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Interfraternity Council

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Valparaiso University governs the ten men’s fraternities on campus. It exists to support and unify its member organizations, advocate for The Fraternity Experience, promote collaboration across campus and the broader community, and uphold the values of Valpo. For more information, contact Nolan Spaenhower at nolan.spaenhower@valpo.edu or an IFC Executive Board Officer.

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Fraternity Experience

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Founding Location: Indiana University
Founding Date:
 January 5, 1911
Chapter Name: Rho Tau
Charter Date: September 22, 2019
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
National Service Partner: St. Jude Research Hospital Annual Philanthropy Event: Double Good Popcorn

Fraternity Experience

Lambda Chi Alpha

Founding Location: Boston University 
Founding Date: 
November 2, 1909
Chapter Name: 
Iota Sigma Zeta
Charter Date:
 May 8, 1954
GPA Requirement: 2.70 with 12 credit hours
National Service Partner: American Red Cross
Annual Philanthropy Event: St. Baldrick’s Event

Fraternity Experience

Phi Delta Theta

Founding Location: Miami University
Founding Date: 
December 26, 1848
Chapter Name: 
Indiana Iota
Charter Date:
 November 27, 1954
GPA Requirement: 2.65 with 12 credit hours
National Philanthropic Partner: ALS, Live Like Lou
Annual Philanthropy Event: PhiHOP

Fraternity Experience

Phi Kappa Psi

Founding Location: Jefferson College
Founding Date: 
February 19, 1852
Chapter Name: 
Indiana Epsilon
Charter Date:
 February 21, 1953
GPA Requirement: 2.70 with 12 credit hours
National Philanthropic Partner: Boys and Girls Club
Annual Philanthropy Event: Kyle Carson Basketball Tournament

Fraternity Experience

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Founding Location: New England Conservatory of Music
Founding Date: 
October 6, 1898
Chapter Name: 
Kappa Sigma Chapter
Charter Date:
 April 23, 1961
GPA Requirements: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
National Philanthropic Partner:
 Christopher Patterson Memorial Foundation
Annual Philanthropy Event: Patterson Memorial Music Festival

Fraternity Experience

Phi Sigma Kappa

Founding Location: Massachusetts Agricultural College
Founding Date: 
March 15, 1873
Chapter Name: 
Phi Upsilon
Charter Date:
 April 18, 1964
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
National Philanthropic Partner: Special Olympics
Annual Philanthropy Event: Fall Ball

Fraternity Experience

Pi Kappa Alpha

Founding Location: University of Virginia
Founding Date: 
March 1, 1868
Chapter Name: 
Epsilon Beta
Charter Date:
 May 9, 1953
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Annual Philanthropy Event: PIKE Firefighter Challenge

Fraternity Experience

Sigma Chi

Founding Location: Miami University
Founding Date: 
June 28, 1855
Chapter Name:
 Iota Sigma
Charter Date:
 March 31, 1990
GPA Requirement: 2.70 with 12 credit hours
National Philanthropic Partner:
 Huntsman Cancer Institute
Annual Philanthropy Event: Derby Days

Fraternity Experience

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Founding Location: University of Richmond
Founding Date: 
November 1, 1901
Chapter Name: 
Indiana Zeta
Charter Date:
 May 5, 1956
GPA Requirement: 2.90 GPA with 12 credit hours
National Service Partner:
 Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Annual Philanthropy Event: SigEp Splash

Fraternity Experience

Sigma Pi

Founding Location: Vincennes University
Founding Date: 
February 26, 1897
Chapter Name: 
Beta Tau
Charter Date:
 April 2, 1960
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
National Philanthropic Partner: AHERO, Amazing Day, The ACE Project
Annual Philanthropy Event: Putts for Paws

Fraternity Experience

How To Join

Men are eligible to join a fraternity at Valparaiso University once he has completed 12 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.

Brotherhood, Leadership, and Growth

The Fraternity Experience at Valpo offers men the opportunity to grow through leadership, scholarship, service, and strong brotherhood. With ten active chapters, students build lifelong friendships, develop essential life skills, and contribute to a supportive and vibrant campus community.

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IFC Officers
Colin Walworth, President
Henry Lakin, Vice President of Standards
Xavier Torres, Vice President of Operations
Henry Winterstein, Vice President of Recruitment
Elijah Pappas, Vice President of Public Relations
Nolan Spaenhower, Interfraternity Council Advisor

Contact Information

1509 Chapel Dr.
Office of Student Engagement and Experiences, Suite 230
Valparaiso, IN 46383

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