Sorority Rankings Penn State 2022 (2024)

FAQs

What are the top tier sororities at Penn State? ›

Alpha Omicron Pi - mid tier (strong sisterhood; unique; not academically ambitious; fun; small town girls; down to earth) - Being a sorority with the most chapters around the United States and Canada than any other sorority, their reputations can vary.

Interested new members must meet the following Penn State University's requirements to join a fraternity or sorority: Must have earned 14 PSU credit hours AND a 2.5 cumulative GPA OR transfer students must have 27 transfer credit hours; and.

There are four major sororities, all of which were established in early twentieth century, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (Howard University, 1908), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (Howard University, 1913), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (Howard University, 1920), and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority (Butler University, 1922).

Around 15-18% of the undergraduate students at Penn State participate in Greek organizations.

How much are the most expensive sorority dues? The most expensive sorority, or at least one of the most expensive, is the University of Alabama. A new member will pay over $4,000 per semester.

Along with being seen as compassionate and smart women, the members of Zeta Phi Beta were stereotyped and characterized most often as being portly, unattractive, homely, and dark-skinned women.

What is alpha omicron pi known for? ›

Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on the ideals of character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty. All members of the Fraternity, collegiate and alumnae, are expected to live these values to the fullest and carry the spirit of AOII into the world around them.

Leadership, Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service

Chapter dues for Penn State Panhellenic chapters range from approximately $300-1,100 per semester. These dues include national membership, housing, special events involvement, and other chapter specific events and fees that are incurred throughout a semester.

Know that the system of fraternity/sorority recruitment at Penn State is competitive. Not everyone who wants to be in a fraternity or sorority will receive a bid.

Most girls will be wearing co*cktail-type dresses, or jumpsuits and nude or colored heels or booties. It is recommended that you bring and wear a comfortable pair of shoes when traveling to and from recruitment parties as well as a jacket to keep warm! The dress attire for bid day is casual.

Zeta itself is usually considered to be a “middle tier” sorority where the sisters tend to care more about social issues than about forming cliques.

A top tier sorority is one that's bigger, more sought after, and more popular. A lower tier sorority is usually smaller, newer on campus, or just less popular.

Kappa is definitely moving up in the ranks. It is a newer house but has already established itself as a top house. Kappas are down to earth and beautiful, as well as smart. They are well rounded but still know how to have a good time.