FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES
ACACIA
Acacia, the only national fraternity to have a Greek word for a name, was founded in 1904 at the University of Michigan.
Acacia regularly sponsors blood drives at UPJ for the American Red Cross and participates in the annual March of Dimes "Jog-a-Thon." The UPJ charter was established in 1973.
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA
Alpha Gamma Delta International Women's Fraternity was founded at Syracuse University (N. Y.) in 1904.
- Official Colors: Red, Buff and Green
- Flower: Red and Buff Roses
- Jewel: Pearl
- Mascot: Skiouros the Squirrel
- Motto: "Love, Friendship and Loyalty"
During the Winter Carnival, Alpha Gamma Delta sponsors the annual "Mr. UPJ Pageant," with proceeds benefiting their national philanthropy, diabetes research of all kinds.
The Zeta Kappa Chapter at UPJ was established in 1982.
ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, the first national sorority to be established in the 20th century, was founded in 1901 at Longwood College (VA).
- Official Colors: Pearl, White and Crimson
- Flower: Narcissus and Aster
- Jewel: Pearl and Ruby
- Motto: "Aspire, Seek, Attain"
The sorority is dedicated to the support of the Special Olympics. The Epsilon Lambda Chapter at UPJ was established in March 1987.
DELTA CHI
Delta Chi National Fraternity was founded in 1890 at Cornell University (NY).
Established in October 1972, Delta Chi was the first national fraternity at UPJ. The UPJ chapter has raised funds for the Arthritis Foundation of Johnstown and has sponsored a child in Columbia, South Carolina.
DELTA SIGMA CHI
Established in February 1963. Delta Sigma Chi is the oldest fraternity on the UPJ campus and the third oldest local fraternity in the United States.
The brothers have made a yearly project of working with the Special Olympics.
KAPPA DELTA RHO
Kappa Delta Rho National Fraternity was founded in 1905 at Middlebury College (VT). The Iota Alpha Chapter was established at UPJ in 1982.
The chapter's major philanthropic project is the annual Wallyball Tournament with proceeds benefiting the Cambria County Chapter of the Easter Seals.
PHI SIGMA SIGMA
Phi Sigma Sigma International Sorority was founded at Hunter College, NY in 1913.
Official Colors: King Blue and GoldFlower: American Beauty RoseStone: SapphireMotto: "Aim High"This sorority's national philanthropy is the National Kidney Foundation. All proceeds from the annual AirBand Competition benefit this philanthropy.
SIGMA TAU GAMMA
Sigma Tau Gamma was officially reactivated on the UPJ Campus on March of 2006. The name that was chosen for their chapter is Delta Pi Colony. Its purpose is to promote the welfare of its members as provided in their constitution. Their members must be in good, acceptable academic standing as defined by the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.