<p>I was recently admitted as a transfer student to USC and I can't find any information on the greek life. I'm on the fence about rushing, so any information regarding the process would be great. Does it take place in the fall? Is it really competitive? I'd also like some info on hazing and if thats a big problem for sororities at USC. Thank you!</p>
<p>Formal sorority rush is basically when you go around, and meet and chat with girls from each sorority. Its a weeklong process, and can be pretty fun (from what I’ve heard). And, I’ve gone through this spiel a million and one times, but if you’re on the fence, just try it out. You could really like Greek life and it can be very rewarding for you. From the sisters you get, the professional networking potential, and the overall social life. Its great overall, in my opinion. And it really depends on the house whether or not there is hazing and to what degree. One or two (this is all here say) can get close to some fraternities, while others dont do anything at all. And sorry but I will not name names, due to respect for the overall system.</p>
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<p>You should see “Neighbors,” the film about Greek life starring USC admittee Zack Efron. It was very funny.</p>
<p>I forgot to add that one of the huge benefits of joining a sorority is that you will meet some very well adjusted, well rounded, attractive and clean cut men you can bring home to mom and dad. Think Wally from the old Leave it to Beaver TV series, or Rick Nelson when he was a kid, or Zac Efron, if he ever matriculates at USC. Putting the parties aside, I’d be happy to have my daughter or nieces date a USC frat boy. I told my little sister who visited me my freshman year (to a party in my place) to date this type of USC college student, including some of the Sigma Chis who were there. (My only concern was when she disappeared and I found her with other women in the basement of Sigma Chi with the guys. I grabbed her cause I didn’t dare leave her alone, lol.) The reverse is also true. USC is like a finishing school in many respects and the etiquette you learn from the Greeks and other USC students will assist you in your professional development years from now. Best of luck!</p>
<p>USC has an amazing and strong Greek system. All of the sororities are fabulous chapters. That said, USC is a competitive recruitment on party with schools such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas etc… </p>
<p>You absolutely need letters of recommendation for each chapter. For more info on those and other recruitment questions “Greek Chat” is a great resource. </p>
<p>This is the USC panhellenic site, it will tell you all about recruitment, Greek life etc… </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.uscpanhellenic.com/recruitment”>http://www.uscpanhellenic.com/recruitment</a></p>
<p>Agreed, USC’s Greek system historically supported the university through its darkest days in the early part of last century when USC was struggling financially and kids had few residential options. USC owes its greatness in part to the loyal community on The Row.</p>
<p>Fight On!</p>
<p>USC Sororities do not haze! They welcome new members with gifts and celebrations. </p>
<p>^ Makes sense -I always thought hazing was strictly-fraternity…</p>