Mission
The Fraternity & Sorority Life community at Grand Valley State University fosters a culture of excellence, leadership, and service, empowering students to develop lifelong connections through the values of scholarship, brotherhood and sisterhood, and community engagement. We are committed to cultivating leaders who contribute to an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic environment that promotes personal growth, leadership development, and the advancement of a pluralistic society.
Vision
Our vision is to be a model fraternity and sorority community that champions leadership development, social responsibility, and academic success. We aspire to create a lasting impact on the university, our members, and the broader community by fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and positive change. Through our shared values, we strive to prepare the next generation of leaders to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.
Values
JUSTICE: Our community embodies a steadfast commitment to fostering a culture where accountability, equity, and inclusion are paramount. This means actively working to ensure that all members are treated with fairness and respect and holding ourselves accountable for upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our community.
LEADERSHIP: We believe in empowering members to be effective, ethical, and inclusive leaders, both within our community and beyond.
SCHOLARSHIP: We prioritize academic excellence and lifelong learning as fundamental components of our members' personal and professional success.
SERVICE: We value service to our community and are dedicated to positively impacting society through philanthropy and civic engagement.
SIBLINGHOOD: We foster deep, supportive relationships that promote personal development, respect, and unity.
Living our values
At Grand Valley State University, Fraternity & Sorority Life is about more than letters and social events. It’s about leading with purpose and living by our values every day.
Each chapter in our community is founded on core principles, like integrity, service, academic excellence, leadership, and inclusion. These values aren't just words on a page; they shape how we show up in our classes, serve our community, and support one another through college and beyond.
Why Values Matter:
They guide our decisions. From planning events to resolving conflict, we ask, “Does this reflect who we say we are?”
They strengthen the community. Shared values build deeper trust and connections within and across our councils.
They support personal growth. Greek Life should help students become the best version of themselves. Values give us the foundation to grow with purpose.
We hold ourselves accountable to our values because we know our community's impact on campus, in the Grand Rapids community, and for the generations of students who come after us.
When students join Fraternity & Sorority Life at GVSU, they join something bigger than themselves. They’re saying yes to a community rooted in purpose and committed to making a difference.
