Nationally, fraternities and sororities are the most visible value-based student organizations on college campuses. They encourage members to be more involved in campus activities and community outreach programs. Campus student leaders are more likely to be involved in fraternities and sororities, and members rate their overall university experience better than non-members do.According to statistics published by the University of Missouri-Kansas City, nationally, 71% of all fraternity and sorority members graduate, while only 50% of non-members graduate.
Fraternities and sororities are a great place for students to bond with other students, make friends, and become better better members of society.
On Winthrop's campus, there are many nationally recognized Greek fraternities and sororities. These include groups in the College Panhellenic Council, the National Panhellenic Council, and the Interfraternity Council.
For some, however, a Greek organization is not the place for them. Alpha Omega Christian Women's Service Sorority gives college girls the sorority atmosphere without being a Greek organization.
Alpha Omega does some of the same things as Greek sororities, like having a "rush week" to recruit new members, hosting formals and retreat weekends, and holding weekly chapter meetings. Instead of focusing only on the sisterhood and service aspects of being in a sorority, Alpha Omega adds a spirituality aspect that other Greek organizations do not.As their motto states, Alpha Omega focuses on "Savior, Service, Sisterhood" in that order.
