Welcome to the Office of Fraternities and Sororities
For New Students
Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Amherst! The UMass Amherst campus provides a wide range of academic, social, and community service activities for you. Membership in a fraternity or sorority is a good first step toward enjoying all the benefits that college life has to offer. A fraternity or sorority chapter is also a way to make the campus feel more like a home.
Collectively, fraternities and sororities constitute one of the largest student groups on campus. Fraternities and sororities are about friendships, scholarship, community service, philanthropy, brotherhood, sisterhood and leadership. It's about bettering the UMass Amherst community and the Town of Amherst through service and social functions. It's about traditions, learning valuable lessons, and establishing life-long friendships. It's about shaping the identity of one of the nation's most prestigious campuses with a continuing fraternity presence since 1869.
Every fraternity and sorority at UMass Amherst and across the nation was founded on the ideals of friendship, love, service, and scholarship. The bond of brother/sisterhood is one rooted in shared values, respect, and friendship. The journey to brother/sisterhood is unique to every individual; just as every person in the UMass Amherst fraternity and sorority system is a unique individual. The results, however, are the same for us all; lifelong freindships with people who share in our beliefs and ideals of what are right, good, and true.
Equally important, fraternities and sororities offer the opportunity for leadership experiences that can enrich a life on campus and beyond. Many of the University's faculty and staff are members of fraternities and sororities. Fraternity and sorority members are found in all facets of today's society, from government to business to the arts and service agencies.
The University encourages you to fully explore the opportunity offered by the fraternities and sororities on the campus.
Links to News stories can be found on the "Good for the Order" page.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Charters Beta Beta Psi Chapter on May 9
The Beta Beta Psi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc hosted its 1st Annual Friends & Family Breakfast on May 9th, 2009 at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst campus. The event was a celebration for the success of their newly chartered chapter Beta Beta Psi. Additionally, the chapter honored individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the UMass-Amherst community and surrounding areas. During the celebration words of inspiration were heard by members of UMass administration, student leaders, and members of Phi Beta Sigma, such as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Eastern Regional Vice Director Bro. Leonard Lockhart. The chapter presented awards to: Phylis Gedeon (UMass Financial Aid), Doris Clemmons (UMass Faculty), and Student Bridges (UMass RSO) in the name of Phi Beta Sigma's national programs, Bigger Better Business, Social Action, and Education. The Amherst Better Chance organization was also honored with the chapter "A. Phillip Randolph Community Service Excellence" award. Lastly, as a token of appreciation for their commitment to Greek life culture of UMass, Byron Bullock, Michael Wiseman, and Lydia Washington received the Beta Beta Psi chapter recognition awards.
Phi Beta Sigma Brothers with Associate Vice Chancellor Byron Bullock
For First Year Men - Class of 2013 - Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
