How can membership assist my daughter in succeeding academically?
What are the practical benefits of membership?
What about the use of alcohol and controlled substances, irresponsible behavior and hazing?
My daughter will make friends in her residence hall and classes. What would be different about sorority friends?
How would my daughter get involved?

How can membership assist my daughter in succeeding academically?
All inter/national NPC sororities expect every member to strive to fufill her academic potential. As a commitment to academic achievement, sororities offer several forms of support to assist members-- from study resources to quiet study areas. When a member falls below the chapter's required grade point average, additional study programs are developed to improve her academic performance. Most chapters have an alumnae advisor whose focus is the scholastic success of each member, and many have a faculty advisor who is a positive influence on the intellectual life of the members. Chapters acknowledge improved and high scholastic achievement with various awards and forms of recognition.

What are the practical benefits of membership?
Along with intangible benefits such as friendship, support and encouragement, fraternity membership offers many practical benefits to its members. All NPC groups offer scholarships, loans and other financial aid to members. Members have numerous opportunities to develop leadership and interpersonal skills through attending seminars and holding officer and committe positions within the chapter. Volunteering in the community sets a pattern of lifelong service to others. On top of that, women's fraternities offer a lifetime of networking with women of all ages throughout the world.

What about the use of alcohol and controlled substances, irresponsible behavior and hazing?
Every NPC group expects its members to obey all local, state, and federal laws and to abide by the fraternity's policies, guidelines and standards. Each organization allocates significant resources to its members about alcohol and substance abuse. Furthermore:

• Alcohol is not allowed in any chapter facility, house, lodge, or suite.
• Chapter funds may not be used to purchase alcohol.
• The illegal use and abuse of alcohol and controlled substances are not tolerated by any of the NPC fraternities.
• Hazing is against the law, and all of the inter/national sororities have policies prohibiting hazing in any form.

NPC groups provide extensive guidelines for hosting social events, and chapters are expected to provide a safe environment for their members. If an incident occurs where policies are violated, the organization intervenes with disciplinary measures and further education to achieve a higher level of safety at chapter events

My daughter will make friends in her residence hall and classes. What would be different about sorority friends?
Membership in a sorority is a living and learning experience for women with shared values and objectives. Chapter members develop a special bond of sisterhood. These friendships last beyond the college years and are nurtured by alumnae activities and networking programs that provide opportunities for continued camaraderie, service and personal development.

How would my daughter get involved?
Students wishing to participate in recruitment may do so by registering with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs by clicking here.