Asian American interest in Greek-lettered organizations began in the early 20th century.
After World War II, there was a surge in participation to join these organizations, as college campuses were seeing a rise in multiculturalism.
[1] Rho Psi was the first Asian American interest Greek-lettered organization.
Since then, there has been growth in these Asian American interest Greek lettered organizations across North America.
There are over sixty Asian American interest Greek-lettered organizations, many of which are overseen by the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA).