Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau to join SU in Fall 2025
Shenandoah University continues to expand its Greek life opportunities for students, as it will add two fraternities beginning in Fall 2025.
Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau will be the first national social fraternities at Shenandoah, which previously announced the addition of its first social sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, in March. These fraternities will help Shenandoah continue to create more opportunities for leadership building, academic support, and networking for its students during their time at the university and beyond.
Like Alpha Gamma Delta, the Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau fraternities will maintain a physical presence on Shenandoah’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia, but there will not be university-sponsored fraternity housing.
Shenandoah began exploring the expansion of its Greek life opportunities in 2023, as students expressed interest in adding communities to campus that furthered the mission of the university while creating new student experiences. The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement and a committee made up of SU students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees members reviewed interested organizations, hosted campus visits, and gathered student feedback to identify organizations that aligned with the university’s values and would enhance the Shenandoah experience.
We’re excited to welcome Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau into our university community as we continue to introduce new ways to enhance the student experience at Shenandoah. At Shenandoah, our mission is to educate and inspire our students to become ethical, compassionate citizens who are prepared to lead and make significant contributions to our society, and we’re eager to partner with Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau to reach those goals.”
Yolanda Barbier Gibson, D.A., Shenandoah’s vice president for student affairs
