UC Merced NPHC Chapter Expansion
In April 2019, the Fraternity and Sorority Council at UC Merced voted to open a one-year expansion for NPHC-affiliated organization. On August 5th, 2019, the Fraternity and Sorority Office approved the expansion proceedures and timeline to establish two National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) chapters. This expansion will allow for the expansion of one NPHC-affiliated fraternity and one NPHC-affiliated sorority to join the campus in Spring 2020. More information about UC Merced's FSL Expansion plans can be found on the Expansion and Forming New Chapters website.
*Expansion is CLOSED*
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was invited to expand at UC Merced for Spring 2020 semester and chartered on November 18th, 2023.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was welcomed as the second Divine Nine and the 20th Fraternity & Sorority at UC Merced for Spring 2025.
Information regarding NPHC expansion, including the procedures and application can be found below:
- NPHC Expansion Update & Outcome
- UC Merced NPHC Expansion Announcement
- UC Merced Fall 2019 NPHC Expansion Timeline
- UC Merced Fall 2019 NPHC Expansion Procedures
- UC Merced Fall 2019 NPHC Expansion Application
- UC Merced Fraternity and Sorority Life New Colony/Chapter Expectations
NPHC Expansion Committee
We are looking for (1) FSC Sorority Chapter Delegate, (1) FSC Fraternity Chapter Delegate, (1) alumnus/a of UC Merced, and (3) Non-Affiliated Students!
The duties of the Expansion Committee shall be to:
- Review submitted materials.
- Invite group(s) to explore student interest on campus.
- Invite group(s) to make on-campus presentations to Fraternity and Sorority Community and University officials.
Specific to NPHC Expansion – Opportunitites for membership on the committee will be given to students affiliated with campus organizations such as the Black Student Union, AFRO, Distinguished Ladies, etc.
Commitee Application Requirements
- Upload a Resume
- Upload a Cover Letter of why you are interested in being on the committee
- Be in good academic standing with the University
- Upload an unofficial transcript
Committee Preferred Qualifications
- A current third-year or fourth-year enrolled at UC Merced for the Fall 2019 semester
- Involvement in a registered club or organization at UC Merced
- Membership will be verified in CatLife
- Demonstrated leadership:
- Holds or has held an executive officer position in the past two years; or has been elected to an executive leadership position for the 2019-2020 academic year.
APPLY HERE BY October 11th, 2019 if you are interested in serving on the NPHC Expansion Commitee