Things You'll Need:
- Ability to hold an intelligent conversation
- Individulality
- Talent
- Scholastic achievement
- Confidence
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Step 1
National sororities have chapters throughout the United States. (Some sororities have charters in Canada, making them "international" organizations.) These sororities are represented by (inter)national headquarters with an executive council. Twenty-six sororities form the National Panhellenic Conference (www.npcwomen.org).
Other sororities are (inter)national, but are not affiliated with the NPC. For example, Sigma Alpha Iota, is affiliated with the Professional Fraternity Association (www.profraternity).
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (www.nphchq.org) has four affiliated sororities. The National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (www.nalfo.org) has thirteen. Eight multi-cultural sororities have joined the National Multicultural Greek Council (www.nationalmgc.org).
Christian sororities are also colonizing at four -year institutions.
There are (inter)national sororities without any affiliation to any umbrella group. Kappa Beta Gamma is one example.
PROS: An executive council governing the sorority ensures tradition, respect, and growth. You'll participate in rituals that women across the continent have experienced. Your chapter will be part of the college's or university's panhellenic. There are resources for alumni clubs, which means your sorority experience won't end when you receive your diploma! -
Step 2
Local sororities have allegiance only to the college's or university's rules. These sororities often have only one chapter, but occassionally may have two or three in a region, such as the SUNY sororities Ago, Clio, and Arethusa.
Many local sororities are affiliated with the campus panhellenic, others are not.
Some local sororities have been in existence for over fifty years. Others are newer. Some newer groups are looking to affiliate with a national organization, most often an NPC group.
Local sororities may not have the resources to support alumni.
PROS: Unique rituals and traditions known only to a small group of women. -
Step 3
Community sororities were formed outside of college campuses. Potential new members need not have any college education.
These sororities have chosen to charter at colleges and universities. See Beta Sigma Phi (www.betasigmaphi.org) and Epsilon Sigma Alpha (www.esaintl.org).
PROS: Strong traditions and rituals shared by many, many women. You can join a "community" chapter after college graduation. -
Step 4
Think about your interests. Music? Service? Religion? Culture? Philanthropy? Social?
Decide which TYPE of sorority you would like to join.
Research the sorority chapters at your school. Visit each website and/or obtain information from the Student Activities Office and/or the Greek Life Office.
Decide which TYPE of sorority you would like to join from the OPTIONS at your school.
See if you have the minimum membership requirements (GPA, major, etc).
Obtain a schedule of Recruitment (Rush) events from the Student Activities Office and/or Greek Life Office.
Attend as many events as possible.
