About Sororities
What it is?
A group of women bound together by common principles, goals and experiences.
A life-long support system that provides career opportunities and networking opportunities during college and in the real world.
An organization that values philanthropy and community service.
A place where women learn to be leaders.
A place to meet amazing friends who will always be there for you when you need them.
A place to enjoy formal dances, date parties and other fun social events.
What it is NOT
A place that puts your looks and wardrobe ahead of your values and personality.
Full of ditzy girls who are only out to have a good time.
A place that will haze you or make you do things against your will.
Full of rich, spoiled and snobby girls.
A place that is only interested in your money while you’re in school and will forget about you after you graduate.
Provides information and answers about the recruitment process and sorority life
Being in a sorority is NOT what you see on TV and in the movies.
Yes, there are social functions, fraternity men, and visitors from international organizations, but life does not revolve around these things. It is so much more.
Benefits of Sorority Membership
Sororities have five basic benefits: sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, philanthropy (charitable causes/community service) and socializing.
Many college women seek something more than just classes and casual friends. Sororities can provide an environment that fosters personal growth and promotes lifelong friendships in fact, many collegiate women see their sorority as a "home away from home."
Along with friendship, laughter and fun, sorority membership provides opportunities for a life of learning and involvement. All Greek groups have a standard of excellence based on ideals, purposes, principles, and values, and sorority membership offers opportunities to help you reach your goals. Sororities not only set the standards for scholastic achievement, leadership development, and community service, they also stand by you as strive to achieve your personal best. Regardless of which chapter you join, you will find a strong bond with wome11 who will celebrate your accomplishments and share your hopes and dreams.
Sorority membership spans a lifetime: After collegiate days are over, alumnae women continue to stay involved in their local alumnae chapters as members and many serve as advisors to collegiate chapters. And when moving to a new community, you may find supportive network of sisters to ease your transition.
Responsibilities of Sorority Membership
Sorority membership means commitment. When you join, you will make a promise to uphold your sorority's standards and to support your sisters. Two other obligations of members are time and money.
In addition to the time commitment to your studies, you will be expected to attend meetings and other sorority events. Your attendance is required at some of these meetings and events.
Cost of sorority membership varies among groups. You also have a financial obligation to pay your sorority expenses. All sororities are supported by dues and one-time expenditures. Examples of one-time expenditures for new members are: badges, national enrollment, and house corporation (depending if the college chapter owns their own sorority house). Other variable fees include chapter dues, housing, and depending on the campus – meals. The details regarding your financial commitment will be listed prior to your financial decision to become a member.
Sororities strive to make membership as affordable as possible. Many sorority women hold jobs, receive financial aid, or earn scholarships. There are also programs and scholarships for those who need assistance with membership.