We're Celebrating 175 Years of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Penn!
Fraternity life at the University of Pennsylvania began in 1849 with the founding of Delta Phi. Within the next two years several other chapters were started thus forming Penn’s fraternal community.
Since then, fraternity and sorority life has flourished and served the Penn and greater Philadelphia community for more than 174 uninterrupted years, making Penn’s system one of the oldest continuous fraternity communities in the country.
Today, 40 fraternity and sorority chapters provide students a family and home away from home, encourage academic excellence, community service, and philanthropic endeavors, and create bonds for a lifetime.
Upcoming Events
175 Anniversary Gala: May 17, 2025
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 – 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Vie by Cescaphe | 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Gala includes Cocktail Hour, Formal Dinner, Valet Parking
This gala will be a time to reflect on the deep history and continued impact of fraternity and sorority life at Penn, made possible through the collaborative efforts of institutions like yours. We would love for you to be present as we celebrate this legacy with an evening of dinner, special recognitions, and networking with national leaders, alumni, and students.
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Take a look at our community's milestones over the past 175 years!
