About National Pan-Hellenic Council

History

The National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed at Howard University with the purpose of creating a united body so that the Black Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities could form a united body. Additionally, this Council served as a forum to allow these Greek organization to consider and address problems of mutual interest effecting their organizations and their college experience.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council additionally serves as the governing body for the entire community of the predominantly Black Greek letter organizations. The Council is in charge of coordinating events that exposes the undergraduate student body to the history, mission and purpose of all of the divine nine member organizations on the University campus. The Council also sponsors events which promote unity among the membership of the different organizations.

Please explore our webpage for information on all of the National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations. Feel free to reach out to the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life if you would like additional information.

The Divine Nine at The University of Louisville

The National Pan-Hellenic Council at The University of Louisville is comprised of all “Divine Nine” or historically Black National Greek Letter sororities and fraternities. As of Spring 2022, Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Incorporated is our newest organization and our associate member of NPHC:

NPHC Step Show

The National Pan-Hellenic Council will generally host Step Show during each academic Fall year featuring all of the University of Louisville NPHC organizations unless chapters are not able to perform. The Homecoming Step Show is generally held the Friday night of the Homecoming Football game. Date, time, and tickets information for the Step Shows is publicized on our social media. Information on these events is also available in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life (Student Activity Center Suite 310). If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any of the NPHC Executive Board Officers.

Greek Forum

The Greek Forum, “NPHC 411” is an event for students who wish to pursue membership to any of the NPHC Greek organizations should attend. Greek Forum will take place in the first few weeks of both the fall and spring semesters and two additional times throughout the semester. Students who are considering participating in a Greek organizations Intake process should attend Greek Forum before attending any NPHC organization’s interest meeting. For additional information about the Greek Forum please contact Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at (502)852-5701 .

Event Calendar

• August 19 - Icebreaker
• August 20 - NPHC 411
• September 7 - Study Session
• September 13 - NPHC 411
• September 23 - NPHC Tailgate
• October 3 - Study Session
• October 27 - NPHC Step Show
• October 28 - NPHC Tailgate
• November 9 - NPHC 411
• December 5 - Senior Sendoff
• December 6 - NPHC Final Exam Survive Kits