RPi Day

Founded in 1853, the fraternity and sorority system at Rensselaer is one of the first to be established on a university campus in the United States. We are proud to continue to celebrate this rich heritage and more than 170 years of value and tradition. There are many ways that you can support current and future generations of students continuing the tradition of Greek Life at Rensselaer.

Fraternity and Sorority Chapter Support Funds

These funds can be established by fraternities and sororities that are recognized and in good standing with the Institute. These are dedicated funds the chapter can use for either academic spaces within chapter houses and/or to direct student support through awards or scholarships.

Fraternity and Sorority Scholarship Fund

Donations to this fund support a scholarship that is awarded annually to students with the greatest need who are members of a Rensselaer fraternity or sorority. Contributions to this fund play a crucial role in providing scholarships to Fraternity & Sorority Commons community members. These scholarships address essential needs such as books, scholastic materials, and tuition assistance, ensuring they can remain focused on achieving their academic goals.

Fraternity and Sorority Commons Fund

Support of this fund will help fraternities and sororities make improvements that benefit the overall community, including but not limited to student leadership opportunities, improvements to physical spaces, and overall support of the Greek community. Your contributions directly subsidize expenses related to travel, lodging, and registration for leadership institutes and off-site program education attendance. Additionally, they contribute to the enhancement of office space/resources located within 1525 15th Street, and more broadly provide financial support to the fraternity and sorority commons community programming and support initiatives. This not only improves physical spaces for fraternity and sorority members, but also contributes to delivering superior services to the broader FSC community.

Fraternity and Sorority Development Fund

This fund has been providing support to educational and leadership program opportunities for fraternities and sororities since 1991. Your contribution serves as a direct catalyst for the programs and activities of the Fraternity and Sorority Commons. This includes educational workshops, engaging campus speakers, developing essential resources aimed at fostering chapter and community growth, increasing awareness, and augmenting overall membership value. Furthermore, the fund extends its support to student leaders by sponsoring their attendance at conferences, providing them with valuable opportunities to cultivate and refine their leadership skills.