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Life as a Sister
Study halls and service days, rituals and road trips — collegiate membership shapes women for a lifetime of purpose.
Recruitment
Join a Chapter
Membership begins with mutual choice: you meet our sisters, and our sisters meet you. Most chapters recruit each fall and spring through open events, service projects, and conversations — no prior connections required.
- Attend open events. Chapter calendars list teas, study nights, and service days open to every interested woman.
- Meet your sponsor. A collegiate sister guides you through conversations, values sessions, and the new-member program.
- Sign the promise. New members complete an eight-week education in our history and pillars before initiation.
Expansion
Start a Chapter
No WHS chapter on your campus? A group of twelve or more interested women, a faculty advisor, and campus recognition are all it takes to begin. Our expansion team walks with you — interest group to colony to chartered chapter.
- Gather your circle of twelve women committed to the six pillars.
- Petition with us — we prepare the campus application alongside you.
- Charter in a year through colony education, service, and sisterhood milestones.
Leadership Education
Development of character is a curriculum here — taught in weekend retreats, summer academies, and weekly chapter offices.
Hollow Lead Academy
A week-long residential academy in courage, governance, and service leadership for rising chapter officers.
See ProgramsOfficers Institute
Role-based training for every elected office — treasurers to chaplains — led by alumnae practitioners.
See ProgramsEmerging Leaders Retreat
New members discover their leadership voice through workshops, mentorship, and a service practicum.
See ProgramsCollegiate Life, Week by Week
The rhythm of a chapter year — scholarship first, sisterhood always.
Study & Honors
Weekly study halls, faculty teas, and the Laurel List honoring sisters above a 3.5 GPA.
Outreach Hours
Every sister serves twenty hours a semester through Project Outreach partners.
Ritual & Joy
Founders Day ceremonies, big-little traditions, formals, and homecoming at Mulberry Hill.
Your Circle Is Waiting
Tell us where you are — we will connect you with the nearest chapter or help you start one.