When I went through Recruitment at SMU, I was hella #stressed. I had no idea what I was in for, had no idea what each sorority stood for and I’m pretty sure I stressed out my Rho Gammas with my frantic questions. I literally had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t even know that the sorority girls chant (imagine how freaked out I was when all of a sudden a hundred women leapt out to cheer). Recruitment can definitely feel very “dog eat dog,” especially with girls who feel like they know anything and everything about each chapter and have already decided where they think they are going to go. Each sorority is very different, and there are things you might want to know before going through recruitment. I present to you your SMU Panhellenic Sorority Cheat Sheet.
Alpha Chi Omega- ΑΧΩ
Colors: Red and Green
Values: Academic interest, character, financial responsibility, leadership and personal development.
Symbol: The Lyre
Flower: Red Carnation
Motto: Together let us seek the heights
SMU Chapter Founding Year: 1994
Local Philanthropy: Genesis Women’s Shelter
Required G.P.A.: 2.8
Chi Omega- ΧΩ
Colors-Cardinal and Straw (Red and Yellow)
Values: Friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement, and personal and career development
Symbol- Skull and Crossbones
Flower: White Carnation
Motto: Hellenic Culture and Christain Ideals
SMU Chapter Founding Year: 1916
Local Philanthropy: Make-a-Wish Foundation
Required G.P.A.: 2.8
Delta Delta Delta- ΔΔΔ
Colors: Silver, Gold, Cerulean Blue
Values: Truth, self-sacrifice and friendship
Symbol: Dolphin
Flower: Pansy
Motto: Let us steadfastly love one another
SMU Chapter Founding Year: 1915
Local Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Required G.P.A.: 2.8
Delta Gamma- ΔΓ
Colors: Bronze, Pink, Blue
Values: Friendship, education, social responsibility and character
Symbol: Anchor
Flower: Cream-Colored Rose
Motto: Do Good
SMU Chapter Founding Year: 1926
Local Philanthropy: Service for Sight
Required G.P.A.: 2.8
Gamma Phi Beta- ΓΦΒ
Colors: Brown and Mode (Unofficial is pink and gold)
Values: Love, labor, learning, loyalty
Symbol: Crescent Moon
Flower: Pink Carnation
Motto: Founded upon a rock
SMU Chapter Founding Year: 1929
Local Philanthropy: Girls on the Run
Required G.P.A.: 2.8
Kappa Alpha Theta- ΚΑΘ
Colors: Black and Gold
Values: Scholarship, service, leadership, personal excellence, and friendship/sisterhood.
Symbol: Kite
Flower: Black and Gold Pansy
Motto: Leading Women
SMU Chapter Founding Year: 1929
Local Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Required G.P.A.: 2.85
Kappa Kappa Gamma- ΚΚΓ
Colors: Dark Blue and Light Blue
Values: Integrity, respect and regard for others, and appreciation for the worth of all individuals.
Symbol: Key
Flower: Fleur-de-Lis
Motto: Aspire to be
SMU Chapter Founding Year: 1929
Local Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental
Required G.P.A.: 2.7
Pi Beta Phi- ΠΒΦ
Colors: Wine and Blue
Values: Integrity, lifelong commitment, honor and respect, personal and intellectual growth, philanthropic service to others, sincere friendship.
Symbol: Arrow
Flower: Wine Carnation
Motto: Pi Beta Phi
SMU Chapter Founding Year: 1916
Local Philanthropy: First Book
Required G.P.A.: 2.75