Sorority FAQ’s

When you are interested in joining a sorority there are a lot of questions about what that means. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions by women who are interested in sorority life.

• How will joining a sorority benefit me?

  Joining a sorority can enhance a member’s personal and professional development. Sororities provide members with skills such as; time management, study skills, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving and conflict management. Members will also gain rewarding relationships and be around women who support her in all her endeavors.

• Can I have phone during sorority recruitment?

  As we all know, phones can be very distracting. While not every university limits phone usage during recruitment, many do. College Panhellenics discourage phone usage during recruitment rounds- unless there is an emergency.  This allows potential new members (PNMs) and sorority members to be fully invested in the conversations with sorority members.

  You are more than welcome to use your phones in the time between your scheduled events.

• How does recruitment work?

  Recruitment is the process all women interested in joining an NPC sorority must participate in. There are two different types of recruitment – primary and secondary. During primary recruitment, students will have the chance to meet all the organizations on  campus and decide which sorority is the best fit for her.

  Secondary recruitment is a little different because not every organization will always participate. When they do participate they will typically announce it on social media and the events are typically more informal.

• What are the requirements to join a sorority?

  Each sorority on each campus sets their own requirements to join their organization. However, there are requirements that all sororities have. For example, you must be an undergraduate student seeking a bachelor’s degree to participate in recruitment. Member organizations will set more specific requirements, such as GPA, though students can register for recruitment no matter their GPA.

• Will my high school GPA affect my chances of joining a sorority?

  The National Panhellenic Conference does not set a GPA requirement to participate in recruitment. However, member organizations may set GPA requirements for membership. Learn more about how GPA affects sorority recruitment.

• Will joining a sorority affect my grades?

  Every sorority prioritizes the academic success of its members. All sororities have GPA requirements for their members. Sororities offer support in various ways like hosting study groups or other academic programs to ensure members’ educational success. Many sororities offer scholarships to support the academic success of their members as well.

• Is it safe?

  NPC and its 26 member organizations have made safety a priority. Member organizations have committed to positively influencing the physical and mental health behaviors of sorority women. Sorority sisters strive to keep one another safe by hosting educational programs and supporting one another.

• How much does it cost?

  There is a cost associated with being in a sorority and members are held accountable for meeting their financial obligations. Though the costs will differ on each campus and each sorority dues are influenced by chapter size, housing, chapter activities, etc. Most costs are split up over an academic term and chapter treasurers will work to create payment plans if needed. The cost for each organization should be discussed during the recruitment process by the member organizations and the College Panhellenic on campus.

• What philanthropy work do women do?

  National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is the umbrella organization for 26 sororities. Each of those sororities have their own national philanthropic partners while each collegiate chapter participates or hosts different events that benefit the national partners. Many chapters will also donate their time or fund raise for local organizations as well.

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