The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) has a vibrant Greek life, which includes several sororities. Sororities are social organizations for women that provide a sense of community, sisterhood, and personal development. UM-Dearborn sororities also engage in philanthropic activities, social events, and academic support.
Currently, there are two active sororities on UM-Dearborn’s campus: Alpha Phi and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Both sororities are members of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), which is the umbrella organization for 26 sororities across North America. NPC sororities follow a set of standards and guidelines that promote the values of scholarship, leadership, service, and sisterhood.
Alpha Phi is a national sorority that was founded in 1872 at Syracuse University in New York. The UM-Dearborn chapter was established in 1989 and has since been committed to promoting sisterhood, leadership, service, and scholarship. Alpha Phi’s philanthropic focus is on women’s heart health and the sorority has raised millions of dollars for the cause through its annual Red Dress Gala. In addition to philanthropic work, Alpha Phi sisters participate in social events, sisterhood retreats, and leadership conferences.
Sigma Sigma Sigma (also known as Tri Sigma) is another national sorority that was founded in 1898 at Longwood University in Virginia. The UM-Dearborn chapter was established in 2004 and has since been committed to promoting the sorority’s motto of “faithful unto death.” Tri Sigma’s philanthropic focus is on the Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation, which supports therapeutic play and child life programs in hospitals. In addition to philanthropic work, Tri Sigma sisters participate in social events, sisterhood retreats, and leadership conferences.
To become a member of a sorority, women must go through a recruitment process that typically takes place at the beginning of the fall semester. The recruitment process involves attending events hosted by each sorority, getting to know the sisters, and learning about the sorority’s values and activities. At the end of the process, women can receive an invitation to join a sorority and may accept or decline the invitation.
Membership in a sorority comes with several benefits, including access to academic resources, leadership opportunities, and a supportive community of sisters. Sororities also provide opportunities for personal growth, social connections, and service to the community. However, membership in a sorority also comes with financial and time commitments, so it’s important for women to carefully consider whether joining a sorority is right for them.
In conclusion, UM-Dearborn has a vibrant Greek life that includes two sororities, Alpha Phi and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Both sororities are members of the National Panhellenic Conference and are committed to promoting sisterhood, leadership, service, and scholarship. Women interested in joining a sorority can participate in the recruitment process at the beginning of the fall semester and can benefit from the academic resources, leadership opportunities, and community of sisters that sororities provide.