Make lifelong friends and memories in a sorority.
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:
Each sorority is governed by the rules provided by the Panhellenic Council.
Mission: To promote growth in character, unity of feeling, sisterly affection and social communion among our members.
Established at USD: 1920
Philanthropy: Women's Heart Health
Instagram: @usdalphaphi
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.
Kappa Alpha Theta is a sisterhood of driven, confident women committed to lifelong social, intellectual, and moral growth. Rooted in a legacy of leadership and scholarship, our members are actively involved across campus and passionate about making a meaningful impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place that will challenge you, support you, and inspire you to lead with purpose, Kappa Alpha Theta is where you’ll find your home.
Pi Beta Phi is grounded in the values of Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Philanthropic Service to Others, and Sincere Friendship, our sisterhood is dedicated to developing women of character and purpose. These six pillars guide everything we do, shaping leaders, fostering genuine friendships, and enriching our communities through service, scholarship, and meaningful connection. Together, we strive to live out these values each day and create a sisterhood that inspires growth, compassion, and lifelong belonging.
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.
Sorority life has positively impacted my USD experience by helping me stay focused on my academic goals while also opening the door to many leadership opportunities. I’ve met so many amazing people who have become lifelong friends, and being involved has encouraged me to join fun clubs and organizations across campus. It has truly made my college experience more meaningful and memorable.
Emma Goehring '27
Health Sciences, Pre OT
