Sorority Rituals - Reflections On Rites of ... - Mari Ann Callais

was founded in 1978. Their average chapter size is 45 and they have 4 NPC chapters on their
campus. Sorority housing consists of chapter suites in a University owned facility.
University of Dayton (UD)
The third campus is the University of Dayton located in Dayton, Ohio. UD is a private,
Catholic, Marianist institution founded in 1850. The total enrollment is approximately 6,400. The
academic requirements are very competitive and many of the students come from all over the
country. Many of the women who are in sororities are also involved in many other organizations
on campus. Seven NPC chapters make up approximately 18% of the student population and
average approximately 70 members per chapter. Sororities began at UD in 1933, but have only
been recognized by the University since 1967. The sororities have houses that are owned by the
University and are rented or leased by the organizations. The campus is very academic focused
and most of the students complete their degrees in four years.
University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
The fourth campus is the University of Southern Mississippi located in Hattiesburg,
Mississippi. USM is a public institution with an enrollment of approximately 13,000 students.
Founded in 1910, many of the students who attend USM are from Mississippi and the
surrounding states. The eight NPC chapters on campus average approximately 85 members per
chapter. Each chapter has a chapter suite in a residence hall referred to as “Panhellenic.” The
sorority community at USM was founded in 1949.
University of South Alabama (USA)
The fifth campus is the University of South Alabama located in Mobile, Alabama. USA is
a public institution that was founded in 1963 with an enrollment of approximately 12,000
students. Being located in Mobile, Alabama gives USA a certain kind of charm. The sorority
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