What general requirements and qualities do sororities seek when inviting women to join?
As private social organizations, collegiate members of NPC sororities have the right to invite into membership the women they deem to be most congenial. The privilege of choice is mutual. Although a sorority has the right to choose whom it will invite to pledge, the prospective member also has the right to choose which sorority to join. Generally speaking, a sorority is seeking members meeting the following requirements: • Scholastic Ability It is hoped that each woman who joins will place importance upon the completion of her education. • Compatibility Since sororities are based upon friendship, the ability to get along with others and to enjoy being with people of diverse personalities is a necessary quality. • Involved and Group-Oriented Those who enjoy working closely with others are more likely to contribute to sorority operation and to benefit from membership. Sororities promote leadership ability and community outreach. All sororities have adopted philanthropies supported by col
