Names and what they are known by on our campus in alphabetical order, according to the Greek alphabet.
Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA)
- National Site:AlphaSigmaAlpha.org
- Founded: November 15, 1901 at Longwood University
- Founders: Virginia Lee Boyd Noell, Juliette Jefferson Hundley Gilliam, Calva Watson Wootton, Louise Cox Carper, and Mary Williamson Hundley
- Color(s): Crimson, Pearl White, Palm Green, Gold
- Mascot: “Dot” the Ladybug
- Symbols: Crown, Star, Palm, Phoenix
- Jewel: Pearl, Ruby
- Philanthropy: Special Olympics, S. June Smith Center, Girls On the Run International, ΑΣΑ Foundation
- Mission Statement: “Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among our four aims of intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development.”
- Open Motto: "Aspire, Seek, Attain."
Alpha Sigma Tau (AST)
- Founded: November 4,1899 in Ypsilanti, Michigan at Michigan State Normal College
- National Philanthropy: Pine Mountain Settlement School
- National Service Project: Habitat for Humanity
- Local Philanthropy: S.M.I.L.E. on Down syndrome
- Dues: $340 a semester for actives and new members are $380 a semester
- Colors: Emerald green and Gold
- Symbols: Anchor, Jewel: Pearl, Flower: Yellow rose
- Founders: Helen M Rice, Mayene Tracy, Adriance Rice, Eva O'Keefe, May Gephart, Mabel Chase, Ruth Dutcher, and Harriet Marx.
- Open Motto: Active. Self-reliant and Trustworthy
Gamma Phi Beta (Gamma Phi or GPhiB)
- Founded: Syracuse University, Syracuse New York on November 11, 1874
- Founders: Helen M. Dodge, Francis E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis, and Mary A. Bingham
- Colors: Light and Dark Brown
- Flower: Pink Carnation
- Symbol: Crescent Moon
- Tagline: Connect. Impact. Shine.
- Open Motto: Founded Upon a Rock
- Core Values: Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty
- Philanthropies: National- Building Strong Girls, Campfire USA, Girls on the Run. Local- The Pirouette Project
- Fun Facts: The term "sorority" was coined for Gamma Phi Beta. The badge was designed by Tiffany and Co. and voted most beautiful among NPC sororities.
Delta Zeta (DZ)
- Founders: Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton, and Anne Simmons
- Founded: Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1902
- Colors: Rose and green
- Jewel: Diamond, Badge: Roman lamp, Mascot: Turtle
- Purpose: "The purpose of this sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in action; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort. The purpose of this sorority shall be advanced through the National Convention, the National Council, and the college and alumnae chapters."
- Today, Delta Zeta has enriched the lives of over 247,000 alumnae and collegiate members in the United States and Canada.
- Philanthropies: Speech and hearing, The Painted Turtle, Turtle Tugs, The Starkey Hearing Foundation
- Creed: "To the world, I promise temperance, insight, and courage—To crusade for justice, To seek the truth and defend it always. To those whom my life may touch in slight measure, May I give graciously of what is mine. To my friends, understanding and appreciation, To those closer ones, love that is ever steadfast, To my mind, growth—To myself, faith—That I may walk truly in the light of the flame."
Sigma Sigma Sigma (Tri Sigma)
- Founders: Margaret Lee Batten, Louise Marie Davis, Martha Trent Featherston, Isabella Merrick, Sallie Jackson Michie, Lelia Scott, Elizabeth Watkins, and Lucy Wright
- Founded: 1898 in Farmville, Virginia
- Friendship, Character, Conduct.
- Mission: "Sigma Sigma Sigma exists to provide a lifelong sorority experience for women through ensuring a perpetual bond of friendship, developing a strong womanly character, and promoting high standards of ethical conduct."
- Colors: Royal purple and white
- Symbols: Sailboat, Skull and Crossbones
- Flower: Purple Violet
- Closed Motto: "Faithful Unto Death"
- Philanthropy: Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation, Robbie Page Memorial, works in Child Life and Play Therapy programs
Sorority recruitment is an intense time of the school year and can be extremely intimidating. Go into recruitment with an open mind and willing to learn and talk to people. All the women on campus are ready to welcome you home! If you are struggling, have questions, or need any help, go ahead and ask a Rho Sigma! Their sole purpose is to help you find what sorority you belong to!
And if you haven't yet registered, follow this link http://usi.orgsync.com/org/fsl!
Have fun and have a happy recruitment!