History

In the Year 2008 "The Covenant" was created The Covenant of Our Community Joined together as Presidents of the Washington State University Interfraternity Association or affiliated therein, we will uphold the following commitments being of the same mind: First That we commit to uphold our individual organizational values, no matter how far we have departed away from them. That we commit to trust and unite our community and its members. That we advocate scholarly activities and stride for excellence in all that we do. That we continually press forward on improving our Community’s image and do what is necessary to ensure no halt in this movement. That we build an environment that is secure for all students who live in or pass through. That we recruit men worthy of our values and worthy of living amongst a community where those values are embraced and shared. That we vow to hold those responsible for actions that do not support our community moving in this direction herein. That we commit to publicize each positive act done by a chapter and/or our community that embodies the principles above, recognizing our progress. And Last That we vow to meet at necessary times to evaluate our progress, and unite on new ideas that will further advance this movement. Together we realize that this covenant embodies necessary agreements to do what is right in all times, both difficult and trouble-free, but also realize that we are supported by the hands of our community brothers whom are endowed with making decisions parallel to those we encounter.  We believe in this covenant and entrust each other and ourselves that it will last far beyond our service as Presidents, and vow to meet together in necessary times to discuss our progress.  We aim to have been worthy of the positive legacy and traditions we have inherited. Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Tau Omega Beta Theta Pi Delta Chi Delta Sigma Pi Delta Tau Delta Delta Upsilon FarmHouse Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Sigma Phi Kappa Tau Phi Kappa Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Pi Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi Theta Xi

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE WSU GREEK COMMUNITY Washington State University has maintained a relationship with Greek student organizations since eight men formed the first "local" fraternity on the fifth floor of Ferry Hall in 1897. President E.O. Holland actively recruited Greek organizations for the WSC campus. During Dr. Holland's presidency, 22 new Greek chapters were established. By the late 1990's, there were over 41 residential Greek chapters at WSU. Over the past 40 years, the University has, through various student affairs activities, actively advised the Greek Community. Governance of the individual Greek chapters is through the vote of the undergraduate membership in consultation with alumni advisors and house corporations in adherence to (inter)national constitutions and bylaws, and the policies and procedures of Washington State University. Recognized residential Greek chapters are authorized alternative housing for freshmen students under the age of 20. To maintain this status, Greek chapters must adhere to all the policies and the regulations of the University and their respective peer governing Councils. The group must provide appropriate support to this significant group of students, as it does all living groups, in order to assure that living group environment is safe, healthy, and providing for a nurturing living and learning experience. The means for official University recognition with these living groups is provided through the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council. These Councils establish criteria of membership for qualified living groups. The Board of Regents, through the division of Student Affairs and the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, recognize these two governing organizations and their constitutions and, therefore, indirectly recognize their member living group. The Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life is charged with developing various student living groups to enhance the educational mission of the University. The Center provides staff to advise the Interfraternity Council, other associated officers, and student groups. In addition, as with all student living groups, the Center is responsible for developing and enforcing appropriate student conduct policies.