorority
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|Chi
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|2004
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|
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|
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|
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|Inactive
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|-
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|[[Alpha Kappa Psi]]
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|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
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|
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|Unrecognized by the University
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|-
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|[[St. Anthony Hall]]/Delta Psi
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|Fraternity
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
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|Unrecognized by the University
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|-
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|[[Theta Tau]]
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|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
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|Unrecognized by the University
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|-
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|[[Alpha Kappa Alpha]]
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|Sorority
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|
 +
|
 +
|
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|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
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|
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|Inactive/Unrecognized by the University
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|}
 
==Columbia-Barnard Arrangements==
 
==Columbia-Barnard Arrangements==
 
[[Barnard College|Barnard]] did not formally recognize any Greek organizations, with the [[SGA]] claiming that the "discriminatory" admissions policies and membership dues requirements place Greek organizations at odd with Barnard's student government charter, until 2010
 
[[Barnard College|Barnard]] did not formally recognize any Greek organizations, with the [[SGA]] claiming that the "discriminatory" admissions policies and membership dues requirements place Greek organizations at odd with Barnard's student government charter, until 2010
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* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/27/barnard-funding-sororities-not-recognition Barnard funding for sororities, but not recognition], Columbia Spectator, 27 April 2010
 
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/27/barnard-funding-sororities-not-recognition Barnard funding for sororities, but not recognition], Columbia Spectator, 27 April 2010
 
* [http://bwog.net/2010/06/20/fcu-makes-it-rain F@CU Makes It Rain], Bwog, 20 June 2010 - See especially discussion in comments about the politicking between the Columbia student councils and Barnard SGA over funding and student participation in Greek Life.
 
* [http://bwog.net/2010/06/20/fcu-makes-it-rain F@CU Makes It Rain], Bwog, 20 June 2010 - See especially discussion in comments about the politicking between the Columbia student councils and Barnard SGA over funding and student participation in Greek Life.
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== References ==
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<references/>
  
 
[[Category:Greek life]]
 
[[Category:Greek life]]

Revision as of 00:15, 25 May 2013

The brothers of Sigma Chi
See also Wikipedia's article about "Fraternities and sororities".

Fraternities and sororities are fraternal social organizations of college students. Many of these organizations are located in brownstones in and around frat row.

Columbia traditionally had a very low-profile frat scene, with Greek life playing relatively little role in student life, with participation hovering around 10%. Since 2006, however, participation has exploded and nearly doubled to closer to 20%. This has perhaps been the outcome of Columbia's alleged "War on Fun." There is of course a delicious irony here, in that Columbia has consciously killed off its dorm social scene in favor of a fraternity social scene. The increasingly expensive/lame bar scene in Morningside Heights and increased NYPD crackdowns on underage drinking, once rare, might also have something to do with the trend.

List of Fraternities and Sororities

Organization Type Chapter Designation Year Founded Governing Board National Association Location Notes
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Psi Upsilon Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity New York Mu 1895 Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference None Active 1895-1961 Reformed as a colony in 2012
Sigma Chi Fraternity Nu Nu 1894 Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference 523 West 113th Street Active 1894-1964; 1984-present
Sigma Nu Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Multicultural Greek Council National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity Multicultural Greek Council National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Multicultural Greek Council National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
Pi Delta Psi Fraternity Multicultural Greek Council National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations/North-American Interfraternity Conference
Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity Multicultural Greek Council North-American Interfraternity Conference
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Multicultural Greek Council National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority Multicultural Greek Council National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
Lambda Pi Chi Sorority Multicultural Greek Council National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
Sigma Iota Alpha Sorority Multicultural Greek Council National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority Multicultural Greek Council National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
Omega Phi Beta Sorority Multicultural Greek Council National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Panhellenic Council Panhellenic Conference
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Panhellenic Council Panhellenic Conference
Delta Gamma Sorority Panhellenic Council Panhellenic Conference
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Panhellenic Council Panhellenic Conference
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Panhellenic Council Panhellenic Conference
Alpha Delta Phi Co-Ed Society N/A 1836 Interfraternity Council North-American Interfraternity Conference 526 West 114th Street Active 1836-1840; 1881-present. No longer affiliated with Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity as of 1992

List of Inactive and Unrecognized Greek Organizations

Organization Type Chapter Designation Year Founded Governing Board National Association Location Notes
Beta Sigma Rho Fraternity Inactive
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Inactive
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations Inactive
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations Inactive
Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity Inactive
Delta Phi Fraternity Inactive
Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity Inactive
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inactive
Delta Upsilon Fraternity Inactive
Delta Chi Fraternity Inactive
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity New York Gamma 1872 N/A N/A Inactive. Active 1872-1876; 1892-1991
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity N/A 1884 N/A N/A 565 West 113th Street[1] Inactive
Theta Nu Xi Sorority Chi 2004 Inactive
Alpha Kappa Psi Co-Ed Professional Fraternity Unrecognized by the University
St. Anthony Hall/Delta Psi Fraternity Unrecognized by the University
Theta Tau Co-Ed Professional Fraternity Unrecognized by the University
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations Inactive/Unrecognized by the University

Columbia-Barnard Arrangements

Barnard did not formally recognize any Greek organizations, with the SGA claiming that the "discriminatory" admissions policies and membership dues requirements place Greek organizations at odd with Barnard's student government charter, until 2010

Barnard students have historically joined Columbia chapters of sororities. As a result of the boom in Greek life popularity, the Intergreek Council approached SGA to seek formal recognition. When SGA demurred, CCSC, ESC, and GSSC pressured Barnard's SGA to repeal their decision. In the end, a compromise was reached wherein SGA would fund a lump sum to Greek life (roughly $1000, which represents about 10% of the IGC budget). However, this situation is still considered unsatisfactory by many in CC and SEAS, since a disproportionate amount of their student life fees are going to support Barnard students in sororities.

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ Later occupied by Sigma Chi. The building was eventually knocked down to make way for Broadway Residence Hall, but its facade was preserved. It still has the Sigma Chi greek letters on the outside.
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