What is recruitment?

Recruitment, commonly called rush, is a week-long process held in both the spring and fall semesters. Our organization selects our newest pledge class from potential new members at rush. Learn more about what happens at rush in our FAQ section at the bottom of this page.

Who can apply?

Any UofSC student who has two full semesters left before graduating and has over a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Although we are a professional business fraternity, we are open to all majors and many of our brothers are non-business majors ranging from public health to criminal justice.

We also have Honorary Program Members, who are international students at USC for 1-2 semesters. Honorary members go through the full recruitment process and an optional abbreviated development process after the conclusion of recruitment. If you are looking for a home on campus, come join our global network!

 

Info Sessions:

  • Business Bash: Tuesday, August 19th @ TBD in Sonoco Pavillion

  • Campus Org fair: Friday, August 22nd @ 11AM - 1PM on Greene Street

  • All Frat Info Session: Friday, August 22nd @ 4-5 PM in Russell House Theater

  • Info Session & Study Abroad Panel: Wednesday, August 27th @ 7-9 PM in Darla Moore School of Business | 136

  • Info Session & Internship Panel: Thursday, August 28th @ 6:30-8 PM in Russel House | 303

  • Sweetwaters Coffee Tab: Friday, August 29th @ 10AM - 1PM at Sweetwaters Coffee

Recruitment:

  • Night 1: Speed Dating | Monday, September 1st @ 7:00 PM in Capstone Room 101 | Business Casual Attire

  • Night 2: Speed Dating | Tuesday, September 2nd @ 7:00 PM at DMSB Rooftop | Business Casual Attire

    • Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

  • Night 3: Case Competition | Wednesday, September 3rd - invitation only* | Business Professional

  • Night 4: Passion Pitch | Thursday, September 4th - invitation only* | Business Professional

  • Day 5: Final Interview | Friday, September 5th - invitation only* | Business Professional

*More information will be sent to applicants before each night of recruitment. Apply below

 

Text @f25sou to 81010 for rush updates & follow us on Instagram @usc.sou

 

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  • Nights one and two kick off the Game of SOU with Speed Dating, held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Night One will be in Capstone 101, and Night Two takes you to the Darla Rooftop at the Darla Moore School of Business.

  • Business casual is encouraged, but don’t sweat it if you don’t have the perfect outfit, just come looking neat and ready to make an impression.

  • A good attitude and a water bottle.

  • These nights set the tone for the rest of recruitment. They’re your chance to roll the dice, meet the brotherhood, and experience the energy, curiosity, and camaraderie that define Sigma Omega Upsilon. Whether you're strategizing answers or sharing a laugh, Speed Dating is where your SOU journey truly begins.

  • The Case Competition is an invite-only round in the Game of SOU. Selected PNMs will receive specific time and location details on the day of the event.

  • Business professional is recommended, but not required. If that’s not in your wardrobe, just aim to look clean, polished, and confident.

  • Please bring a pen and paper to help jot down your team’s ideas during the brainstorming period.

  • This round tests your teamwork, communication, and adaptability—not how well you know business jargon. It’s about how you show up for your team, how you problem-solve in real time, and how you engage under pressure. In the Game of SOU, this challenge rewards collaboration over perfection and energy over expertise.

  • Passion Pitch is an invite-only round in the Game of SOU. Details, including your assigned time and location, will be sent out to selected PNMs in advance.

  • Business professional dress is recommended. If you don’t have that exact look, don’t worry, just come dressed neatly and confidently to reflect your professionalism.

  • No items are required but you may bring note cards to refer to if you would like.

  • Passion Pitch is one of the most memorable rounds in the Game of SOU. It’s your opportunity to share what matters most to you, communicate with impact, and connect with the brotherhood in a meaningful, personal way. This round rewards boldness, clarity, and heart, so bring yours.

  • The Final Interview is an invite-only round in the Game of SOU, with time slots running from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Selected PNMs will receive their exact interview time and location details upon invitation.

  • Business professional attire is recommended to help you show up with confidence. If you don’t have formal attire, that’s okay, just dress neatly and appropriately to reflect your professionalism.

  • You’re encouraged to bring a copy of your resume, but it’s optional. Not bringing one won’t count against you.

  • The Final Interview is your chance to leave a lasting impression and connect on a personal level. It’s your opportunity to tell your story, highlight your strengths, and show how you’d bring value to Sigma Omega Upsilon. In the Game of SOU, this is your final square, make it count.

Recruitment FAQ

  • SOU is co-ed and open to all majors. International students are also welcome regardless of study length! A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

  • You must attend 1 out of the first 2 nights, but are encouraged to attend all nights of recruitment.

    If you have any conflicts that prevent you from attending nights of recruitment, let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.

  • You will receive more information later, but a brief description of each round is as follows:

    Night 1 Mingling - Get acquainted with our brothers and make a first impression.

    Night 2 & 3 Speed Dating - These rounds have quick rotation times between brothers, where you will be asked interesting questions and brain teasers. There are no correct answers, and we want to learn how you think!

    Night 4 Case Study - Invitation-only round with group work on a unique problem.

    Night 5 Passion Pitch - Invitation-only round where you will give a short presentation to the brotherhood on something you are passionate about. This is a fun way to learn more about you!

    Day 6 Final Interview - Invitation-only round with a 15-30 minute interview given by a small panel of brothers.

  • Nights 1-3 are business casual, and Nights 4-6 are business professional. If the dress code presents a problem for you, please get in touch with the Chief Operating Officer with your concerns so a solution can be found. We care much more about learning about you than what you are wearing!

  • A bid is a formal invitation to take part in our professional development process (or PDP for short). The PDP takes roughly 10 weeks and upon completion, you will be initiated as a brother.

  • The time commitment in SOU can be broken down in two ways:

    Before becoming a brother (pledging): You will have a pledge class professional development meeting once a week. Outside of this, you can expect 3-5 hours a week spent towards the professional development process.

    After becoming a brother: It is up to you how involved you are! As a brother, you are required to attend chapter meetings once a week as well as attend various events throughout the semester planned by our programming committee. You can also get involved in a chair position or exec position but that is optional.

  • Contact our email at uscsou@gmail.com with any further inquiries.