The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC 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. On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities joined the Council. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority joined in 1937 and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity completed the list of member organizations in 1997. At the University of Virginia, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was first known as the Black Fraternal Council (BFC), and it was established in the Fall of 1973 with the charter of the Lambda Zeta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It wasn’t until the Fall of 2005 when the BFC became the National Pan-Hellenic Council at the University. Ever since, the NPHC on Grounds has held themselves to the highest standards to bring quality programs to the community, service to all, and leadership while achieving academic excellence. The Council continues to uphold these ideals while its members serve as role models to peers and youth
