FAQ

What is Kappa?

Kappa Kappa Gamma is a national sorority with 132 chapters across North America. Kappas are fun, friendly, supportive sisters. Eta Theta brings together a diverse group of women who are leaders in a variety of campus organizations.

What do Kappas do?

Every semester we have one formal social event, such as our annual Sapphire Ball, and several other social events such as parties at local restaurants, tailgates, or mixers with other social groups. Sisterhood activities include our annual apple-picking retreat, watching movies, or bowling. Kappas also volunteer with a literacy program for girls at the Martin Luther King, Jr School in Cambridge. Your Kappa experience doesn't end with graduation - you can find alumni chapters in cities across the globe!

When was Kappa started?

Kappa, one of the oldest Greek organizations for women, was founded on October 13, 1870 by six women at Monmouth College in Illinois.

What is the time commitment?

Kappa can be a relatively small time commitment. We have one hour-long meeting each week, and various optional social, philanthropic and sisterhood events. Members who want to become more involved in planning chapter events can become officers.

How many girls are in the Harvard Chapter now?

Before recruitment each year, the Eta Theta Chapter typically has about 60 members. Each February, during recruitment, we welcome about 20-30 new girls.

Do I have a better chance of getting in if I am a freshman?

None of the chapters have a freshman class, so they will be looking to fill that need. However, during recruitment, we also are looking for sophomores and juniors who are compatible with the chapter.

I have heard that legacies always get chosen during recruitment. Is this true?

A legacy is a woman who has a grandmother, mother, or sister who is a Kappa. While we give careful consideration to legacies given their knowledge of and exposure to Kappa, the recruits who best demonstrate Kappa qualities are most likely to get bids on Bid Day. When membership selection occurs, a woman's character is most important to us.

What are the Kappas looking for in their recruits?

We look for women who display qualities of leadership, scholarship, and friendship (the three ideals of Kappa), with compassion for her friends and a desire to help in her community. It is also important to us to have members with different backgrounds and experiences.