The Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) at the University of Virginia is a proud member of one of the nation’s most historic Greek communities. With more than 1,700 members across 31 chapters, the IFC has helped oversee and improve a fraternity system that has been an institution at the University since our first chapter (DKE) was founded in 1852, over 150 years ago. Since the Council's founding in 1936, the IFC has worked hard to ensure that fraternities at UVa continue to cultivate leaders, foster lifelong friendships, and provide an opportunity for individuals to become a part of something bigger than themselves—to become part of a meaningful community. Across the University, you will see our members in the classroom and on the field—leading everything from Honor debates to service events in the surrounding community. Indeed, the Greek system at the University of Virginia has played a vital role not only in the personal, but also the academic development of its members over the last 150+ years. Time and again, the all-IFC average GPA is higher than the all-male average for UVa undergraduates, and throughout the Greek community there are numerous Jefferson, Rodman, Echols, Holland, and Ridley Scholars. The IFC works closely with UVa's department of Fraternity and Sorority Life as well as with three other Greek Councils on campus: the Inter-Sorority Council (ISC), the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). As a system, we strive to maintain an environment that fosters academic excellence and provides an outlet for self-governance and accountability.