IFC is the governing body for six recognized member fraternities. Members of the IFC Executive Board are elected by their peers to lead recruitment efforts, community programming, provide peer-to-peer accountability, and more. The IFC at GVSU is a member of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), and adheres to their Standards Operating Procedures. Overall, the IFC serves as a resource and support system for fraternities on campus, providing leadership development opportunities, policy guidance, and advocating for the interests of its member organizations.

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PHA is the governing body for nine member sororities belonging to the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Members of the PHA Executive Board are elected by their peers to lead recruitment efforts, community programming, provide peer-to-peer accountability, and more. The object of the Panhellenic Association is to develop and maintain women’s fraternity life and interfraternity relations at a high level of accomplishment. Overall, the Panhellenic Association at Grand Valley State University provides guidance and support to its member sororities, promoting their growth and success while upholding the values of the National Panhellenic Conference and the university.

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The MGC at GVSU currently represents three member organizations, and is open to expansion. MGC serves as the recognizing body for national and international culturally based Fraternities and Sororities from NIC, NALFO, NAPA, and NMGC, or another comparable governing board as determined by the MGC. The Council serves as the governing body of those organizations whose purpose is to promote leadership, community service, social activities, co-sponsor educational and cultural programs, and promote cultural awareness through various involvement in the GVSU and greater Grand Rapids communities.

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NPHC is the governing body for the "Divine Nine", comprised of nine historically-Black fraternities and sororities. Currently, four organizations with active members hold charters at GVSU, while other organizations have members that have been initiated by local alumni or graduate chapters. Affiliated members are elected to the NPHC executive board to oversee collaboration, educational programming service projects, and social activities. Some key programs that NPHC at GVSU hosts are the NPHC Icebreaker, the Kirkhof Blackout, and the End-of-Year Cultural Bash.

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