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NPHC Expansion

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 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