UCSB
Panhellenic

On behalf of all of the sororities in Panhellenic and over 1,800 members, welcome to the UC Santa Barbara Panhellenic Website!  I hope that through this website you can gain a better understanding of what our Panhellenic community does and learn about what fraternity & sorority life is like here at UC Santa Barbara.

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As a Panhellenic Council, we foster a community of well rounded, intelligent young leaders and help them to make the most of their time here at UC Santa Barbara. The sorority experience stands upon four important pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and friendship. UC Santa Barbara Panhellenic strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where members grow and strive to be better. We are passionate about building young leaders and provide countless opportunities for student success. ​

Through this site, you can familiarize yourself with each organization, visit their respective social media sites, and gain some insight on what Panhellenic membership looks like. An exciting development for the upcoming school year is that we will be welcoming Chi Omega to join our community as our newest chapter in the Fall!  You can also find information about our executive board, recruitment, our statement of inclusion, and different campus resources. Contact information is provided for all executive board members and individual chapters. 

 

For me personally, I decided to participate in recruitment as a first year because, as an out-of-state student, I was looking to find a community that felt like home and family in a place where I came in not knowing anybody. Coming to UCSB from Nevada, I was overwhelmed, being in a new place with new people. Through joining a Panhellenic sorority, I quickly found an amazing community of people who truly felt like home. Three years later, I can confidently say that my Panhellenic experience has exceeded all my greatest expectations. Not only has this community provided me with a home away from home, it has also allowed me to grow in ways I didn’t dream possible, surrounded by people who are constantly challenging me to be better and discover the best version of myself. Within this Panhellenic community, I have made lifelong friends and built meaningful relationships, gained valuable leadership experience, found mentorship in older members, and been encouraged to make change where it was needed. My membership within the sorority community has truly been one of the most formative experiences throughout college, shaping me into the person I am today. 

 

I owe so much of my success as a leader and student to my greek experience and the people I’ve met within this community. Participating in leadership retreats, leading weekly meetings, and working with other fraternities/sororities and student organizations, I have seen every avenue that this experience has to offer. I have been met with support and love through every aspect of my experience; even living with 13 of my sorority sisters in my final year. It is the people who uplift you, push you to work harder, and stand by your side who will enrich your collegiate experience and your adult life. 

 

I am so excited for the year to come and I hope you can see the beauty our community has to offer. Every student at UC Santa Barbara should feel supported in their collegiate endeavors, and this community is here to support you regardless of your membership. This is your journey and I am excited for you to find your circle and your home, as I did three years ago! Do not hesitate to reach out, I look forward to meeting you all!