Alpha Xi Delta is Returning to Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC– Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity proudly accepted an invitation to reestablish its Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Western Carolina University in the fall of 2026.  

“We are thrilled to bring the Epsilon Gamma Chapter back home to Western Carolina University. The fraternity and sorority community is flourishing at Western Carolina University, and we look forward to welcoming New Members into our Sisterhood next year,” said Elysia Gallivan, Alpha Xi Delta National Executive Director.  

Alpha Xi Delta staff and volunteers will hold meetings with campus professionals and student leaders this spring. A full, Fraternity-coordinated reestablishment effort will occur the fall 2026 semester, followed by a five-year period of extra care as this new chapter’s success is fostered and assured.  

Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, Western Carolina University’s student body is comprised of more than 11,000 students including more than 9,000 undergraduate students. WCU is a public regional institution and is a member of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. Founded in 1889, it has grown into a major educational and cultural force in the region, known for its commitment to quality education, applied learning, and community engagement.  

If you have any questions regarding the reestablishment, please use the contact us form and select “Western Carolina University Reestablishment” for the subject line. This will ensure your question is forwarded appropriately.

For Our Sisters:

Here are a few ways you can support the WCU re-establishment: 

• Submit Potential New Member Recommendations: Know an outstanding unaffiliated women attending WCU this fall? Complete a Potential New Member Recommendation Form to help introduce her to us. 

• Share Information Within Your Community: Spread the word about Alpha Xi Delta and the WCU re-establishment through your networks, including professional associations, parent groups, church communities, PTAs, volunteer organizations, and other local groups.
  
• Engage on Social Media: Follow Alpha Xi Delta on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   and help amplify our message by liking, commenting on, and sharing posts about the Western Carolina University re-establishment.
  
• Financially Support Re-Establishment Efforts
  • If you’d like to financially support our re-establishment efforts at Western Carolina, please consider giving at the following levels:
    • $25: Sponsor pink roses for the Preference and Pledging Ceremonies
    • $50: Sponsor a Charter Pin and New Member workbook for a New Member
    • $100: Sponsor a Bid Day gift package for a New Member 
    • Make your gift here. Note: This is different than making a gift to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation.

• Save the Date: Bid Day and Pledging Ceremony 
  • • Alumnae are invited to join us on Sunday, September 20 for the Bid Day and Pledging Ceremony. More details—including the time, location, and attire—will be shared soon in a formal email invitation.