Greek Life at Rowan University

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is an umbrella organization for nine historically black, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities, commonly referred to as the "Divine Nine."  Rowan University is home to seven of the nine organizations. 

 

 

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NPHC was formed as a permanent organization on May 10th, 1930 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.  The council promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. The individual member is also expected to align with a graduate/alumni chapter, following graduation from college to perpetuate the purpose of the council. The purpose of the Rowan University (RU) National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) shall be:

  • To maintain postive inter-fraternal relationships.
  • To serve as a standard setting and implementing body for the affiliate organizations in areas of membership intake and intiation.
  • To serve as forum for the consideration of mutual interest to the member organizations.
  • Membership Intake