A fraternity member grills during a tailgate.

Fraternity life

Fraternities at Washburn University offer a strong sense of brotherhood and numerous opportunities for social connection and personal growth. Through events like chapter retreats, engagement in philanthropic events, and formal gatherings, members build lasting friendships and create memorable experiences. Beyond the social aspect, fraternities provide leadership development, campus involvement, and the chance to gain valuable life skills.
Washburn is home to four chartered fraternity chapters. These four chapters are part of the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and participate in continuous open recruitment, allowing students to explore membership opportunities year-round.

Fraternity Recruitment Week 2025

  • Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sigma Phi Epsilon
    • Beach Bash, 7-8 p.m., SigEp House
  • Wednesday, Aug. 27 Alpha Delta
    • Dodgeball (SRWC), 6-8 p.m., SRWC
  • Thursday, Aug. 28 Kappa Sigma
    • ESports Night, 5-7 p.m., Campus ESports Lounge
  • Friday, Aug. 29 Phi Delta Theta
    • Open house and yard games, 7-8 p.m., Phi Delt House
  • Saturday, Aug. 30 Interfraternity Council
    • Tailgate, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Lawn

Chapters

Alpha Delta house1919 SW MacVicar | Topeka | 66604

President: Luke Nelson - luke.nelson@washburn.edu

Recruitment Chair: Elijah Phelps - elijah.phelps@washburn.edu

Outstanding Location and Value
Alpha Delta is located directly across from the University campus. With spacious two-man rooms in its recently renovated facility, it offers one of the best values in student housing at Washburn University. Brothers receive complimentary breakfasts, Monday night catered dinners, high speed internet, cable TV, and security- monitored and lighted off street parking among numerous benefits - all at a reasonable cost.

Brotherhood
The day you become an Alpha Delta is the moment you become part of something special. The true ties and friendships are something you hold on to until the end of time. Here at Alpha Delta, you are a brother, and you matter regardless of class classification, position, years of membership, etc. You mean something. You are a difference maker. It is the great brothers in this fraternity that bring out the best in you.

Being Local means self-governance and independence
Being a local organization, Alpha Delta Fraternity has the ability to govern their own housing facility, create their own rules, policies and procedures in a democratic fashion central to our values. Our organization does not belong to an int/national fraternity, which allows our Chapter to not worry that its reputation becomes tarnished because of a mistake or mishap at another university.

Building Leaders at Washburn since 1912
Alpha Delta has more than 100 years of success in helping our members obtain their college degrees and to become more successful in their chosen careers. We provide curriculum counseling to each of our members which helps in selecting the best teachers and courses of study. We have a valuable network of more than 1200 alumni, all of whom graduated from Washburn University. The older brothers help and mentor the younger brothers. Many friendships are established which, in many instances, last a lifetime.

Ichabod statue with fall tree and sky behind1700 SW College Ave | Topeka | 66621

President: Gui Puerta - guilherme.puerta@washburn.edu

Recruitment Chair: Jack Pekarek -jack.pekarek@washburn.edu

Fellowship
Want to get more from your college experience? Kappa Sigma makes it happen. Joining Kappa Sigma provides opportunities for fellowship, fun and personal growth that you simply can’t get elsewhere. More than 280,000 men have joined and enjoyed the unmatched experiences, involvement and lifelong brotherhood that Kappa Sigma offers.There is no secret - our goal is to build better men.

Leadership
Take the lead. In Kappa Sigma, brothers learn to get involved in their communities and take the lead when something needs done. Countless brothers, including senators, governors and CEOs, have said Kappa Sigma gave them the leadership skills they needed to succeed.

Scholarship
You’re in college for an education. From its earliest beginnings in Renaissance Italy, Kappa Sigma has promoted scholarships among its members. Since its inception, more than $4.5 million in scholarships have been awarded by the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund to brothers who excel in academics, campus involvement and leadership. At the chapter level, brothers help you learn about the campus, provide advice on professors and classes and help you study for those important assignments.

Service
Helping others is part of being a Kappa Sigma. Brothers spend thousands of hours working in their communities and raise thousands of dollars for worthy causes each year. From organizing park clean-ups, to serving as Big Brothers, to organizing charity rock concerts, Kappa Sigmas work hard for their causes. College is fun, but only service gives you the great feeling of knowing you’ve helped someone and made a difference.

Phi Delta Theta house1810 SW Mulvane | Topeka | 66621                                                         

President:Colby Murray - colby.murray@washburn.edu

Recruitment Chair(s): Adam Johnson - adam.johnson3@washburn.edu; Jax Frederick - jax.frederick@washburn.edu 

Four Pillars of Brotherhood

The cultivation of friendship among its members = Friendship

The acquirements individually of a high degree of mental culture = Sound Learning

The attainment personally of a high-standard of morality = Rectitude

Alcohol-free Fraternity since 2000, the first national fraternity at Washburn to do so.

Sigma Phi Epsilon house2001 SW MacVicar | Topeka | 66604

President: Darrick Parks - darrick.parks@washburn.edu

Recruitment Chair: Mackobe Merwin - mackobe.merwin@washburn.edu

The Balanced Man Program emphasizes the characteristics of Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete and Leader.
SigEp was one of the first fraternities in the country to do away with the pledge model, and make all new members brothers the moment they sign. Throughout your four years in SigEp, all aspects of the Balanced Man are impressed upon you. We strive to create not just a great student while you're here, but a great man once you earn your degree.

Sigma Phi Epsilon is one of the academic leaders on campus.
SigEp has always held academia in high standards. We strive to always be above the SigEp National standard by at least 0.2 GPA, and through programs like SigEp Study Night, or our fully stocked study room, we can accomplish this. Our chapter also has one of the rare and unique honors of being a "SigEp Residential Learning Community" which few chapters nationwide can claim.

Sigma Phi Epsilon boasts a strong network of accomplished alumni in Topeka and across the country.
SigEp is one of the largest fraternities in America with over 350,000 alumni. Many of our chapters alumni have either stayed local, or dispersed across America, so you're likely to find one just about anywhere if you look.

Sigma Phi Epsilon is constantly redefining "fraternity."
SigEp won't give you the traditional picture of "Greek Life" that the movies portray. While we do still like to have fun, SigEp provides you with tools and knowledge to become an almost better version of who you are. SigEp is and always will be about brotherhood. That will never change.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) of Washburn University was founded for the purpose of promoting fraternity life and providing a forum for the discussion of issues that affect fraternities and their members. While these chapters have different histories, distinguishing characteristics, members and personalities, they share the central tenants of all fraternal organizations: scholarship, leadership, service, and brotherhood.

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) of Washburn University exists to promote interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information, and engage in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

Each constituent member organization determines its own strategic direction and program agenda. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains camaraderie communities. Each organization promotes community awareness and action through educational, economic and service activities.

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