Molloy University Launches Fraternity and Sorority Life for the First Time in School History
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Molloy University is preparing for a major shift in campus culture with the announcement that fraternity and sorority life will officially launch during the 2026–2027 academic year.
The move marks the first time Greek life will formally exist on the Long Island university’s campus since the institution was founded in 1955.
University officials say the initiative represents part of a broader long-term strategy to strengthen student engagement, leadership opportunities, and campus community development as colleges nationwide compete more aggressively for enrollment and student retention.
The first two organizations selected to establish chapters at Molloy will be Theta Phi Alpha and Phi Kappa Theta, a national sorority and fraternity known for emphasizing scholarship, leadership, service, and lifelong alumni relationships.
“We are excited to bring fraternity and sorority life to Molloy as a meaningful way to deepen student connection and engagement, leadership development, and community building on campus,” said Janine Biscari, Vice President for Student Affairs.
University leadership described the launch as the beginning of a larger expansion effort that could eventually include additional organizations in future academic years.
The announcement comes during a period when many universities across the United States are reevaluating the role of student life in higher education. Administrators increasingly view campus engagement programs as critical tools not only for improving student satisfaction, but also for boosting retention rates, alumni involvement, and long-term institutional identity.
Greek organizations remain deeply influential at many American universities, particularly in areas involving philanthropy, networking, leadership development, and social integration. However, institutions introducing Greek life for the first time in the modern era face the challenge of building systems that emphasize accountability, inclusivity, and mission alignment from the outset.
Molloy officials say the university intends to take a measured approach to the rollout.
Incoming and returning students will be introduced to the new organizations during New Student Orientation this summer, where representatives from the fraternity and sorority will engage directly with prospective members and families. The university also plans to host virtual information sessions throughout the summer to educate students about the recruitment process and the role of Greek organizations on campus.
Located in Rockville Centre on Long Island, Molloy University serves approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Amityville, the Catholic institution has built strong regional recognition for programs in nursing, allied health sciences, business, education, social work, and music therapy.
The addition of fraternity and sorority life signals a notable evolution for the university as it seeks to expand the student experience while maintaining its Catholic and service-oriented identity.
University administrators say they believe the organizations selected for the inaugural launch align closely with Molloy’s academic mission and institutional values.
For students arriving on campus in Fall 2026, the change will introduce a new dimension of campus life that previous generations of Molloy students never experienced.
