The National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities have a new place to call home.

Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Sigma finalized the details of the offer from the Office of Greek Life to occupy the former Kappa Sigma house last week.

Kappa Sigma lost the house after its charter was revoked in December due to a violation of the fraternity's code of conduct.

NPHC President Steven Harris said the council is excited about moving into the house.

"We are definitely grateful for the opportunity to use the house as a residence for the NPHC men," he said.

Despite their enthusiasm, members of the NPHC are mindful that their occupation of the Kappa Sigma house will be short-lived. Kappa Sigma is expected to return to campus in 2010.

"We still realize this is a temporary residence," Harris said. "Upon Kappa Sigma's return we will be in the same situation we were in with the Sigma Nu house. So we have to keep that in mind."

According to Director of Greek Life Kristen Torrey, the house will be used primarily for programs and small gatherings. Many of the details, including which fraternity members will live in the house, must still be worked out.

Harris noted there will be some stipulations on the size of parties that can be held at the house. This decision came about as a result of dialogues between the NPHC and Torrey.

"The type of parties seen at the Sigma Nu house, referring to the size of the party, may not be seen at the Kappa Sigma house for various reasons, including security," Harris said.

Sophomore Rebekah Nwangwa said she is happy the NPHC finally has a new house.

"The whole first semester, the only place to have parties and events was the Student Life Center," Nwangwa said. "So now they can switch it up a little bit."

"I think everyone is looking forward to attending the first party once they get it fixed up," she said.