LGBT's and Frats/Sororities at USC

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<p>I'm planning on transferring to USC (University of Southern California) in the future and I would really like to join a Sorority, but the only thing that has me worried about getting a bid is that I'm a bisexual girl. I've tried searching for information on each Sorority on how they feel about LGBT students, but I can't find anything. Can anybody tell me what Soro/Frats are safe or their views? Should I even bother rushing? I ask about the Frats because my partner is a Transgendered male who's also very interested in the Frat life at USC. </p>

<p>Any information is greatly appreciated :)!</p>

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<p>I’m a lesbian and in a sorority. I like it I guess, but I might wind up dropping because it’s a little cliquish and I am friends with some girls but not as many as I would like. I’m also kind of in the closet (only in my sorority), but I think people know. When we have formals and things they always tell everyone they can bring girls as friends or as dates and they don’t judge. But I think some sororities really care about their image and they wouldn’t be okay with it, especially because they do try to appeal to frats as well as just basic homophobia. I think if I was more stereotypically lesbian or if my sorority was more image-obsessed there could be a problem. You might just have to kind of ease into being openly bisexual, but since it would be weird to bring that up during rush it won’t affect your chance of getting a bid.</p>

<p>Your partner might have more issues. I would have him maybe talk to the office of greek life or the individual frats (easier because I’m assuming there’s no formal rush for frats) and see how they feel about it. The Greek system at many schools is kind of homophobic and often people can tolerate homo/bisexuality more than transgendered people. But if he finds the right house they will accept him, same goes for you :slight_smile: good luck!</p>

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<p>There have been quite a few LGBT awareness events hosted by and with the greek community. They know it’s an issue, and they are working on it.</p>

<p>You may want to ask this over at the USC forum for more responses, I know that we have some members of fraternities and sororities that can answer questions like this with more details. [University</a> of Southern California - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/]University”>University of Southern California - College Confidential Forums)</p>

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<p>You will get along fine at USC (University of Sexually Confused)</p>

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<p>Thank you all for the information! :smiley: It’s been really helpful! I’ll defiantly re-post this at the USC board.</p>

<p>■■■■■! @ kmazza</p>

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<p>You have nothing to worry about every girl is bi these days.</p>