Panhellenic Council – PHC
About Us
The Panhellenic Council (PHC) represents the nine (9) chapters of the National Panhellenic Conference that are chartered at the University of Southern California.
Panhellenic is the sorority community’s unifying, governing, and coordinating body. As the communication link between the sororities, campus organizations, and community leaders, Panhellenic serves a multitude of purposes.
The Panhellenic Council coordinates and hosts a wide variety of programs for members and the community ranging from community service, networking opportunities, wellness workshops, intramural sports, and educational programs. Panhellenic Council coordinates the Panhellenic formal recruitment process, which occurs during the fall semester.
Through programming, the Panhellenic Council seeks to provide personal enrichment and knowledge to all greek members. Panhellenic’s influence is a crucial part of the sorority experience – one that promotes a stronger Greek community.
How to Join
Spring 2025 Formal Recruitment has concluded at this time! There are now opportunities for informal recruitment, known as continuous open bidding (COB). Only certain chapters may be participating. Spring 2026 Formal Recruitment information will begin being posted in Fall 2025.
The Panhellenic Council (PHC) represents the nine (9) chapters of the National Panhellenic Conference that are chartered at the University of Southern California.
Panhellenic is the sorority community’s unifying, governing, and coordinating body. As the communication link between the sororities, campus organizations, and community leaders, Panhellenic serves a multitude of purposes.
The Panhellenic Council coordinates and hosts a wide variety of programs for members and the community ranging from community service, networking opportunities, wellness workshops, intramural sports, and educational programs. Panhellenic Council coordinates the Panhellenic formal recruitment process, which occurs during the fall semester.
Through programming, the Panhellenic Council seeks to provide personal enrichment and knowledge to all greek members. Panhellenic’s influence is a crucial part of the sorority experience – one that promotes a stronger Greek community.
Learn more about the National Panhellenic Conference, the governing body for 26 national sororities by visiting their website.
Meet Our Chapters
Alpha Chi Omega – ΑXΩ
Founded: Oct. 15th, 1885
Chapter: Epsilon
Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green
Symbol: Golden lyre
Motto: “Together let us seek the heights”
Delta Delta Delta – ΔΔΔ
Founded: Nov. 27th, 1888
Chapter: Theta Xi
Colors: Silver, Gold, & Cerulean Blue
Symbol: Stars and Crescent
Motto: “Asfalos Agapomen Allaylas”
Kappa Alpha Theta – ΚΑΘ
Founded: Jan. 27th, 1870
Chapter: Omicron
Colors: Black & Gold Pansy
Symbol: Kite, Twin Stars
Motto: “Faith, hope, love–these three, but the greatest of these is love”
Alpha Delta Pi – AΔΠ
Founded: May 15th, 1851
Chapter: Alpha Psi
Colors: Azure & White
Symbol: Alphie, The Lion
Motto: “We Live For Each Other”
Delta Gamma – ΔΓ
Founded: Dec. 25th, 1873
Chapter: Alpha Nu
Colors: Bronze, Pink, & Blue
Symbol: Anchor
Motto: “Do Good”
Kappa Kappa Gamma – KKΓ
Founded: Oct. 13th, 1870
Chapter: Delta Tau
Colors: Dark Blue & Light Blue
Symbol: Key
Motto: “Dream Boldly. Live Fully”
Alpha Phi – ΑΦ
Founded: Oct. 10th, 1872
Chapter: Beta Pi
Colors: Bordeaux & Silver
Symbol: Ivy
Motto: “Union hand in hand”
Gamma Phi Beta – ΓΦΒ
Founded: Nov. 11th, 1874
Chapter: Beta Alpha
Colors: Blush & A-la-Mode
Symbol: Crescent Moon
Motto: “Founded on a Rock”
Pi Beta Phi – ΠΒΦ
Founded: Apr. 28th, 1867
Chapter: California Gamma
Colors: Wine & Silver Blue
Symbol: Arrow
Motto: “Friends and Leaders for Life”