Panhellenic Association at The Ohio State University Lookbook by Hunter Hartwig

Lookbook 2017â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2018

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The Panhellenic Association at The Ohio State University

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Greek Councils

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION (PHA):

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MCGC)

The Panhellenic Association (PHA), which is part of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), serves as the governing council to national and local sororities at The Ohio State University. The council consists of over 3,000 sorority women and is responsible for promoting positive relations between sororities, coordinating council-wide activities, Primary Recruitment, Informal Recruitment and the council’s annual philanthropic event benefiting the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation. Visit: osupha.com

The Multicultural Greek Council (MCGC) serves as the governing body for cultural and service oriented Greek-lettered sororities and fraternities at The Ohio State University and is affiliated with the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC). The MCGC’s purpose is to inspire culture, trust, support, understanding and friendship between its members, the Greek community, the university and the Columbus community. Visit: mcgcohiostate.com

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC)

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the coordinating and governing body for many of The Ohio State University’s general and social fraternities. Consisting of eight elected executive chairs and one representative from each respective fraternity, the council establishes and coordinates all recruitment activities, motivates and supervises academic achievement, governs the actions of its member chapters and promotes community service projects throughout the year. Visit: ifcohiostate.com

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) serves as the governing body for the historically African American fraternities and sororities at The Ohio State University. NPHC is designed to assure that member organizations cooperatively work together while maintaining their distinct identities. NPHC organizations have a profound commitment to providing community service and to uplifting and promoting the general public’s welfare. Visit: nphcohiostate.com

About Panhellenic 5 million women are members of our 26 organizations Located on more than 620 campuses 3,288 collegiate chapters More than $30,000,000 raised for inter/national philanthropic causes by collegiate and alumnae members More than 3.2 million hours volunteered in support of nonprofit organizations More than $5 million in scholarships awarded by NPC member organizations

OUR VALUES We are committed to relationships built on trust through transparency, accountability and mutual respect. Innovation and our core values of friendship, leadership, service, knowledge, integrity and community guide us in fulfilling our mission.

Circle of Sisterhood

Sorority Membership FINANCIAL COMMITMENT The financial requirements of joining a sorority vary from chapter to chapter. The main costs associated with becoming a member of a sorority at The Ohio State University consists of a one-time new member fee, chapter dues, house fees and miscellaneous fees specific to each chapter. In addition to mandatory expenses, there may also be additional optional expenses such as spirit wear. Payment options, such as payment plans, forms of payment and payment due dates vary from chapter to chapter. It is important to consider all of the financial obligations associated with joining a sorority. For additional information, please refer to each individual chapters page starting on page 21. We encourage you to ask any questions you might have regarding the potential costs of membership as you go through Primary Recruitment.

In addition to each chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philanthropic organization, the Panhellenic Community supports the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation. Circle of Sisterhood is a non-profit organization founded and powered by sorority women. Their mission is to raise financial resources to remove educational barriers for women and girls facing poverty and oppression. The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation is a mechanism by which all sorority women can stand together across affiliation, age, color, and creed to make a difference in the lives of millions of women and girls around the world. Standing together as one community, The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation and the Panhellenic community at The Ohio State University believe that we can provide women and girls an equal opportunity through education, trade skills, or even a college degree. Sorority women represent one of the largest identifiable groups of college-educated women in the world. Our Panhellenic community is lucky to work with such an incredible organization and make a difference in the lives of women and girls across the world.

ACADEMIC COMMITMENT To participate in Primary Recruitment, the Panhellenic Association at The Ohio State University requires a 2.5 GPA and the completion of 12 college or university credit hours (excluding AP and EM credits). It is important to understand that each chapter has their own grade point average requirements set by its national organization and the local members. If you have any concerns regarding your GPA, you are encouraged to email us at sfl@osu.edu.

Sorority Membership

LEADERSHIP

SERVICE

Greek life gives you the opportunity for leadership within your organization and throughout campus. Within each chapter, you will have the opportunity to serve on the Executive Board or hold a chair position. Being a member of the Panhellenic Association also opens the door to serving on the Panhellenic Executive Board and becoming a Recruitment Guide for future potential new members. Each sorority encourages its members to be involved in outside organizations as well. Greek women have served as members of many organizations on campus such as the Ohio Union Activities Board, Undergraduate Student Government, Varsity Athletics, Block-O, Student Alumni Council, Buckeyethon, and many more!

Involvement in community and philanthropic service are a huge priority among all chapters. Each chapter works to benefit different national and local organizations, which are highlighted on each of their pages in this book. Over the last year, the Panhellenic community completed 65,446 hours of service, averaging a little over 30,000 hours a semester. We also offer programs such as Greeks Go Global which is a his service-learning trip in partnership with Buck-I-SERV for students in any of the four Greek councils at The Ohio State University.

SISTERHOOD

SCHOLARSHIP

The bond of sisterhood is a lifelong friendship that is cultivated through international, regional and chapter activities and relationships. Being a sorority woman is a lifelong commitment. Your sorority membership goes well beyond your college years and can continue to provide you with many benefits such as post-graduate scholarship opportunities, job networking, educational and volunteer leadership experiences, and continued social interactions with alumnae members from all around the country.

The purpose of college is to receive an education and the sororities at The Ohio State University are fully dedicated to the values of academic achievement. Chapters often encourage study hours, incentives for good grades, and support members facing challenges in their academics. Over 250 Panhellenic women have offered up their time to tutor other Greek women through the Greek Tutoring Program in subjects ranging from art history to business, to chemistry and everything in between. The Panhellenic community has an average GPA of 3.45 and has given out 41 scholarships, totaling over $10,000 in the last year!

V P’s Letter

President’s Letter HELLO potential new members!

ON BEHALF of the Panhellenic Association at The Ohio State University, I would like to thank you for taking the first step to becoming a part of Sorority and Fraternity Life. We are so excited to see the impact you will make on this University. Being a sorority woman can be an integral part of your college years. Panhellenic chapters enhance the undergraduate experience and provide opportunities for you to become the best version of yourself. Our Greek community is built on fostering high ideals of friendship, scholarship, community service, and leadership. As Primary Recruitment progresses, we hope that you look for the chapter that aligns best with your personal values and a place that you can call home. This publication will serve as a guidebook as you embark on this journey into sorority life at The Ohio State University.

I would like to take a moment to thank each of you for taking the time to join me and the rest of the Panhellenic community in this year’s Primary Recruitment. This community is truly an incredible place to build lifelong friendships, develop your leadership skills, engage in a meaningful network of Greek men and women, find your passion for service and community outreach, and continue excelling academically. All 18 diverse and different chapters are thrilled to be meeting the future of their organizations, and we are excited to be a part of your journey in finding the perfect organization. I will encourage you to take on the next two weeks with an open mind and positive outlook in order to make your recruitment process the most enjoyable and beneficial. Again, welcome to the 2018 Primary Recruitment process; I wish you well throughout these next two weeks and the rest of your time as an Ohio State Buckeye! Go Bucks!

There are 81 enthusiastic and well-trained Recruitment Guides (Rho Gammas/Rho Gams) that will help guide you through the recruitment process and offer assistance along the way. We have 18 Panhellenic chapters that are so excited to meet you throughout the Recruitment process, and it is an honor to be a member of any of our organizations. The benefits of sorority membership are endless, and the bonds you make can last a lifetime. We would like to encourage you to make the most of your recruitment experience by keeping an open mind and a positive attitude throughout the process.

Alexis Cohen

Vice President of Recruitment and Retention, Panhellenic Association The Ohio State University

We want to challenge you to take the time during the week to fully understand the commitment of sorority membership, as well as all of the opportunities that the Greek community has to offer you. Keep in mind that the more time and energy you put into your sorority experience, the more fulfilling your time will be as an active member of the Greek community. All of our Panhellenic chapters are unique and deliver something different to their individual members. We hope that you give our members the opportunity to share with you what Sorority and Fraternity Life has to offer! Good Luck and GO BUCKS!

Lindsey Turoff President Panhellenic Association The Ohio State University

Primary Recruitment Schedule FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 • 6 – 11 P.M.

Meet the Chapters Round Part 1 7 parties of 30 minutes

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018 • 9:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.

Meet the Chapters Round Part 2 11 parties of 30 minutes

The Recruitment Team THE RECRUITMENT TEAM worked hard all year to plan and execute all the events surrounding Primary Recruitment. The members of the Recruitment Team include the Panhellenic Executive Board, Director of Recruitment Logistics, Vice President of Public Relations, Panhellenic Justices, Recruitment Guide Directors and Recruitment Guides. Recruitment Guides, also known as Rho Gams, are your official guides for Primary Recruitment. If you have any doubts, concerns or questions about the process or simply need someone to talk to, the Recruitment Guides will be there every step of the way. They were all in your shoes not too long ago and thoroughly understand the recruitment process. Recruitment Guides are members of the Panhellenic community and their primary goal is to help make the recruitment process easier for you. They remain unbiased and will help to ensure that you pick the chapter that is best fit for you!”

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018 • 10:30 A.M. – 9:45 P.M.

Philanthropy Round

14 parties of 30 minutes SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 • 9 A.M. – 7:45 P.M.

Sisterhood Round

10 parties of 45 minutes SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 • 11 A.M. – 6:15 P.M.

Preference Round

6 parties of 60 minutes MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 • 6 – 7 P.M.

Bid Day!

What to Wear

MEET THE CHAPTERS • CASUAL

PHILANTHROPY • SNAPPY CASUAL

Acceptable options include jeans or leggings with your PHA Primary Recruitment shirt and casual shoes such as boots, flats or converse.

ROUND 2

ROUND 1 14

What to Wear

Not as casual as Meet the Chapters. Acceptable options include jeans with a blouse or sweater or a sundress.

What to Wear

SISTERHOOD • SEMI-FORMAL

PREFERENCE • FORMAL

Acceptable options include colored pants, dress pants, blouses, skirts or dresses. Heels are allowed for this round but not required.

ROUND 4

ROUND 3 16

What to Wear

Acceptable options include dresses and skirts. Dress as if you are attending a wedding or graduation ceremony.

What to Wear BID DAY â&#x20AC;¢ COMFORTABLE AND CASUAL

ROUND 5

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Chapters

Dress is relaxed and casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

ΑXΩ Alpha Chi Omega

New Member Fees: $1,178.00 Live-in: $4,180.00/semester • Live-out: $790.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 38-40 • One year live-in requirement

Alpha Chi Omega was founded on October 15, 1885 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana by seven women: Anna Allen Smith, Olive Burnett Clark, Bertha Deniston Cunningham, Amy Dubois Reith, Nellie Gamble Childe, Bessie Grooms Keenan and Estelle Leonard. The women of Alpha Chi Omega have a mission to enrich the lives of members through lifetime opportunities of friendship, leadership, learning and service.

Nickname: Alpha Chi or A Chi O • Website: axoosu.wixsite.com/ohiostateaxo • Instagram: @ohiostateaxo • Average GPA: 3.41 Established at Ohio State: September 14, 1923 • Chapter Symbol: The Lyre • Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green Philanthropy: Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and Domestic Violence Awareness

ΑEΦ Alpha Epsilon Phi

New Member Fees: $1,235.00 Live-in: $4,825.00/semester • Live-out: $1,000.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 47 • One year live-in requirement

The women of Alpha Epsilon Phi continually exemplify the values of beauty, strength and wisdom. These women are dedicated to their scholarship, leadership, sisterhood and philanthropic work. Alpha Epsilon Phi takes pride in their founders’ Jewish heritage and accepts women from all backgrounds. They consistently strive to make Greek life, as well as the university community, a better place.

Nickname: AEPhi • Website: aephiohiostate.com • Instagram: @aephi_osu • Average GPA: 3.41 Established at Ohio State: December 2, 1921 • Chapter Symbol: Giraffe/Lily of the Valley • Colors: Green and White Philanthropy: Sharsheret and the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Α ΓΔ

Alpha Gamma Delta New Member Fees: $1,330.00 Live-in: $4,700.00/semester • Live-out: $1,025.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 37 Executive council lives in • One year live-in requirement

Alpha Gamma Delta was founded on May 30th, 1904 at Syracuse University. Since our founding, our sisters have strived to live every day with purpose. As a family, we pride ourselves on being warm, genuine, and inclusive women. Every Alpha Gam values leadership, scholarship, and contributing to our communities first-hand through our philanthropic mission. The sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta welcome you to our home, and hope to inspire you with our commitment to impact the world. Nickname: AGD or Alpha Gam • Website: osu.alphagammadelta.org • Instagram: @osualphagam • Average GPA: 3.46 Established at Ohio State: June 1, 1946 • Chapter Symbol: Squirrel • Colors: Red, Buff and Green Philanthropy: Fighting Hunger

ΑΟΠ Alpha Omicron Pi

New Member Fees: $1,571.86 Live-in: $4,996.50/semester • Live-out: $845.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 35 • One year live-in requirement

Alpha Omicron Pi was founded at Barnard College, Columbia University by four women on January 2, 1897. The women sought to create a group that valued the unique qualities of all women and, above all, the bond of sisterhood. The ideals of sincerity, service, and friendship provide the foundation for AOΠ. We are women enriched through lifelong friendship and we strive to inspire ambition every day.

Nickname: AOII • Website: osu.alphaomicronpi.org • Instagram: @ohiostateaoii • Average GPA: 3.32 Established at Ohio State: May 22, 1993 • Chapter Symbol: Jacqueminot Rose • Colors: Cardinal Philanthropy: The Arthritis Foundation and Juvenile Arthritis Research

ΑΦ Alpha Phi

New Member Fees: $1,351.45 Live-in: $4,867.50/semester • Live-out: $880.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 40 Specific Executive Board Members and Volunteer Live-In Requirement

Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of outstanding women supporting one another in lifelong achievement. Alpha Phi assists college women in making informed choices to reach their highest potential. We enhance and promote each member’s development and learning by focusing on sisterhood, service, scholarship, leadership, loyalty and character development. The innovative leadership and organizational practices of Alpha Phi’s Founders in 1872 set the spirit for the Alpha Phi of today...a sisterhood that values the past, but looks forward to the progress offered by the future. Nickname: A Phi • Website: alphaphiohiostate.com • Instagram: @alphaphiohiostate • Average GPA: 3.43 Established at Ohio State: March 30, 1912 • Chapter Symbol: The Ivy Leaf • Colors: Silver and Bordeaux Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation and Women’s Heart Health

ΑΣ Y

Alpha Sigma Upsilon New Member Fees: $150.00 Live-in: N/A • Live-out: $300.00/semester Does not participate in Primary Recruitment

Alpha Sigma Upsilon was founded on March 27, 1995 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio by women with a passion for agriculture. This sorority was created to develop leadership, citizenship, fellowship, scholarship, and sound character. Alpha Sigma Upsilon strives to improve its members not only during the college years but throughout the many years and experiences which shall follow.

Nickname: ASU • Website: ohiostateasu.com • Instagram: @alphasigmaupsilon • Average GPA: 3.35 Established at Ohio State: March 27, 1995 • Chapter Symbol: Goose • Colors: Blue and Silver Philanthropy: Farm Aid and The American Heart Association

ΑΞΔ Alpha Xi Delta

New Member Fees: $1,082.50 Live-in: $5,273.00/semester • Live-out: $1,150.50/semester Number of girls who live in: 43 • No live-in requirement

Founded in 1893, ten young women at Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois, shared a vision and a dream of a national organization dedicated to the personal growth of women. Their dream became Alpha Xi Delta, one of the oldest women’s fraternities in the United States. Alpha Xi Delta values knowledge, service, sisterhood and leadership.

Nickname: Alpha Xi • Website: osu.alphaxidelta.org • Instagram: @alphaxideltaosu • Average GPA: 3.48 Established at Ohio State: January 14, 1916 • Chapter Symbol: The Quill • Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue and Gold Philanthropy: Autism Speaks

ΧΩ Chi Omega

New Member Fees: $2,010.00 Live-in: $5,400.00/semester • Live-out: $1,020.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 48 • One year live-in requirement

Founded in 1895 at the University of Arkansas,Chi Omega is the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world with over 355,000 initiates and 181 collegiate chapters. We strive to live by our Six Purposes of Friendship, Scholarship, High Standards of Personnel, Career and Personal Development, Campus Involvement and Community Service.

Nickname: Chi O • Website: chiomegaosu.com • Instagram: @chiomegaosu • Average GPA: 3.56 Established at Ohio State: March 17, 1919 • Chapter Symbol: Owl • Colors: Cardinal and Straw Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation

ΔΔΔ

Delta Delta Delta New Member Fees: $1,468.00 Live-in: $2,592.50/semester • Live-out: $1,057.50/semester Number of girls who live in: 54 • No live-in requirement

In 1888, Boston University seniors Sarah Ida Shaw and Eleanor Dorcas Pond envisioned a women’s fraternity that would inspire the ideals of truth, self-sacrifice and friendship. Our letters, ΔΔΔ, are read the same forwards and backwards, representing that in Tri Delta we empower women to love their true reflection and self. For over 127 years, Tri Delta has upheld these values. Tri Delta challenges collegiate women and alumnae to love steadfastly and grow together in friendship. We are a sisterhood committed to leadership development, growth, scholarship and service to our community and our philanthropy. Nickname: Tri Delta • Website: osu.tridelta.org • Instagram: @osutridelta • Average GPA: 3.52 Established at Ohio State: March 31, 1896 • Chapter Symbol: Dolphin • Colors: Silver, Gold and Cerulean Blue Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

ΔΓ

Delta Gamma New Member Fees: $1,900.00 Live-in: $2,300.00/semester • Live-out: $1,350.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 53 • No live-in requirement

Delta Gamma was founded in 1873 by Mary Comfort Leonard, Eva Webb Dodd and Anna Boyd Ellington at the Lewis School for Girls in Oxford, Mississippi. The objects of this Fraternity are to foster high ideals of friendship among college women, to promote their educational and cultural interests, to create in them a true sense of social responsibility and to develop in them the best qualities of character.

Nickname: DG • Website: osu.deltagamma.org • Instagram: @ohiostatedeltagamma• Average GPA: 3.4 Established at Ohio State: March 17, 1911 • Chapter Symbol: Anchor • Colors: Bronze, Pink and Blue Philanthropy: Service for Sight

ΔΖ Delta Zeta

New Member Fees: $1,127.50 Live-in: $5,770.00/semester • Live-out: $1,050.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 31 • One year live-in requirement

Delta Zeta was founded in October of 1902 at Miami University and has over 160 collegiate chapters today. The women of Delta Zeta value scholarship, leadership, sisterhood and service.

Nickname: DZ • Website: deltazetaosu.weebly.com • Instagram: @deltazetaosu • Average GPA: 3.39 Established at Ohio State: January 21, 1911 • Chapter Symbol: Roman Lamp • Colors: Rose and Green Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing, The Painted Turtle Camp and Starkey Hearing Foundation

ΓΦΒ

Gamma Phi Beta New Member Fees: $1,452.00 Live-in: $4,982.00/semester • Live-out: $1,027.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 22 Specific executive council members are required to live in

Gamma Phi Beta was founded at Syracuse University in 1874 by four courageous young women, just two years after women were first admitted to the University. Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, Helen M. Dodge and E. Adeline Curtis formed a society of friendship and support, dedicated to inspiring the highest type of womanhood in a time when women were forging a new path in higher education. Our values are constantly put into action as we build confident women of character who celebrate sisterhood and make difference in the world around us. Nickname: Gamma Phi • Website: gammaphibetaosu.wixsite.org • Instagram: @gammaphibetaosu • Average GPA: 3.35 Established at Ohio State: April 28, 1951 • Chapter Symbol: Crescent Moon • Colors: Brown and Mode Philanthropy: Partner - Girls on the Run / Mission - Building Strong Girls

Κ ΑΘ Kappa Alpha Theta

New Member Fees: $1,242.00 Live-in: $4,068.00/semester • Live-out: $1,242.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 54 • No live-in requirement

Kappa Alpha Theta was founded in 1870. Here at the Alpha Gamma chapter at Ohio State, we take pride in the involvement of our sisters around campus and the deep love that we have for each other and our sorority. Kappa Alpha Theta exists to nurture each member throughout her college and alumnae experience, and to offer a lifelong opportunity for social, intellectual and moral growth as she meets the higher and broader demands of mature life. The moral code of Kappa Alpha Theta is faith, hope and love.

Nickname: Theta • Website: ohiostate.kappaalphatheta.org • Instagram: @ohiostatetheta • Average GPA: 3.65 Established at Ohio State: 1870 • Chapter Symbol: Kite • Colors: Black and Gold Philanthropy: CASA and Theta Foundation

ΚΔ

Kappa Delta New Member Fees: $1,654.00 Live-in: $5,136.00/semester • Live-out: $945.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 36 • One year live-in requirement

Kappa Delta is a national sorority with more than 230,000 members. We make great things happen in women’s lives, on campuses and in communities across the country. Kappa Delta inspires its members to reach their potential by offering opportunities for leadership, personal development, academic success and community service, all in the context of true friendship.

Nickname: KD • Website: osu.kappadelta.org • Instagram: @kappadeltaosu • Average GPA: 3.48 Established at Ohio State: April 29, 1922 • Chapter Symbol: Nautilus Shell • Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of America and Prevent Child Abuse America

ΚΚΓ

Kappa Kappa Gamma New Member Fees: $1,257.00 Live-in: $5,347.00 - $5,747.00/semester • Live-out: $1,347.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 75 • One - two year live-in requirement Participates only in Meet The Chapters Round

Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded at Monmouth College in 1870. Kappa is an organization of women which seeks for every member to develop life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development and an understanding of, and an allegiance to, positive ethical principles.

Nickname: Kappa • Website: gokappa.org/ohiostate • Instagram: @ohiostatekkg • Average GPA: N/A Established at Ohio State: 1888 • Chapter Symbol: Key • Colors: Dark Blue and Light Blue Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental

ΦΣ P Phi Sigma Rho

New Member Fees: $270.00 Live-in: $3,561.00/semester • Live-out: $338.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 11 • One year live-in requirement Does not participate in Primary Recruitment

Phi Sigma Rho was founded on September 24, 1984 at Purdue University by Abby McDonald and Rashmi Khanna. These two women shared the vision of creating an environment in which the demands of their engineering majors were considered and understood while also providing the atmosphere of a social sorority. The women of Phi Sigma Rho strive to do just this through the vales of friendship, scholarship and encouragement.

Nickname: Phi Rho • Website: osu.phisigmarho.org • Instagram: @phisigmarho_osu • Average GPA: 3.3 Established at Ohio State: December 6, 1988 • Chapter Symbol: Pyramid • Colors: Wine Red and Silver Philanthropy: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Π ΒΦ Pi Beta Phi

New Member Fees: $1,374.00 Live-in: $5,100.00/semester • Live-out: $1,045.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 60 Volunteer or Point-Based Live-In Requirement

Pi Beta Phi was founded in 1867 at Monmouth College in Illinois by 12 women. The mission of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women is to promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service.

Nickname: Pi Phi • Website: pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/osu • Instagram: @osupiphi • Average GPA: 3.42 Established at Ohio State: April 5, 1894 • Chapter Symbol: Arrow • Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Philanthropy: Read > Lead > Achieve

Z TA Zeta Tau Alpha

New Member Fees: $1,333.00 Live-in: $3,134.00/semester • Live-out: $1,050.00/semester Number of girls who live in: 12 • No live-in requirement

Zeta Tau Alpha was founded on October 15, 1898 at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. Sisterhood, love and friendship are the words that come to mind when our members think of Zeta Tau Alpha. Although the ZTA experience begins in college, it extends far beyond four years.

Nickname: Zeta • Website: osu.zetataualpha.org • Instagram: @ohiostatezta• Average GPA: 3.39 Established at Ohio State: May 6, 1921 • Chapter Symbol: Five-Pointed Crown and Strawberry Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Grey• Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness

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ALPHA EPSILON PHI

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA

ALPHA OMICRON PI

ALPHA PHI

ALPHA XI DELTA

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DELTA DELTA DELTA

DELTA GAMMA

DELTA ZETA

GAMMA PHI BETA

KAPPA ALPHA THETA

KAPPA DELTA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do chapters look for when recruiting members?

What is sorority/fraternity membership all about?

Before being considered for membership in any sorority or fraternity organization, every student must have obtained a minimum of a 2.5 GPA (cumulative) and earned at least 12 university credit hours. A few areas that chapters will often take into considerations include: academic achievement, community service, university involvement, personal character and letters of recommendation. This list is not exhaustive. Check out specific group’s websites for more information on membership requirements.

How do I know which organization is right for me?

No organization in the Ohio State sorority and fraternity community requires that you be related to another member of a fraternity and/or sorority. If a student has a family member that is a member of an organization, many groups refer to these individuals as “legacies”. Organizations are primarily concerned with academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and personal character above all else.

The best way to find out which organizations is right for you is to attend recruitment events, register for Primary Recruitment, visit chapter websites and most importantly, get to know the members. Sorority and Fraternity membership is a lifelong commitment, so it’s important to find the group that’s the best fit for you!

The new member process is simply the time between being a given a “bid” or “invitation to join” and the point of initiation. During this period, new members often learn more in-depth information about the organization they are about to join through a formal new member education curriculum.

Sorority and Fraternity membership is about building lifelong friendships with individuals that share your values and interests. Every organization participates in community service and learns about diversity and continually educates their members about leading healthier lives and leading with integrity. Joining a fraternity or sorority connects students with countless alumni and offers a career network that often benefits members as they enter into the workforce. The Ohio State Sorority and Fraternity community is made up of over 65 unique chapters, representing four governing councils. The community consists of four agricultural-based organizations, four engineering groups, one co-ed scholar house, and various religious, cultural and ethnic-based fraternities and sororities. Regardless of its particular area of focus, all of Ohio State’s organizations are devoted to community service and philanthropy, leadership development and academic excellence.

How will joining a sorority/fraternity help me after college?

Membership in sororities and fraternities is a great source of professional networking, no matter the profession or industry. One third of the United States House of Representatives; 76% of the U.S. Senate; 85% of Supreme Court Justices since 1910; all but two U.S. Presidents since 1825; 85% of Fortune 500 key executives and ALL of the Apollo 11 Astronauts belonged to fraternities or sororities.

Will I have enough time to be involved in other organizations and maintain good grades if I join a sorority/fraternity?

Many sororities and fraternities at Ohio State have minimum standards requiring members to be involved “outside” of their organizations. Often times, these requirements are even accompanied by community service hours requirements. For the last 36 consecutive terms, the fraternity and sorority community grade point average has been above the all-undergraduate average. Sorority and fraternity men and women consistently surpass their non-Greek counterparts academically, and in the number of leadership roles held on campus. Additionally, many groups offer academic programs to assist members in setting academic and professional goals and assist members in improving study skills.

Do I have to live-in the sorority/fraternity house in order to join?

No. Actually, of the 65 sorority and fraternity organizations on campus, only about 40 of them have chapter facilities. Some organizations may require their members to live in the chapter house, but this requirement varies by organization. For the organizations that do have facilities, they are often significantly less expensive than the cost of living in university housing. Costs vary by organizations depending on the services offered (i.e. meals, insurance, social dues, national programs and dues, etc.).

If my parents weren’t in sororities/fraternities, will this affect me?

What is the new member process?

How do I join a sorority/fraternity?

Sorority and Fraternity Recruitment takes place all year long. For Panhellenic sororities, Primary Recruitment occurs during the beginning of Spring Semester. Freshmen students may join an organization after obtaining 2.5 GPA and earning 12 university credit hours. If you have any idea of which organization you would be interested in joining, contact their recruitment chair; chapters often list their recruitment officer and their contact information on their websites. For more information about sorority and fraternity recruitment, contact us at sfl@osu.edu. To learn more about specific recruitment efforts, register at go.osu.edu/gogreek.

What are the university requirements to join a sorority/fraternity?

In 2001, the university implemented the deferred joining policy which requires prospective members to obtain a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA and earn 12 university credit hours before joining a sorority or fraternity. This requirement allows first-semester students to adapt to the academic and social environments of Ohio State, as well as learn to manage their time effectively before joining. More importantly, this allows organizations to evaluate a potential new member’s academic performance before giving an invitation to join. Some councils also require additional education in the form of an information session or class.

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Whom should I contact if I am interested in joining a specific organization?

Each organization has an officer devoted to recruitment. This person, often referred to as the “recruitment chair” can answer questions specific to the organization, their membership requirements, time commitments and costs to join. Check out the chapter’s website to learn more about their specific membership requirements.

What if I do not drink, does that matter?

Drinking is neither required nor promoted by the sorority and fraternity community. Although social events involving alcohol do occur, they are not the central focus of any organization. Students that consume alcohol under the age of 21 jeopardize their fraternity/sorority membership, and open themselves to disciplinary action under the Ohio State Student Code of Conduct and state laws.

Will I be hazed?

Hazing is against the law in the state of Ohio and is an offense under the Student Code of Conduct that may jeopardize a student’s enrollment if found guilty of hazing. Any person that knows or suspects that someone is being hazed, should contact Sorority and Fraternity Life immediately. Ohio State has a zero tolerance policy for any organizations participating in this type of behavior. “Hazing” refers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.

ACTIVE

An initiated chapter member.

ALUMNUS

A member who is not affiliated with a collegiate chapter of a national sorority, but is an active, lifelong member of her organization.

BADGE

The pin of an initiated member.

BID

A formal invitation to membership.

BID DAY

The last day of recruitment when new members accept their bids and officially join their new organization.

BIG

Short for “Big Sister”—an active member who serves as a mentor for new members.

CHAPTER

A local group of the larger national organization.

GREEK

Members of Greek-Letter sororities and fraternities.

GREEK WEEK

An annual celebration in which chapters participate in educational, social, and service events. This is a time for all Greek organizations to unite.

HAZING

Unethical and forbidden preinitiated activities. This applies to both mental and physical activities of which are banned by The Ohio State University, the local and state government and all four Greek councils.

INFORMAL RECRUITMENT

An official time set aside by the Panhellenic Association for non-first year students to meet several organizations.

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC)

The governing body of 34 men’s chapters. Visit: ifcohiostate.com

LEGACY

The daughter, granddaughter, or sister of an initiated member of a chapter.

LITTLE

Short for “Little Sister”— a new member who is mentored by an older member of the organization.

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MCGC)

The governing body of 8 culturally-based chapters designed to unite the diverse organizations and promote multicultural awareness. Visit: mcgcohiostate.com

INITIATION

The formal ceremony that brings a new member into full Greek membership. Each chapter has a different set of requirements that must be met in order to be initiated.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC CONFERENCE (NPC)

A conference of women’s sororities founded in 1902, which includes 26 member national and international fraternal organizations and represents more than 4 million women at 655 college and university campuses.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) The governing body for the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities founded on the principles of scholarship, service, and brotherhood and sisterhood. Visit: nphcohiostate.com

NEW MEMBER

A potential member who has accepted the bid of a fraternity/sorority, but who has not been initiated.

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM

The period of learning about sorority life prior to initiation. In addition to learning the history of the organization, new members may attend presentations on topics such as study skills, etiquette, social awareness, acquaintance, rape, substance abuse and other important issues.

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION (PHA)

The governing body of the 16 social women’s sororities at Ohio State, responsible for the coordination of council-wide activities such as recruitment, philanthropy and leadership development opportunities. Visit: osupha.com

PHILANTHROPY

A service project sponsored by a chapter from which donations of goods, money and/or time are given to charitable organizations

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER A college woman who is participating in Primary Recruitment.

PRIMARY RECRUITMENT

An official period of time set aside by the Panhellenic Association for meeting Potential New Members. Potential New Members are given the opportunity to meet each sorority and find their fit.

RECOMMENDATION

A written letter or statement recommending a Potential New Member for membership (generally written by an alumna of the chapter).

RECRUITMENT GUIDE

A neutral representative of Panhellenic who is there to guide and support potential new members throughout the recruitment process.

A | Alpha · al-fah

N | Nu · new

B | Beta · bay-tah

Ξ | Xi · zie

Γ | Gamma · gam-ah

O | Omicron · om-e-cron

Δ | Delta · del-tah

Π | Pi · pie

A term used by sorority members to refer to one another.

E | Epsilon · ep-si-lon

P | Rho · row

SORORITY

Z | Zeta · zay-tah

Σ | Sigma · sig-mah

H | Eta · ay-tah

T | Tau · taw

Θ | Theta · thay-tah

Y | Upsilon · oop-si-lon

I | Iota · eye-oh-tah

Φ | Phi · fie

K | Kappa · cap-ah

X | Chi · kie

Λ | Lambda · lam-da

Ψ | Psi · sigh

M | Mu · mew

Ω | Omega · o-may-gah

RITUAL

The ceremonies, values and traditions that each sorority and fraternity chapter holds dear and strives to practice in their everyday lives.

SISTER

A group of women joined together in friendship for leadership, service, sisterhood and academic purposes.

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