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Student Engagement NYC

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Go Greek in NYC!

Interested in leadership opportunities, community service, networking, and fun events? Pace University fraternities and sororities are a respected part of campus life, with its emphasis on a zero-tolerance policy regarding hazing! Members of this close-knit community are part of an academically supportive environment. With a minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 2.5 to participate in recruitment for a fraternity or sorority, the average GPA across all of Greek Life is higher than the campus average of all undergraduate students.

As a fraternity and sorority member, you’ll have the opportunity to be an officer or part of a committee. You’ll learn to manage a budget, run meetings, speak in public, and motivate others. With experience in public relations, social media, teamwork, event planning, finance, philanthropy, and much more, Greek Life leaders and officers apply their knowledge toward their post-graduate work, and stand out as applicants for internships and job opportunities.

The skills and the relationships you build in a fraternity or sorority will help you at Pace and throughout your life with access to larger alumni networks and organizational excellence. There are nine million Greek community members (including undergraduates) across the US and Canada. This is one large family that’s always got room for more.

Contact Us

Olivia Spiegel
Fraternity and Sorority Life Intern
Email: ospiegel@pace.edu

Gabriella Mesnil
Associate Director for Student Engagement
Email: gmesnil@pace.edu

Fraternities

    • National Founding Year: 1869
    • Pace NYC Founding Year: 2014
    • Pace NYC Chapter: Tau Delta
    • Colors: Scarlet, White, and Emerald Green
    • Philanthropy: A Greater Cause, Military Heroes Campaign, Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund
    • Motto: Bononia Docet "Bologna Teachers"
    • Pillars: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service
    • Kappa Sigma's SetterSync Page
    • National Founding Year: 1898
    • Pace NYC Founding Year: 2007
    • Pace NYC Chapter: Delta Zeta
    • Colors: Medium Blue, White, and Gold
    • Philanthropy: The Andrew McDonough Foundation, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Jewish Women International, Zeta Beta Tau Foundation
    • Motto: "A Powerhouse of Excellence"
    • Pillars: Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity, and Brotherly Love
    • Zeta Beta Tau's SetterSync Page

Sororities

    • National Founding Date: 1908
    • Pace NYC Founding Year: 1994
    • Pace NYC Chapter: Rho Theta
    • Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
    • Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness
    • Motto: "By Culture and by Merit"
    • Pillars: Strengthen Our Sisterhood, Empower Our Families, Build Our Economic Wealth, Enhance Our Environment, Advocate for Social Justice, Uplift Our Local Community
    • Alpha Kappa Alpha's SetterSync Page
    • National Founding Date: 1897
    • Pace NYC Founding Year: 2007
    • Pace NYC Chapter: Eta Iota
    • Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White
    • Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the USA, The Kappa Delta Foundation
    • Motto: Ta Kala Diokomen "Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest"
    • Pillars: Friendship & Loyalty, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, and Selfless Service
    • Kappa Delta's SetterSync Page
    • National Founding Date: 1852
    • Pace NYC Founding Year: 2019
    • Pace NYC Chapter: Psi Delta
    • Colors: Rose and White
    • Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, The Phi Mu Foundation
    • Motto: Les Soeurs Fideles "The Faithful Sisters"
    • Pillars: Love, Honor, and Truth
    • Phi Mu's SetterSync Page
    • National Founding Date: 1917
    • Pace NYC Founding Year: 2007
    • Pace NYC Chapter: Delta Theta
    • Colors: Cafe au Lait and Old Blue
    • Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Jewish Women International, Sigma Delta Tau Foundation
    • Motto: Patriae Multae Spes Una "One Hope of Many People"
    • Pillars: Individuality, Connection, Engagement, and Community
    • Sigma Delta Tau's SetterSync Page

Governing Bodies

  • Overseeing both Kappa Sigma and Zeta Beta Tau, Pace Brotherhood Council is the governing group which oversees fraternities on the Pace University NYC Campus. Hosting recruitment in both the fall and spring, PBC upholds the university's standards of hazing prevention and union between fraternal organizations. For more information about joining a fraternity, check out the PBC SetterSync Page. 

  • Comprised of three sororities, Kappa Delta, Sigma Delta Tau, and Phi Mu, the Panhellenic Council oversees the processes for Continuous Open Bidding (COB) in the fall semester, and formal recruitment in the spring semester. The NYC Panhellenic Council abides by all National Panhellenic Council standards and procedures. For more information on joining a Panhellenic sorority, check out the PHC SetterSync Page.

  • As the governing body for all Pace University NYC Greek Life, the Greek Council oversees Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Delta, Kappa Sigma, Phi Mu, Sigma Delta Tau, and Zeta Beta Tau. The Greek Council serves the Fraternity & Sorority Life community through their commitment to unity, leadership, and honoring outstanding members of the community. Through tradition and annual events, the delegates comprising this organization advocate for themselves and one another! For more information on the Greek Council and general Fraternity & Sorority Life information, check out the Greek Council SetterSync Page.