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Gamma Phi Beta

Eta Epsilon Chapter

GPhi group portrait

Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority was founded in 1874 at Syracuse University in New York.

Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, the Sorority has chartered 172 collegiate chapters and more than 175 alumnae groups across the United States and Canada. The Eta Epsilon chapter at Virginia Tech was chartered on April 30th 2011, and is proud to help carry the tradition of excellence in the Greek community. Membership within our sorority brings women together who share our four core values of Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty. With more than 175,000 members worldwide, we invite you to learn more about everything our Sorority has to offer!

GPhi members at a tabling event

Need to Knows

  • Motto: Founded on a Rock
  • Values: Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty
  • Founded: November 11, 1874 at Syracuse University
GPhi members at bid day

Stats

Chapter Information Data
Fall 2025 Members 187
Spring 2025 Chapter GPA 3.5483
Minimum GPA to Join 2.8
Minimum GPA for Active Members 2.7
Spring 2026 Projected Initiated Member Dues $535
Spring 2026 Projected New Member Dues $835
Chapter Philanthropy Girls on the Run  
Standards of Excellence Score 2024-25 Platinum
Housing Oak Lane (On Campus), Alcohol-Free

Chapter Conduct

  • In Good Standing as of 7/1/2025
  • % of Members Found Responsible for Individual Student Conduct Violations in 2024-25 Academic Year*: 1%

*The percentage of individual members of each organization who were found responsible for violations of the Virginia Tech Student Code of Conduct during the academic year. These violations were not related to their membership in the organization.

Contact

  • Address:
    3115 Oak Lant, 74B
    SPHL
    Blacksburg, VA 24060
  • Email: sford27@vt.edu
  • President: Sidney Ford
  • Recruitment Contact: Laine Holman
  • Chapter Advisor: Caitlin Sims