History of the Greek System at ULV

1776 Phi Beta Kappa (ΦΒΚ), America's first Greek letter fraternity is founded at the College of William and Mary
1851 Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ), America's first Greek letter sorority is founded at Wesleyan Female College
1985 Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ) fraternity is chartered at ULV
1986 Sigma Kappa (ΣΚ) sorority is chartered at ULV
1988 Iota Delta (ΙΔ) sorority is chartered at ULV
1993 Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ) fraternity is chartered at ULV
1996 Phi Sigma Sigma (ΦΣΣ) sorority is chartered at ULV
2006 Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ) sorority is chartered at ULV

University of La Verne
Recognized Fraternities and Sororities

College Panhellenic Association (sororities)

	Alpha Omicron Pi ΑΟΠ Colors: Cardinal Red Founded: 1897, Barnard College Flower: Jacqueminot Rose Jewel: Ruby Symbols: Rose and Sheaf of Wheat Mascot: Panda Philanthropy: Arthritis Research and The American Juvenile Arthritis Organization Motto: "One motto, one badge, one bond and singleness of heart." President: TBA
	Iota Delta ΙΔ Colors: Forest Green and Red Founded: 1988, University of La Verne Flower: Red Carnation Mascot: Monarch Lion Jewel: Emerald Philanthropy: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation / Clothesline Project Open Motto: "All you have to be is you" President: Liz Canales
	Phi Sigma Sigma ΦΣΣ Colors: King Blue and Gold Founded: 1913, Hunter College Flower: American Beauty Rose Stone: Sapphire Symbol: Sphinx Philanthropy: Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation benefiting the National Kidney Foundation and Educational grants and scholarships for women. Open Motto: "Diokete Hupsala" - "Aim High" President: Mercy-Faith Kimbwala
	Sigma Kappa ΣΚ Colors: Maroon and Lavender Founded: 1874, Colby College Flower: Violet Jewel: Pearl Symbols: Heart and Dove Philanthropy: Alzheimer's Disease and Gerontology Center Open Motto: "One Heart, One Way" President: Michelle Hu
Interfraternity Council (fraternities)
	Phi Delta Theta ΦΔΘ Colors: Azure and Argent (Blue and White) Founded: 1848, Miami University of Ohio Flower: White Carnation Symbol: Pallas Athena and an Owl Philanthropy: ALS - Lou Gerig's Disease Open Motto: "Eis aner oudeia aner" (means literally, "One man is no man," or more freely interpreted, "We enjoy life by the help and society of others.") President: Chris Skraba
	Sigma Alpha Epsilon ΣΑΕ Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold Founded: 1856, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa Flower: Violet Symbol: Lion Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network and Natural Ties Open Motto: "The True Gentlemen" President: Ray Kodadeck
National Pan-Hellenic Council (Historically black sororities and fraternities)
	Delta Sigma Theta ΔΣθ (sorority) Colors: Crimson and Cream Founded: 1913, Howard University Flower: Violet Jewel: Pearl Symbol: (unofficial) Elephant Philanthropy: Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Delta Immunization Campaign Open Motto: "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom" President: Brianna Harvey
	Alpha Kappa Alpha ΑΚΑ (sorority) Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green Founded: 1908, Howard University Flower: Pink Tea Rose Jewel: Pearl Symbol: Ivy Leaf Philanthropy: Program Targets, Ivy Reading AKAdemy, Educational Advancement Foundation Open Motto: "By Culture and by Merit"

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The entire Greek letter system comprises of over 20,000 chapters

A U.S. government study shows that over 70% of all those who join a fraternity or sorority graduate, while under 50% of all non-fraternity/sorority members graduate.