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Sorority Chapters & Recruitment

Make lifelong friends and memories in a sorority.

Sorority Chapters

The USD sorority community is comprised of four sorority organizations and is governed by the USD Panhellenic Council. While all four are values-based organizations with their own founding values and pillars, all chapters focus on:

  • Academic excellence
  • Leadership development
  • Commitment to campus
  • Community involvement

Each sorority is governed by the rules provided by the Panhellenic Council.

How to Join

  • USD Panhellenic sororities typically take members through a formal process called Primary Recruitment, which always occurs in the fall semester. In Fall 2026, Primary Recruitment will be held from September 4-7, over Labor Day weekend. Registration will open in May and close after the first day of the fall semester.
  • Some chapters may also recruit new members through an informal process called Continuous Open Bidding (COB), which occurs throughout the fall and spring semesters.

 

USD Sororities

A list of the different choices of sororities on USD's campus.
Group of sorority sisters wearing white dresses in front of USD's Alpha Phi house.

Mission: To promote growth in character, unity of feeling, sisterly affection and social communion among our members.
Established at USD: 1872
Philanthropy: Women's Heart Health

Alpha Phi assists college women in making informed choices to reach their highest potential. Alpha Phi enhances and promotes each member's development and learning by focusing on sisterhood, service, scholarship, leadership, loyalty, and character development. Through our philanthropy events, sisterhood events, DEI events, and so much more, bother here at USD and beyond. 

Instagram: @usdalphaphi

Learn More About Alpha Phi

Mission: Inspiring women to realize their potential.
Established at USD: 1903
Philanthropy: Kindly Hearts Campaign

Instagram: @alphaxideltausd

Learn More About Alpha Xi Delta

Two sorority sisters smiling in front of their house during rush week.

Mission: To offer a lifelong opportunity for social, intellectual and moral growth.
Established at USD: 1912
Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates

Instagram: @usd.theta

Learn More About Kappa Alpha Theta

Sorority girls walking and laughing in downtown Vermillion.

Mission: To promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service.
Established at USD: 1927
Philanthropy: Read > Lead > Achieve®

Instagram: @usdpibetaphi

Learn More About Pi Beta Phi

Learn About Recruitment

During recruitment, you'll tour chapter houses, meet members and learn more about each chapter's approach to scholarship, philanthropy and social events. Sororities and fraternities at USD provide a formal membership recruitment week, both of which are governed by their respective Panhellenic/Interfraternity Council recruitment rules.

student spotlight

Success story Taylor Anderson smiling.
Some of my favorite highlights include Dakotathon, participating in the National Student Exchange and being a member of Greek life. These extracurricular activities enhanced my overall experience and ultimately made me a better student and professional by requiring me to step out of my comfort zone and interact with others in new ways.

Taylor Anderson J.D. '24

B.A. Communication Studies '21
Sioux Falls, SD

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