Usually need connections but if you are outgoing/pretty enough with a little bit of luck you can get in. Members have a reputation for hunting down other trust-fund kids to marrysomething that they probably don't have much difficulty doing since they are also considered cute or pretty by most. Overall Theta competes with Pi Phi and Kappa (less with Kappa in the past couple of years with their suspension for hazing and having to snap bid like twenty five girls a few years back). Among the negative sentiments about Chi Omega members is that they can be a bit isolated (maybe even exclusionary) and limit themselves to their own philanthropic and social activities over cooperation with other Greek-letter organizations. The entire Student Services Building is excluded from the concealed carry of handguns. Those young ladies are awesome. :). Being in a sorority is something I can't explain in words. Just be aware that some of the posters on there are a little cranky and need to get a life

My biggest piece of advice is to go into recruitment at UT with an OPEN MINDI cannot stress this enoughplease try not to listen to other girls and thier opinions of the houses, especially if they are negative. Its interesting because they seem to have almost no current rep at all. They dont take discuss the positive (writers few) compliments about popularity and attractiveness. Pi Phi is a good chapter. I went DG, (slu++y/partners) reputation but undeserved, except for 30-40%. Its obvious that the woman who wrote this didn't like this group because she (or he) mentioned about a hundred times how "Fake" or "Plastic" , etc. One thing I have noticed recently at a lot of campuses, is that kappa kappa gamma getting a reputation of being druggies. What should matter is that you choose the sorority that you best fit into and makes YOU happy. Delta Delta Delta ("Tri-Delts") has a national reputation that was lampooned in a 1980s episode of Saturday Night Live ("Delta Delta Delta, can I helpya helpya helpya?"). Especially those that try to tell you what an organization of thousands of women across the entire US is like. Find out for yourself by visiting during recruitment activities. I will be a new student next year and wanna rush, and am curious about the sororities and what the chapters are like here. At the bottom tier is kappa kappa gamma, delta zeta, AZD, and kappa delta. Well I'd just like to start off by saying, it is never too late to join a sorority! Some women are born knowing gold from gold-fill. Pi Beta Phi? Most post photos and will tell you about themselves. Then there are houses that are true gems that dont rely old reputation, but work on building a stronger and stronger sisterhood. They call it mutual selection but really the sororities are selecting, and the PNMs are choosing from these options after the sororities have made their decisions. Think of them as the Betty Suarez, or even the Amanda Tanen, of sororities (for you Ugly Betty fans). This community aims to promote leadership, academic success, to give back to the community, to build strong bonds of siblinghood, and develop a diverse and inclusive community. We foster a culturally conscious, safe, and responsible community, contributing to positive siblinghood. So, that becomes the best time to assess. Pi Phi is the beautiful, richest sorority on top at my HUGE frat/sor oriented school and kappa and Chi o are the bottom. What they tend to lackin philanthropy doesnt seem to concern them too much. The Office of the Dean of Students provides a variety of student support services along with opportunities for leadership experience, diverse student work environments, engaging programming and specialized resources.

You will find some houses that have crazy pride and splash their letters all over the place and you will find some that dont really care. Signedproud member of DDD. Seriouslyagainclueless. I feel bad talking negatively about them because Ive never met a DG that I didnt like. This stereotype is, of course, hotly disputed by the Zetas themselves. I've heard a lot about PKT, Pi Phi ,Kappa, Theta, because they all go after rich girls. Alpha Omicron Pi. Alpha Phi: A lot of girls who go A Phi as a backup to big 6. So my assumption is that you are going into rush without knowing (m)any girls in the chapters. (Hang w/ Pi Phi and Theta + Fiji and some SAE) Answer (1 of 9): This is an awfully big question, let me try to just point out a few things others have missed. This may not be a fair assessment, though, and might simply be the sentiment of those who have seenand resentKappa Deltas' rise in rankings. Im a DZ and we just received the 2019 Chapter of the Year award from the University of Tennessee Panhellenic Council. Anyone and everyone ever involved in the Greek System is obviously going to be biased toward their sorority or the sorority that all of their friends are in. Sorority girls are empowered woman driven to make a difference, donate time and better themselves. What are the sorority reputations at UT? But these might very well be the gripes of sororities with an inferiority complex?" I would say those two are above Tri Delta. DZ members take pride in their deep involvement in campus Greek life. There is normally a 6-8 week new member period when you can assess whether you want to commit. Most sororities include philanthropic activities, which can range from working with local non-profits to fundraising or helping maintain the sorority house and grounds. Some sororities are more social than others, hosting parties and events while others are more low-key. For some it's all about family and money. I agree that you have to look at each campus to determine the "worth" of a sorority. Good Standing is reported at beginning of each semester and reflects outcome of the prior semester program. Sorry, ladies. Some sororities are known for being very involved in campus life, which could be a good fit for a girl who enjoys group and club activities. Dont know much about KD or ADPI. Also, I know several Kappa Kappa Gamma's from other schools, and boy are you right about them! They got lots of girls who made it through two rounds of at least one of PKT but then got dropped. Kappa: Like Pi Phi and Theta, usually wealthy girls. Get APhi and AXO leftovers. DG Just like Lambda Chis for guys. It's not just a few. OK, honestly, they were all beautiful blondes, great bodies, looked alike, and were a tad snobby, but not mean or fake. (Hang w/ some AXO, some KD/DG + Delt, some Sigma Chi, some Kappa Sig) I agree with a Samantha, that the author seems to be harshest on Pi Beta Phi and fawns over the Kappas. To ALL of the sororitys we are great people and DONT let a random website tell u what u are not!! Y'all gave so many girls to them this year who would have loved to be DDD but you dropped them! Kappa Delta: Was a bottom tier. Pi Beta Phi is known as Pi Bitchy Phi and is the recognitized,as far and above,'The Top' sorority on my huge Greek-led campus. They can be competitive in Greek life events, which may make them appear to be top tier; however, their focus on socializing can affect their academics and philanthropy initiatives. They have heavier girls in their sorority and would completely humiliate their pledges by making them strip down in front of their brother frat to circle 'prob' areas in a sharpie. PKT..very different chapters but all three required major connections to get in. All Sorority and Fraternity Organizations at UT Austin Please note that staff are currently on a flexible work arrangement schedule. The best way to find out for sure is to participate in recruitment events. I think it is slightly ridiculous that people make pages like this. Can you do anything about this? Before you type:Remember, do not post names, initials, or any derogatory content. IMO they will stay around this ranking for awhile. Have to agree with Lindsey right above me. We are from the northeast and are not familiar with TCU. Kappa Delta (KD) is considered an up-and-coming sorority, one that has risen to the top-tier in terms of reputation in recent decades. I know the same can be said for users on here but I feel like CC isn't as saturated with Greeks.</p> <p>So, I am rushing in August at UT and am worried about some reputations having to do with sororities at UT. dg is in NO WAY on the same level as achio, they have been going down for years and this years PC proved that. Overall, they are nice girls. I like yalls pool though. But no, they are not improving. Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. They know how to party, and they'll dress in the sluttiest attire ever when doing so. What about Alpha Sigma Tau? They actually drop out of recruitment than pledge a bottom tier sorority, like kappa Kappa Gamma or DZ. ADPi Talk about bad publicity, and self-induced to boot D: http://gawker.com/5994974/the-most-deranged-sorori Pi Phi gets the 'Best' girls, (i.e. Their PC18 is incredible. Girls are as classy as they want to be, the letters on their chest does not effect that. 1870s? Most girls are pretty and nice, probably one of the more classier sororities. Gamma Phi Beta - mid tier (like to party; not classy; not service oriented) - If you want a party and socialize, then join this sorority. PC18 preferred all the sororities above. Nevertheless, recruiting in this fashion does attract beautiful girls. Good Standing is reported at beginning of each semester and reflects outcome of the prior semester program. X Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. The tier has everything to do with how picky it can be about members. Because of this genetic characteristic, a Pi Phi is usually at home wearing gold . Some sororities have close ties to fraternities on the same campus and get together informally and for major events. 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. Kappa Kappa Gamma (Kappas) are known for being rich girls. Truths About Being In Greek Life | Buzzfeed, 14 Things No One Tells You About Being in a Sorority | Cosmopolitan, The Truths and Lies of Sorority Life | College Magazine. Chi-Os and Kappa Alpha Thetas are top tier sororities at our school. Half of KKG's pledge class drops out before graduating. Zeta Tau Alpha tends to be far more popular in the South than elsewhere in the country. Zeta And the real beauty of the system is that during the "rush" period, EVERYONE, is doing their best to impress. Classy and involved are not words typically used to describe Alpha Phi girls, but fun and popular are. This year, we invited a few juniors to join our house! Hard to rank AEPhi. :) Dont believe everything you read people. Also, if you do not get a bid from a house that you want, you can rush again your sophomore year (assuming youre currently a freshman). They were students calling Phi Mu girls Phi Moo at Arkansas and then the girls at LSU are pretty girls and it's a popular sorority. and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Axo axid will always be bottom, nuf said. Like my mom always said, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all. The Kappas aren't rich like the Pi Phis and Thetas. Sorority and Fraternity Life welcomes new members, develops leaders, and advises council communities. i think everyone can agree that this is wrong. Recruitment may officially start in August, but the active members of the sororities have been behind the scenes recruiting since the winter and some incoming freshmen have been recruitment targets for years. Neither one is the "sorority type". Still, I dont think DDD will leave top tier anytime soon. Jason Menayan (author) from San Francisco on June 27, 2011: I can completely understand. I would spend time reading some of the recruitment stories on UT to understand just how brutal the cuts can be

Focus on what you can control, enjoy getting to meet new people and stop stirring up trash talk

No one here should discuss sorority reputations, and certainly not name names, because frankly with over 200 girls in each house you really cant pigeonhole them that way. Most down to earth girls I've ever met. Simone Haruko Smith from San Francisco on June 27, 2011: What a cool overview, livelonger! Theta: Similar to Pi Phi as girls usually have been told they will be a theta before rush week begins. Depending upon the campus, Tri-Delts are either regarded as lower-end top-tier, or higher-end mid-tier. My fear is that rather than focusing on things you can control (conversation skills, brushing up your resume, getting recs in order, rush wardrobe, grooming) you are looking for something that quite frankly, you are going to have very little control over at all.

Go to greekchat.com, search for UT threads and READ the advice provided. Alpha Phi girls are generally thought of as partiers who like to drink and have a good time. AXD Every chapter, every year is different. The fact that many Tri-Delts consider themselves top-tier might explain some of the resentment they get from other sororities. Chi O, Delta Zeta, Alpha Phi, and Alpha Chi Omega were pretty accurate according to the different campuses I have visited. Girls arent really told ahead they will be a Pi phi or Theta but all who end up in PKT know they will end up in one of them. They are known for hazing and weak sisterhood. Sorry, I was pretty brutal with Gamma Phi Beta. Care about money, looks, and highschool GPA. Every house at UT has something to offer. IMO they will surpass DDD in the next few years. Particularly on a very large campus, undergraduates can benefit from the friendship and support a sorority offers. Both my mom and grandmom were Kappa Deltas, and they wanted me to join so badly. After being exposed to many sororities in my sophomore year in college, I arrived at these decisions and learned a bit through osmosis.. Circle around KD and ADPi. Delta Zeta (DZ) girls are generally considered approachable and easy to talk to. Tri Delt /Alpha Phi They tend to be the prettier and wealthier girls. No specific reputation here, usually not as pretty as the other big 6. UPC is the largest women's organization at The University of Texas at Austin with over 3,000 members Anyone who goes here knows original post isnt accurate. What happened? Not good from everything i'm reading and I don't know how accurate it is. I feel like the elephant in the room is ADPi. Chi Os, as members are sometimes called, like cultivating a good girl image. The only girls on our campus who were involved in sororities were out of state kids that needed this sense of inclusion to fit in. or have a bad reputation from high school. This is actually pretty accurate and is just making the people who think the sororities cant change ever mad, but every other school has relative rankings that shift over time its normal. Agree with ^ Greek Rank is no place to bepurely a blood bath by people who know nothing about UT Greek Life. Kappas did snap bid a few years ago. Some are kind of crazy. They have been looking at Facebook(make sure yours is very, very clean) they have called friend of friends to get the inside scoop on girls that interest them. :) we aren't one of the "competitive/elite" groups but that's what i love about us! The Kappa chapter was shut down for drugs and hazing at Rollins and OSU, and dancing topless at SMU on bid day? Beautiful, classy, intelligent girls are in APHI! The Sorority and Fraternity Life Good Standing program status is separate from any university conduct process and outcome for individuals or organizations. Kappa has less party girls and more YL girls than Pi Phi and Theta. Pi Phi is cheer or dance types. what kind of people you want to have as mentors and long-life friends, partly by reputation, but mostly by YOUR OWN GUT FEELINGS!

No matter what anyone says, being fashionable and polished matter. Fortunately, you correctly pointed out these are generalization because from campus to campus there are important differences and from region to region. Gamma Phi Beta completed this $12 million, 40,000-square-foot home in 2015. Kappa and Theta both took girls from them pref night. An individual's personal experiences might corroborate one or more of these, or they might stand in direct contradiction of them. ), the general scheme seems to have been to put the big unde. It is probably true that it depends on the chapter, but most of your impressions are pretty accurate. Based on the totally appraisal of KKG, It reeks of favoritism and lack of awareness. The consensus, if there is one, is that Chi Omega is respected but not necessarily exalted among sororities. AXID is last. All these Panhellenic chapters have something to benefit their members and shouldn't be labeled by one person's opinion based off of numbers and observations. The biggest sororities have hundreds of chapters across the U.S. and abroadthe oldest have been around since the 1850s. KD Perhaps your guide will give others a better initial overview so THEY, unlike me, will still consider pledging some of these sororities :D. Jason Menayan (author) from San Francisco on June 23, 2011: Yes, they are popular on certain college campuses, not as popular or even nonexistent on others. In fact, you shouldnt even be tiering sororities, because that shouldnt matter. For instance, nationally ChiO is "Make-A-Wish" and DG is "Service for Sight." Delta Zeta is probably the hardest to get in on our campus. Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL), Report Sexual Harrassment or Sexual Misconduct. I also know they party--but that is not their focus (particularly after freshman year!) Sorry. Here are the country's leading sororities that are best known for their contributions to their colleges and universities, and the society: Delta Sigma Theta. Hot girls but probably no Kappas or Pi Phis wish they were Thetas. Alpha Chi Omega: Used to be almost in the top six. Sorry, DG. They are kind notorious for being, um, generous. Lot of truth inthe reputations, except there are a lot of really genuine, nice, friendly Pi Phis who are my friends. You have got to be kidding. aphi might as well be on the same level as tridelt at this point because tri delt did ridiculously bad this year. You seem very accurate in your general portrayals of the different sororities. Having stellar grade matter. I can see why a Zeta would think they are the best though. I am happy to say I still have close friends from college 20 years later, sans a sorority. You have nothing to loose, and you'll never know if you could absolutely love it until you try it!! This can switch from school to school, but you did get the reps right, except for KD. I was exposed to a bunch of them my sophomore year in college, and learned a bit through "osmosis" although I can completely understand not wanting to pledge! DG and Chi O are top of the middle tier with Phi Mu, and Kappa at the bottom. Both have very attractive and fun girls. Ole Miss, Bama, LSU who cares! We are prettier, wealthier, and #1! 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. I was pressured to go one way because I had friends who were already members of a certain house but I ended up joining a different one and I've never been happier. F off with this. Almost impossible to get into unless you know a ton of girls in the chapter, are beautiful, and from an affluent neighborhood. I don't think they've ever missed quota, but every year since my niece started HS 3 years ago, I look at the PC photos and get more concerned. They may not talk to you, because they are not suppose to, but they are watching YOUR behavior.

If you are coming to UT really raw, meaning no greek connections what so ever, you have a very large uphill battle. Out of the blue last week my son told us that he was accepted off the waitlist and that TCU was now his first choice. This is literally obnoxious. This is complete nonsense and pure garbage. -Drop- Sorority and Fraternity Life Office of the Dean of Students Student Services Building 4.400 100 West Dean Keeton Street Austin, TX 78712 Phone:512-471-9700 Email:sfl@austin.utexas.edu Office Hours:Office location open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. My roommate, whose dad owns half the state, went Pi Phi. Focuses a lot more on GPA than the houses above (you still have to be beautiful to get in). Contrary to what the first poster said, I believe ADPi has been seeing the most improvement. Usually nice girls, not a ton of super pretty girls though. Those were the "big four" at my school. This is why sorority stereotypes exist. The rest of the 'general' descriptions are amazingly accurate. Girls usually aren't big on greek life. Most likely the girl that says she will only go XYZ or AB will be cut by those two houses and she will either eat crow or drop out. I do think they had a couple of snap bids this year. DG has been dropping for last few years. Zeta: Amazing pledge class this year. Their reputation varies from campus to campus, but they are universally considered top-tier. Let the poor girls rush for Christ's sake and stop trying to put ideas into their heads about which are the best, the worst, the richest, the sluttiest, and the craziest sororities. Many undergraduates are affiliated with fraternities and sororities, which often provide a sense of community and connection to other students that make their university experience positive and memorable. One consistent observation is that KDs are obsessed with popularity. Again all the "rude" terms that I just associated with each house to not describe the individuals of a house, but terms like these come about when certain houses act together in poor ways. It's just a great place to meet friends that you will have for the rest of your life. Those girls were dropped much earlier in the week. You would already know what the chapters are like. They are not considered nicebut not outright nasty either. The reputation of Zetas ranges depending on who you talk to, but party girls is a fairly common descriptor; the less charitable have compared Zetas to the cast of the Jersey Shore. Will always be a bottom tier. Whatever you read here should probably be ignored. This was really interesting to read. Would put dg on the same level as kd. Upper Middle Tier: Alpha Phi IMO I dont think they will ever be quite on the same level as Theta and Pi Phi again. I did and I am happier than ever in my sorority. But some of these sound really fun! A lot of incoming high school ladies accepted to UT who end up having the most successful recruitment experiences: 1) Get started preparing for recruitment early. Ask past and current members, and even people who rushed but did not join for whatever reason, about their opinion of a sorority. Read on to learn about major sorority stereotypes and reputations for 10 of the largest organizations. Very beautiful physical house and girls. I'm a 00s alum from a house that used to sit very comfortably just beneath the Big 6. However, DZ women are also known for their strong sisterhood and mutual support. The Sorority and Fraternity Life Good Standing program status is separate from any university conduct process and outcome for individuals or organizations. Chi-O: A lot of girls seemed to prefer Chi-O to Pi Phi and Kappa. A top tier sorority can basically pick just who they want among pledges, while a low tier sorority takes the leftovers. I really am hopeful that there is such thing as a classy sorority, but I'm losing hope. Even with some of the negative comments (which are expected and should be from every house), I have to say that this is pretty spot on for Texas schools, Bama, and Ole miss (theta exception for rebels). Our main mission is to enhance women's college experiences through social events, sisterhood, meaningful friendships, community service, academic achievement, and the development of real-world skills. Tri Delt should take notes. I think Delta Delta Delta is right on. ALL have very rich girls and fake girls. sorority reputations - University of Texas at Austin - UT Login Register Universities Fraternities Sororities Rankings Request Contact Us Home Universities UT Discussion Topic Page 1 Overview Discussion News School Reviews Fraternities Sororities Go Back sorority reputations by: . Zeta only cares about looks. They are leaders. Dont know whats happening to them, but they arent what they used to be and are going down fast. Also remember that each sorority is special in their own way and just because you arent in the same chapter as your friend or someone else doesnt mean you cant be friends or be supportive of their chapter. If not, they need to. GIve your ego a rest and actually _try_ to go for the top girls and you might be surprised and end up winning them over. They may like to act that way for reputation sake, but I know at least 10 who are on loans, student aid, etc. They are considered top tier at many schools. Many cheerleaders and pom girls go Zeta. No one wants to say it because they have a strong tradition and are nice girls and don't really appear to be struggling for numbers or anything. I know for a fact a lot of Zeta's pledge class from last year hangs with the top frats, including FIJI and RHO and all the other Big Six sororities. Garrett Mickley from Jupiter, Florida on July 13, 2011: That's very interesting. Learn their philanthropy, their academic achievements, their sisterhood. They literally did not have any freshmen come to pref night who had Chi O and Zeta left. AXO girls are generally not considered terribly hot or popular, but they are respected for being classy and involved in campus life.