Benefits of Joining

a USF Sorority

 What is a sorority?

The main purpose of a sorority is to create an inclusive environment for women not only strive personally but also professionally. It gives women the opportunity to support each other through their college endeavors, make connections, and serve the community through philanthropic activities.

What You Will Find in USF Panhellenic:

Women’s Empowerment:
One of our community’s biggest strengths is helping women realize their potential. We believe that through membership in a sorority, you can be equipped with the confidence and knowledge to reach any goal you set for yourself by the time you graduate. Our ten chapters help facilitate this growth through various mentoring and personal development programs.

Scholarship:
We believe that through membership in a sorority, by the time you graduate, you can be equipped with the confidence and knowledge to reach any goal you set for yourself. We also employ academic support programs to help our community be successful such as peer tutoring, class selection assistance, group study sessions, resource information, and learning incentives.

Leadership and Networking:
Sororities are self-governing and managed by their members. Each chapter offers leadership opportunities and encourages members to be involved in the USF community. Individuals have the capacity to determine the success of their organization. Through leadership workshops, resume-building activities, and mock business interviews, our members become prepared for life after college! The Panhellenic Association also offers leadership conference scholarships. Joining a sorority provides members with countless leadership opportunities within their chapters and throughout USF.

Service and Philanthropy:
Each year, Panhellenic raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for a number of different philanthropies selected by the individual chapters at the national and local levels. We, as a community, chose to adopt the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation as our Panhellenic philanthropy. This foundation helps women and children living in poverty throughout the world gain access to education. Many of our Panhellenic members also give back to the community through volunteer hours.

Sisterhood and Friendship:
It can be difficult to find a sense of belonging in college but by joining a sorority, finding your place can help this seems less overwhelming. Being a sister can help you find a sense of identity, a home away from home, and a support system. Each sisterhood shares a unique ritual that ties members together in a bond of lifelong friendship. We believe that no matter what, at the end of the day, we are here to support one another.