Opened in 2023, Greek Assembly Hall serves as a vibrant and inclusive space dedicated to supporting the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the United Greek Council (UGC) at the University of Alabama. Designed for priority use by these councils, the facility hosts meetings, events, study sessions, and community gatherings. It also is a designated storm shelter, providing a safe space to the community.
Leading up to the front door is the NPHC Plaza, a tribute to the Divine Nine, built to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of when the first NPHC Chapter came to campus. The NPHC Plaza features monuments that proudly display the crests and Greek letters of each of the nine historically African American Greek-letter organizations, also known as the Divine Nine.
Together, Greek Assembly Hall and the NPHC Plaza serve as an on-campus space fostering belonging and connection that enriches the Greek experience. It is an integral part of our community’s fabric.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the coordinating council for the nine historically African American Greek-letter organizations, often referred to as the Divine Nine. On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization. The Alabama NPHC has eight of the nine organizations. These sororities and fraternities have been an integral part of the UA community since 1974.
Current UA Chapters (in order of their founding):
- Alpha Phi Alpha
- Alpha Kappa Alpha
- Kappa Alpha Psi
- Omega Psi Phi
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Phi Beta Sigma
- Zeta Phi Beta
- Sigma Gamma Rho
NPHC organizations are committed to community service and support academic excellence between members and the general student body by providing scholarships and programs. In addition to providing a social outlet, NPHC organizations also provide a variety of initiatives designed to enrich the cultural experience of UA students.
United Greek Council
The Alabama United Greek Council is the governing body for the seven special interest sororities and fraternities at The University of Alabama. Established on the UA campus in spring 2009, UGC exists to enable member organizations to share ideas and resources, promote mutual respect and equality, and provide a support network for students on campus.
Current Chapters:
- Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-education business fraternity
- Alpha Omega Epsilon, a sorority promoting women in STEM
- Kappa Kappa Psi, a co-educational national honor band fraternity
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a national fraternal music society
- Phi Sigma Pi, a national co-educational honor fraternity
- Sigma Alpha Iota, a national music sorority
- Theta Tau, a co-educational engineering fraternity