At MSU, Greek life has had a long-lasting impact on campus society and the connections that students make. However, not every student feels drawn to traditional chapters or sees their goals reflected in these organizations. This has led to the growth of a different type of Greek involvement on campus: professional fraternities and sororities.
These organizations aim to create a community for students who want to develop their careers early in college. Professional chapters offer a structured way to gain those advantages, providing mentorship, skill‑building workshops and networks that extend beyond MSU.
Sarah Reynolds, a sophomore studying supply chain management, is a member of Phi Chi Theta, a coed professional business fraternity. While she initially joined to branch out and meet new people, she realized that the organization would give her so much more.
“PCT has encouraged me to experience things outside of my comfort zone,” Reynolds said. “[It] provided me with resources to be successful, and helped me elevate my character with the people around me.”
This support is what encouraged her to run for Member Wellness Chair, which is the role she’s in right now. She works directly with the Director of Membership Wellness to give support to students throughout the fraternity, providing resources like scheduled check‑ins with new members and links to mental health resources.
Alyssa McKenna, a junior dual majoring in Microbial Genetics and Geonomics, is a member of Kappa Gamma Delta. KGD is a pre-health sorority that provides a community for women in medical or science fields. She first heard about the organization during her sophomore year and decided to rush in the spring.
Kappa Gamma Delta offers support for women preparing for medical school, hosting panels with guest speakers from both MSU and the broader medical community. The sorority also organizes workshops where members can earn basic life support certifications like Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and CPR.
“If you are thinking about rushing, I would definitely go to Sparticipation and talk to the E-board directly so you stand out,” McKenna said. “And then at the rush events, just be yourself! At the end of the day, we are just a group of girls looking to support each other in any way we can.”
Alpha Epsilon Delta is another pre‑health organization at MSU. As a coed honor society, it’s open to students pursuing medical or science‑related majors. However, their new member process is slightly different.
They only hold rush in the fall, and it’s a two week period full of events. Applications are only received after attending general meetings first.
Junior kinesiology student Avanni Bedi became a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta after rushing twice. She is incredibly grateful for both rush opportunities, because they taught her the importance of not giving up when things seem tough.
“My advice to anyone afraid of the whole process is to be confident,” Bedi said. “There’s gonna be someone who clicks with you and supports you along the way.”
Bedi is also grateful for the community outreach opportunities that this organization has given her.
“My favorite memory was going to Guatemala on a mission trip,” Bedi said. “We set up healthcare clinics in six different cities, and it was such a rewarding experience. It showed me what it’s like to work in a clinical setting and also reminded me of how fortunate I am.”
