The USF Black Student Union would like to increase the networking amongst our black community by providing a brief description of each organization as well as updated contact info. If you want to be added to this list, or have any corrections to the information listed, please email the webmaster.
social organizations
African Students Association: ASA was founded in 1997 to help promote awareness of Africa and its diaspora to USF and the Tampa Bay community, but to also help African student to adapt to their home away from home. Meetings are every Friday at 7:30PM in MSC 3711. Click Here for more information
Black and Hispanic Alliance: Most students that go away to college are experiencing their first real separation from their family and friends. Being a minority on such a tiny campus will add to the difficult transition of leaving home. BHA may facilitate in making University of South Florida Polytechnic a friendlier place to minorities, since it provides a safe haven and family like atmosphere. Click Here for more information
Black Student Association: This organization is devoted to uniting, encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting the Black student population by creating an environment that will cultivate a vision of a campus that: Embraces Black culture; Promotes communication between the university administration, faculty, staff, and the Black student community; Discourages and chastises institutional or individual acts of racism; and emphasizes community awareness. Meetings are Thursdays at 4:45PM in CAC 133. Click Here for more information
Caribbean Culture Exchange: The purpose of CCE is to promote cultural awareness and recognition of people of the Caribbean within the University of South Florida and the local community. Meetings are every Wednesday at 5:30PM in MSC 3709. Click Here for more information
Club Creole: The purpose of Club Creole is to dispel the negative stereotype and myth about Haiti and its people and to promote our culture at USF and the Tampa Bay community at large. Meetings are every Friday at 5PM in MSC 3709.
Famn Kreyol: Fanm Kreyol was founded to promote the empowerment of Haitian women. Our focus is to create a positive movement through education, community service, and workshops. Fanm Kreyol's purpose is to instil unity within women of Haitian descent. This is to help promote more women as leaders and role models to the younger generation and peers within USF and the community. Members will gain leadership experience and gain a sisterhood within the organization while networking with members of other student organizations and business leaders of the community. Click Here for more information.
NAACP USF College Chapter: The mission of the NAACP Chapter at the University of South Florida is to insure the political, educational, social, economic and multicultural interest of all students regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion and or disabilities. Click Here for more information
The Jamaican Alliance Movement: To educate and promote acceptance of the Jamaican/Jamaican-American culture to the students, faculty and staff at the University of South Florida and in the local Tampa community. We aim to promote an environment conducive to multicultural awareness and acceptance of the Jamaican/Jamaican-American culture through community service, social events, educational forums and the association of people. Click Here for more information
Black and Hispanic Alliance: Most students that go away to college are experiencing their first real separation from their family and friends. Being a minority on such a tiny campus will add to the difficult transition of leaving home. BHA may facilitate in making University of South Florida Polytechnic a friendlier place to minorities, since it provides a safe haven and family like atmosphere. Click Here for more information
Black Student Association: This organization is devoted to uniting, encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting the Black student population by creating an environment that will cultivate a vision of a campus that: Embraces Black culture; Promotes communication between the university administration, faculty, staff, and the Black student community; Discourages and chastises institutional or individual acts of racism; and emphasizes community awareness. Meetings are Thursdays at 4:45PM in CAC 133. Click Here for more information
Caribbean Culture Exchange: The purpose of CCE is to promote cultural awareness and recognition of people of the Caribbean within the University of South Florida and the local community. Meetings are every Wednesday at 5:30PM in MSC 3709. Click Here for more information
Club Creole: The purpose of Club Creole is to dispel the negative stereotype and myth about Haiti and its people and to promote our culture at USF and the Tampa Bay community at large. Meetings are every Friday at 5PM in MSC 3709.
Famn Kreyol: Fanm Kreyol was founded to promote the empowerment of Haitian women. Our focus is to create a positive movement through education, community service, and workshops. Fanm Kreyol's purpose is to instil unity within women of Haitian descent. This is to help promote more women as leaders and role models to the younger generation and peers within USF and the community. Members will gain leadership experience and gain a sisterhood within the organization while networking with members of other student organizations and business leaders of the community. Click Here for more information.
NAACP USF College Chapter: The mission of the NAACP Chapter at the University of South Florida is to insure the political, educational, social, economic and multicultural interest of all students regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion and or disabilities. Click Here for more information
The Jamaican Alliance Movement: To educate and promote acceptance of the Jamaican/Jamaican-American culture to the students, faculty and staff at the University of South Florida and in the local Tampa community. We aim to promote an environment conducive to multicultural awareness and acceptance of the Jamaican/Jamaican-American culture through community service, social events, educational forums and the association of people. Click Here for more information
academic and professional organizations
Black Graduate and Professional Student Association: To provide academic and social support to minority graduate students, promote and encourage interest in graduate education amongst the undergraduate population, give minority graduate students the opportunity to fellowship and bond through social outings and activities, and contribute to the enhancement of the cultural experience in the USF community. Meetings are Fridays at 5PM in MSC 2703. Click Here for more information
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc.: To unite fraternally for charitable, educational and fraternal purposes, and to establish and maintain active chapters throughout the United States. To foster the improvement of educational and vocational status of young people, with special emphasis on underprivileged youth. To assist said youth through broadening their educational objectives by encouragement, dissemination of information and financial assistance, and to promote the beneficial use of acquired education and/or training to the best interest of the community. To create a better understanding between women of all races and creeds; promoting higher education through encouragement and financial aid; and to promote cultural enrichment and to serve mankind. Click Here for more information
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated: Unite in sisterhood qualified business and professional women in order to enhance and improve the status of women in our highly complex, competitive business and professional world; Promote increased interest in the broad field of business education among high school and college young women through planned programs and scholarships; Encourage the development of personal goals and leadership potential; and Establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth and adults. Make worthwhile contributions to the changing socio-economic patterns of our time; Project the philosophy of the pursuit of excellence in all worthy endeavors among youth and adults; Develop leadership expertise among business and professional women. Click Here for more information
Minority Pre-Professional Science Society (MPSS): To promote minority student interest in careers in the health professions and the natural sciences. Provide a support network to enable students to be academically successful. Meetings are Thursdays at 5PM in MSC 3705. Click Here for more information
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.: Since 1969, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. has been the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. The goals of the Association include, but are not limited to, the following: -To promote and develop the professional skills of our members;
-To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession;
-To provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility;
-To ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs; and
-To represent the interests of current and prospective minority accounting professionals.
Meetings are every first and third Thursday at 5PM in MSC 4102. Click Here for more information
National Council of Negro Women at the University of South Florida: To lead, develop and advocate for women of African decent as they support their families and communities. Click Here for more information
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): To increase the number of culturally responsible engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Meetings are every other Tuesday at 5:30PM in the Success Center of the Kopp Engineering Building. Click Here for more information
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc.: To unite fraternally for charitable, educational and fraternal purposes, and to establish and maintain active chapters throughout the United States. To foster the improvement of educational and vocational status of young people, with special emphasis on underprivileged youth. To assist said youth through broadening their educational objectives by encouragement, dissemination of information and financial assistance, and to promote the beneficial use of acquired education and/or training to the best interest of the community. To create a better understanding between women of all races and creeds; promoting higher education through encouragement and financial aid; and to promote cultural enrichment and to serve mankind. Click Here for more information
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated: Unite in sisterhood qualified business and professional women in order to enhance and improve the status of women in our highly complex, competitive business and professional world; Promote increased interest in the broad field of business education among high school and college young women through planned programs and scholarships; Encourage the development of personal goals and leadership potential; and Establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth and adults. Make worthwhile contributions to the changing socio-economic patterns of our time; Project the philosophy of the pursuit of excellence in all worthy endeavors among youth and adults; Develop leadership expertise among business and professional women. Click Here for more information
Minority Pre-Professional Science Society (MPSS): To promote minority student interest in careers in the health professions and the natural sciences. Provide a support network to enable students to be academically successful. Meetings are Thursdays at 5PM in MSC 3705. Click Here for more information
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.: Since 1969, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. has been the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. The goals of the Association include, but are not limited to, the following: -To promote and develop the professional skills of our members;
-To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession;
-To provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility;
-To ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs; and
-To represent the interests of current and prospective minority accounting professionals.
Meetings are every first and third Thursday at 5PM in MSC 4102. Click Here for more information
National Council of Negro Women at the University of South Florida: To lead, develop and advocate for women of African decent as they support their families and communities. Click Here for more information
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): To increase the number of culturally responsible engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Meetings are every other Tuesday at 5:30PM in the Success Center of the Kopp Engineering Building. Click Here for more information
faith based organizations
Black Campus Ministries: BCM is committed to serving Black students by: Witnessing to the work of Jesus Christ in their lives; Developing them as Black Christian leaders for the Church and the marketplace; Developing culturally appropriate and relevant training methods for college-aged leaders; Raising the vision in Black churches for students ministry; Calling them to God's Kingdom challege to racial reconciliation with others on their campus; Calling them to God's Kingdom challenge for global awareness and involvement in missions. Click Here for more information
Fade to Black Ministries: Fade to Black is a Christian organization geared towards the advancement of black women. In hopes for women to see themselves in light of who God created them to be, Fade to Black strives to serve black women by:
- Bridging gaps (African, Caribbean, Latin American, African American, etc.)
- Teaching the life of Jesus Christ
- Challenging them to live a life of leadership in the school community, Christian community, and black community
- Raising awareness of necessary reconciliation world wide.
Meetings are every Friday at 5PM in MSC 3709.
Shekinah Glory Student Ministries: To provide a place of worship and fellowship for other Christians on campus. Click Here for more information
The Gospel Choir at USF: The vision of the Gospel Choir at the University of South Florida is to see the will of God accomplished and the USF campus transformed by the love of His son, Jesus Christ, the power of His Holy Spirit, and the sincere labor of campus believers. Click Here for more information
Fade to Black Ministries: Fade to Black is a Christian organization geared towards the advancement of black women. In hopes for women to see themselves in light of who God created them to be, Fade to Black strives to serve black women by:
- Bridging gaps (African, Caribbean, Latin American, African American, etc.)
- Teaching the life of Jesus Christ
- Challenging them to live a life of leadership in the school community, Christian community, and black community
- Raising awareness of necessary reconciliation world wide.
Meetings are every Friday at 5PM in MSC 3709.
Shekinah Glory Student Ministries: To provide a place of worship and fellowship for other Christians on campus. Click Here for more information
The Gospel Choir at USF: The vision of the Gospel Choir at the University of South Florida is to see the will of God accomplished and the USF campus transformed by the love of His son, Jesus Christ, the power of His Holy Spirit, and the sincere labor of campus believers. Click Here for more information
service based organizations
Eternal Legendary Queens (ELQ): E.L.Q. was established as an organization for women of all color. Brought together to help within the community, raising awareness on issues that young woman face in todays world. Encouraging all women to strive for a higher education. E.L.Q. represents SISTERHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, and DIGNITY. Succeeding where all others have failed and standing strong as the true victors. Click Here for more information
Progressive Black Men, Incorporated: The purpose of Progressive Black Men, Inc. is to eradicate negative stereotypes placed upon African American males and people of African American descent. Click Here for more information
SISTUHS, Inc: The purpose of this organization is to provide community service while empowering and encouraging the development of women. . Click Here for more information
Progressive Black Men, Incorporated: The purpose of Progressive Black Men, Inc. is to eradicate negative stereotypes placed upon African American males and people of African American descent. Click Here for more information
SISTUHS, Inc: The purpose of this organization is to provide community service while empowering and encouraging the development of women. . Click Here for more information
dancing and modeling troupes
FACES Modeling Troupe, Inc.: To introduce the many aspects of the modeling industry using specialized photography, innovative fashion and unique runway modeling techniques used by its members and shown to the community. FACES hopes to enhance and advance its members portfolios and talents in any way possible. FACES will also be involved in community service because we want the USF community to look just as good as we do because in FACES, "Everyday is a Runway." Click Here for more information
Relentless Dance Troupe: We dance for laughter. We dance for tears. We dance for maddness. We dance for fears. We dance for hopes. We dance for screams. We are the dancers. We create the dream. That is what RELENTLESS stands for. We are an all female dance troupe who dances not only because we love it, but because we want to showcase our talent to the world. Relentless Dance Troupe is the voice of dance who not not want to showcase our talent, but want other to be able to express themselves through the movement and the creativity of Dance. The motto we live by is that Dance is no longer a hobby to us, it is our lives. Click Here for more information
Total Kaos Elite Dance Troupe: We are a co-ed dance troupe that provices students with the opportunity to let dance serve as a vedhical and a voice to acheive goals and success on its highest levels. To be the change that we wish to see in the future by letting our voice be heard through the wonderful art of dance. "WE ARE THE LAWS OF DANCE" AND JUSTICE WILL BE SERVE!. Click Here for more information
Relentless Dance Troupe: We dance for laughter. We dance for tears. We dance for maddness. We dance for fears. We dance for hopes. We dance for screams. We are the dancers. We create the dream. That is what RELENTLESS stands for. We are an all female dance troupe who dances not only because we love it, but because we want to showcase our talent to the world. Relentless Dance Troupe is the voice of dance who not not want to showcase our talent, but want other to be able to express themselves through the movement and the creativity of Dance. The motto we live by is that Dance is no longer a hobby to us, it is our lives. Click Here for more information
Total Kaos Elite Dance Troupe: We are a co-ed dance troupe that provices students with the opportunity to let dance serve as a vedhical and a voice to acheive goals and success on its highest levels. To be the change that we wish to see in the future by letting our voice be heard through the wonderful art of dance. "WE ARE THE LAWS OF DANCE" AND JUSTICE WILL BE SERVE!. Click Here for more information
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: Alpha Phi Alpha was the first Black intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity. It was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The USF Chapter is Theta Gamma. Click Here for more information.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: Originally chartered and incorporated as Kappa Alpha Nu on April 15, 1911 at Indiana University, the name was changed to Kappa Alpha Psi effective April 15, 1915. At this time the fraternity acquired a distinctive Greek letter symbol and Kappa Alpha Psi officially became a Greek letter fraternity. The organization now has over 100,000 members in both alumni and undergraduate chapters across the nation. The USF Chapter is Zeta Chi. Click Here for more information.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The USF Chapter is Upsilon Delta. Click Here for more information.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., an international organization of college and professional men, was founded on January 9th, 1914 at Howard University on the principles, Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service. These principles are exhibited by the fraternity motto, "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity." As one of the now nine predominantly Black Greek-Lettered organizations, Phi Beta Sigma has a membership of over 100,000 with over 600 chapters throughout the continental United States, Switzerland, Europe, the Caribbean and Africa. The USF Chapter is Zeta Xi. Click Here for more information.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. is the youngest of the "Divine Nine" Black Greek organizations and the last to be accepted into the National Pan-Hellenic Council. On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now the nation's fifth largest, predominately African-American social service fraternity: The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated. The USF Chapter is Zeta Delta. Click Here for more information.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) is the first Greek letter organization in the United States established by Black college women. Established January 15, 1908 at Howard University, the organization has now grown to a membership of over 170,000, with graduate and undergraduate chapters representing every state and several foreign countries. The USF Chapter is Zeta Upsilon. Click Here for more information.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the Delta Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930. The USF Chapter is Kappa Iota. Click Here for more information.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded on the simple belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations - to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day. Founded January 16, 1920, Zeta began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C. The USF Chapter is Alpha Eta. Click Here for more information.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929. The USF Chapter is Theta Upsilon. Click Here for more information.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: Originally chartered and incorporated as Kappa Alpha Nu on April 15, 1911 at Indiana University, the name was changed to Kappa Alpha Psi effective April 15, 1915. At this time the fraternity acquired a distinctive Greek letter symbol and Kappa Alpha Psi officially became a Greek letter fraternity. The organization now has over 100,000 members in both alumni and undergraduate chapters across the nation. The USF Chapter is Zeta Chi. Click Here for more information.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The USF Chapter is Upsilon Delta. Click Here for more information.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., an international organization of college and professional men, was founded on January 9th, 1914 at Howard University on the principles, Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service. These principles are exhibited by the fraternity motto, "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity." As one of the now nine predominantly Black Greek-Lettered organizations, Phi Beta Sigma has a membership of over 100,000 with over 600 chapters throughout the continental United States, Switzerland, Europe, the Caribbean and Africa. The USF Chapter is Zeta Xi. Click Here for more information.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. is the youngest of the "Divine Nine" Black Greek organizations and the last to be accepted into the National Pan-Hellenic Council. On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now the nation's fifth largest, predominately African-American social service fraternity: The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated. The USF Chapter is Zeta Delta. Click Here for more information.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) is the first Greek letter organization in the United States established by Black college women. Established January 15, 1908 at Howard University, the organization has now grown to a membership of over 170,000, with graduate and undergraduate chapters representing every state and several foreign countries. The USF Chapter is Zeta Upsilon. Click Here for more information.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the Delta Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930. The USF Chapter is Kappa Iota. Click Here for more information.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded on the simple belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations - to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day. Founded January 16, 1920, Zeta began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C. The USF Chapter is Alpha Eta. Click Here for more information.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929. The USF Chapter is Theta Upsilon. Click Here for more information.