What is the return on investment for sorority life now?

Sorority membership provides an opportunity for members to reach their fullest potentials and gain access to a supportive network of women that will help them grow far beyond their college days. Membership in fraternal organizations has been linked to higher well-being for college graduates

In a 2014 Gallup-Purdue Index Study, it was found that college graduates who were in fraternities and sororities were more likely to be thriving in all five critical elements of well-being (purpose, social, financial, physical, and community). Subjects were found to have:

• Felt more motivated to achieve goals

• Had stronger emotional support systems

• Been more effective at managing economic life and increased financial security

• Been more likely to be engaged in the community

• Higher rates of physical wellbeing

• Higher engagement in the workplace and investment in experiential learning opportunities

• This video provides additional information on the benefits of membership in fraternal organizations.

In a new Gallop-Purdue Index Study conducted in 2021, the positive impact Greek Life had on members not only affected their collegiate years, but the post-graduate life also.

• Great Experiences in College and Workplace: Affiliated alumni are substantially more likely than nonaffiliated alumni to have had all the Gallup defined “positive college experiences,” resulting in better workplaces and life outcomes after graduation.

• Great Jobs: Affiliated alumni are more likely than nonaffiliated alumni to thrive in their careers after graduation.

• Great lives: Affiliated alumni are more likely than nonaffiliated alumni to be thriving in multiple areas of their lives. They are better able to take care of their own basic needs, adapt to change, and contribute to the support and success of their organizations and communities.

Majorities of affiliated alumni are thriving in every aspect of their affiliated well-being, and they are more likely than nonaffiliated alumni to be thriving in each area:

How will joining Chi Omega help my daughter’s college experience now?

The transition to college can be challenging as students leave home and adjust to the many changes that college life brings. Students and their caregivers alike hope college will be a place where they can truly belong.

Chi Omega shares that goal! We provide structure and opportunities for new members to connect with our values-based community right away. Most importantly, we will be there when it matters most.

Our Sisterhood can ease the transition into college, giving women a support system to help them grow and find their passions, talents, and true potential. Chi Omega provides members with resources, tools, and encouragement to thrive on campus. We also help them understand and live out our purposes of friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement. 

Beyond college, Chi Omega friendships and connections foster career preparedness and networking opportunities. Chi Omega offers a membership that feels like home — not only during the college years, but for a lifetime.