Letters of Recommendation

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation is a letter written to a specific sorority at USC from an alumni of that sorority. The letter formats are different for every national chapter. It usually consists of a form that is provided on that chapters national website as well as an actual letter written about you.

Does USC require letters of recommendation?

No, the University of South Carolina does not require PNMs to have a recommendation for every sorority. However, if you do choose to have an alumnus write a letter of recommendation for you it can be sent to the address below.

Forms can be downloaded from individual chapter’s national websites. You can access these by visiting our local chapters’ websites under the “Chapters at USC” tab on our website www.sa.sc.edu/fsl or www.uofscsoco.com.

Forms then can be sent to:

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Attention: (chapter the recommendation is for)
RHUU Suite 115
1400 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29208

What are the benefits of having letters of recommendation written?

A letter of recommendation will give the chapter a little bit more knowledge about who you are as a person. These letters will be read by the chapter's recruitment chairs and sometimes they will pair you with someone of similar interests! 

When do I need to have the letters sent in by?

Letters of recommendation can be sent in any time during the summer. The chapters usually prefer that the letters arrive at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of recruitment which is August 15th.