Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sorority?
A sorority is an all-woman organization at a university that participates in a number of social, philanthropic and academic activities. UNCC hosts 7 different panhellenic sororities on campus. Sororities offer opportunities to get involved on campus by interacting with other sororities, fraternities, sports team and other clubs on campus.
What can I gain from joining a sorority?
Sorority life gives members the opportunity to partake in leadership positions, intramural sport teams, and social activities (ie. dinners, dances and parents weekends). A sorority provides opportunities to make lifelong friendships through an unbreakable bond. You will have many memorable experiences you will cherish for life. In addition, sorority provides networking opportunities in the professional world with resume workshops and conventions that Alpha Chi’s can attend.
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What should I consider when choosing a sorority?
Many girls ask themselves a number of questions when deciding what house truly fits them. Some questions to consider when in this position:
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What values do I admire most?
What house fits my budget the best?
What girls seemed the most genuine?
Which house has similar values to my own?
What girls could I call at any time of the day?
What letters would I be proud to wear on a daily basis?
Which house do I see myself spending my college career in?
The best advice we can give you when meeting actives from each house is to be yourself! This is the guaranteed way for you to land the best house for you that will provide you with the best opportunities and even better friends and memories.
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What are Alpha Chi Omega’s core values?
Alpha Chi Omega was founded as a musical fraternity and prides itself on 5 core values. The ladies of Alpha Chi Omega exemplify academic interest, character development, financial responsibility, leadership ability, and personal development. Alpha Chi Omega believes in the importance of intellectual development and encourages scholarship and intellectual achievement. Alpha Chi Omega expects members to accept and reflect moral integrity and dignity, social awareness, and fraternity loyalty. Alpha Chi Omega expects members to be responsible for the prompt payment of all dues and fees and other financial commitments. Alpha Chi Omega believes that character, personality, and leadership are developed through participation in campus activities and encourages each collegian to be interested in her community. Alpha Chi Omega believes in the development of members in their cultural appreciation, the social awareness, and personal presentation. To learn more about our organization, visit alphachiomega.org.
What is a new member class?
The new member class will include all of the women who receive their bid from Alpha Chi during the fall or spring. You will be taught the values of Alpha Chi along side your new group of sisters. After the new member period, your new member class will be initiated together to become active members of Alpha Chi Omega. There are tons of events that provide plenty of time to bond with you new sisters and make memories that will last a lifetime. This group will go through the education program together in order to help new members make a smooth transition to college life while learning the history of Alpha Chi Omega nationally as well as locally at UNC Charlotte.
Who will lead me through my new member process before initiation?
Our new member educator will be your “pledge-mom” who will teach you about Alpha Chi Omega. She will also prepare you for initiation and be in charge of your new-member bonding events. She will always be available for any questions or concerns you may have throughout your new member period and beyond. She will also assign new members with a “Lyre Buddy” each week to help welcome them to the sisterhood. Lyre buddies are typically older sisters who will be looking to take a new member as their "little sister" in the chapter. This allows sisters an opportunity to get to know the new members and the new members an opportunity to get to know your sisters.
What is initiation?
Initiation is a special ceremony to welcome our new members into the lifelong sisterhood of Alpha Chi Omega. Each of UNC Charlotte's sororities will host their own individual initiation ceremony. Initiation is a special tradition that every sorority woman has had the privilege of participating in and will cherish for a lifetime. To learn more about our ritual, visit alphachiomega.org.
Does Alpha Chi Omega haze their new members?
Absolutely not. There is no hazing of any kind and in fact, your new member period will be filled with fun sisterhood events to help you get to know your new member class and the rest of the chapter. You will also most likely be showered with attention by various sisters during the process of being paired with a "big sister". We strictly follow "These Hands Don't Haze".