The Councils

The fraternity and sorority community is comprised of one coordinating council and three governing, sub-councils. Each sub-council has a different focus, purpose, history, and operational structure. It is important to realize that the chapters under each council offer different experiences and we encourage you to learn about each of them before making a decision about where to affiliate.

Inter- Greek Council (IGC)
The Inter-Greek Council is a recognized TCU student organization that coordinates and governs the activities and functions of the fraternities & sororities at Tufts University. The IGC membership includes a representative from each recognized fraternity and sorority in good standing with the University. IGC is responsible for leading the community and supporting chapter sin planning and execution of various programs and service oriented activities.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) exists as a part of IGC. Its purpose is to coordinate and oversee the activities of the recognized fraternity chapters and affiliate chapters, most of which are affiliated with the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) through their inter/national organizations.

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) helps coordinate activities with the citywide, historically African-American and Latino/a fraternities and sororities in the Boston area. Many of the organizations have chartered chapters that include Tufts University.

Panhellenic Council (PhC)
The Panhellenic Council (PhC) exists as a part of the IGC. Its purpose is to coordinate and oversee the activities of recognized sorority chapter and affiliate chapters whose inter/national organizations are members of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).

Order of Omega
The Order of Omega is a fraternity and Sorority honorary society designed to recognize juniors and seniors for academic success in addition to commitment to strengthening community through philanthropy and service. Membership in Order of Omega is limited to the top 3% of Greek Leaders each year.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Judiciary (FSL-J)
The Fraternity and Sorority Life Judiciary exist as the sole judicial body of the Greek community at Tufts. The FSL-J was created to empower student self-governance and accountability. The members of the FLS-J apply and are selected, and trained annually to hear cases where chapters are alleged to have violated university, or fraternity& sorority standards.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Advisory Council (Advisory Council)
The Fraternity & Sorority Life Advisory Council is comprised of students, administrators, and alumni and is designed to be the advisory structure for the Tufts Greek community. Members meet regularly in a public setting to discuss ongoing issues of relevance to fraternities and sororities as well as to advance the strategic direction of the community, its chapters, and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.