Common
Questions
What
is the purpose of joining Sigma Kappa or any sorority?
The
purpose of any sorority is to make lifelong friendships and
to make college fun. Through philanthropic, social, and
community endeavors, the collegiate experience is enriched
in many ways sisters never thought possible.
Will
I be able to keep up my grades upon pledging Sigma Kappa?
Sigma
Kappa has several programs designed to help new members
keep their grades high. Older sisters that may have taken
similar classes or are in the same major regularly help
each other to study and tutor in subjects that new members
may find difficult. Older members can also give advice on
teachers and classes. We have study nights where members
get together to study and get help on all subjects. School
always comes first in Sigma Kappa.
Does
Sigma Kappa participate in any form of hazing?
NO!
Sigma Kappa Sorority as a whole has adopted a formal policy
against hazing of any kind. Our chapter fully follows and
respects this policy. We believe that everybody deserves
the utmost respect and courtesy we can give her. We would
not tolerate anyone treating us in any way that could be
considered "hazing," so we definitely wouldn't think of
treating any new member that way. New member retreats,
sisterhood activities and weekly new member meetings help
new members learn about the history of Sigma Kappa and is a
wonderful opportunity for new members to get to know each
other and older sisters. Hazing would only take away from
these wonderful experiences.
My
best friend is going through recruitment with me. Should
she and I try to join the same sorority?
The
beauty of college includes gaining new friends while
maintaining old ones. If you feel that one sorority is the
place for you and your best friend wants to go somewhere
else, then by all means, do it! You will certainly be able
to hang out with your high school best friends as much as
you want while making new friends in your sorority. Who
knows, you might get to know your friend's sisters very
well, too!
Once
I pledge a sorority, is it okay to date guys who aren't in
a fraternity? Can I still hang out with my friends who
aren't Greek?
Many
girls are concerned that sorority sisters are "stuck up"
and an "exclusive" group who want nothing to do with any
"outsiders." Not so with us! Why confine yourself to only a
small group of friends? Most of our members date non-Greek
men and all of us have numerous friends who do not belong
to a Greek organization. Boyfriends not in Greek life are
certainly welcome at our formals, social events, and
philanthropic events.
