Duke Greek History

Fraternities and sororities have historically been a large partof campus life at Duke University by sponsoring inter-campusevents, hosting parties, and performing community service. They areknown for providing leadership opportunities and fostering a senseof belonging among a large student body. The first fraternities andsororities on campus were a part of Trinity College (1859-1924),the precursor to Duke University. The earliest fraternity chapteron campus was the Xi Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega, chartered in 1872(at Trinity College, then located in Randolph County, N.C.). Theearliest sorority chapter on campus (then Trinity College) was theOmicron Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, chartered in 1911.

Fraternities and sororities at Duke are governed by theInterfraternity Council, the Inter-Greek Council, the NationalPan-Hellenic Council, and the Panhellenic Association. TheInterfraternity Council at Duke University is the local umbrellaorganization for fraternities of the North American InterfraternityConference at Duke University. The Inter-Greek Council is thegoverning body for special interest or culturally-basedfraternities and sororities. The National Pan-Hellenic Councilserves as the governing body for historically African Americanfraternities and sororities at Duke University. The DukePanhellenic Association is the organizing body of the NationalPanhellenic Conference sororities on campus..

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