About

Collegiate Panhellenic

The Panhellenic Creed

We, the undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We, the fraternity women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live

Joining a Collegiate Panhellenic Sorority can offer many wonderful benefits. Learn more about what a Cal Poly sorority is like and can offer you below to decide if this could be the right choice for you!

Time Commitment


Every Panhellenic member is encouraged to fully engage in their Greek experience. Members should be prepared to dedicate approximately four hours per week to sorority-related activities.

In addition, all members are required to meet the Fraternity & Sorority Standards of Excellence annually, which include:

  • Completing the PreventZone Hazing Modules educational program by the end of each academic year.

  • Tricouncil Dialogs which is a quartly hour long meeting led by Safer and Campus Health and Wellbeing.

  • Completing a minimum of five hours of community service per quarter (15 hours total across three quarters).

  • New Members completing the Welcome Institute Modules.

Each chapter typically requires attendance at a weekly one-hour meeting and participation in quarterly philanthropy events. Chapters also offer a variety of additional opportunities throughout the quarter, including sisterhood activities, social events, and service projects. Certain events—such as Initiation—are required and occur on a quarterly timeline.

Please keep these time commitments in mind when considering participation in the Panhellenic Recruitment Process.

Leadership Opportunities

Our Panhellenic community is made up of leaders, and you’ll find countless opportunities within each chapter to let your strengths and talents shine. Every chapter has its own executive board, offering a wide range of leadership positions that call for diverse skill sets. These roles provide meaningful hands-on experience, helping members build their résumés and develop valuable leadership skills throughout their college careers.

In addition to chapter leadership, members have the opportunity to attend leadership conferences across the United States, further expanding their skills and professional networks.

Executive board positions may include President, Vice President of Chapter Relations and Social Standards, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Recruitment, Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing, Vice President of Panhellenic Delegate, Vice President of Philanthropy, Vice President of Member Education, Vice President of Programming, and more. Chapters also offer additional leadership opportunities through director roles and junior board positions.

While specific roles vary by chapter, each organization offers a wide range of opportunities for members to step into leadership positions and make a meaningful impact.

Campus Involvement

Joining Greek Life is an excellent way to get involved on campus. Our community hosts and participates in a variety of Cal Poly events while also providing opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who share your interests and values. Although Greek Life represents only 18% of the undergraduate population, its members are highly engaged, enthusiastic, and actively involved in organizations and leadership roles across campus.

Sisterhood and Support

Let’s face it, leaving for college is a major transition, and our community is committed to making that transition a little easier. While Panhellenic represents about 18% of Cal Poly’s 22,000 undergraduate students, it offers the close-knit feel of a small campus paired with the opportunities and resources of a large university.

Our community hosts a variety of sisterhood events designed to foster meaningful friendships and lasting connections. From movie nights and beach picnics to ice skating, group fitness classes, shopping trips, and more, these experiences help create bonds that truly last a lifetime.

Philanthropy and Service

Philanthropy and service are at the heart of the Panhellenic experience. Our community is deeply committed to giving back, with each chapter supporting meaningful causes that make a lasting impact both locally and nationally. Through fundraising events, service projects, and awareness initiatives, Panhellenic members learn the value of leadership through service while strengthening their connection to the greater community.

Alpha Chi Omega: The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, the Lumina Foundation
Alpha Omicron Pi: The Arthritis Foundation
Alpha Phi: The Alpha Phi Foundation, women’s heart health
Chi Omega: The Make A Wish Foundation
Delta Gamma: Delta Gamma Foundation, Service For Sight
Gamma Phi Beta: Helping Build Strong Girls, the Daisy Project
Kappa Alpha Theta: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Kappa Kappa Gamma: Active Minds, Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center, and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation 
Sigma Kappa: Gerontology emphasizing Alzheimers Disease

Together, these efforts create a culture of compassion, purpose, and service, empowering members to make a meaningful difference while building lifelong bonds within the Panhellenic community.

Scholastic Achievement

Panhellenic members consistently excel academically. We believe this success is driven by strong support systems, connections with upperclassman mentors, and structured chapter study hours. As a result, Panhellenic members maintain a higher average GPA than the overall Cal Poly undergraduate population.

Panhellenic Winter 2023 GPA: 3.337
All Women Cal Poly 2023 GPA: 3.270

Networking Connections

The Greek community is extensive nationwide, and you may be surprised by how often a shared Greek affiliation creates meaningful connections, sometimes even linking you to someone in your dream career. Our community culture encourages upperclassmen to build strong relationships with younger members, offering mentorship and guidance along the way.

In today’s competitive internship and job market, connections matter. The Panhellenic community expands your network by connecting you with individuals who share your interests and aspirations, giving you access to a broad pool of professionals and potential opportunities for the future.