Online Sororities/Fraternities

[maloper403]

I was wondering if anyone out there knew of a sorority or fraternity (preferably co-ed) that was intended for continuing education or online/distance learning students.

I am trying to organize something for my online studies and was wondering if a national chapter existed that we could approach to bring to the school.

I know its a weird request, but any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

[amgn253]

Welcome to GC!

I'm not sure about a co-ed organization, maybe someone else on here knows more about that. But I can tell you about my organization!

Beta Sigma Phi is a non-academic sorority. Any woman 18 or over is eligible to contact our International HQ to begin the rushing process. There is no "alumna" status with BSP, you can stay active the rest of your life! We have chapters in every US state, every Canadian province, and in many countries all over the world!! Our sisterhood is 250,000 sisters strong.

The majority of our chapters are community based, but we do have online chapters. Please come over to the Beta board if you'd like to learn more!

[aopirose]

Epsilon Sigma Alpha, http://www.esaintl.com/, recently chartered an on-line chapter of Kaplan College students. ESA has programming pretty much for the whole family. It sort of reminds me of Zeta Phi Beta in that regard. Contact Cathy Lyons, Administrative Coordinator: cathyl@esaintl.com or B.J. Clark, Executive Director: bj@esaintl.com for more information.

"Since 1929, ESA has created a powerful network of more than 1,000 chapters to excel in community education, service and philanthropy. “Hands-on” philanthropic endeavors provide more than 650,000 hours of direct service to those in need. Each year, ESA’s 15,000 members also help to raise over $10 million for charitable causes."

Online Kaplan College Chapter

Epsilon Sigma Alpha welcomes our newest collegiate members from Kappa Omega Chapter of Kaplan College Online. This chapter is unique to ESA in many ways. First, the members of this chapter share a common goal in earning their degrees online. They are men and women seeking either bachelor degrees or continuing education to further their careers. Second, the chapter will communicate electronically. They will host online meetings and conduct business online through message boards and chat rooms. A first for ESA! Finally, members of this chapter live in different cities across the country. The chapter exists as a “virtual chapter” because students of Kaplan College Online are universally located and connected by the Internet. Given that, these newest members of ESA have been encouraged to contact local ESA chapters in their respective cities for participation in fund-raising events. Please welcome them graciously!

Kappa Omega chapter was founded with 13 charter members, and interest continues to grows. It’s just another way ESA is gaining membership. According to B.J. Clark, Executive Director, “The Kaplan College Online chapter provides an excellent example of how technology can be used to assist people in developing their personal skills to make a positive difference for others.”

[Diamond Delta]

aopirose! What good info! I didn't know they had theonline chapter. How cool.

[aopirose]

Originally posted by Diamond Delta
aopirose! What good info! I didn't know they had theonline chapter. How cool.

It's pretty recent. I thought that it was a bit odd but after I thought about it, it seemed like a good idea. While this chapter is meeting the needs of online students, they are definitely encouraged to affiliate or associate with a land chapter. I assume that, if their expereince is positive enough, they will pursue developing land chapters of their own. That is, of course, if none are in their area.

[BabyP]

I remember hearing about an online frat but i dont know about sorority. From what I recall, they will send a person over there to check up on your progress and everything.

[gphib_95]

Wow, does anyone else see the similarities in Delta Theta Tau and KD?





They both have olive green and white as their colors. And the white rose as their flower. KD was founded 7 years before Delta Theta Tau, I wonder if they were influenced any by KD? Anyone know?

[TigerLilly]

Are those pictures of your founders on the badge? If so, I think that's pretty neat.

[maloper403]

WOW!

I was afraid no one would have even heard of such a thing! What a wealth of information you all are!

Thanks & I will definitely be following up on all the great leads you provided!

Thanks again

Melanie

[RedHot]

I love the idea of noncollegiate sororities. I think its a great way for ladies in the community to excel with philanthropy and make friends. I'd join one in a heart beat as long as it was okay with the NPC.

( Also maybe Delta Theta Tau and Kappa Delta are both so much alike because those colors and flowers were both popular in that era... )

[Diamond Delta]

actually, the founders are not on the actual badge. they are just represented this way on websites and on stationary etc. The badge can be plain, edged in pearls or pearls with emerald corners, or diamonds all the way around for national officers.

I see tons of diamond shaped badges on ebay from varios fraternities and sororities and I always thinks its a Delta badge and it seldom is. There is a plain one for sale on ebay right now.

I think the poster above had a good point about green and white and roses being popular colors/flowers of that time period. I know purple, violets and pearls were really popular and represented in several groups because it was popular for the era.

[Measi]

Originally posted by RedHot
I love the idea of noncollegiate sororities. I think its a great way for ladies in the community to excel with philanthropy and make friends. I'd join one in a heart beat as long as it was okay with the NPC.

( Also maybe Delta Theta Tau and Kappa Delta are both so much alike because those colors and flowers were both popular in that era... )

Agreed, although I was never in the NPC... my laws are different and I would have been allowed to join an NPC sorority as an undergrad.

There is something about being an *active* member of an organization that's wonderful. I love being an alumni for my undergraduate chapter, but I honestly think sometimes that I might have been one of those "late bloomers" who came out of her shell too late in college. If my personality and drive now had been present in college, my sorority experience would have been completely different (and much more positive).

I'm actively looking into membership with Beta Sigma Phi and hope to connect with other women in my area.

~ Mel.

[AGDAlum]

Let me add to the list of non-collegiate sororities: the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Founded in 1869, it has community chapters across the U.S. and Canada. It promotes educational opportunities for women through Cottey College, an accredited 2-year women's college; the Educational Loan Fund; the International Peace Scholarships; the P.E.O. Scholars.

www.peointernational.org