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PHOTOS: Zero releases, over 2,200 Bids: USC sororities celebrate historic recruitment

Thirteen chapters of the University of South Carolina sororities came together to celebrate Bid Day at the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. This year a reported 2,281 potential new members, or PNMs, were made, bringing a total of 6,830 Panhellenic members and an average chapter size of 525. PNMs received an envelope as an invite to a sorority during Bid Day, the end of the two-week recruitment process. Chapters filled the arena with excitement to welcome in their new members.

Three members of Chi Omega hug and laugh excitedly before the PNMs run inside the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. The arena was full of excitement as chapters waited for their latest members to enter.
Three members of Chi Omega hug and laugh excitedly before the PNMs run inside the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. The arena was full of excitement as chapters waited for their latest members to enter.
Members of the Delta Zeta chapter cheer in Colonial life Arena as they wait for the PNMs to arrive on Aug. 17, 2025. This year there was an average chapter size of 525 and a total of 6,830 Panhellenic members.
Members of the Delta Zeta chapter cheer in Colonial life Arena as they wait for the PNMs to arrive on Aug. 17, 2025. This year there was an average chapter size of 525 and a total of 6,830 Panhellenic members.
Chi Omega members cheer as they wait for the PNMs to arrive on bid day at the Colonial Life Arena Aug. 17, 2025. There were over 170 new members per member class this year with 2,281 new members total.
Chi Omega members cheer as they wait for the PNMs to arrive on bid day at the Colonial Life Arena Aug. 17, 2025. There were over 170 new members per member class this year with 2,281 new members total.
A Pi Chi gets emotional after revealing herself as a member of Alpha Chi Omega to her fellow sorority members in the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. This year there was a total of 6,830 Panhellenic members and an average chapter size of 525.
A Pi Chi gets emotional after revealing herself as a member of Alpha Chi Omega to her fellow sorority members in the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. This year there was a total of 6,830 Panhellenic members and an average chapter size of 525.
Members of Chi Omega embrace after the Pi Chi’s reveal themselves in the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. The Pi Chi’s disassociate themselves from their chapters during recruitment to eliminate bias.
Members of Chi Omega embrace after the Pi Chi’s reveal themselves in the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. The Pi Chi’s disassociate themselves from their chapters during recruitment to eliminate bias.
Members of Alpha Delta Pi cheer in the Colonial Life Arena as senior members take videos and photos on Aug. 17, 2025. The arena was filled with excitement as chapters got ready to welcome new members to their sororities.
Members of Alpha Delta Pi cheer in the Colonial Life Arena as senior members take videos and photos on Aug. 17, 2025. The arena was filled with excitement as chapters got ready to welcome new members to their sororities.
A senior member of Kappa Delta is excited as she cheers along with her sorority at Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. There were 2,281 new members reported this year and zero releases during recruitment.
A senior member of Kappa Delta is excited as she cheers along with her sorority at Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. There were 2,281 new members reported this year and zero releases during recruitment.
Vice President of Recruitment Counselors and Pi Chi Hanna Mouhsin reveals herself as a member of Pi Beta Phi on bid day Aug. 17, 2025 at the Colonial Life Arena. Recruitment this year brought in 2,281 new Panhellenic members.
Vice President of Recruitment Counselors and Pi Chi Hanna Mouhsin reveals herself as a member of Pi Beta Phi on bid day Aug. 17, 2025 at the Colonial Life Arena. Recruitment this year brought in 2,281 new Panhellenic members.
Two members of Pi Chi get emotional before having to reveal themselves on bid day in the Colonial Life Arena Aug. 17, 2025. The Pi Chi’s dissociate themselves from their chapters for a few months to eliminate bias for PNMs as they guide them through the recruitment process.
Two members of Pi Chi get emotional before having to reveal themselves on bid day in the Colonial Life Arena Aug. 17, 2025. The Pi Chi’s dissociate themselves from their chapters for a few months to eliminate bias for PNMs as they guide them through the recruitment process.
A member of Chi Omega hugs and welcomes a PNM into her new sorority house on bid day in the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. PNMs opened envelopes instead of flipping shirts when recieving a bid this year.
A member of Chi Omega hugs and welcomes a PNM into her new sorority house on bid day in the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. PNMs opened envelopes instead of flipping shirts when recieving a bid this year.
A member of Kappa Delta hugs a PNM on bid day Aug. 17, 2025 at the Colonial Life Arena. Chapter members were eager to welcome in the newest members of their sorority.
A member of Kappa Delta hugs a PNM on bid day Aug. 17, 2025 at the Colonial Life Arena. Chapter members were eager to welcome in the newest members of their sorority.
Two Alpha Delta Pi members hug a PNM to celebrate her bid on Aug. 17, 2025 at the Colonial Life Arena. This year PNMs received their bid in an envelope instead of turning over shirts.
Two Alpha Delta Pi members hug a PNM to celebrate her bid on Aug. 17, 2025 at the Colonial Life Arena. This year PNMs received their bid in an envelope instead of turning over shirts.