OrganizationsFraternity and Sorority Life
Fraternities
Epsilon Pi Alpha
We are the Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity, we pride ourselves on being a groupof gentlemen striving to create strong relationships and impacts within our group as well as the greater community around us. We achieve this with the goal of living out our values of hope, faith, and love, which can be seen through our service, community events, and much more around the Gustavus/St. Peter community. We value the diversity of our group as we have members with varied backgrounds coming from all sorts of areas around campus, who come together with the common goal of creating strong relationships while bettering both ourselves and our community!
Kappa Sigma Chi
Kappa Sigma Chi is one of the oldest and most storied fraternities on campus. Since 1914, the Kappas have been champions of diversity and continue to produce the leaders of tomorrow. Loyalty is prized over all else in Kappa Sigma Chi, creating bonds between brothers that last for lifetimes. Loyal Sons Are We!
Tau Psi Omega
The Tau Psi Omega fraternity is a brotherhood dedicated to the principles of friendship, benevolence, humbleness, cooperation, forbearance and sportsmanship. Better known as the REDs, we pride ourselves on serving our community and being a social and recreational outlet for our members. We are proud to serve our philanthropy the Special Olympics. Each semester the REDs volunteer at a Special Olympics event as well as in other ways in the local community.
Sororities
Alpha Sigma Tau
Alpha Sigma Tau is a national sorority that was established at Gustavus in 2012. The sorority's values are Graciousness, Respect, Intellect, Connections, and Excellence. The national philanthropy is the Women's Wellness Initiative which is working to empower women that is rooted in the six dimensions of wellness: Occupational, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Emotional. Nationally, Alpha Sigma Tau fundraises and supports Girls Who Code and Dress for Success. Locally, the sorority works closely with CADA, who works to support survivors of relationship abuse and sexual violence in southern and central Minnesota. Additionally, the chapter does community service on campus, in St. Peter, and in the Mankato area, often collaborating with other fraternities and sororities at Gustavus.
Delta Phi Omega
We are Delta Phi Omega sorority, we are one of the local sororities here on campus. Delta Phi Omega was founded in 1926 and our philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness and we partner with Hope Chest annually to raise money for this organization that provides both emotional and financial support towards families who are going through breast cancer treatment. Deltas also stand for Dedication, Enthusiasm, Loyalty, Trust, and Altruism. Our sisterhood focuses on community outreach, strengthening bonds within our sorority, and promoting positivity on the Gustavus campus!
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Hello! We are Sigma Sigma Sigma, one of the national sororities at Gustavus. We were established in 1998 here, and our national organization started long before that in 1898. We are a group of girls that lead our lives with the 5 values of Wisdom, Power, Faith, Hope, and Love. Our sisterhood is also focused on raising money for the March of Dimes, and the Sigma Foundation. We hope we get to meet many more sisters every fall during recruitment, and add to our sisterhood of strong leaders.
Theta Xi Gamma
The Theta Xi Gamma Sorority was founded at Gustavus in 1920 and they continue to act as positive role models in the community through service and leadership. They value sisterhood, loyalty, inclusivity, and perseverance, and support the Pinky Swear Foundation as their philanthropy. Some of their most popular events include the Pinky Swear Benefit, Mr. Gustavus, and annual sisterhood events.