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I invite you to explore one of our nation’s
most enduring and proud collegiate traditions:
fraternity and sorority membership.
Dear
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!
Yours truly,
C. L. Max Nikias
President
University of Southern California
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!
ACADEMICS
USC 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.
LEADERSHIP
The 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 SERVICE
Over 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.
FRIENDSHIP
One 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.
DIVERSITY
Greeks value diversity and hold events to increase
cultural pride and awareness. Membership in our
chapters represents many dimensions of diversity.
ATHLETICS
Greeks 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 1887
When 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.
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Inside This
GUIDE
USC Greeks
IN 20142015
6
Panhellenic Council
16Interfraternity
Council
24 Row Map (28Th St.)
24 Asian Greek Council
27Professional
Fraternity Council
28National
Pan-Hellenic Council
30Multicultural
Greek Council
31 Letter To Parents
Academics
216 Mork, Trustee, Presidential, & Stamp Scholars
284 Double majors
230 Participated in Undergraduate Research
741 Studied Abroad
Community Service
125 Participated in Alternative Spring Break
470 Volunteered weekly
771 Volunteered monthly
Involvement
55 USC varsity athletes
490 Leaders in campus organizations
1,224 Participated in at least one campus
organization in addition to their chapter
Career
591 Worked more than 10 hours a week at
outside employment
893 Plan to attend graduate school
1,628 Held/hold internships
The Greek Community
• 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
Did You Know?
• 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 fraternity alumni
• Greeks make up only 3% of the U.S. population!
2014 Gallup Research Findings
A recently released Gallup survey, undertaken in partnership
with the National Panhellenic Conference and the NorthAmerican 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 workplace, compared with 38% of all other college graduates.
• 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, physical, social, financial, and community.
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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 toward 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 Fell
VP Recruitment, Panhellenic Council
PHC
SORORITY RECRUITMENT
Schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
3:30pm-5:30pm, Bovard Auditorium
At this mandatory event, you will meet
your recruitment counselor and recruitment group, as well as learn more about
the recruitment process. You will also
have the opportunity to ask any lingering questions that you may have.
6:15pm-9:50pm, 28th Street
On Tuesday, you will attend more house
tours. You may attend as many as eight
house tours between Monday and Tuesday.
Recruitment Orientation
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
Conversation Day I
11:00am-9:00pm, 28th Street
Saturday you will visit some of the sororities and have a chance to talk with
a few women from each chapter. During this round you and your recruitment
group will be guided from chapter to
chapter by your recruitment counselors.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
Conversation Day II
6:15pm-10:25pm, 28th Street
This day you will visit some of the sororities that you did not visit on Saturday. You will visit a total of ten chapters
between Saturday and Sunday.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
House Tour Day I
6:15pm-9:50pm, 28th Street
On Monday, you will attend house
tours. Specific times will depend on
your individual schedule.
House Tour Day II
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Slide Show Day
5:15pm-11:25pm, 28th Street
On Slide Show Day, you will have the
opportunity to see videos and/or slide
shows at up to five chapters that highlight each chapter’s unique sisterhood.
Specific times will depend on your individual schedule.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Preference
5:15pm-10:00pm, 28th Street
Preference 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 29
Bid Night
4:00pm, 28th Street
Here 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 celebration!
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ALPHA CHI OMEGA
ALPHA DELTA PI
WWW.USCAXO.COM
WWW.USCALPHADELTAPI.ORG
ALPHA PHI
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA
813 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “A-Chi-O” & “Alpha Chi”
PHILANTHROPY: Battered Women’s Foundation
814 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “A-D-Pi”
PHILANTHROPY: Ronald McDonald House
WWW.USCALPHAPHI.ORG
729 W. 28th St. Los Angeles, CA 90007
NICKNAME: Alpha Gam
PHILANTHROPY: Diabetes education and awareness,
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation
DELTA DELTA DELTA
DELTA GAMMA
834 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “Tri-Delta”
PHILANTHROPY: Children’s Cancer Research
639 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “D-G”
PHILANTHROPY: Service for Sight
WWW.USC-TRIDELTA.ORG
WWW.DGUSC.ORG
643 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “A Phi”
PHILANTHROPY: Foundation for Cardiac Aid
WWW.GOALPHAGAM.COM
GAMMA PHI BETA
KAPPA ALPHA THETA
WWW.USCGAMMAPHIBETA.COM
WWW.USCTHETA.ORG
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
PI BETA PHI
WWW.USCKKG.COM
WWW.USCPIPHI.ORG
SIGMA DELTA TAU
ALPHA DELTA CHI
737 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “Gamma Phi”
PHILANTHROPY: Troy Camp
929 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “Kappa”
PHILANTHROPY: Reading is Fundamental
Meet in continuous open bidding beginning
Saturday, August 29th
NICKNAME: Sig Delt
PHILANTHORPY: Prevent Child Abuse America
WWW.USCSIGMADELTATAU.COM
653 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “Theta”
PHILANTHROPY: Court Appointed Special Advocates
667 West 28th Street, LA, CA 90007
NICKNAME: “Pi Phi”
PHILANTHROPY: First Book & Scott Carter Foundation
Alpha 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].
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Applications are available on the web at
www.uscpanhellenic.com
Until August 1st, the registration fee is $80.
As of August 1st, the fee will be $95.
How To
REGISTER
The last day to register for recruitment is:
Thursday, August 21st, by 5:00 PM
Tips for
POTENTIAL
NEW MEMBERS
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,
The Panhellenic Council
Meet the
PANHELLENIC
COUNCIL
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
Contact
Information
PHONE NUMBER: (213) 740.7740
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
MAILING ADDRESS:
3607 Trousdale Parkway
TCC 330
Los Angeles, CA 90089-4892
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Frequently
Asked
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.
Potential
Member
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 PreRecruitment 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.
CONVERSATION
DAYS I & II
Unity Days are the most casual days.
Casual skirts, dresses or pants
are appropriate.
SLIDE SHOW DAY
A casual dress or nice skirt is
appropriate for pride day.
HOUSE TOUR
DAYS I & II
A casual dress, nice skirt, or pants are appropriate for spirit day.
PREFERENCE
A nice dress, such as one you might wear
for an afternoon wedding, is appropriate
for this day.
BID NIGHT
Jeans, 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 Keane
Interfraternity Council,
Vice President Recruitment
[email protected]
IFC FRATERNITY
RECRUITMENT
Schedule
SATURDAY 08.22.15:
All-row BBQ
4:00–6:00pm, 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 Tours
4:00-7:00pm, 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 Dinner
Formal, Invite-Only Dinners are held at premier restaurants throughout the
city.
FRIDAY 08.28.15:
Bid Night
After 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 potentially receive a bid. If you are offered a bid, you have the option of accepting, 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 Rush
2:00-5:00pm, Founders Park
This event is a reception where rushees that did not receive a bid from a chapter they were interested in meet with each fraternity’s recruitment chairs and
potentially receive a late bid.
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ALPHA EPSILON PI
ALPHA GAMMA OMEGA
PRESIDENT: Andrew Couillard • [email protected]
PRESIDENT: Matthew Woo • [email protected]
WWW.AEPIUSC.ORG
WWW.AGOATUSC.ORG
BETA THETA PI
DELTA CHI
PRESIDENT: Ari Mandell • [email protected]
PRESIDENT: James Luttrull • [email protected]
NICKNAME: A-E-Pi
NICKNAME: A-G-O
NICKNAME: Beta
NICKNAME: Delta Chi
WWW.USCBETA.COM
WWW.DELTACHI.ORG
DELTA TAU DELTA
KAPPA ALPHA
NICKNAME: Delts, D-T-D
PRESIDENT: Cameron Berkowitz • [email protected]
NICKNAME: “K-A”
CONTACT:
Anthony Graziani • [email protected]
WWW.SCDELTS.COM
WWW.KAUSC.COM
KAPPA SIGMA
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
PRESIDENT: Jordan Bruner • [email protected]
PRESIDENT: Nicholas Fraher • [email protected]
WWW.USCKAPPASIGMA.COM
WWW.LXAUSC.ORG
NICKNAME: Kappa Sig
NICKNAME: Lambda Chi
PHI DELTA THETA
PHI KAPPA PSI
PRESIDENT: Alex Budde • [email protected]
PRESIDENT: Duke Dalton • [email protected]
NICKNAME: Phi Delt
NICKNAME: Phi Psi
USCPHIDELT.COM
WWW.USCPHIPSI.COM
PHI SIGMA KAPPA
PI KAPPA ALPHA
PRESIDENT: Brett Fawcett • [email protected]
PRESIDENT: Austin Ebert • [email protected]
NICKNAME: Phi Sig
NICKNAME: Pike
WWW.TROJANPHISIG.COM
WWW.USCPIKE.ORG
PHI GAMMA DELTA
PI KAPPA PHI
PRESIDENT: Connor Logan • [email protected]
PRESIDENT: Austin Horton • [email protected]
NICKNAME: Fiji
WWW.SCFIJI.COM
NICKNAME: PI KAPP
WWW.PIKAPP.ORG
SIGMA ALPHA MU
NICKNAME: Sammy
PRESIDENT: Seth Schachter • [email protected]
WWW.USCSAMMY.ORG
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SIGMA CHI
SIGMA NU
PRESIDENT: Eric Miller • [email protected]
PRESIDENT: Harrison Jung • [email protected]
WWW.USCSIGMACHI.ORG
WWW.USCSIGMANU.COM
TAU KAPPA EPSILON
THETA CHI
PRESIDENT: Nicholas Stillman • [email protected]
PRESIDENT: Maxwell Weiner • [email protected]
WWW.TKEUSC.ORG
WWW.THETACHIUSC.COM
THETA XI
ZETA BETA TAU
PRESIDENT: Andrew Bentley • [email protected]
PRESIDENT:
NICKNAME: Sigma Chi
NICKNAME: Teke
NICKNAME: Theta Xi
WWW.THETAXIUSC.ORG
NICKNAME: Sigma Nu
NICKNAME: Theta Chi
NICKNAME: ZBT
Nicholas Mast • [email protected]
WWW.ZBTUSC.ORG
Row MAP
REGISTRATION
You can register for fraternity rush
on the Interfraternity Council website
HOOVER STREET
uscifc.com
JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP:
USC IFC Recruitment Fall 2015
ΦΣΚ
If you have any other questions over the summer,
you may contact: Interfraternity VP Recruitment,
Alex Keane • [email protected]
Tips for
POTENTIAL
NEW MEMBERS
ΑΓΩ
Chapters are not allowed to host events during movein days. Freshman are STRICTLY PROHIBITED on the row until the formal
LOSE THE ABILITY TO JOIN A FRATERNITY.
ΣΦΔ
rushees should refrain from alcohol consumption.
30TH STREET
Don’t drink—no fraternity is permitted to offer any rushee alcohol, and all
32ND STREET
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.
ΚΣ
ΚΚΓ
ΔΧ
ΣΧ
S. SEVERANCE ST.
ΑΕΠ
ΔΤΔ
ΔΔΔ
ΑΧΩ
ΒΘΠ
ΑΔΠ
S. UNIVERSITY AVE.
recruitment period begins. If you are found in violation of this rule you may
Rush more than one chapter—With 21 different chapters forming
ΦΔΘ
ΚΑ
PORTLAND ST.
ΘΞ
ΛΧΑ
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.
ΑΓΔ
ΑΡΧ
ΠΚΑ
W. 28TH St.
Ask Questions—feel free to ask questions about house values and programs.
ΓΦΒ
SORORITIES
ΦΓΔ
Don’t stereotype a chapter or greeks in general—a successful
rushee always dismisses stereotypes by meeting people and forming his own
opinions.
ΠΚΦ
ΖΒΤ
FRATERNITIES
ΠΒΦ
ΚΑΘ
ΣΝ
ΑΦ
ΦΚΨ
ΔΓ
ΤΚΕ
ΣΑΜ
ΤΚΕ
FIGUEROA
STREET
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KAPPA ALPHA ORDER:
Gentlemen’s Scholarship
Interfraternity
Council
SCHOLARSHIPS
The 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 Scholarship
Sigma 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
BETA THETA PI:
Men of Principle Scholarship
A 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:
PHI GAMMA DELTA:
White Star Scholarship
Phi 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
All True Men Scholarship
At 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 Scholarship
The 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.com
Deadline: August 26
PHI SIGMA KAPPA:
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
The 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
Meet the
INTERFRATERNITY
COUNCIL
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.
THE 2015 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE BOARD
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]
Greek
Council
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 PARK
[email protected]
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 9/2
PRESIDENT: Emily Su
[email protected] • (925) 998-2198
PLEDGE MOM: Vanessa Chau
[email protected] • (626) 756-7669
USCADKS.WIX.COM/RUSH
GAMMA EPSILON OMEGA
Established 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 4
PRESIDENT: William Fujitaki • [email protected]
NEW MEMBER DIRECTOR: Sean Han • [email protected]
WWW.GAMMAEPSILONOMEGA.COM
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was 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 Lo
[email protected]
(626) 232-0099
PLEDGE MOM: Michelle Dalisay
[email protected]
(949) 463-2376
WWW.USCDELTAPHIKAPPA.COM
SIGMA PHI OMEGA
was 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 Nguyen
[email protected] • (310) 985-0139
NEW MEMBER DIRECTOR: Katherine Vuong
[email protected] • (626) 283-1935
WWW.USCSIGMAS.COM
Greek
Council
DELTA PHI KAPPA
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!
DELTA SIGMA PI
Business Fraternity: An inclusive co-ed professional business
fraternity.
Founding: May 17, 1922
Delta 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
ALPHA KAPPA PSI
Business Fraternity: A non-inclusive co-ed fraternity, students are
able to join both a professional fraternity and a social fraternity.
Founding: October 5, 1904
Alpha 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 DELTA
Pre-Law Fraternity: A non-inclusive co-ed fraternity, students are
able to join both a professional fraternity and a social fraternity.
Founding: 1907
The 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
DELTA KAPPA ALPHA
SIGMA PHI DELTA
WWW.DELTAKAPPAALPHA.COM
WWW.SPDALPHA.ORG
Cinema Fraternity: A non-inclusive co-ed fraternity, students are
able to join a social fraternity.
Founding: March 16, 1936
The 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.
Engineering Fraternity: An inclusive men’s fraternity.
Founding: April 11, 1924
The 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.
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
The
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 USC
Twitter: @NPHC_USC
[email protected]
ALPHA PHI ALPHA
AΦA FRATERNITY: 1906 CHAPTER: Alpha Delta. 1921
MOTTO:
“First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All”
PHI BETA SIGMA
ΦBΣ FRATERNITY: 1914 CHAPTER: Nu Upsilon, 1981
MOTTO:
“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity”
WWW.ALPHA-PHI-ALPHA.COM
WWW.PBS1914.ORG
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
ZETA PHI BETA
[email protected]
AKA SORORITY: 1908 CHAPTER: Iota Beta, 1974
MOTTO:
“By Culture, By Merit”
WWW.AKA1908.COM
[email protected]
KAPPA ALPHA PSI
[email protected]
ZΦB SORORITY: 1920 CHAPTER: Gamma Lambda, 1981
MOTTO: “A Community-Conscious, Action-Oriented
Organization”
WWW.ZPHIB1920.ORG
[email protected]
KAΨ FRATERNITY: 1911 CHAPTER: Beta Omega, 1947
SIGMA GAMMA RHO
WWW.KAPPAALPHAPSI1911.COM
MOTTO:
MOTTO: “Achievement
in every field of human endeavor”
[email protected]
OMEGA PSI PHI
ΣΓΡ SORORITY: 1922 CHAPTER: Theta Epsilon, 1980
“Greater Service, Greater Progress “
WWW.SGRHO1922.ORG
[email protected]
ΩΨΦ FRATERNITY: 1911 CHAPTER: Lamdba, 1923
IOTA PHI THETA
WWW.OMEGAPSIPHIFRATERNITY.ORG
MOTTO:
MOTTO: “Friendship
is Essential to the Soul”
[email protected]
DELTA SIGMA THETA
ΔΣΘ SORORITY: 1913 CHAPTER: Upsilon, 1924
MOTTO: “Intelligence
is the Torch of Wisdom”
WWW.DELTASIGMATHETA.ORG
[email protected]
IΦΘ FRATERNITY: 1963 CHAPTER: Gamma Phi
“Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!”
WWW.IOTAPHITHETA.ORG
OFF/ON-CAMPUS EVENTS
NPHC will host all fraternity and all sorority events on one of these
days focusing on events that are fun, dynamic and engaging.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Join 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 SHOW
A 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.
INFORMATIONAL
Presentations will be given by all Divine Nine organizations
regarding their respective organizations. There will be a Q&A
session, networking, and refreshments
To participate in recruitment, please register at
USC.GREEKRECRUITMENT.COM
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ALPHA GAMMA ALPHA
Greek
Council
FOUNDING: OCTOBER 25, 2002 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.USCAGA.COM
GAMMA ZETA ALPHA
FOUNDING: DECEMBER 3, 1987 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.GAMMAS.ORG
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.
ZETA PHI RHO
FOUNDING: AUGUST 10, 1995 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.USCZETAS.COM
THETA ALPHA SIGMA
FOUNDING: 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 LAMBDA
If you would like additional information about the Multicultural
Greek Council organizations, please contact Alexa Chande, MGC
President.
FOUNDING: FEBRUARY 19, 1982 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
Recruitment week will include:
FOUNDING: MAY 5, 1992 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
MGC WELCOME BACK BBQ
MGC TOMMY TAKEOVER SHOWCASE
MGC COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
MGC BEACH BONFIRE
MGC President: Alexa Chande
[email protected]
WWW.LAUNIDADLATINA.ORG/USC
SIGMA DELTA ALPHA
WWW.SIGMADELTAALPHA.NET
SIGMA LAMBDA BETA
FOUNDING: APRIL 4, 1986 • CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW.SIGMALAMBDABETA.COM
SIGMA DELTA SIGMA
FOUNDING: MAY 24, 2000
CONTACT 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.
USC’S POSITION
ON 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.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
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
• 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.
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.
Office for Fraternity & Sorority Leadership Development
Student Union 200
3601 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, CA 90089-4892