Statewide Membership Snapshot​​​​

• Collegiate & Graduate Chapters: At least 45 active chapters span the state—from University-based groups like Psi Eta (USC) and Theta Theta (Winthrop) to citywide and graduate chapters.

• Auxiliaries & Affiliates: Zeta Amicae and youth affiliates serve alongside collegiate and graduate members, contributing to a vibrant, intergenerational sisterhood.

• Membership: While local numbers exceed 1,200 members through combined chapters and auxiliaries, the national total surpasses 125,000 college‑educated, service‑driven women.

Scholarship & Professional Excellence

• Zeta women in SC consistently excel academically. For example, Lander University’s Ericka Smith, a Zeta, earned Greek Leader of the Year, maintained seven semesters on the Dean’s List, and logged over 150 service hours.

• The sorority’s legacy at USC’s Psi Eta Chapter reveals high achievement and lasting commitment to “Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood".

• Nationally, every Zeta is college‑educated, and many hold advanced degrees—spanning healthcare, law, education, business, public service, and science.

Awards & Recognition

• Undergraduate SC Zetas regularly earn honors: at Lander and USC for leadership, scholarship, and service.

• =Chapters statewide vie for institutional recognitions like academic excellence, cultural programming, civic engagement, and philanthropy.

Career & Civic Leadership

• Members serve across professions—doctors, teachers, attorneys, entrepreneurs, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and more.

• The Southeastern Region (including SC) historically leads innovative community programs—juvenile justice prevention, academic tutoring, scholarship initiatives, and civic advocacy.

Sisterhood & Mentorship

• Membership spans generations: undergraduates, graduates, life members, Zeta Doves, and auxiliaries—creating intergenerational mentorship.

• Chapters actively host leadership development workshops, career mentoring, and networking events supporting professional and personal growth.

Why It Matters for Prospective Members

Joining a South Carolina Zeta chapter means:

1. Academic Excellence – Members consistently top GPA rankings, earn academic honors, and promote scholarship-driven legacies.

2. Professional Powerhouse – Access to a statewide network of educated professionals across major fields.

3. Award-Winning Community Leadership – Chapters recognized statewide for their impactful service.

4. Empowering Sisterhood – A supportive, lifelong mentorship environment spanning generations.

5. Mission-Centered Impact – Meaningful engagement in civic initiatives, scholarship programs, and grassroots outreach.