Find Your Community
About one-third of Trinity students participate in Fraternity and Sorority Life. Trinity’s fraternities and sororities offer opportunities for leadership, service, philanthropy, and connection through a close-knit, student-led community.
Many of Trinity’s organizations have deep roots on campus and operate as local chapters, giving students a unique opportunity to shape traditions, lead their organizations, and make a lasting impact on campus culture. Each organization is self-governed and supported by faculty, staff, and alumni advisers who help students succeed academically and personally.
Trinity is home to nearly 20 fraternity and sorority organizations representing a wide range of traditions, values, and service initiatives. Through recruitment events, service projects, campus involvement, and social activities, students can explore different organizations and find the community that feels right for them.
Guided by Shared Values
Fraternity and Sorority Life at Trinity is grounded in five pillars that shape community life and student involvement:
- Scholarship
- Service
- Leadership
- Camaraderie
- Inclusion
Students regularly participate in campus traditions, community service initiatives, leadership development, and programs focused on well-being, accountability, and belonging.
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More Than a Membership
Fraternity and Sorority Life is about more than joining an organization. It’s an opportunity to develop leadership skills, serve others, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to a vibrant campus community throughout your Trinity experience.
Leadership Opportunities
Lead committees, organize events, mentor peers, and help shape campus life and traditions.
Service and Philanthropy
Support local nonprofits and community initiatives through volunteerism and fundraising.
Lifelong Connections
Build friendships and alumni connections that continue long after graduation.
Campus Involvement
Participate in recruitment, Greek Unity activities, and campus-wide events throughout the year.
A Tradition of Connection
Experience the excitement of Bid Day as students celebrate new memberships, form lasting friendships, and find their place in Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Fraternities and Sororities at Trinity
Each fraternity and sorority offers its own traditions, philanthropic initiatives, and opportunities for leadership and involvement.
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Bengal Lancers
Chi Delta Tau
Epsilon Xi Pi
Iota Chi Rho
Kappa Kappa Delta
Omega Phi
Phi Sigma Chi
Triniteers
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Alpha Chi Lambda
Chi Beta Epsilon
Delta Theta Nu
Gamma Chi Delta
Phi Delta Kappa
Sigma Theta Tau
Spurs Sorority
Zeta Chi
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Trinity partners with citywide National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations, known as The Divine Nine. The National Pan-Hellenic Council is an umbrella council composed of historically Black fraternities and sororities.
Citywide NPHC chapters are identified as regional chapters made up of two or more participating colleges and/or universities. Currently, we partner with three of the nine NPHC organizations:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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Academic Achievement
Students involved in Fraternity and Sorority life consistently perform at higher rates than the average Trinity student population.
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Recruitment and Membership
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Trinity’s deferred recruitment process allows students to first adjust to academic and campus life before joining a fraternity or sorority. Recruitment typically takes place from August through January and includes both formal and informal opportunities to meet members and learn about organizations.
Formal recruitment events take place throughout the fall semester. First- and second-round events in September and October are open to all Trinity students, while third-round events in November are invitation-only. Students indicate interest in attending third-round events through an RSVP process at the end of October.
Students may also participate in informal recruitment activities throughout the semester, including one-on-one or group rush dates, casual hangouts on and off campus, and other events designed to help potential new members get to know active members and chapter culture.
The recruitment process for citywide NPHC organizations differs from local organizations and generally takes place during September/October and February/March.
This deferred process gives students time to meet multiple organizations, build relationships, and find the community that best fits their interests and values.
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New Member Orientation begins on Bid Day at the start of the spring semester and lasts approximately three weeks.
During orientation, new members participate in activities designed to help them build community, learn organizational values, and prepare for active membership. Weekly schedules may include:
- Dinners with new member classes and active members
- Study hours and academic support
- Organization history and values education
- Alumni engagement opportunities
- Team-building and problem-solving activities
- Conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Risk management education and leadership development
Orientation programs are reviewed and approved by the Student Engagement and Development Office and are designed to create a supportive, values-driven experience for all students.
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Students joining a fraternity or sorority must meet minimum GPA requirements:
- 2.0 cumulative GPA for non-athletes
- 2.6 cumulative GPA for student-athletes
Active members are expected to maintain good academic standing throughout their membership experience.
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Because Trinity’s organizations are locally founded and operated, membership dues are generally lower than many national fraternity and sorority systems.
Average dues are approximately:
- $250 per semester for sororities
- $350 per semester for fraternities
All organizations offer scholarships and payment plans, and the Greek Council provides limited dues assistance for students with demonstrated financial need. Trinity’s Fraternity and Sorority Life team works to ensure financial considerations do not prevent students from participating in the community.
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Trinity maintains a zero-tolerance policy for hazing, and all fraternity and sorority organizations are expected to uphold university and Greek Council policies.
New Member Orientation programs are governed by several policies, including:
- A three-week maximum orientation period
- A required nine-hour hands-off period each school night
Students also participate in programming focused on risk management, accountability, inclusion, and community well-being throughout their membership experience.
Explore Your Options
Fraternity and Sorority Life at Trinity is designed to help students build community while supporting academic success and personal growth. Trinity’s deferred recruitment process gives students time to adjust to college life, meet multiple organizations, and make thoughtful decisions about involvement.
Students are encouraged to keep an open mind throughout recruitment and explore the organizations that best align with their interests, values, and goals. Many students also choose to join later in their Trinity experience.
The Student Engagement and Development team is available to answer questions and support students and families throughout the recruitment and orientation process.