National Pan-Hellenic Council
2008 NPHC Unity Week Events: March 31 - April 4th
Brief History of the National Pan-Hellenic Council
Brief History of the NPHC On the national level, the NPHC was created as a result of a conference held in the late 1920s between two member organizations: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. The positive results of that international conference convinced those involved that a greater need for cooperation and friendship between historically African-American Greek Lettered organizations was necessary for continued growth. Soon, this dream became a reality. The NPHC here at the College of Charleston began soon after the appearance of the first African-American greek organizations in the early 1970s.
NPHC Mission Statement
The College of Charleston National Panhellenic Council is designed to promote student success in social and academic endeavors. Each member organization monitors its students to create academic excellence and also to stimulate community involvement. As members of NPHC organizations, students pursue lofty aspirations and ideals that will create leadership skills essential for lifelong achievement.
The NPHC is also designed promote well-being betweem each particular organization. This group was formed in order to establish diplomacy, respect, and cooperation amongst all organizations involved. Each year, the NPHC strives to become a unified and strengthened family.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Intake
If you are interested in joining one of these chapters, there will be a “Meet the Greeks” night held in Early Fall in the Stern Student Center. Individual chapters will advertise informational meetings throughout the year. Most of these chapters hold Intake in the spring semester; however, a few conduct the process in the Fall. Achieving high scholarship, serving the community, and mentoring youth are the primary focuses of the above mentioned chapters. For many of the chapters, individuals interested in membership are asked to submit a transcript and recommendations, which reflect academic achievement and service. For additional information, please contact the Office of Greek Life at (843) 953-6320.
