Sororities

Forging lifelong sisterhood

Joining a sorority can be one of the best decisions that you make during your college career.

Sororities provide a home away from home and encourage unique and life-long friendships. Sorority members are exposed to ongoing programs and initiatives that are designed to transform members into future leaders. It is important that you are careful and thoughtful when deciding whether or not joining a sorority is right for you, as well as which organization best suits your values and passion.

Membership Eligibility Requirement
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In order to be considered eligible for membership in a sorority at FGCU, students must:
- Have a high school diploma
- Meet the GPA/credit hour requirement
- Be degree matriculating students at FGCU
- Complete the Hazing Prevention: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility Module
  - (Log in Instructions - Username: EagleMail account (without the @eagle.fgcu.edu) and Password: Eagle Mail password)
- Complete the Greeking Responsibly Online Module
Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Process
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What is the formal recruitment process?
The Panhellenic Primary Recruitment process gives unaffiliated women the opportunity to meet the seven Panhellenic sororities and consider their options for membership. This process takes places over multiple days with the opportunity for multiple rounds during each day. This is a mutually selective process, which means that as potential new members rank sororities, sororities will rank potential new members and invitations will be based on matching rankings. Invitations and a bid at the conclusion of the process are not guaranteed.

Fall 2021 Formal Recruitment Important Dates:
- SoVi Move-In: Beginning Sunday August 15
- Recruitment Orientation: Friday August 13
- Philanthropy Round: Monday August 16
- Preference Round: Tuesday August 17
- Bid Day: Wednesday August 18
- First Day of Classes: Thursday August 19
Registration Fee:
- Regular Registration (April 1 - May 31): $65
- Late Registration (June 1 - August 1): $75
Recruitment Registration Opens April 1, 2021!

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Cultural Based Sororities Membership Intake Process
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How to Join

Membership selection in cultural based sororities and historically Black sororities are individual processes that are different within each organization. The sororities within the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) choose the time in which they will select new members. This process, known as membership intake, generally begins with an interest meeting followed by a period of new membership education. The membership process culminates with initiation and a new member presentation show/performance in which the organization's new members are revealed to the community.

Joining a sorority in the MGC or NPHC is a lifelong commitment to a far-reaching national organization that is both exciting and rewarding. The sisterhood and dedication to community service that you will share as a member of MGC and NPHC sororities is unlike any other.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

Learn the Basics: Research the various organizations within the MGC and NPHC. Look for a sorority that encompasses the values, goals and objectives that are most fitting with your own. Visit their national and local websites and look for any publications that discuss the origin and basic tenants of the organization.

Attend Events: Look for flyers, social media invitations and other publicity about programs and functions that will be hosted by the sororities that you are interested in. Events are most frequently advertised on the Instagram and other social media platforms. Your attendance can not only show your interest in the organization, but also give you a better understanding of their programs and make connections with the members.

Say Hello: Once you have identified the sorority that you are interested in joining, do not be afraid to introduce yourself. Choosing the sorority that you would like to join is a serious decision, and one that can be greatly impacted by your interactions and conversations with the members.

Be Prepared: Sororities seek new members that have an understanding, genuine appreciation and respect for the organization. Excellent candidates for membership are those that have researched its history, exemplify its standards and values, have leadership and community service experience, and can be a positive addition to the chapter. Take a moment to identify the personal experiences, accomplishments and beliefs that you can bring to the chapter as a new member.

Attend an Informational: A sorority's informational/interest meeting is where the criteria for membership are explained. Informational meetings may be publicized via flyers or by a direct invitation from the chapter.

The Panhellenic Association sororities promote honesty, respect, and friendship within their chapters and in their daily lives. As values based sororities they are designed to uplift the values of leadership, scholarship, philanthropy, service and sisterhood.

FGCU Chapter: Kappa Chi

Nickname: Alpha Chi

Chartered: November 7, 2015

National Founding: October 15, 1885 at DePauw University

Motto: "Together let us seek the heights"

Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness, Prevention, and Education

Minimum GPA to Join: High School - 3.0, College - 2.8

President: Aubrey Wright

Email Address: fgcu.axopresident@gmail.com

Chapter Website: www.alphachifgcu.org

National Website: www.alphachiomega.org

FGCU Chapter: Pi Mu

Nickname: Chi O

Chartered: November 2007

National Founding: April, 5 1895 at University of Arkansas

Motto: "To be womanly always, to be discouraged never"

Philanthropy: The Make-A-Wish Foundation

Minimum GPA to Join: 2.75

President: Michelle Taylor

Email Address: pimu.president@gmail.com

National Website: www.chiomega.com

FGCU Chapter: Epsilon Alpha

Nickname: Tri Delta

Chartered: October 2003

National Founding: November, 27 1888 at Boston University

Motto: "Let us steadfastly love one another"

Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Minimum GPA to Join: 2.80

President: Chelsea Lucas

Email Address: fgcutrideltapresident@gmail.com

Chapter Website: fgcu.tridelta.org

National Website: www.tridelta.org

FGCU Chapter: Theta Zeta

Nickname: D.G.

Chartered: Colonizing Fall 2019

National Founding: December 25, 1873

Motto: "Do Good"

Philanthropy: Service for Sight

Minimum GPA to Join: 2.75

President: Riley Marder

Email Address: fgcu.dg.president@gmail.com

National Website: www.deltagamma.org

FGCU Chapter: Eta Tau

Nickname: Kay Dee

Chartered: December 2010

National Founding: October, 23 1897 at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University)

Motto: "Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest"

Philanthropies: Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), Girl Scouts of the USA, the Orthopedic Research Awards, and Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum GPA to Join: 3.00

President: Kelis Philips

Email Address: etataupresident@gmail.com

Chapter Website: www.fgcu.kappadelta.org

National Website: www.kappadelta.org

FGCU Chapter: Theta Nu

Nickname: Phi Mu

Chartered: November,2012

National Founding: January 4, 1852, at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA

Motto: "Les Soeurs Fidele" meaning "The Faithful Sisters"

Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Minimum GPA to Join: 2.75

President: MaryLynne Boyd

Email Address: fgcuphimupresident@gmail.com

Chapter Website: http://fgcu.phimu.org

National Website: www.phimu.org

FGCU Chapter: Kappa Tau

Nickname: Zeta

Chartered: April, 2004

National Founding: October, 15 1898 at Longwood College

Motto: "Seek the noblest"

Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness

Minimum GPA to Join: 3.00

President: Natalie Cannatello

Email Address: zta@eagle.fgcu.edu

Chapter Website: fgcu.zetataualpha.org

National Website: www.zetataualpha.org

The National Pan-hellenic Council represents 9 historically African-American fraternities and sororities who are committed to service, academic excellence, personal development, leadership development, and lifelong connections.

FGCU Chapter: Sigma Upsilon

Nickname: AKA's

Chartered: April 9, 2006

National Founding: January 15, 1908 at Howard University

Motto: "By Culture and By Merit"

Philanthropy: AKA Educational Advancement Foundation

President: Rose Charles

E-mail Address: rvcharles1650@eagle.fgcu.edu

National Website: www.aka1908.com

FGCU Chapter: Tau Upsilon

Nickname: SGRho

Chartered: November 2018

National Founding: November 12, 1922 at Butler University

Motto: "Greater Service, Greater Progress"

Philanthropy: March of Dimes

President: Karen Merilien

E-mail Address: kcmerilien1659@eagle.fgcu.edu

National Website: www.sgrho1922.org

FGCU Chapter: Gamma Tau

Nickname: Zetas

Chartered: April, 2008

National Founding: January 16, 1920 at Howard University

Motto: "A community conscious, action-oriented organization"

Philanthropy: March of Dimes

President: Diana Napoleon

E-mail Address: djnapoleon9128@eagle.fgcu.edu

Chapter Website: Zphibgammatau.org

National Website: www.zphib1920.org

The Multicultural Greek Council organizations fraternities and sororities encourage the celebration of culture, heritage, and individuality. These organizations foster diversity on campus and include unique organizations that highlight multiculturalism, Latin culture, and spirituality.

FGCU Chapter: No chapter designation

Nickname: SAEPi or Sigma AEPi

Chartered: Fall 2018

National Founding: October 1, 1998 at University California-Davis

Motto: "Spirit, Strength, Sisterhood"

Philanthropy: American Jewish World Foundation

President: Sarah Logan

Email Address: pres.saepi@gmail.com

National Website: https://www.sigmaaepi.com/

FGCU Chapter: Alpha Sigma

Nickname: SIA

Chartered: Fall 2009

National Founding: September 29, 1990 at SUNY Albany

Motto: "Semper Unum et Inseparabilis”

Philanthropy: One Heartland

President: Hailey Follstad

Email Address: hfollstad5646@eagle.fgcu.edu

Chapter Website: fgcusia.chapterspot.com

National Website: www.hermandad-sia.org

FGCU Chapter: Alpha Mu

Nickname: Theta Nu

Chartered: Spring 2014

National Founding: April 11, 1997 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Motto: "Sisters of Diversity together as ONE"

Philanthropy: Girls for a Change

President: Brianna Ritchie

Email Address: fgcutnx@gmail.com

National Website: www.thetanuxi.org