The mission of the Shorter University Sorority Life is to enhance the university experience through scholarship, community service, philanthropy, leadership, and social interaction.
We strive to uphold the traditions and values of our fraternity and sororities by promoting strong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood.
Our sorority community consists of these three sororities: Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Mu, and Zeta Tau Alpha.
Resource for Girls Considering Recruitment: The Sorority Life
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SORORITIES
Alpha Delta Pi National Sorority
Nickname: ADPi
Colors: Azure blue and white
Symbols: Woodland Violet
Mascot: Lion
Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi is committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility. Since 1979, Alpha Delta Pi has been committed to serving Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Over the course of our partnership, Alpha Delta Pi has contributed more than $5 million to this worthwhile cause. RMHC supports Ronald McDonald Houses, Care Mobiles, and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in local communities and also funds grants to other nonprofit organizations whose programs focus on children in need.
Phi Mu National Sorority
Nickname: ΦM
Colors: Rose and white
Symbols: Carnation and Quatrefoil
Mascot: Lion
Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network
Founded in 1852, Phi Mu is a women’s organization which provides personal and academic development, service to others, commitment to excellence, and lifelong friendship through a shared tradition. Phi Mu encourages its members to imagine, believe and achieve their aspirations. Phi Mu contributes over $500,000 annually to the Children’s Miracle Network. Phi Mu Chapters support 170 hospitals throughout the country.
Zeta Tau Alpha National Sorority
Nickname: ZTA and Zeta
Colors: Turquoise and silver
Symbols: Crown and strawberry
Mascot: Pink flamingo
Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness
Zeta Tau Alpha, founded in 1898, is the 3rd largest national sorority in the United States. Stretching from coast to coast, our sisters contribute their time and talents towards spreading breast cancer awareness to women. Collectively, ZTA has donated $1.6 million to support breast cancer education and awareness since 1992. Our chapter at Shorter University also plans fun sisterhood events such as formals, date nights, mixers, intramural sports, and inter-greek activities.
Resources
Shorter University and the Office of Student Life has a number of resources available to Student Organizations and Greek Students. Below you will find important information regarding various topics, issues, printed publications, and resources.
Please contact the Office of Student Life with any concerns you may have.
Office of Student Support Services
FSU Room 219
706-233-7417
Alcohol Awareness
Bacchus/Gamma Network
www.bacchusgamma.org
Governing Councils
National Panhellenic Council
www.npcwomen.org
Related Links
Hazing
National Hazing Prevention Week
www.stophazing.org
Policies
Sexual Assault
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network