2025 Sorority Descriptions + Ranks

continuing:

ZTA: have a surprising amount of girls from the north like MD, NJ, etc. I think that is great considering Auburn is slowly becoming more out of state, and i love that ZTA is breaking the traditional mold of a southern sorority yet still retaining classy values. These girls are passionate about involvement and their philanthropy which i lovee. i havent met a zta that wasnt kind tbh!

Upper Middle: In the more “middle” tier sororities, vibes change SO much and matter a lot more rather than “rank”. These chapters can differ greatly from one another based off of vibe but are still regarded in the same way.

Pi Phi: Gorgeous, Instagram baddie sorority. This is controversial, but pi phi is regarded as a highly desired sorority during recruitment ESPECIALLY for out of state girls. They have girls from the north, bham, atl, and more! Although they are diverse in area, they aren’t diverse in looks. Most pi phis are conventionally attractive and thin, and that could be intimidating. Frats LOVE this chapter because they get to go out early and are stunning. However, they arent very respected in panhellenic’s eyes due to their tendency to get in trouble with alcohol, breaking recruitment rules, and so much more. They aren’t super involved on campus and arent high in grades, but since they have curated their vibe perfectly, PNMs will continue to desire them.

AXO: A traditionally southern and involved chapter on campus! So many girls from the south and also faith and academics based! A great sisterhood and an amazing philanthropy that they are passionate about. AXOs can be seen in every corner of campus in terms of involvement. Strict with grades and going out, but that doesn’t seem to be an issue for most members!

Tri Delt: They have been SOARING with the amount of amazing girls they have been recruiting and their involvement. Having Miss Auburn and connection on panhellenic exec has help boost their reputation. They are a good mix of in and out of state girls that value sisterhood, academics, going-out, and involvement. I really see them continuing their good streak with future classes! Cant think of any negatives honestly!

Gphi: A primarily out of state and party based sorority! A lot of the girls are from the north like philly, boston, and maryland, but they also have a balance with a good bit of girls still being from the south. They know how to have fun and party. Not a super strict sisterhood and always offering fun socials and events for members. They are social and bubbly, but they arent considered very smart or involved, However, there has been a lot of drama with exec and members. That could turn off pnms because Gphis business tends to end up on yik yak. Love the girls I know here! Very open towards girls of varying faiths, values, etc!

Chi Omega: Although they used to be a highly desired chapter, with them being on sopro from 2022-2023 it has tanked their reputation and future classes.

Lower Middle:
Alpha Xi Delta: The most southern out of the rest of the “lower” chapters. There are lots of Bham girls. They have some cute girls, but they have had a lot of internal issues with their executive board and previous PCs. A great COB option during the spring!! You can tell they had chapters like AXO and tri delt for pref. They aren’t super involved in campus, but they are involved within panhellenic. They can be a bit cliquey, but they are great at keeping their grades up and staying involved with panhellenic events. They used to be a more relaxed chapter, but have gotten strict over these last couple of pledge classes.

Kappa Kappa Gamma: A very relaxed sorority. There is a mix of in and out of state girls! A very diverse chapter also! They don’t fine, but the make up that engagement elsewhere. They are a very “non-sorority” sorority with many girls being from STEM majors! They are quirky and fun!

Theta: Similar to Kappa except they don’t typically have a huge presence on campus. They are very lowkey and are also typically STEM majors. Great for someone who wants to prioritize their academics over an overly involved chapter. They do have a few key figures that keep their engagement on campus up! They also COB a lot in the spring which is a great options for those who do not go through formal recruitment! I have heard that many girls typically drop after their sophomore year though which is why their member retention rate isnt amazing.

“Lower” but I genuinely don’t think it’s fair for them to have this label since they are still new.

Tri Sigma: They are a group of girls that support one another, and they come from many different places in the US! They try their best to keep members engaged and have socials and swaps just like any other chapter. These girls are genuinely sweet and this is a chapter where you can really help establish leadership! They have a girl on Panhellenic which is amazing! They dont have a strong national presence or support, but I believe that tri sigma will continue to find growth! They had a bigger pledge class last fall and a large pledge class in the spring which is amazing!

Overall, all of the chapters at auburn are amazing. There are things you can take away from each chapter both positive and negative. Sure, being in a “Top” sorority sounds great and all, but what if you don’t want to spend hours doing required study hours or standing on the concourse all day to get a point to go to formal. Sure, being in a “bottom” sorority doesn’t sound ideal but you could be the next person to be on their exec and lift their reputation. It is really up to what you really want out of your sorority experience. Hope this helps!

EVERYTHING WRONG WITH THIS:

The middle rank is SO wrong.
First off, Zetas pass pledge classes- stunning WHERE? Their past pledge classes have been extremely dropping and kinda off and weird girls. Actually very surprising.
I would put pi phi as more of a “looser party” sorority over phi mu and gphi. All of these are more outgoing sororities, but Piphi definitely takes the win on party- especially with their tendency for alcohol and dabbling in the snow. Piphi is definitely the sorority version of pike.
While the cultish vibe of Auburn tends to say the super in state, in terms of regular social value I would beg to differ that more out of state sororities are beginning to rise.
Gphis and tridelts pledge classes have been strongly rising, and I think their sisterhood, involvement, and religious side are beginning to become more common in their selection.