Panhellenic Association
The Grand Valley State University Panhellenic Association oversees and governs NPC sororities at GVSU. They work to promote cooperation, communication, and unity among the sororities, while also fostering a positive image of the sorority community both on and off campus. The Panhellenic Association also plans and coordinates formal sorority recruitment, establishes and enforces community standards and policies, and provides educational programs and resources for sorority members. Additionally, the Panhellenic Association may organize philanthropic events, social activities, and leadership opportunities for its members.
Hello Everyone!
On behalf of our 9 Panhellenic chapters, welcome to the Grand Valley Panhellenic Association! My name is Maicey Curtis, and I am the 2026 Panhellenic President.
As you begin– or continue– your journey at Grand Valley, I encourage you to explore all of the amazing opportunities that GVSU has to offer. I am beyond excited about your interest in the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), which consists of 26 total chapters across the country.
Grand Valley is so lucky to have nine of these sororities on our campus, offering a home to around 700 Panhellenic sisters. Each of our chapters offers a supportive, welcoming, and empowering environment that flourishes members' experiences here at GVSU. Our sisters are encouraged to improve and strive in academics, leadership, service, and sisterhood - prospering in a strong, safe, and inclusive environment and sisterhood that is GVSU Panhellenic.
Going through recruitment and joining a chapter has completely shaped my time at GVSU and the person I am growing to be. It has opened so many doors for me academically, professionally, and personally; from study groups to committees, to living in a house with 15+ of your best friends, the opportunities and memories are endless. I had never been to the West side of the state before coming to Grand Valley, and being part of the Panhellenic community has substituted my worries and fears with some of the best friends and support systems that I could not imagine my life without. Coming here, I was looking for structure, true friendships, and somewhere to call my home away from home, and it is safe to say I have found that within Panhellenic.
I am extremely grateful and humbled to have been elected to lead this community alongside a remarkable group of Panhellenic women who are part of many of our chapters. Our goal is to continue to grow our community with women who embody our chapters’ values and fill our chapters with hardworking, driven, inclusive, and genuine women. I am forever in debt to Panhellenic for all it has offered me in my time thus far, and I am incredibly excited to foster this experience for the women to come. I’m honored to be here for you while you find your home away from home!
Always,
Maicey Curtis
2026 Panhellenic President
Panhellenic Recruitment
Informal Recruitment / Continuous Open Bidding
Continuous Open Bidding (COB) is an informal process that allows women to join a sorority outside of the primary recruitment period. COB occurs during the fall and winter semesters and serves as an opportunity for women to join participating Panhellenic sororities. Only eligible chapters may participate in COB so the number of chapters is subject to change each term. If a chapter is not participating in COB, they are not permitted to hold events or issue bids during this time. COB events are less structured and more casual compared to the formal recruitment process. Throughout the COB process, sororities will host events or individually meet with interested women and extend them a bid for membership. To be eligible to participate in COB or receive a bid, you must meet all eligibility requirements. If a woman accepts a COB bid and signs a MRABA (membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement) she is ineligible to accept a bid from another Panhellenic organization for one year. Informal recruitment is a great way to join the Panhellenic community if you missed out on formal recruitment. Be sure to check out our chapter's social media to see if they are participating in COB this semester!
Information on the formal recruitment process that will occur in Fall 2026 will be released during the Spring 2026 semester.
Hey there Lakers!!
I’m Alexis Findley, your 2026 Vice President of Recruitment, and I am so excited to welcome YOU to GVSU Panhellenic.
Starting college is such an exciting time, full of new experiences, opportunities, and people, and Panhellenic is one of the best ways to make it all even more meaningful. Whether you’re an incoming freshman eager to join Greek life or a sophomore still navigating to find your place within Grand Valley student life, there is absolutely a place for you here.
Joining a sorority can mean something different for everyone. You might be looking for structure, guidance, and a sense of direction, or maybe you’re hoping to find connection, friendship, and people who truly feel like A Place To Call Home. No matter what you’re searching for, Panhellenic offers a space where you can grow into your best self while being supported every step of the way.
Panhellenic is so much more than joining a sorority. It’s about building real friendships, finding a strong support system, and surrounding yourself with women who encourage you to grow academically, socially, and personally. It’s late night laughs, constant encouragement, leadership opportunities, and memories you’ll carry with you long after college.
Our nine chapters each offer something unique, but they all share the same goal of creating a welcoming and empowering environment where you can be yourself and thrive. During recruitment, you’ll get the opportunity to explore each chapter and discover where you feel the most comfortable and confident.
We can’t wait to meet you, get to really know you, and help you find your place within our Panhellenic community. Your college experience is just beginning, and this could be the start of something truly special.
See you so soon,
Alexis Findley
2026 Vice President of Recruitment
Panhellenic Governing Documents
List of Panhellenic Association Sororities
Alpha Omicron Pi - Lambda Eta Chapter
The object of Alpha Omicron Pi Women's Fraternity shall be to encourage a spirit of Fraternity and love among its members; to stand at all times for character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty; to strive for and support the best interest of the colleges and universities in which chapters are installed, and in no way to disregard, injure, or sacrifice those interests for the sake of prestige or advancement of the Fraternity or any of its chapters. We are inspired and committed to our founding principles and are guided by the following values: trusting and respecting each other, building lifelong friendships, contributing time, talent and financial resources, promoting integrity, developing leaders, striving for excellence, encouraging innovation and creativity, using teamwork and collaboration, acting philanthropically, and being a living example.
Founded Nationally: January 2nd, 1897
Founded at GVSU: May 6th, 1989
Alpha Sigma Alpha - Zeta Tau Chapter
The purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority is to foster close friendships between members and to develop women of poise and purpose. The vision of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others. Alpha Sigma Alpha inspires women to lead, to serve and most of all to make a difference. Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among our four aims of intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development. Alpha Sigma Alpha provides opportunities through: Sisterhood forming strong bonds of unconditional friendship based on common values and experiences; Heritage expressed through creed, ritual and history; and Leadership and Service enhanced by chapter, campus and community involvement.
Founded Nationally: November 15th, 1901
Founded at GVSU: March 27th, 1999
Alpha Sigma Tau - Gamma Xi Chapter
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority is committed to developing scholars, philanthropists, leaders and sisters among our collegiate and alumnae members. The Sorority strives to have a cooperative relationship with our host colleges and universities as we educate our members on who we are as Alpha Sigma Taus. Alpha Sigma Tau promotes the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members, specifically: to develop the character of each member through a study of ethics so that she will show in all her relationships sincerity, honesty, love and understanding; to help each member enjoy the cultural advantages in life so that she will know how to select those things which are most worthwhile; and to develop in each member the social graces to the extent that she will be able to take her place in life with true dignity and poise.
Founded Nationally: November 4th, 1899
Founded at GVSU: April 13th, 1991
Delta Zeta - Xi Psi Chapter
The purpose of Delta Zeta Sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in action; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort. The purpose of this sorority shall be advanced through the National Convention, the National Council, and the college and alumnae chapters. We share a common purpose: to make life fuller, more meaningful, more rewarding.
Founded Nationally: October 24th, 1902
Founded at GVSU: October 14th, 1989
Gamma Phi Beta - Eta Delta Chapter
The mission of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority is to inspire the highest type of womanhood. Our vision is to build women of character who celebrate sisterhood and make a difference in the world around us. We promote lifelong commitment, intellectual and personal growth and service to humanity. We perpetuate our heritage as we commit to the growth of our Sorority. We foster enduring friendships. We advocate ethical behavior, respect, authenticity, accountability, and integrity. We aspire to excellence in all that we do.
Founded Nationally: November 11th, 1874
Founded at GVSU: December 4th, 2010
Phi Mu - Rho Eta Chapter
Phi Mu Women's Fraternity is a women's organization that provides personal and academic development, service to others, commitment to excellence and lifelong friendship through a shared tradition. Phi Mu promotes vibrant living, encouraging members to achieve their personal best. Phi Mu Fraternity is a vibrant values-based women's organization. Our purpose is found in the principles of love, honor, and truth.
Founded Nationally: March 4th, 1852
Founded at GVSU: December 6th, 2008
Phi Sigma Sigma - Iota Iota Chapter
The mission of Phi Sigma Sigma Women's Fraternity is to inspire the personal development of each sister and perpetuate the advancement of womanhood. Our vision is to be a dynamic sisterhood of powerful women fostering uncompromising principles, igniting positive change and embracing individuality. We are a dynamic, principled, passionately committed group of women from around the world who define ourselves not by our distinct differences, but by what we have in common.
Founded Nationally: November 26th, 1913
Founded at GVSU: April 14th, 2007
Sigma Kappa - Kappa Beta Chapter
The purpose of Sigma Kappa Sorority is to provide women lifelong opportunities and support for social, intellectual, and spiritual development by bringing women together to positively impact our communities. Our values are personal growth, friendship, service, and loyalty; bound by a promise.
Founded Nationally: November 9th, 1874
Founded at GVSU: January 27th, 1996
Sigma Sigma Sigma - Epsilon Gamma Chapter
The purpose of Sigma Sigma Sigma is to establish among its members a perpetual bond of friendship, to develop in them strong womanly character, and to impress upon them high standards of conduct.
Founded Nationally: April 20th, 1898
Founded at GVSU: April 14th, 1984
Fraternity & Sorority Life is a part of the Office of Student Life, which is a department of the Division of Student Affairs of Grand Valley State University.