About Interfraternal Council
The Interfraternal Council (IFC) provides leadership for five fraternities and three sororities and coordinates many social events for all Lawrence Tech students. At the beginning of each semester, an informal rush event provides information to prospective members. You can email IFC at ifc@ltu.edu.
IFC Organizations
Alpha Sigma Phi
Chi Omega Rho
Delta Phi Epsilon
Delta Tau Sigma
Phi Kappa Upsilon
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Pi
Theta Tau
Alpha Sigma Phi
1933 Dr. Wayne Buell founded Alpha Gamma Upsilon (AGU) at Lawrence Institute of Technology. The fraternity later merged with Alpha Sigma Phi, creating the Gamma Psi chapter in 1968. Alpha Sigma Phi was founded in 1845 at Yale University, making it one of the oldest Greek fraternities in existence. We are represented by almost 95 chapters across the nation. Our motto, Causa Latet Vis Est Notissima ("The cause is hidden, the result well-known") is something expressed through our traditions and brotherhood. The Gamma Psi chapter at Lawrence Tech was established in 1968, re-chartered in 2004, and reorganized in 2011. We have quickly become a large and influential organization of the LTU community with representation in the Intrafraternal Council, the American Institute for Architecture Students, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Our new "To Better the Man" Book Scholarship, sponsored through undergraduate and alumni efforts, is offered to incoming students in assisting them as they pursue their education at Lawrence Tech. Academics, friendship, leadership, lifelong brotherhood, professionalism, and service are qualities that we exude and seek to provide to students throughout college and life. Membership in our organization helps to positively enhance the already rewarding college experience.
Chi Omega Rho
Chi Omega Rho is a local sorority; its sole chapter is located on the LTU campus. Eight young women founded the sorority on September 28, 1978. "Purity in the bonds of sisterhood and the awakening of womanhood" is the basis for its ideals. Chi Omega Rho has slowly grown into one of the biggest Greek organizations on campus. All the girls believe in "quality, not quantity," and almost all of the O Rho's, also known as "the girls in green," are involved in such organizations as: American Institute of Architecture Students, Inter-Fraternal Council, Student Government, Society of Women Engineers, American Chemical Society, and Society for Technical Communications. Very close in academic, business and social goals, the ladies of Chi Omega Rho work together to achieve common academic goals, and have had one of the highest cumulative GPA's on campus. Chi Omega Rho business has been growing in the areas of alumni, fundraising, and charity events.
Delta Phi Epsilon
Founded in 1917 at New York University Law School, Delta Phi Epsilon now includes more than 80 chapters and colonies across the U.S. and Canada, including five chapters in Michigan. Lawrence Tech’s Alpha Psi Chapter is the first international social sorority on campus and strives for excellence in sisterhood, scholarship, service, self-improvement, and social awareness. The sorority actively supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Delta Phi Epsilon - Alpha Psi Chapter has opportunities for growth in leadership, organization, teamwork and interpersonal skills. The group’s strength comes from the creation of lifelong friendships. The sorority welcomes women who seek to enhance their college experiences.
Delta Tau Sigma
Delta Tau Sigma a local sorority at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. Founded in 1977, Delta Tau Sigma was the first sorority on campus and has been growing ever since. Delta Tau Sigma is a social sorority that offers bonds of friendship and sisterhood. Members have been actively involved in both Student Government and the Interfraternal Council. Delta Tau Sigma members are also involved in both social and academic organizations throughout campus. Delta Tau Sigma actively supports its philanthropies, Juvenile Diabetes and Leukemia.
Membership in Delta Tau Sigma provides the opportunity to form close and lasting friendships through shared experience. A balanced social program, which includes time for parties, relaxation, and bonding among friends, is maintained in our sorority.
Phi Kappa Upsilon
This fraternity was established in 1932 by the University’s founder, Russell E. Lawrence, as the first engineering and social organization of the Lawrence Tech campus. Its purpose is to further the individual and collective welfare of its members by creating cultural, educational, and fraternal advantages. The fraternity participates in many activities and professional organizations on and off campus. This independent chapter celebrates more than 50 years of ownership of its house known as “the Castle,” the culmination of hard work and effort and the pride of all members. Membership has grown, thanks to the achievements of many men who have given their time and energy to the fraternity.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Founded locally as Kappa Phi Sigma in 1955 and in 1971 merged with a national fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon has grown into the largest fraternity at Lawrence Tech, as well as the largest fraternity in the nation, with more than 240 chapters and 290,000 lifetime members. SigEp continues to lead the way on campus. The chapter stands out nationally by winning five Buchanan Cups for excellence in all areas of operations, five Excelsior Cups, and seven Scholarship Excellence Awards. Members have held leadership positions in Student Government, the Interfraternal Council, Students Planning Activites Monthly, and many other organizations. SigEps take pride in academic performance and is the only fraternity to post over a 3.0 GPA on campus. The fraternity provides the “Balanced Man Scholarship” totaling $1,500 for incoming male freshmen. It looks for balanced individuals who seek to fulfill their potential in a young, aggressive, demanding organization. Leadership, friendship, scholarship, and achievement are both offered and expected. There is more to Lawrence Tech than four years in a classroom. Sigma Phi Epsilon continues to be a “lifetime experience.”
Sigma Pi
Lawrence Tech’s Zeta Omicron chapter, established in 1984, is one of the largest Greek societies at Lawrence Tech and in the country. Sigma Pi has over 130 chapters across the United States and Canada. Academic excellence is highly encouraged, as well as social and athletic participation around Lawrence Tech’s campus. Members of Sigma Pi have held executive rolls ranging from Interfraternal Council to Student Government. Each year Sigma Pi puts on Philanthropy two ACE projects for the school to better the lives for the students and staff. Membership to Sigma Pi is very selective, however the challenge, according to the members, “is worth it”. The true college experience is more than just the classroom and dorms; it’s about building lifelong friendships and living life to the fullest. That is what awaits you at Sigma Pi, the true college experience.
Theta Tau
Founded in 1904, Theta Tau is one of the largest professional fraternities in the nation with a membership of more than 30,000. Theta Tau offers members a lifelong bond of brotherhood and activities to promote educational excellence. The Xi Beta chapter was established in 1987, and since then has strived to achieve professionally and socially. Speakers from industry come in to talk about their respective fields. The fraternity sponsors tours of various plants. Socially, the group is active in all of the intramural sports, social events, and other Greek organizations. It offers what you might call “the best of both worlds.” Through the tireless efforts of the brothers of Theta Tau, membership has become an ultimate challenge with plentiful rewards.