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GOINGOffice for Fraternity & Sorority Leadership DevelopmentStudent Union 2003601 Trousdale ParkwayLos Angeles, CA 90089-4892
Yours truly,
C. L. Max NikiasPresidentUniversity of Southern California
I invite you to explore one of our nation’s most enduring and proud collegiate traditions: fraternity and sorority membership.
USC’s greek-letter student organizations are among the finest in the nation, with members who are recognized for their excellent scholarship and service. These young women and men are campus leaders, and they contribute tremendously to our community through fundraising events and volunteer work.
USC’s fraternities and sororities foster the Trojan Family’s core values. Membership in a greek organization can enhance your educational experience at USC and complement the learning you do in our classrooms. It places you among the university’s most dedicated and ambitious students. Membership also leads to lifelong friendships and professional contacts, ones that will remain strong decades down the road.
I hope you enjoy this fall’s rush, and I wish you every success at USC. Go Trojans!
Dear
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ACADEMICSUSC greeks are driven to succeed in the classroom. In fact, the overall greek GPA is consistently higher than the all-university GPA. To ensure academic growth, each chapter has its own faculty academic advisor, peer mentoring program, and workshops on time management, study habits, and career planning.
LEADERSHIPThe greek community is the ideal place for students to develop their leadership skills. Perhaps that’s why 85% of the student leaders on more than 800 campuses nationwide are involved in fraternities and sororities. At USC, each chapter offers a wide range of in-house leadership positions as well as leadership retreats, guest lecturers, and scholarships.
COMMUNITY SERVICEOver the past year, USC greeks have raised over $360,000 for various charities and given more than 32,000 hours of service to 90 different projects. At USC, fraternities and sororities host annual fundraising events for non-profit organizations and coordinate volunteer work in the local community. Songfest is another USC tradition, since 1957, in which different student groups pair together and perform musical skits to raise money for USC’s Troy Camp. Participation in Songfest is a greek highlight during the spring semester, when fraternities and sororities pair together to participate in this popular event.
Joining a fraternity or sorority at USC opens the doors to limitless opportunities and lifelong friendships.The USC greek community enhances your personal growth and individuality while linking you to a sisterhood or brotherhood that shares your goals and values. As the largest greek community on the west coast, USC fraternities and sororities will offer you an unforgettable college experience!
FRIENDSHIPOne of the greatest advantages of greek life is the sisterhood or brotherhood that links you with the other members of your chapter. These lifelong friendships create numerous opportunities for networking and social interaction.
DIVERSITYGreeks value diversity and hold events to increase cultural pride and awareness. Membership in our chapters represents many dimensions of diversity.
ATHLETICSGreeks at USC enjoy their own intramural sports leagues: Ironman and Helen of Troy. Sports vary by season, and include football, volleyball, soccer, and dodgeball to name a few!
SOCIAL Invites, exchanges, mixers, dinners, and tailgates provide USC sorority and fraternity members with an outlet for fun and relaxation. Homecoming is a highly anticipated week-long, activity-filled celebration that promotes unity and interfraternalism in our greek community. Balancing work with an active social life is a skill greeks take with them beyond college and into the working world.
TRADITION: SINCE 1887When you join a fraternity or sorority at USC, you are joining a community that is as established as the university itself. Being greek provides many Trojans with a foot in the door for internships, interviews, and their first jobs out of college.
Academics216 Mork, Trustee, Presidential, & Stamp Scholars 284 Double majors230 Participated in Undergraduate Research741 Studied Abroad
Community Service125 Participated in Alternative Spring Break470 Volunteered weekly771 Volunteered monthly
Involvement55 USC varsity athletes490 Leaders in campus organizations1,224 Participated in at least one campus
organization in addition to their chapter
Career591 Worked more than 10 hours a week at
outside employment893 Plan to attend graduate school1,628 Held/hold internships
6 Panhellenic Council
16 Interfraternity Council
24 Row Map (28Th St.)
24 Asian Greek Council
27 Professional Fraternity Council
28 National Pan-Hellenic Council
30 Multicultural Greek Council
31 Letter To Parents
GUIDEIN 2014-2015
Inside This
USC Greeks
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Did You Know?
2014 Gallup Research Findings
• Greeks in 112th US Congress: 42 Senators (42%), 101 Congressmen (23%)
• 50% of the Top 10 Fortune 500 CEOs are fraternity men; 15% of Fortune 100 CEOs are Greek
• 44% of all US Presidents have been members of a social fraternity
• 31% of all US Supreme Court Justices have been frater-nity alumni
• Greeks make up only 3% of the U.S. population!
• Largest and most visible values-based organizations on campus
• Most successful leadership development programs for college students
• Largest network of volunteers in the U.S. with 10 million hours of volunteer service annually
• Largest not-for-profit student landlords• Own and manage $3 billion in student housing• House 250,000 students in 8,000 facilities
The Greek Community
A recently released Gallup survey, undertaken in partnership with the National Panhellenic Conference and the North-American Interfraternity Conference found that:
• More fraternity and sorority members strongly agree that they had professors who cared about them as a person, one who made them excited about learning, and had a mentor who encouraged them to pursue their dreams, than all other college graduates.
• After college, 43% of fraternity and sorority members who are employed full time are engaged in the work-place, compared with 38% of all other college gradu-ates.
• Additionally, fraternity and sorority members are more likely than all other college graduates to be thriving in each of the five elements of well-being: purpose, physi-cal, social, financial, and community.
Hello Fellow Trojans!
I am so excited to invite all of you to participate in our 2015 Fall Formal Sorority Recruitment. Being in a sorority at USC has been one of the most rewarding parts of my undergraduate experience. It has allowed me to excel in my leadership abilities, continue my community service work, strive to-ward high academic standards and make lasting connections among other USC students and alumni.
At USC, sororities invite new members to join their chapters through a mutual selection process. During Formal Recruitment, potential new members have the opportunity to meet members from all the Panhellenic sororities. Through this process, each sorority seeks new members who have outstanding leadership skills, high academic standards, and a commitment to community service.
Sorority recruitment is open to all new and transfer USC students, as well as continuing students that are in good standing with the university. Each chapter considers a prospective member’s GPA during the membership process.
Throughout the next few pages, you can read about all of the important details to make sure that you have a fantastic and successful recruitment experience here at USC!
Please feel free to contact the Panhellenic office with any questions! I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you in the fall!
Fight on!Katie FellVP Recruitment, Panhellenic Council
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Recruitment Orientation3:30pm-5:30pm, Bovard AuditoriumAt this mandatory event, you will meet your recruitment counselor and recruit-ment group, as well as learn more about the recruitment process. You will also have the opportunity to ask any linger-ing questions that you may have.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23Conversation Day I11:00am-9:00pm, 28th StreetSaturday you will visit some of the so-rorities and have a chance to talk with a few women from each chapter. Dur-ing this round you and your recruitment group will be guided from chapter to chapter by your recruitment counselors.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24Conversation Day II6:15pm-10:25pm, 28th StreetThis day you will visit some of the so-rorities that you did not visit on Satur-day. You will visit a total of ten chapters between Saturday and Sunday.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25House Tour Day I6:15pm-9:50pm, 28th StreetOn Monday, you will attend house tours. Specific times will depend on your individual schedule.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26House Tour Day II6:15pm-9:50pm, 28th StreetOn Tuesday, you will attend more house tours. You may attend as many as eight house tours between Monday and Tues-day.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Slide Show Day5:15pm-11:25pm, 28th StreetOn Slide Show Day, you will have the opportunity to see videos and/or slide shows at up to five chapters that high-light each chapter’s unique sisterhood. Specific times will depend on your indi-vidual schedule.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Preference5:15pm-10:00pm, 28th StreetPreference is a more formal day in which you will share a meal and ceremony with up to two sororities. After this day’s events, you will fill out a bid card.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29Bid Night4:00pm, 28th StreetHere you will find out which sorority you have been invited to join, learn your recruitment counselor’s affiliation, and then be taken to your Bid Night celebra-tion!
PHCSORORITY RECRUITMENTSchedule
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA729 W. 28th St. Los Angeles, CA 90007NICKNAME: Alpha GamPHILANTHROPY: Diabetes education and awareness,Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation
WWW.GOALPHAGAM.COM
ALPHA DELTA PI 814 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “A-D-Pi” PHILANTHROPY: Ronald McDonald House
WWW.USCALPHADELTAPI.ORG
ALPHA CHI OMEGA 813 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “A-Chi-O” & “Alpha Chi” PHILANTHROPY: Battered Women’s Foundation
WWW.USCAXO.COM
ALPHA PHI 643 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “A Phi” PHILANTHROPY: Foundation for Cardiac Aid
WWW.USCALPHAPHI.ORG
DELTA GAMMA 639 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “D-G” PHILANTHROPY: Service for Sight
WWW.DGUSC.ORG
DELTA DELTA DELTA 834 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “Tri-Delta” PHILANTHROPY: Children’s Cancer Research
WWW.USC-TRIDELTA.ORG
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GAMMA PHI BETA 737 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “Gamma Phi” PHILANTHROPY: Troy Camp
WWW.USCGAMMAPHIBETA.COM
KAPPA ALPHA THETA 653 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “Theta” PHILANTHROPY: Court Appointed Special Advocates
WWW.USCTHETA.ORG
PI BETA PHI 667 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “Pi Phi” PHILANTHROPY: First Book & Scott Carter Foundation
WWW.USCPIPHI.ORG
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA 929 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007NICKNAME: “Kappa” PHILANTHROPY: Reading is Fundamental
WWW.USCKKG.COM
SIGMA DELTA TAU Meet in continuous open bidding beginning Saturday, August 29thNICKNAME: Sig DeltPHILANTHORPY: Prevent Child Abuse America
WWW.USCSIGMADELTATAU.COM
ALPHA DELTA CHIAlpha Delta Chi—a sisterhood in Christ—will begin recruiting members after formal recruitment. Each night we host an event centered around a different aspect of our chapter for girls to get to know our members better. We are a unique sorority based on Christian values, in which young women come together to grow in our faith, excel academically and build community. If you have any questions, contact the Panhellenic VP Recruitment, Katie Fell at [email protected].
REGISTER
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS
How To
Tips for
Keep an open mind—do not stereotype a chapter or greeks in general! To find the best fit for you, you’ll need to dismiss stereotypes, meet people, and form your own opinion. You might hear people talking, but never trust their judgment over your own!
Ask questions—we encourage you to ask questions about chapter values and programs when you’re visiting houses. Definitely check out our Facebook application at panhellenicfacebook.com and uscpanhellenic.com to find links to our chapters’ websites, in addition to the previous “Chapter House” page. Taking that first look will help you be more aware and give you a better understanding of our community and its members.
Do not go to the Row (outside of formal recruitment) until after the Bid Night period has concluded! You have the rest of your college career to enjoy the Row, and you do not want to jeopardize your opportunity to participate in formal recruitment. Remember, if anyone reports seeing you on the Row before the conclusion of formal recruitment activities, you risk being removed from the recruitment process...and we’ll be there keeping an eye out–don’t risk it!
If you choose to wear heels, consider wearing flat shoes or flip flops while walking to and from the Row. It is very common and encouraged that you wear comfortable footwear to and from the Row and change into your party shoes when you get to 28th Street.You will be walking a lot during recruitment and we don’t want you to have blisters!
Be yourself. Pick a chapter that matches your personality—don’t try to match theirs; you’ll be thankful you did in the long run.
Remember, we’ve been there too and we can’t wait to welcome you all to the USC greek community in August!
Sincerely,
Applications are available on the web atwww.uscpanhellenic.com Until August 1st, the registration fee is $80. As of August 1st, the fee will be $95.
The last day to register for recruitment is:Thursday, August 21st, by 5:00 PM
The Panhellenic Council
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PANHELLENICCOUNCIL
Meet the
ContactInformation
The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the governing body of the 11 National Panhellenic Conference chapters and one assocate member chapter at the University of Southern California. PHC coordinates activities and events that promote the common interests of all sororities at USC, such as formal recruitment, intramural sports, new member programming, and community service events. The Panhellenic Executive Board welcomes you to greek life at USC!
THE 2015 PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD
Caroline Cannan PRESIDENT
Alaina Hartley EXECUTIVE VP
Katie Fell VP RECRUITMENT
Noa Ervin VP MEMBERSHIP
Myklyn Balmut VP JUDICIAL
Lauren Butler VP FINANCE
Meghan Jahnke VP PHILANTHROPY
Katherine Zopatti VP COMMUNICATIONS
Megan Angulo VP SCHOLARSHIP
Allie Schmiesing VP EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Kelly Kinas VP NEW MEMBER EDUCATION
Kat Wilkinson VP ATHLETICS
Holly Bard EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Kelly Martin INTERNAL RECRUITMENT CHAIR
PHONE NUMBER: (213) 740.7740
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
MAILING ADDRESS:
3607 Trousdale Parkway TCC 330
Los Angeles, CA 90089-4892
FrequentlyAsked
How much time does being in a sorority take? During your new member period, you can expect to commit about 5 hours a week to your chapter for Monday Night Dinners, weekly chapter meetings, and new member education sessions. Some chapters also have mandatory study hours for new members. Social events and sisterhood activities are rarely mandatory and can be enjoyed when they fit into your schedule.
How much does sorority membership cost? Although each house varies in their costs, most chapter dues pay for all social and philanthropic events, meals during the week and maintenance of the house. Every PHC sorority offers payment plans to help make membership affordable. For the majority of the 11 PHC sororities at USC, new member dues range from $1500--$2500 per semester. Dues for active members that do not live in the chapter house range from $1000--$2000 per semester, and dues for members that live in the chapter house range $3500 –$5000 per semester. By signing up for recruitment and accepting a Bid Card, you are agreeing to accept the financial responsibilities of sorority membership.
Do I need letters of recommendation to join a USC sorority? Recommendation letters are neither a necessity nor an assurance of membership in any sorority. Alumna members wishing to write a letter of recommendation can find the necessary forms on her sorority’s national website or in the summer edition of her sorority magazine. The letters should be mailed to the addresses listed on the sorority house’s page that can also be found on uscpanhellenic.com. All letters of recommendation should be received by chapters no later than August 10th.
What should I bring with me to recruitment? Only bring the absolute essentials to recruitment. All personal items will be left outside the chapter houses in bins with your recruitment counselor. You may wish to bring an extra pair of comfortable shoes to walk to and from 28th Street. Please leave your cell phones at your residence, as their use is strongly discouraged while on the Row. Although recruitment counselors will be outside with your things, neither they, nor Panhellenic, nor the University are responsible for any lost items.
Who are recruitment counselors? Recruitment counselors are members of sororities at USC who have forgone their chapter affiliation during recruitment to assist you. Panhellenic board
members and recruitment counselors will not reveal their chapter affiliations and will have no contact with their chapters during recruitment so that you can always have an unbiased person to talk to.
Can I go to 28th Street before Recruitment? Nope! Potential New Members may not attend any event that involves sorority or fraternity members until the day after rush is completely over, which is Sunday, August 29th. Panhellenic Executive Board members and recruitment counselors will be monitoring 28th Street and residence halls to ensure that this rule is followed. Anyone found in violation of this rule will not be permitted to participate in recruitment.
Will I have any breaks during recruitment events for snacks, bathroom breaks, etc? Short breaks will be scheduled during all rounds of recruitment to allow potential new members the chance to use the restroom, have a snack, or talk to their recruitment counselor. However, these breaks are not long enough to leave 28th Street. All women should eat prior to the events every day.
Do I have to attend all events that I am scheduled for? Unless you have a class conflict that you have already notified the Panhellenic Office about (please e-mail your class schedule to [email protected]), you are required to attend every event that you are scheduled for. Failure to attend all scheduled events will result in your immediate withdrawal from recruitment.
Where can I find info about other USC greek councils? USC has six distinct greek councils. For more information on the Asian Greek Council, the Professional Fraternity Council, the Multicultural Greek Council or the National Pan-Hellenic Council, please consult their pages in this book or contact the Office for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development: Tutor Campus Center Room 330 • (213) 740-1397
Class Conflicts After reviewing the recruitment schedule, please check to see if you have class conflicts with any of the events. If you do, please send an email with a copy of your class schedule to [email protected]. This will help your recruitment counselor plan your events. You can view your class schedule by visiting www.usc.edu/oasis.
PotentialMember
1. The individual involved in Sorority Fall Formal Recruitment 2014 at USC is personally responsible for herself and her actions at all times.
2. No potential member may send or receive calls, visits, notes, electronic mail/messages, or gifts to or from any sorority member during fall Formal Recruitment.
3. There shall be NO communication between potential new members and sorority members through men. Men are excluded from all Recruitment events and potential members may not attend ANY fraternity parties, on or off campus, during the Pre-Recruitment and Recruitment period of August 22nd through August 29th. Potential members will not be allowed at the Row Center (corner of Figueroa and 28th Street) after Recruitment has concluded for the day.
4. To obtain invitations for sessions, potential members MUST appear IN PERSON at Panhellenic Headquarters.
5. A potential member must accept the maximum number of invitations possible for each day of Recruitment. She must go to all sessions that she has accepted, and is expected to behave appropriately. Session skipping is grounds for immediate dismissal from Recruitment. These rules will be part of a contractual agreement to be signed by potential new members included on the recruitment application. In case of an accident or sudden illness, the Panhellenic Headquarters must be notified. The Panhellenic Vice President Recruitment will notify the chapters.
6. Rudeness from potential members will NOT be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from Recruitment.
7. Each potential member will have her own Recruitment Counselors (“RC’s”) as she goes through Recruitment. The RC’s have planned special meetings and other activities designed to make Recruitment a fun experience for all. Attendance at these scheduled events is for the potential member’s benefit and is highly recommended.
8. A woman who is or has ever been an affiliated member of an existing National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) member fraternity shall not be eligible for membership in another NPC fraternity.
9. Potential members must attend Bid Night or her place in the chapter may be filled with an eligible potential member. Potential members with previously excused absences from Panhellenic will have their place held.
10. The Panhellenic rules shall be binding on alumnae and members of sorority mothers’ clubs, as well as active members, new members, and potential new members. The USC Collegiate Panhellenic Council reserves the right to immediately dismiss any woman from Recruitment if the rules are disregarded.
11. Potential members will be solely responsible for all of their belongings at all times.
12. Potential members, with excused absences, are responsible for contacting Panhellenic to obtain their schedules and all other relevant information.
13. Potential members found under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances during the recruitment period, recruitment counselor appointments, bid extension or revelation will be immediately dismissed from recruitment.
14. Potential members must appear within 2 hours of the conclusion of the last Preference party to sign her MRABA/final bid report. Not appearing within this time will result in immediate dismissal from Recruitment.
15. Potential new members must attend the information session which explains the MRABA-membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement form on Thursday, August 27, 2015 on slideshow party day.
HOUSE TOUR DAYS I & II
A casual dress, nice skirt, or pants are ap-propriate for spirit day.
SLIDE SHOW DAYA casual dress or nice skirt is
appropriate for pride day.
CONVERSATION DAYS I & II
Unity Days are the most casual days. Casual skirts, dresses or pants
are appropriate.
PREFERENCE A nice dress, such as one you might wear for an afternoon wedding, is appropriate
for this day.
BID NIGHTJeans, capris, denim skirts, or shorts are appropriate for this day. You will be given
a t-shirt at your new sorority!
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To My Fellow Trojans,Welcome to the Trojan family! The next few years of your life will be
filled with amazing experiences. To make the most of your college experience, I strongly encourage you to explore USC’s greek community. As one of the country’s most diverse universities, USC offers a thriving greek community for students of all majors, backgrounds, and interests.
Specifically, our fraternities provide means for you to excel socially and academically as well as opportunities for leadership positions. The average all-fraternity men’s GPA is consistently higher than the all-university men’s GPA. We take great pride in this achievement, as it is unique to only a few universities across the nation. Additionally, joining a fraternity provides an excellent academic support network including tutoring, academic advisors, and study hours.
One of the reasons I came to USC was the camaraderie promised in the Trojan Family. I have found that USC excels in every way possible, especially the greek community. Similar to the Trojan Family, the greek community provides opportunities for networking with alumni, giving back to the community through philanthropic events, competitive intramural sports, and interactive social functions. Getting involved in the greek community enriches your college experience and also prepares you for your post-college years.
Looking back at my years at USC, I cannot imagine my college experience without the friends and brothers I have met by “Going Greek.” No matter what you may be looking to gain during your college experience, there is a fraternity that will fit your needs. Fraternity rush holds no obligations, and rush events are designed to be an informal and fun way to meet new people. Events include activities such as comedy shows, sports games, paintballing, and many others. I look forward to seeing you at rush events and I hope that we will share the same extraordinary undergraduate experience throughout your time at the University of Southern California.
Sincerely,Alex KeaneInterfraternity Council,Vice President [email protected]
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IFC FRATERNITYRECRUITMENTScheduleSATURDAY 08.22.15:All-row BBQ4:00–6:00pm, Alumni Park Come out to Alumni Park for free food and an opportunity meet brothers from each fraternity. Be sure to ask for information on each chapter’s rush schedules, as all are different throughout the week.
SUNDAY 08.23.15:House Tours4:00-7:00pm, 28th Street (The Row)Come out to 28th Street for more free food and tours of each fraternity. Take this opportunity to explore as many houses as possible - you will not have the opportunity to do so again after rush week.
MONDAY 08.24.15 - WEDNESDAY 08.26.15: Off-Campus Events Each chapter hosts different events that provide a fun and casual atmosphere for rushees to meet the fraternity members. Schedules are typically provided at the barbecue and house tours.
THURSDAY 08.27.15:Blue Chip DinnerFormal, Invite-Only Dinners are held at premier restaurants throughout the city.
FRIDAY 08.28.15:Bid NightAfter deciding which chapter they would most like to be a part of, potential members are invited to return to that house for an evening gathering to po-tentially receive a bid. If you are offered a bid, you have the option of accept-ing, declining, or holding. If you do not receive a bid, don’t worry–there is a grace period when late bids are handed out. Contact other chapters you are interested in, and you may be offered a bid during this secondary recruiting period.
SUNDAY 08.30.15:Secondary Rush2:00-5:00pm, Founders ParkThis event is a reception where rushees that did not receive a bid from a chap-ter they were interested in meet with each fraternity’s recruitment chairs and potentially receive a late bid.
ALPHA EPSILON PINICKNAME: A-E-PiPRESIDENT: Andrew Couillard • [email protected]
WWW.AEPIUSC.ORG
ALPHA GAMMA OMEGA NICKNAME: A-G-OPRESIDENT: Matthew Woo • [email protected]
WWW.AGOATUSC.ORG
BETA THETA PINICKNAME: Beta PRESIDENT: Ari Mandell • [email protected]
WWW.USCBETA.COM
DELTA CHI NICKNAME: Delta ChiPRESIDENT: James Luttrull • [email protected]
WWW.DELTACHI.ORG
DELTA TAU DELTANICKNAME: Delts, D-T-DPRESIDENT: Cameron Berkowitz • [email protected]
WWW.SCDELTS.COM
KAPPA SIGMANICKNAME: Kappa SigPRESIDENT: Jordan Bruner • [email protected]
WWW.USCKAPPASIGMA.COM
KAPPA ALPHANICKNAME: “K-A” CONTACT: Anthony Graziani • [email protected]
WWW.KAUSC.COM
LAMBDA CHI ALPHANICKNAME: Lambda ChiPRESIDENT: Nicholas Fraher • [email protected]
WWW.LXAUSC.ORG
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PHI DELTA THETA NICKNAME: Phi DeltPRESIDENT: Alex Budde • [email protected]
USCPHIDELT.COM
PHI KAPPA PSINICKNAME: Phi Psi PRESIDENT: Duke Dalton • [email protected]
WWW.USCPHIPSI.COM
PHI SIGMA KAPPANICKNAME: Phi SigPRESIDENT: Brett Fawcett • [email protected]
WWW.TROJANPHISIG.COM
PI KAPPA ALPHANICKNAME: Pike PRESIDENT: Austin Ebert • [email protected]
WWW.USCPIKE.ORG
PHI GAMMA DELTANICKNAME: FijiPRESIDENT: Connor Logan • [email protected]
WWW.SCFIJI.COM
PI KAPPA PHINICKNAME: PI KAPP PRESIDENT: Austin Horton • [email protected]
WWW.PIKAPP.ORG
SIGMA ALPHA MUNICKNAME: Sammy PRESIDENT: Seth Schachter • [email protected]
WWW.USCSAMMY.ORG
SIGMA CHINICKNAME: Sigma Chi PRESIDENT: Eric Miller • [email protected]
WWW.USCSIGMACHI.ORG
SIGMA NUNICKNAME: Sigma NuPRESIDENT: Harrison Jung • [email protected]
WWW.USCSIGMANU.COM
TAU KAPPA EPSILONNICKNAME: Teke PRESIDENT: Nicholas Stillman • [email protected]
WWW.TKEUSC.ORG
THETA CHI NICKNAME: Theta Chi PRESIDENT: Maxwell Weiner • [email protected]
WWW.THETACHIUSC.COM
THETA XINICKNAME: Theta Xi PRESIDENT: Andrew Bentley • [email protected]
WWW.THETAXIUSC.ORG
ZETA BETA TAUNICKNAME: ZBTPRESIDENT: Nicholas Mast • [email protected]
WWW.ZBTUSC.ORG
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Tips for
You can register for fraternity rush on the Interfraternity Council website uscifc.comJOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: USC IFC Recruitment Fall 2015
If you have any other questions over the summer, you may contact: Interfraternity VP Recruitment, Alex Keane • [email protected]
Chapters are not allowed to host events during move-in days. Freshman are STRICTLY PROHIBITED on the row until the formal recruitment period begins. If you are found in violation of this rule you may LOSE THE ABILITY TO JOIN A FRATERNITY. Rush more than one chapter—With 21 different chapters forming our exceptionally diverse community, we believe that there is a fraternity for every student at USC. Use opportunities such as the All-Row Barbecue and House Tours to visit as many chapters as possible.
Don’t drink—no fraternity is permitted to offer any rushee alcohol, and all rushees should refrain from alcohol consumption.
Don’t stereotype a chapter or greeks in general—a successful rushee always dismisses stereotypes by meeting people and forming his own opinions.
Ask Questions—feel free to ask questions about house values and programs.
Be yourself—pick a chapter that matches your personality—don’t try to match theirs.
Rush, even if you are unsure if greek life is for you—many greeks did not believe they would go greek until they rushed. Even if you don’t find a fit you will get to meet new people and have a good time doing it.
You always have the option to hold—if you don’t know whether or not you want to go greek or can’t decide between two chapters you can take a week longer to weigh out your options. USC also offers the unique opportunity of having rush twice a year so there is always the spring semester.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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BETA THETA PI: Men of Principle ScholarshipA wise Beta Gentlemen once said, “Only the best is good enough for us.” We still hold ourself to this high standard and we are looking for more young men that demonstrate devotion to academic achievement, commitment to community and strong leadership potential. If you’ve lived your life constantly challenging yourself to excel in whatever you do, please apply and contact our President to learn more about Beta. www.uscbeta.com
THETA XI: All True Men ScholarshipAt USC since 1900, Theta Xi has deep and lasting bonds in Los Angeles. Nationally, we strive to promote personal growth intellectually, physically, and spiritually. Locally, we encourage the advancement of these values by offering the finest programming on 28th Street, such as skydiving, camping, surfing, snowboarding, and other action sports activities. Up to 30 scholarships for the amount of $1,500 per year will be awarded to freshmen and sophomores who have experience in and show promise in the areas of academics, athletics, leadership, and service.
www.ThetaXiUSC.com
THETA CHI:Frederick Norton Freeman ScholarshipThe Beta Tau Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity is pleased to offer the Frederick Norton Freeman Scholarship, named in honor of the Theta Chi co-founder. The Scholarship of $300 will be awarded to one outstanding undergraduate male on the basis of academic merit, leadership ability, and service to the community.
www.uscthetachi.comDeadline: August 26
KAPPA ALPHA ORDER:Gentlemen’s ScholarshipThe Beta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order is pleased to offer the Gentlemen’s Scholarship to incoming UCS students. The Gentlemen’s Scholarship will award one USC student with up to $1000 who exemplifies what it means to be a modern gentlemen through their leadership, service and academic excellence. Please apply for the scholarship through our website below, or you can contact Anthony Graziani [email protected] for more information.
www.kausc.com
SIGMA CHI:John Wayne ScholarshipSigma Chi offers its brothers five scholarships of two thousand dollars each. The chapter’s philosophy is to strengthen the ties of its brothers of different temperaments, talents, and convictions and to not deny inclusion based on financial situations. Sigma Chi stays true to its values as evident by the strong brotherhood of its members and individual willingness to give back to the Fraternity at large.
www.uscsigmachi.org
PHI GAMMA DELTA:White Star ScholarshipPhi Gamma Delta is committed to promoting leadership and scholarship among its members. Phi Gamma Delta is offering the White Star Scholarship to support the higher education of quality men and aid in the development of strong leaders within the campus community. Applicants are not obligated in any way to join the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta or any other fraternal organization at USC, nor are winners selected based on their interest in Phi Gamma Delta. This opportunity is intended to assist qualified candidates in realizing their potential as university scholars. Scholarship(s) granted up to a total of $1000.
www.scfiji.com
PHI SIGMA KAPPA:Leadership Excellence ScholarshipThe USC Phi Sig Chapter is pleased to offer scholarships to incoming men every fall. We seek to reward those who took upon themselves leadership in their high school and pre-college careers, and who will bring that experience with them to USC. All newly entering males may submit an application,and applicants are not obligated to join the brotherhood of Phi Sig afterward.
Please find the application on our website below, and we look forward to seeing you at Rush.
www.uscphisig.com
INTERFRATERNITYCOUNCIL
Meet the
THE 2015 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the coordinating and governing board of the fraternities. Our goal is to lead USC’s greek community, one of the nation’s strongest, in the right direction. The purpose of the IFC is to assist the fraternity system in the development of its members through intellectual leadership and humanitarian pursuits. Simply put, we work to continue the proud tradition of being greek at USC.
PRESIDENT Jake Simon [email protected]
EVP ADMIN Logan Burkhead [email protected]
EVP JUDICIAL Brantley Pepperman [email protected]
VP RECRUITMENT Alex Keane [email protected]
VP NEW MEMBERS Daniel Wiener [email protected]
VP COMMUNICATIONS Nathan Cordes [email protected]
VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Sean Salisbury [email protected]
VP EVENTS Sebastian Moya [email protected]
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The USC Asian Greek Council (AGC)is comprised of 4 accomplished and diverse organizations, all of whom are also members of Southern California’s Asian Greek Council. There is one fraternity: Beta Omega Phi (Betas) and Gamma Epsilon Omega (Gammas). There are also three sororities: Alpha Delta Kappa (ADKs), Delta Phi Kappa (Deltas), and Sigma Phi Omega (Sigmas). As a council, we work together to build opportunities to develop social and professional networks, whether through academic, philanthropic, or social events. Through the years, we have built memories that have enriched all of our college experiences. The relationships and friendships built will continue to grow, not only through our professional careers but for the rest of our lives. Our annual events include the AGC New Member Social, AGC Talent Show, and AGC Picnic. Look out for new and exciting social events this upcoming year as well. We are also involved with various philanthropic events such as the AIDS Walk, beach cleanups, and many others. As members of AGC, we strive to create leaders both inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves on high academic standards and involvement, not only in the greek community, but all throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
We encourage you to check out all of our AGC organizations and decide where you think you would fit best. Look for us on campus for Rush throughout the first 2 weeks of the semester.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
AGC PRESIDENT: TORI [email protected]
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ALPHA DELTA KAPPA was founded at the University of Southern California in 1977, and is the only open Asian-interest organization at USC. A service and social based sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa also takes pride in its continued diversity with members from over 15 California institutions. A continuous involvement in Southern California’s Asian Greek Council further strengthens Alpha Delta Kappa’s relationship with organizations throughout the state, and enables our members to create everlasting friendships.
Alpha Delta Kappa not only values sisterhood, friendship, scholastic, achievement, and philanthropy, but also offers a wide range of networking opportunities provided by our devoted associates and alumnae. Our members place a strong emphasis on actively contributing to the community, as well as promoting the ideals of sisterhood, unity, and pride within ourself and others. The traditions and integrity of our sorority, which has and continues to give us our strong foundation, are demonstrated in the enthusiasm and dedication of all our members. By becoming a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, we hope to enhance one’s college experience, greatly contribute to one’s personal growth, and create unforgettable memories for all of our members.
RUSH DATES: TUE 8/25, FRI 8/28, WED 9/2PRESIDENT: Emily [email protected] • (925) 998-2198 PLEDGE MOM: Vanessa [email protected] • (626) 756-7669
USCADKS.WIX.COM/RUSH
GAMMA EPSILON OMEGAEstablished in 1963 by 9 founding brothers, Gamma Epsilon Omega was the first Asian-interest fraternity established at USC and in the entire Southern California region, and is the second oldest currently active Asian fraternity in the country. Having produced over 500 alumni since its inception, Gammas continue to facilitate the development of well-rounded individuals while enhancing college careers through a wide variety of social, philanthropic, academic, cultural, athletic and leadership events. Gammas also founded the Southern California Asian Greek Council in 1982, and in 1996 were the first minority organization to obtain a house on USC’s famous Greek Row. While our active class size and house location have varied with the times, one thing has remained unchanged throughout multiple eras: Gammas have always strived to innovate and stand out. Gammas take pride in being able to uphold the traditional values of fraternities - brotherhood, respect, loyalty - while notoriously straying away from the stereotypical “cookie-cutter” image of a fraternity and embracing individuality. Gammas are a diverse group of individuals with multifaceted backgrounds, interests, talents, and goals - balancing productive social lives with academic excellence, individual pastimes, philanthropy, and involvement in a variety of other organizations on the USC campus.
RUSH DATES: AUGUST 24-SEPTEMBER 4PRESIDENT: William Fujitaki • [email protected] MEMBER DIRECTOR: Sean Han • [email protected]
WWW.GAMMAEPSILONOMEGA.COM
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SIGMA PHI OMEGAwas founded in 1949, and is the oldest Asian-interest sorority at USC and the third oldest in the United States. With ten chapters that span the nation, the sisters of Sigma Phi Omega celebrate diversity, uphold tradition, promote both professional and personal growth, and provide endless support to their sisters during and after college. Sigmas have a distinguished history of over 65 years of sisterhood, philanthropy, leadership, and academic achievement. Sigma Phi Omega supports its sisters in all of their endeavors – whether it be pursuing leadership positions in other organizations, achieving professional success through an extensive alumnae network, or partaking in the multitude of opportunities available to them through the sorority’s elaborate network. Sigmas hold many social and philanthropic events throughout the year that will give members the chance to interact with people from all over California through rewarding and fulfilling involvement opportunities. The sorority consists of young women of varying interests, who come from different ethnicities and backgrounds. Together, they proudly form a sorority respected as one of the premier organizations in Southern California.
RUSH DATES: MON 8/24, THURS 8/27, TUE 9/1
PRESIDENT: Nhi [email protected] • (310) 985-0139NEW MEMBER DIRECTOR: Katherine [email protected] • (626) 283-1935
WWW.USCSIGMAS.COM
DELTA PHI KAPPAwas founded as an Asian-interest sorority at USC in 1960. Throughout 50+ years of sisterhood, Deltas have been fully committed to the scholastic achievement, professional development, social engagement and character growth of its members with the support of its expansive and successful alumnae network.
The sorority thrives on the rich diversity and individuality of each sister, with girls of all backgrounds and ethnicities, and hometowns that range from New York to LA, and Australia to Thailand. With great dedication to the university and community, Deltas also engage in a multitude of philanthropic endeavors including the LA AIDS Walk, Food Bank, and Relay for Life. In upholding tradition, the ladies of Delta Phi Kappa take pride in their roles as Trojans, leaders, and sisters.
Please join us for our 2015 rush during the first two weeks of school and come meet the lovely sisters of Delta Phi Kappa. We hope to see you there!
RUSH DATES: WED 8/26, SAT 8/29, THURS 9/3
PRESIDENT: Tiffiny [email protected](626) 232-0099PLEDGE MOM: Michelle [email protected] (949) 463-2376
WWW.USCDELTAPHIKAPPA.COM
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ALPHA KAPPA PSIBusiness Fraternity: A non-inclusive co-ed fraternity, students are able to join both a professional fraternity and a social fraternity.Founding: October 5, 1904Alpha Kappa Psi’s mission is to develop well-trained, ethical, skilled, resourceful, and experienced business leaders out of all ten thousand current student members. Our overall goal is a special one: the preparation of men and women for future success in all their professional and personal endeavors. While colleges and universities teach valuable lessons in the classroom, additionally, our co-ed professional business fraternity empowers our members to develop advanced communication skills, a true understanding of the value of teamwork, thorough knowledge in the fields of commerce, accounting, and finance, and firsthand experience with unique challenges only Alpha Kappa Psi can offer.WWW.USCAKPSI.NET
PHI ALPHA DELTAPre-Law Fraternity: A non-inclusive co-ed fraternity, students are able to join both a professional fraternity and a social fraternity.Founding: 1907The purpose of Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity shall be to form a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service.WWW.USCPAD.ORG
SIGMA PHI DELTAEngineering Fraternity: An inclusive men’s fraternity.Founding: April 11, 1924The Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity has, since its founding on April 11, 1924, at the University of Southern California, been a Professional-Social Fraternity of Engineers. We are Professional in that, unlike a general fraternity, we admit to membership only students enrolled or working in a curriculum, or program, leading toward a degree in engineering; that we encourage and expect our chapters to conduct and to participate in a continuing professional program through symposia, seminars, field trips, and similar programs; and that we encourage our members to give the fullest support to the faculty of the Colleges and Schools of Engineering throughout North America. We are social in that, similar to a general fraternity, our members maintain and live in chapter houses; have a social program; participate in athletic programs; and foster a close relationship with our graduated, or alumni members.WWW.SPDALPHA.ORG
DELTA SIGMA PIBusiness Fraternity: An inclusive co-ed professional business fraternity.Founding: May 17, 1922Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.WWW.USCDSP.COM
DELTA KAPPA ALPHACinema Fraternity: A non-inclusive co-ed fraternity, students are able to join a social fraternity.Founding: March 16, 1936The purpose of Delta Kappa Alpha Cinema Fraternity is to foster collaborative and creative storytelling, ethical and productive business practices, philanthropic action, and lifelong fraternal bonds between students of Cinematic Arts. The first and largest Cinema Fraternity in the world creates a lasting community of ambitious men and women of personal character and passion for Cinema. Many members of Delta Kappa Alpha reside in the DKA Cinemanor, where the fraternity houses its screenings and professional, social, recreational, and scholastic events. The Fraternity has a large and admirable alumni community that grows every year. Honorary members include Alfred Hitchcock, Howard Hawks, John Huston, Gene Kelly, Paul Newman, Barbara Stanwyck, James Stewart, Jack Warner, Billy Wilder, Fritz Lang, Harold Lloyd, Mae West, Arthur Miller, and many more.WWW.DELTAKAPPAALPHA.COM
THE PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITY COUNCIL (PFC) is the coordinating and governing board of the professional fraternities. These chapters stand to foster scholarship, friendship, and professional development among their members. Founded in 2008, the Professional Fraternity Council provides a unique opportunity for USC students who are interested in both professional and social aspects of the greek community. Please contact Associate Director/PFC Adviser, Ray Carlos at [email protected] for more information. We will be at the Involvement Fair during Welcome Week and we look forward to meeting you! Fight on!
ALPHA PHI ALPHA AΦA FRATERNITY: 1906 CHAPTER: Alpha Delta. 1921MOTTO: “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All”WWW.ALPHA-PHI-ALPHA.COM [email protected]
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA AKA SORORITY: 1908 CHAPTER: Iota Beta, 1974 MOTTO: “By Culture, By Merit” WWW.AKA1908.COM [email protected]
KAPPA ALPHA PSI KAΨ FRATERNITY: 1911 CHAPTER: Beta Omega, 1947 MOTTO: “Achievement in every field of human endeavor” [email protected]
OMEGA PSI PHIΩΨΦ FRATERNITY: 1911 CHAPTER: Lamdba, 1923 MOTTO: “Friendship is Essential to the Soul” WWW.OMEGAPSIPHIFRATERNITY.ORG [email protected]
DELTA SIGMA THETA ΔΣΘ SORORITY: 1913 CHAPTER: Upsilon, 1924 MOTTO: “Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom” WWW.DELTASIGMATHETA.ORG [email protected]
PHI BETA SIGMA ΦBΣ FRATERNITY: 1914 CHAPTER: Nu Upsilon, 1981 MOTTO: “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” [email protected]
ZETA PHI BETAZΦB SORORITY: 1920 CHAPTER: Gamma Lambda, 1981 MOTTO: “A Community-Conscious, Action-Oriented Organization”WWW.ZPHIB1920.ORG [email protected]
SIGMA GAMMA RHOΣΓΡ SORORITY: 1922 CHAPTER: Theta Epsilon, 1980 MOTTO: “Greater Service, Greater Progress “ [email protected]
IOTA PHI THETAIΦΘ FRATERNITY: 1963 CHAPTER: Gamma Phi MOTTO: “Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!” WWW.IOTAPHITHETA.ORG
The National Pan-Hellenic Council was established in 1930 at Howard University as the national coordinating body for the nine historically African American Fraternities and Sororities which had evolved on American college and university campuses. The USC chapter of the NPHC was chartered in 1995. Because the NPHC is comprised of service based organizations, the members of our organizations excel not only in the classroom but also in the community by addressing issues like poverty, education, political awareness, public health and many others. As leaders of the USC community, our members hold executive board positions in other many organizations on and off campus and strive to enrich the lives of others at USC.
While NPHC organizations recognize the social aspect of Greek college life, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. The NPHC and its respective members have pledged to devote their resources to service in their respective communities, realizing that the membership experience of NPHC organizations goes beyond organizational membership during an individual’s college career. A lifetime commitment to the goals and ideals of each respective organization is stressed.
Facebook: NPHC USCTwitter: @[email protected]
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To participate in recruitment, please register at
USC.GREEKRECRUITMENT.COM
OFF/ON-CAMPUS EVENTSNPHC will host all fraternity and all sorority events on one of these days focusing on events that are fun, dynamic and engaging.
COMMUNITY SERVICEJoin NPHC as we go out into the local community in order to exemplify one of the founding principles of many of our organizations – service.
NPHC FALL YARD SHOWA much anticipated event, the NPHC fraternities and sororities present a brief history about their respective organizations and chapters while also showcasing their skills in stepping and strolling.
INFORMATIONALPresentations will be given by all Divine Nine organizations regarding their respective organizations. There will be a Q&A session, networking, and refreshments
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) was founded at USC in 1997, during the emergence of a colorful multiculturalist movement within the Greek community. It was originally established by four organizations, and now represents 12 different fraternities and sororities that operate both on national and local levels. These chapters are diverse in membership, philanthropic focus, and cultural expression. However, they come together as a council to build each other up professionally, academically, socially, and personally as well as to provide a service to society through their involvement.
MGC is focused on serving the surrounding community through cultural enrichment and civic engagement. The organizations focus on the improvement of different areas of the community, including education, homelessness, domestic violence, cancer research, etc. They are also dedicated to brotherhood and sisterhood, community service, scholarship, and campus involvement. The Multicultural Greek Council also represents some organizations that practice the tradition of performing through stepping, strolling, and saluting as a way to showcase their culture.
If you would like additional information about the Multicultural Greek Council organizations, please contact Alexa Chande, MGC President.
Recruitment week will include:
MGC WELCOME BACK BBQ MGC TOMMY TAKEOVER SHOWCASEMGC COMMUNITY SERVICE DAYMGC BEACH BONFIRE
MGC President: Alexa Chande [email protected]
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ilALPHA GAMMA ALPHAFOUNDING: OCTOBER 25, 2002 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.USCAGA.COM
GAMMA ZETA ALPHAFOUNDING: DECEMBER 3, 1987 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.GAMMAS.ORG
ZETA PHI RHO FOUNDING: AUGUST 10, 1995 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.USCZETAS.COM
THETA ALPHA SIGMAFOUNDING: OCTOBER 26, 1999
WWW.MSMCTHETAS.COM
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA FOUNDING: DECEMBER 1, 1975 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.LAMBDALADY.ORG
LAMBDA THETA NU FOUNDING: MARCH 11, 1986 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.LAMBDATHETANU.ORG
LAMBDA THETA PHI FOUNDING: DECEMBER 1, 1975 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.LAMBDA1975.ORG
LAMBDA UPSILON LAMBDAFOUNDING: FEBRUARY 19, 1982 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.LAUNIDADLATINA.ORG/USC
SIGMA DELTA ALPHA FOUNDING: MAY 5, 1992 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.SIGMADELTAALPHA.NET
SIGMA LAMBDA BETA FOUNDING: APRIL 4, 1986 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.SIGMALAMBDABETA.COM
SIGMA DELTA SIGMA FOUNDING: MAY 24, 2000CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] / [email protected]
WWW.SIGDELTS.TUMBLR.COM
SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA FOUNDING: APRIL 9, 1990 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW-SCF.USC.EDU/~USCSLG
OMEGA PHI BETA SORORITY FOUNDING: MARCH 15, 1989 • CONTACT: [email protected]
WWW.OMEGAPHIBETA.ORG
DEAR PARENTS,On behalf of the Interfraternity and Intersorority Parents Councils and the Office for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development, I enthusiastically invite you to learn about the USC greek community and encourage you to explore the wonderful and unique options greek membership offers for your sons and daughters.
USC sororities and fraternities greatly enhance the university academic experience. Besides the social benefits, the greek community promotes leadership, scholarship, and community service opportunities. Many members of the greek community are involved in student government, athletics, and other campus organizations. The all-greek GPA has been consistently higher than the all-university average over more than a decade, which is primarily due to the strong emphasis sororities and fraternities place on scholastic achievement. In addition, members of the greek community are among the most enthusiastic volunteers in the local area.
By joining the USC greek community, your student will acquire vital life skills which are important in cultivating the broadest college experience. They will be making lifelong friendships and joining a worldwide network of alumni. In addition, there are multiple opportunities for you to become involved, meet your son or daughter’s close friends, and connect to the greek community and greater Trojan Family. USC’s greek parent support program is the only one of its kind across the United States and Canada!
We welcome you and your student to USC and encourage you to get involved in our award-winning, vibrant greek community!
Fight on!
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development
USC’S POSITIONON HAZING
As stated in SCampus, “USC prohibits any students from engaging in hazing, defined as any activity that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any fellow student.”
The greek community at USC also condemns hazing, as it in no way achieves the goals of sorority or fraternity membership such as service, scholarship, leadership, or friendship.
REQUIREMENT All students registering for sorority and fraternity
recruitment must be enrolled for at least 12 units of classes for fall 2014 and will need to have completed
ALCOHOL.EDU
for college students by MOVE-IN DAY,
AUGUST 19, 2015, and must show a print of their screenshot of completion at the beginning of their
recruitment.
TIPS FOR PARENTS• Be happy and supportive with your student’s choice of
chapter
• Attend parents’ events at your student’s chapter. These are a great way to bond with your son/daughter and build friendships of your own with other USC parents!
• Attend the Intersorority and Interfraternity Parents Council meetings. For more information, contact the Office for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development at (213) 740 1397.
• Ask questions! You have a right to know about membership costs, programming and housing.
GOINGOffice for Fraternity & Sorority Leadership DevelopmentStudent Union 2003601 Trousdale ParkwayLos Angeles, CA 90089-4892
