Clemson Panhellenic 2026 PNM Guide to Recruitment

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.Primary Recruitment Schedule 4.Why Join A Sorority?

5.All About Clemson Panhellenic 6.The 14 Chapters 7.FSL Staff 8.Meet the 4 Councils 9.Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) 10.National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) 11.Panhellenic Executive Council 12.The Recruitment Team & Delegates 13.Pi Chis 14.PNM Move-In 15.PNM Convocation 16.Round One: Open House 17.Round One: Video Information 18.Round Two: Philanthropy 19.Round Three: Sisterhood 20.Round Four: Preference 21.Recruitment Look-Book 22.Recruitment Key Terms 23.Recruitment Key Terms cont.

24.Values-Based Recruitment 25.Recruitment Tips 26.Continuous Open Bidding (COB) 27.Financial Obligations 28.Academic Requirements 29.Meet the Chapters!

30.Alpha Chi Omega 31.Alpha Delta Pi 32.Alpha Omicron Pi 33.Alpha Phi 34.Chi Omega 35.Delta Delta Delta 36.Delta Gamma 37.Delta Zeta 38.Gamma Phi Beta 39.Kappa Delta 40.Kappa Kappa Gamma 41.Pi Beta Phi 42.Sigma Kappa 43.Zeta Tau Alpha 44.Sponsor: Southern Solace Counseling 45.See You Soon!

CLEMSON PANHELLENIC 2026 PRIMARY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE JUNE 8TH: Registration Opens

AUGUST 3RD: Registration Closes

AUGUST 11TH: PNM Move-In

AUGUST 12TH: Convocation

AUGUST 13-14TH:

AUGUST 15-16TH:

Philanthropy Round

Sisterhood Round

AUGUST 17TH:

AUGUST 18TH:

Preference Round

AUGUST 19TH:

First Day of Class

Bid Day!!!

Why Join

A Sorority?

SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship is a core value of Panhellenic because academics are central to the college experience. Sorority chapters support members through study hours, tutoring, and academic resources, helping women succeed in the classroom. With the allPanhellenic GPA consistently higher than the all-women GPA at Clemson, joining a sorority provides a strong support system that encourages academic success.

SISTERHOOD

Sisterhood is a core part of the sorority experience, creating lifelong friendships and a strong sense of community. Through socials, sisterhood events, and shared experiences, members build meaningful connections and strengthen bonds with one another. Sorority membership also brings together women from diverse backgrounds and perspectives who encourage each other to grow, lead, and succeed throughout their time at Clemson and beyond.

LEADERSHIP

Leadership is an important part of the sorority experience, encouraging members to get involved both within their chapter and across the Clemson community. Through leadership positions and programs, members develop valuable skills such as communication, collaboration, time management, and professionalism. These experiences help prepare women for future careers while also creating opportunities to lead and make an impact on campus.

SERVICE

Philanthropy and service are key parts of the sorority experience, giving members opportunities to make a positive impact in the community. Each chapter supports a unique philanthropy through fundraising events, service projects, and educational initiatives that raise awareness for important causes. Sorority members also complete community service hours and work together to support different organizations. Clemson Panhellenic proudly supports GirlUp Greenville as our overarching philanthropy through events like Philanthrofest, Dance Battle, and more.

all about

CLEMSON PANHELLENIC

14 392 chapters

avg. chapter size

3,319 1,823 active members

39.2%

new members

of the Clemson female undergraduate student population are members of Panhellenic sororities. (2025-2026)

MEMBERSHIP TRENDS:

2022

2023

2024

2025

4,124

4,330

4,668

5,167

ACADEMICS:

3.48

Avg. New Member GPA

3.63

Avg. Active Member GPA

PHILANTHROPY: 60,456

Hours of Service

Dollars $1,299,787.86 Raised

Chapters The 14 The 14

ALPHA ALPHA CHI CHI OMEGA OMEGA

ALPHA DELTA PI

The Clemson Panhellenic Association (CPA) is proud to be home to fourteen Panhellenic chapters, each fostering leadership, scholarship, service, and lifelong sisterhood.

ALPHA ALPHA OMICRON OMICRON PI PI

ALPHA PHI

CHI CHI OMEGA OMEGA

DELTA DELTA DELTA

DELTA GAMMA

DELTA DELTA ZETA ZETA

GAMMA PHI BETA

KAPPA DELTA

KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA GAMMA

PI PI BETA BETA PHI PHI

SIGMA SIGMA KAPPA KAPPA

ZETA ZETA TAU TAU ALPHA ALPHA

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) offers the fraternity and sorority community support that emphasizes the importance of social responsibility, academic excellence, and leadership through open communication, needsbased advising, and direct interaction with organization members and advisers. We believe in the power of values-based fraternities and sororities to create positive change.

ELLIE CAHILL

Coordinator of Advising and Coaching, Clemson Panhellenic Association Advisor

STAFF HELEN ENNISS Operations Coordinator

CONTACT

CONTACT

PRESTON KELLER Coordinator of Advising and Coaching, Interfraternity Council Advisor

CONTACT

MICHAEL PARRISH Assistant Director for Fraternity Sorority Housing Operations and Technology

CONTACT

TIFFANY DEAL

Assistant Director for Fraternity Sorority Housing

CONTACT

TRISH ROBINSON Interim Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

CONTACT

LADELL WATSON

Coordinator of Advising and Coaching, Multicultural Greek Council & National Pan-Hellenic Council Advisor

CONTACT

To learn more about Clemson Fraternity & Sorority life, visit the website here.

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MEET THE COUNCILS COLLEGE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (CPA) @clemsonpanhellenic

That’s us! We are an umbrella organization that governs and coordinates activities among the 14 social sororities on Clemson’s campus. We promote unity, collaboration, and adherence to national standards among our member sororities.

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) @clemsonifc

IFC is a governing body that oversees and supports the 25 social fraternities on Clemson’s campus. They foster cooperation, leadership development, and adherence to shared values among member fraternities.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) @cu_nphc

NPHC is a collaborative organization consisting of historically African American Greek-letter organizations, commonly known as the Divine Nine. They promote unity, advocacy, and cultural awareness among their member organizations.

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC) @clemsonmgc MGC is an umbrella organization that represents multicultural Greek-letter organizations on college campuses. They provide support, resources, and a platform for collaboration among their member organizations, which may have diverse cultural backgrounds and interests. They are currently in the process of expanding and adding 2 chapters!

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL CHAPTERS AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY DELTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY INC. Chartered at Clemson University on April 10, 2016.

7 Virtues: Loyalty, Honesty, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Discipline, and Academic Excellence

HERMANDAD DE SIGMA IOTA ALPHA, INC. The Beta Eta Chapter. Chartered at Clemson University on December 13, 2014 (12/13/14).

Motto: Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable)

SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA NATIONAL SORORITY INC. Chartered at Clemson University on February 22nd, 2020 Principles: Academics, Cultural Awareness, Community Service, Social Interaction, Morals & Ethics Motto: Culture is Pride. Pride is success.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL CHAPTERS AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC. The Lambda Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Founded: January 5, 1908 at Howard University Chartered: May 2, 1977 at Clemson University Motto: "By Culture and By Merit" Principles: “Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service”

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC. The Omicron Phi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Founded: January 13, 1913 at Howard University Chartered: May 5, 1983 at Clemson University Motto: “Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom” Principles: “Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service, and Social Action”

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC. The Eta Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Founded: January 16, 1920 at Howard University Chartered: April 26, 1986 at Clemson University Motto: “A community conscious, action-oriented organization” Principles: “Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood”

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY INC. The Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Founded: November 12, 1922 at Butler University Chartered: February 29, 1992 at Clemson University Motto: “Greater Service, Greater Progress” Principles: “Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service”

meet our

RECRUITMENT TEAM

LYDIA BRANHAM Vice President of Recruitment

IZZY RAYBURN

Assistant Vice President of Recruitment

meet the 2026 PANHELLENIC DELEGATES The Council of Delegates consists of one representative from each CPA member organization and has primary responsibility for Conference membership and Panhellenic policies. Each delegate is empowered to act and vote on behalf of her member organization.

PI CHI BAILEY

Vice President of Recruitment Counselors

2026

Pi Chis

A recruitment counselor, better known as a Pi Chi, is a member of the Panhellenic community who has chosen to disassociate from her own chapter to help unbiasedly lead a group of PNMs through the primary recruitment.

Whether you have questions about what to wear during rounds, how to get to a class, or if you are struggling to adjust to life away from home, your Pi Chi will be there for you before, during and after recruitment.

You may also have a Summer Recruitment Counselor that will reach out if you are registered before July 19th! She will be a resource for you before the formal recruitment period begins. **Please do not try to reveal her affiliation before Bid Day.

PNM MOVE-IN TH

AUGUST 11 , 2026 Any & all women moving in that day will be going through the primary recruitment process.

Pi Chis and Panhellenic Exec will be there helping them move in if they need. Spend time with your families and say your goodbyes before jumping right into recruitment and college!

CLEMSON HOUSING

PNM

CONVOCATION TH

AUGUST 12

PNMs will gather in LittleJohn Coliseum to listen to CPA Introduce themselves and the need-to-knows for Recruitment.

They will then have the privilege to hear from a special guest speaker!

Following the presentations, PNMs will get introduced to their Pi Chis and head over to Tiger Park with their Pi Chi group.

There, they will experience a PNM barbeque where they can get to know the other girls in their Pi Chi group and ask any questions they might have!

ROUND ONE:

OPEN HOUSE Round 1 of recruitment will be conducted virtually utilizing PNM and chapter videos.

The PNM video will serve as your introduction to chapters as well as to Clemson's Panhellenic Community. Have fun and be yourself!

PNMs will watch all fourteen chapter videos on Canvas between July 27 and August 10th. You will make selections with your Pi Chi at Convocation. Chapters will view PNM videos and vote on their end as well.

These videos will allow both the chapters and PNMs to learn more about one another and very similar information that would be shared during an in-person round one.

PNM Videos will be submitted with their registration and uploaded using an unlisted YouTube link.

ROUND ONE: VIDEO INFORMATION Video Format: Record a 60-second to 90-second video introducing yourself to chapters Share your name, intended major, and hometown

Primary Video Content Feel free to pick and choose a few of the prompts below to talk about in your video. You are not limited to discussing the prompts below!

What is your favorite memory from high school or college and why?

What things are you looking forward to most about going to Clemson and joining a sorority?

Talk about a time in your life that you are most proud of.

What is something unique about you?

Please describe what you look for in a group of friends?

What are some things you are passionate about?

What goals do you have for yourself during your undergraduate years?

What would you add by being a part of the Panhellenic community?

What is your favorite memory with your friends?

Additional Guidelines Record your video with your phone, laptop, or similar device. Do not record the video with professional equipment. Do not edit your video.

Wear something presentable that makes you feel confident and comfortable. Record your video with a plain background free from distractions.

There should not be anyone but yourself in the video.

Do not use any props.

ROUND TWO:

PHILANTHROPY TH

AUGUST 13-14

Round 2 is the first round of invitation only parties.

During this round, you will have the opportunity to visit a maximum of 10 sororities. Each party during Round 2 is 30 minutes long. The purpose of Round 2 is to provide an opportunity for you to learn how important philanthropy and service are to each sorority you visit. Each sorority will give a presentation to highlight their philanthropic partners and efforts at both the local and national levels.

For Round 2, attire will be casual but polished. Each PNM will wear the designated PNM shirt for Round 2.

We suggest wearing comfortable shorts or skirts with the PNM shirt.

This is an opportunity to express yourself and your style.

GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING THIS ROUND: What is your favorite way your chapter gives back to the community?

Are there many service or volunteer opportunities within the sorority?

What are some ways your sorority has made a positive difference in the community?

ROUND THREE:

SISTERHOOD AUGUST 15-16 TH

Round 3 showcases the unique spirit and values of each sorority. You may visit a maximum of 6 sororities.

Each party lasts 35 minutes. The parties during Round 3 are informative and allow more time for you to have deeper conversations with the sorority members. Participation in this round will provide you the opportity to learn about membership expectations as well as experiencins the special bond of sisterhood.

For Round 3, we suggest presenting yourself in dressy-casual. Think casual dresses, rompers, jumpsuits.

GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING THIS ROUND: What are relationships like between bigs and littles in this sorority?

What is one of your favorite memories you have with your sisterhood?

Do members keep in touch during weekends and school breaks?

ROUND FOUR:

PREFERENCE TH

AUGUST 17

Round 4 events are the last events that you will attend before bid day. On this day you can visit a maximum of 2 sororities. Each party will last 45 minutes. This round should serve as your opportunity to have your most meaningful conversations with chapter members. During this time, a chapter member may share with you how she made her decision, what her sorority means to her, and overall why she values that sisterhood. After you attend your last party, you will complete your MRABA.

For Round 4, we suggest wearing a nice dress with wedges or heels. Think cocktail attire, but keep it classy!

GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING THIS ROUND: How did you know this chapter was right for you?

What are your favorite memories in your chapter?

Who has impacted you the most in your chapter?

This is a great time to share with the chapter how you’re feeling and ask any questions you are still unsure of to help you make a decision.

something presentable ROUND ONE: Wear that makes you feel confident VIDEO OPEN and comfortable.

HOUSE

RECRUITMENT Look-Book

Please use these outfit examples as inspiration and guidance when planning your looks. These are simply suggestions to help spark ideas and give you a sense of the overall style of each round. Feel free to express your personal style; there is no pressure to match the examples exactly. Most importantly, wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable, because the chapters are excited to meet you for who you are!

For more examples and inspiration, please visit our Pinterest account!

something comfy & cool. presenting yourself in dressy-casual.

SISTERHOOD: WeThinksuggest CONVOCATION: Wear It will be hot outside at the casual dresses, rompers, jumpsuit PNM BBQ after!

your pink PHILANTHROPY: Choose between or blue Clemson

Panhellenic tee you will receive. You have the choice to wear just one color both days, or rotate!

Wear any shorts, skirt, or pants on the bottom to express yourself!

PREFERENCE:

A nice dress with wedges or heels.

Think cocktail attire!

RECRUITMENT KEY TERMS Party

PNM

A “party” refers to the scheduled timeslots where PNMs are in chapter recruitment spaces during the Recruitment week. These parties provide an opportunity for potential new members to meet current sorority members, learn about the organization's values and activities, and determine if they feel a connection with the sorority.

A Potential New Member (PNM) is a woman who is registered and/or intends to participate in Fall Primary Recruitment at Clemson University. A Potential New Member is also any high school student (grades 9-12), who is considering coming to Clemson or anyone with the intent to participate in CPA Fall Primary Recruitment in the coming year.

COB

Bid

"COB" stands for "Continuous Open Bidding."

It refers to the process by which sororities extend bids to potential new members outside of the formal recruitment period. COB allows sororities to recruit additional members to their organization after the formal recruitment events have concluded. Not all chapters at Clemson University have a COB process.

A bid refers to an official invitation extended by a sorority to a prospective member to join their organization. It signifies that the sorority has chosen the individual to become a member based on mutual interest and compatibility.

Pi Chi (aka PX, ΠX)

The last day of recruitment, when potential new members receive bids to join chapters and become new members. Each chapter will usually host a Bid Day activity to help the new members get to know each other and the rest of the chapter, like bowling or roller skating.

There is to be no alcohol use or men associated with recruitment or Bid Day.

A Pi Chi is a member of the Panhellenic community who has chosen to disassociate from her own chapter to help unbiasedly lead a group of PNMs through the primary recruitment process.

Recruitment Counselor Another word for Pi Chi

Bid Day

New Member A New Member is a woman who has received a bid from a CPA sorority but is not yet initiated into the chapter.

Active An initiated member of a sorority currently in college.

RECRUITMENT KEY TERMS Intentional Single Preference

Snap Bidding

When a woman lists only one chapter on her membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA) following the preference round of primary recruitment.

An option available to chapters that did not match to quota. Chapters may offer bids to potential new members whose preferences were not matched after preference round.

Snap bids should be coordinated and extended through the College Panhellenic, prior to the distribution of bids and the start of Bid Day activities.

Legacy A daughter, sister or granddaughter of an initiated member of a sorority. Typically, different NPC member organizations have different definitions of legacies. Being a legacy does not guarantee a bid to a particular sorority. Each NPC member organization has its own policy for invitations to legacies during recruitment.

Quota The number of potential new members that each chapter can offer bids to during primary recruitment.

This is determined with a formula involving the number of chapters and the number of women participating in bid matching.

Recommendation Letter A form completed by an alumna member of a sorority recommending a potential new member for membership. Recommendations may be more important at some campuses than others.

Silence period A period of time after the end of membership recruitment events (following Preference Round) and prior to the distribution of bids when there is no communication between potential new members and sorority members.

Total The allowable chapter size on a campus, as determined by the College Panhellenic, including new and active members. Chapters that fall under total may be allowed to participate in continuous open bidding until they reach total.

Values-based recruitment A recruitment style that focuses on meaningful conversations between collegiate members and potential new members with the goal of recruiting women who will have a positive impact on chapters and the College Panhellenic community. Nonessential features such as skits, elaborate decorations and costumes are removed from the process, and the focus is on the values, benefits, and obligations of membership for each organization.

Disassociated Occurs when a recruitment counselor temporarily separates herself from her sorority during the recruitment process to act as an unbiased resource for members participating in recruitment. After the recruitment process, she rejoins her sorority.

Values-Based RECRUITMENT The Recruitment Week

At Clemson, our Panhellenic community is built on the values of academics, equality, inclusion, and service. As you go through recruitment, keep these values in mind and consider which chapters align with your own.

Primary Recruitment includes four rounds of events that highlight each sorority's offerings. You'll meet current members and can ask about activities, financial commitments, academic support, new member programs, and campus life. Keep an open mind and think carefully about where you feel most at home in the Greek Community at Clemson.

Mutual Selection Process Recruitment is a mutual selection process where both Potential New Members (PNMs) and sororities make choices. All PNMs will start with viewing videos from every sorority during the Open House round. The next three rounds—Philanthropy, Sisterhood, and Preference—are by invitation only. You'll rank the chapters you want to revisit, and sororities will invite their preferred PNMs.

Panhellenic Love!

Be mindful of what you say about other sororities around others. Always respect others' opinions; you never know someone's connections or how they feel about a particular chapter.

Understand that you may not get invitations to all the events you wish to attend. The Panhellenic Executive Board and Pi Chis will explain the process in detail during Convocation and throughout the week.

RECRUITMENT TIPS

Rumor Has It

Don't believe everything you hear or read on social media. If you find yourself questioning whether something is true, it probably isn't. Please avoid spreading or contributing to unkind rumors. If you have any concerns, feel free to talk to your Pi Chis or a Panhellenic Exec member.

Designer Bags?

CPA will be gifting you a clear bag to use for Recruitment, as all Recruitment attendees must follow Littlejohn Coliseum’s clear bag policy. You won't be able to bring anything into your parties, so leave your nice purse or bag in your room. Your bag will be left with your Pi Chi in the seats of Littlejohn.

Dressing for the Weather It's August in South Carolina, and it will be extremely hot. Consider wearing lightweight dresses and colors that won't show sweat. Comfort during Recruitment is key to reducing stress.

Recruitment Essentials Bobby pins, hairbrush, portable phone chargers, band-aids, umbrella, oil blotting sheets, snacks, a clear water bottle, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, makeup, pen, flip flops, mints, perfume, your clear Panhellenic tote bag, and most importantly, you!

WHAT IF PRIMARY RECRUITMENT ISN’T FOR ME? That’s okay! We know Primary Recruitment can feel overwhelming and sometimes, it doesn’t go exactly as planned! Continuous Open Bidding, or COB, is a more relaxed and flexible way to join a Panhellenic sorority outside of formal recruitment.

WHAT IS CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING?

COB is an informal recuitment process that happens after formal recruitment ends in the fall, and again at the start of the spring semester if chapters have space to add new members.

HOW DOES CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING WORK

COB is chapter-led, meaning each sorority decides how it wants to connect with PNMs. Events are casual and low-key as oppose to the official schedules involved in formal recruitment.

WHAT CHAPTERS PARTICIPATE IN COB? Chapters that are below chapter total (a number set by Panhellenic) can choose to extend bids through COB. Not all sororities will participate in COB, and those that do may vary each semester.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Each chapter’s dues vary.

Head over to our website for individual financial cards.

$810

$510

Average New Member Dues

Average Initiated Member Dues

Chapter Dues: An important consideration in deciding to join a sorority should be if you are able to meet the financial requirements of membership.

Membership is most expensive the first semester you join due to many onetime fees. All Panhellenic sororities should be willing to work with each member individually through payment plans to meet the financial obligations of membership. During Round 3 of Primary Recruitment, you will receive a financial card from each chapter you visit. These financial cards will provide a breakdown of the cost of dues for each chapter and where the money goes.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Fee: Another financial obligation to joining a Fraternity or Sorority at Clemson is the Fraternity and Sorority Life fee. This fee of $60 each semester covers staffing and programming for the fraternity and sorority community. This fee is placed on the tuition bills of members.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Although Panhellenic does not set a GPA requirement to participate in recruitment, each chapter sets a minimum GPA requirement for membership. It is important to recognize that your GPA may limit you in the recruitment process. Most chapters have approximately a 3.0 high school GPA requirement to be offered a bid during recruitment.

To help students understand how their GPA may affect their primary recruitment process, Panhellenic created Grade Zones to show how academies factor into a PNMs recruitment experience: High School (first year students will refer to this) GREEN ZONE

YELLOW ZONE

RED ZONE

3.4+

3.01-3.3

3.0 & BELOW

Your options are not likely limited based on your GPA.

Your options are more likely to be limited based on your GPA.

Your options are very likely to be limited based on your GPA.

College (second year+ will refer to this) GREEN ZONE

YELLOW ZONE

RED ZONE

3.0+

2.8-2.99

2.79 & BELOW

Your options are not likely limited based on your GPA.

Your options are more likely to be limited based on your GPA.

Your options are very likely to be limited based on your GPA.

meet the

CHAPTERS!

ALPHA CHI OMEGA

AXΩ

“aye-ki-o, alpha-ki”

In Alpha Chi Omega, we dedicate our time to sisterhood, leadership, philanthropy and scholarship. Alpha Chi Omega is a down-to-earth organization where you will find genuine, passionate, and free-spirited women.

Our Philanthropy is Domestic Violence Awareness, Theta Lambda serves this purpose by supporting local domestic violence shelters, such as Safe Harbor in Greenville, SC. Our symbols are the lyre and the pearl represent the real strong women of this chapter, and our colors are Scarlett and Olive symbolizing the phases of life that we take one with passion and growth.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Hi everyone! My name is Mia Borcherding, and I am so honored and grateful to serve this chapter as President for Alpha Chi Omega.

When I went through rush, I was hoping to make a big school feel a little bit smaller, and find comfort eight hours from home. What I ended up finding was the greatest support system I could have asked for. Alpha Chi has not only shaped my college experience, but it has also given me the friendships that have shaped me too.

My sorority family means everything to me, with a big who I can only dream of being more like every day, littles who make me endlessly proud, a grandbig who crossed the ocean to visit me in Italy last semester, and the sweetest grandlittles I could ask for.

My greatest college blessings, though, are my roommates, and I have Alpha Chi to thank for them. They are there for every moment, big or small, happy or difficult, and I love them more than words can fully do justice.

I am inspired daily by the women in this chapter, both older and younger, to become a more confident and compassionate version of myself. Alpha Chi Omega has challenged me to be a better friend, sister, and leader. It fills my heart with immense gratitude to serve a chapter that has given me so much.

Loyally, Mia Borcherding (Chapter President)”

ALPHA DELTA PI

AΔΠ “aye-dee-pi”

In Alpha Delta Pi, our core values are Sisterhood, Service, Character, and Knowledge.

Our philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House Charities and we have the privilege to serve at the nearby Greenville location.

Our moto is “We Live For Each Other”. Alpha Delta Pi provides its members with lifetime friendships and an unexplainable sisterhood.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Over the past two years ADPi has given me so much more than I could ever give back!

When going through recruitment I was looking for community, genuine & steadfast friends who would be forever! I have found that and more within this sisterhood— the biggest blessings of college circle back to ADPi & I would choose it again and again!”

ALPHA OMICRON PI

AOΠ “aye-oh-pi”

At the heart of AOII are our core values; Character, Dignity, Scholarship, and College Loyalty.

Our philanthropy is Arthritis, and for the past 59 years, we have proudly partnered with the Arthritis Foundation to fund research as well as resources to combat the leading cause of disability in the United States.

Our symbol is the Infinity Rose, representing the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood prevailing through time. Our colors are Cardinal Red and Ambitious Pink.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL:

“Joining AOII has been the greatest experience I’ve had in college.

Especially coming from out of state, I had no idea what to expect, and really just wanted to find a place where I belonged. AOII has given me that and so much more. I have been able to grow in every way possible, and all because of the love and support from my sisters. Their encouragement even inspired me to take on a leadership role within the chapter, which has given me so much opportunity to grow personally and professionally. I have genuinely found a home in AOII. The girls I’ve met have been the biggest constants in my life, especially during a time that can often feel chaotic and overwhelming. They are my study buddies, my long walk companions, my shoulders to cry on, and my very best friends. I don’t know what I’d do without AOII and the support and sisterhood it has given me. I am forever grateful for finding my home here.”

ALPHA PHI

AΦ

“aye-phee”

In Alpha Phi, our core values are character, generosity, innovation, sisterhood, and leadership. We are committed to fostering a strong, supportive sisterhood that encourages members to grow academically, personally, and as leaders on campus and beyond.

Our philanthropy supports the Alpha Phi Foundation, which focuses on advancing women’s heart health through awareness, education, and fundraising efforts.

Our symbols include the ivy leaf, and our colors are bordeaux and silver, representing tradition, strength, and elegance. Through everything we do, our chapter strives to empower women to lead with confidence, purpose, and lasting impact.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: Being from the Midwest, when I came to Clemson I did not know a single soul. I was in love with the concept of sororities, recruitment, making new friends, and being part of a sisterhood that would last a lifetime. I knew nothing about the different sororities so I went into recruitment with an open mind. Alpha Phi felt like home to me right away. Their elegant style and genuinely welcoming, fun, and spirited aura was just perfect. My bid day buddy Caroline was so sweet and made bid day so memorable for me. My big Nikki, what can I say, she is like a best friend, a sister and an admirable role model all rolled up into one amazing person. With the many other great friendships I have formed as a sister in Alpha Phi, I am so grateful to this chapter. From fundraisers to almost weekly themed mixers – there is never a dull moment. I have gotten so many great experiences that I will carry with me through my lifetime. Alpha Phi is truly the place to be.”

CHI OMEGA XΩ

“kye-oh”

At Chi Omega, we are committed to our values of friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence, and community involvement.

Our philanthropy supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where we work to help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses and make a meaningful impact both locally and nationally. Through sisterhood, leadership opportunities, campus involvement, and service, Chi Omega provides members with lifelong friendships and experiences that encourage both personal and professional growth.

Our symbol is the owl, representing wisdom, and our colors are cardinal and straw

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “How do I begin to explain why I chose Chi Omega? The friendships I’ve found in Chi Omega are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. These are the girls who laugh with me until we can’t breathe, who can turn around the hardest days, and who never fail to put a smile on my face. From the moment I stepped into my first Chi Omega party during recruitment, I knew this was where I belonged. Somehow, it still exceeded every expectation I had for my sorority experience. Who would’ve thought the girls living next door on the hall would become some of my very best friends? Chi Omega is the kind of place where strangers become friends, and friends become sisters. This journey has been unforgettable, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t trade these memories, these people, or this sisterhood for anything in the world.”

DELTA DELTA DELTA ΔΔΔ “tri-delt”

Here at Tri Delta at Clemson University, we are dedicated to creating a supportive sisterhood built on friendship, kindness, and personal growth. Our chapter values leadership, scholarship, and service, while encouraging every member to be confident and authentic.

We are proud to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through our philanthropy efforts and love giving back to both our local and national communities. Above all, Tri Delta is a place where lifelong friendships are formed and every member is encouraged to thrive.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Hi girls!!!! First of all, I just want to say how excited I am for each of you as you begin this journey through recruitment and to serve as your Director of New Year Experience!!!!

While rush can sometimes feel overwhelming going into a new season surrounded by so many unknowns, I hope you know that this experience is so much more than finding a sorority — it’s about finding people who make you feel seen, supported, encouraged, and loved for exactly who you are! My biggest advice throughout this process is to keep an open mind and follow your heart. Try not to get too caught up in expectations, opinions, or where you think you are “supposed” to end up. The place meant for you may look completely different than what you imagined, and that is such a beautiful thing!! Pay attention to how you feel when you are around certain people. When you find your home, there is a sense of comfort and peace that comes with it!! Conversations and smiles begin to feel natural, you stop feeling like you have to try, and you can fully be yourself.

Trust that feeling. For me, Tri Delta became so much more than just a sorority. It became a sisterhood full of women who encourage one another, push each other to become better versions of themselves, celebrate each other’s successes, and walk through every season of life together. It’s a place where I have felt genuinely supported, challenged, loved, and known, and I would love nothing more than for you to experience that same feeling here!!!

As your New Member Mom, I am already cheering you on and so excited to walk alongside you through this process in any way I can. I cannot wait to hopefully welcome you home to Tri Delta and get to know each and every one of you. And never forget to BRING YOU!!!!

DELTA GAMMA ΔΓ “dee-gee”

In Delta Gamma, our core values are friendship, educational and cultural interests, character, and social responsibility.

Our philanthropy is Service for Sight, which focuses on supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired and promoting sight preservation within communities.

Our symbol is the anchor, which represents hope and steadfastness, and our colors are cream rose and bronze, pink, and blue, which reflect warmth, loyalty, and sisterhood. Our mascot, Hannah Doll, is a cherished symbol of the chapter’s tradition and spirit.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Going through sorority recruitment my freshman year was one of the scariest, yet best decisions I could have ever made. I grew up in a pretty large family, I was terrified to move away from home, and if it weren’t for my older sisters, I never would have made the decision to rush. One of the biggest things that stood out to me about DG was how welcoming the girls were, and how they remembered every detail about me. These girls were unapologetically themselves, and it was something that I found truly inspiring, and made DG unique to me. From being a PNM, to joining DG, and now serving as a director, I’m incredibly proud to say I’ve found my home away from home. I couldn’t imagine my life without these girls that I can call my sisters, and for that, I’m forever thankful for DG.”

DELTA ZETA ΔZ “dee-zee”

In Delta Zeta, our core values are empowerment, generosity, friendship, community, belonging, and curiosity.

Our philanthropy focuses on hearing and speech awareness, supporting efforts that promote communication access, education, and advocacy for those with hearing and speech challenges.

Our colors are pink and green, which symbolize friendship, growth, and compassion.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Coming from out of state not knowing anyone, I knew I wanted to join a sorority that gave me supportive friends, leadership opportunities, and many ways to get involved. Delta Zeta has given me that and so much more! I have been so fortunate to live on the Delta Zeta hall and be involved in planning recruitment which have both helped me meet so many people and get more involved than I ever thought I could be! Joining Delta Zeta has given me life long friends and the most fun memories to look back on.”

GAMMA PHI BETA ΓΦΒ “gee-phy”

At Gamma Phi Beta, we treasure our core values of Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty.

Our philanthropic mission is to build strong girls. We partner with our local Girls on the Run program and serve as coaches and mentors. Together, we shape strong girls into confident women of character. Our motto, founded on a rock, signifies the strong foundation our sisterhood is build upon.

Our symbol of the crescent moon represents the continuous growth of our sorority and the pink carnation represents sisterly love and gratitude.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “I went through formal recruitment my freshman year with no idea what to expect. I was so nervous going into it, but it beyond exceeded my expectations!

My Pi Chi and every chapter I talked to were so kind, but Gamma Phi stood out to me throughout the whole recruitment process. Every time I went into Gamma Phi, I was at ease, and every conversation I had was so easy and real. I instantly clicked with everyone I talked to in Gamma Phi! I remember feeling so overjoyed when I opened my bid day card and saw Gamma Phi Beta! Now that I have been in Gamma Phi for almost two years, I can say joining was one of my best decisions! I have met some of my closest friends in college through Gamma Phi and had so many opportunities because I joined! I used to not believe in the whole “this is how you’ll meet your future bridesmaids” story, but I’m here to tell you it’s the truth. I can genuinely see the friends I’ve made in Gamma Phi sticking by my side for the rest of my life! I am so proud to say that I am a member of Gamma Phi Beta at Clemson University!”

KAPPA DELTA

KΔ “kay-dee”

In Kappa Delta, our core values are friendship, loyalty, personal integrity, lifelong learning, and selfless service.

Our philanthropy supports both Prevent Child Abuse America and Girl Scouts of the USA, reflecting Kappa Delta’s commitment to empowering young people and strengthening communities.

Our colors, olive green and pearl white, symbolize growth, strength, purity, and enduring sisterhood. The nautilus shell, Kappa Delta’s symbol, represents continual growth, beauty, and the lifelong journey of learning and self-improvement.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Being a KD sister means to be supportive to everyone in the chapter and really being a shoulder to lean on. I love how involved everyone is and how passionate we each are about our different interests. Even though we are all different we come together and support each other in the best way; we are all held together by a common heart string. I have made some of my best friends in KD and I am so grateful!”

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA KKΓ “kappa, kay-kay-gee”

In Kappa Kappa Gamma, our core values are truth, loyalty, sincerity, and wisdom.

Our philanthropy supports mental health awareness through partnerships with organizations such as The Jed Foundation, helping to promote emotional wellbeing.

Our symbol is the golden key, representing knowledge, trust, and opportunity, while the fleur-de-lis reflects honor and tradition. Our colors, light blue and dark blue, symbolize loyalty, wisdom, and sisterhood, and the owl mascot represents intelligence, guidance, and lifelong learning.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Joining Kappa has been one of the best opportunities in my life. Never before have I met a group of friends that I can feel so much like myself around! These girls are so inspiring, involved, loving and caring for each other and it is an overall amazing group to be a part of.”

PI BETA PHI ΠΒΦ

“pi-phy”

In Pi Beta Phi, our core values are integrity, lifelong commitment, honor and respect, philanthropic service to others, personal and intellectual growth, and sincere friendship.

Our philanthropy is Read>Lead>Achieve, which focuses on promoting childhood literacy and making a lasting impact in our community.

Our symbol is the arrow, which represents direction and purpose, and our colors are wine and silver blue, which represent strength and grace.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “My experience as a member of Pi Beta Phi at Clemson has been nothing short of extraordinary. Coming to college, I was so nervous about fitting in and finding where I belonged. All of those worries vanished as soon as I walked through the curtains of Pi Phi. Every single girl who I meet in our chapter is so genuinely kind and willing to embrace you for who you are. I am so thankful for everything that Pi Phi has given me: my roommates who have quickly become my closest friends, endless laughter, and memories that I will cherish forever. The opportunities for leadership and service through Pi Phi are so rewarding and I have grown so much as a leader and a person because of our chapter. I am truly a better woman because I am a Pi Phi, and every day I am so proud that I get to share that membership with so many incredible women. My love for this chapter knows no bounds and I cannot wait to welcome new members into this sisterhood that changed my life!”

SIGMA KAPPA ΣK “ess-kay”

In Sigma Kappa, members are encouraged to build strong friendships while promoting personal growth, service, and leadership within their communities.

Our philanthropies include Sigma Kappa Foundation, The Alzheimer's Association, Inherit the Earth, and Maine Seacoast Mission.

Our flower is the violet, symbolizing faithfulness and humility, and our colors are lavender and maroon, representing loyalty, strength, and sisterhood.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “My experience in Sigma Kappa, Kappa Pi is something I could genuinely talk about for hours! Coming into Clemson as the only person from my high school in Austin, Texas, I really had no expectations for how branching out or finding my people would go. I signed up for Primary Recruitment without having a mother or sister to compare an experience to, but knew I needed that push to cultivate new relationships outside of my comfort zone. Sigma Kappa was my first party on Philanthropy Day 1, and it was immediately an immense sense of comfort. I ended up meeting my future big on Sisterhood Day 1, and when I talked to her again during Preference Round, I confidently told her Sigma Kappa was the place I wanted to be and that I would suicide bid. From Bid Day to now, our four values of friendship, loyalty, service, and personal growth are something that I have experienced first-hand in anything I have been a part of. From being someone who is nervous to talk in large groups, my fellow sisters have instilled a confidence in me that I never would have uncovered alone, and have pushed me into opportunities with unwavering support. What I love about Kappa Pi is our diversity and appreciation for our differences, which in turn creates an overwhelming feeling of acceptance. This feeling of being accepted for being unapologetically me has given me the confidence to be in leadership roles like our current Vice President of Standards and Values, as well as the chance to be in wonderful opportunities like Sigma Kappa’s 2024 Miss Clemson University Scholarship Pageant representative. Given that I have gained so much in only two years and still have two more left, I am immensely grateful for the sisterhood of Kappa Pi!"

ZETA TAU ALPHA

ZTA “zay-ta”

In Zeta Tau Alpha, our core values are lifelong learning, leadership, responsibility, being rather than seeming, service and philanthropy, seeking understanding that we might gain true wisdom, humility, loyalty and commitment, and love.

Our philanthropy focuses on Breast Cancer Education and Awareness.

Our colors are steel grey and turquoise blue, representing strength, resilience, and sisterhood.

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Coming from a tight-knit group of girlfriends at home, sisterhood holds immense importance to me, and through the recruitment process, I sought a genuine sisterhood resembling what I grew up with. Choosing Zeta, I discovered not just friends for four years, but sisters for life. Each member embodied Zeta's nine key values: being rather than seeming, humility, leadership, lifelong learning, love, loyalty, responsibility, seeking understanding for true wisdom, and service. The unity and affection within Zeta were evident in their interactions and campus involvement. Zeta has shown me what it means to belong to a loving, supportive community, enriching my Clemson experience and beyond. Volunteering at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk in Greenville stands out as a cherished memory, where I connected with survivors and fighters, offering support and empowerment. Serving as Sunshine Chair on the programs council allowed me to deepen my bonds with my sisters. Reflecting on my recruitment experience, joining Zeta has made me a better leader, sister, and friend, and I'm grateful for the lifelong friendships and future bridesmaids I've found.”