The NPHC is the official coordinating agent of nine constituent member Greek-lettered fraternities and sororites. The goals of NPHC are to create and maintain high standards in the life of fraternities and sororities and to perpetuate constructive fraternity and sorority relationships. NPHC also holds campus activities to help provide a social outlet for minority students. Sororities governed by this body are Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho. Fraternities governed by this body are Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Psi Phi.
Membership is by invitation and is both active and honorary.