Established: 1870

Symbol: Kite

Colors: Black and gold

Flower: Black and gold pansy

Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), which seeks to find safe, supportive, permanent homes for children who have been victims of abuse and neglect.

Values: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Personal Excellence, and Friendship/Sisterhood

Headquarters: Indianapolis, Ind.

Mission Statement: “Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Kappa Alpha Theta exists to nurture each member throughout her college and alumnae experience and to offer a lifelong opportunity for social, intellectual, and moral growth as she meets the higher and broader demands of mature life.”

Established: 1851

According to its website, Alpha Delta Pi was originally named The Adelphean Society, and was the first secret society for college women.

Symbol: Lion

Colors: Azure blue and white

Flower: Woodland violet

Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities, which organizes activities such as service projects in local homeless shelters, adopt-a-highway programs and before- and after-school programs.

Values: Sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility

Headquarters: Atlanta, Ga.

Mission Statement: “Established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi is committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility.”

Established: 1897

Symbols: Nautilus shell, dagger, teddy bear and katydid

Colors: Olive green and pearl white

Flower: White rose

Philanthropies: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, Children’s Hospital in Richmond, Va.

Values: Live G.R.E.A.T. (Growth through lifetime learning, Responsibility for our own integrity and ethical actions, Engagement in social and civic interests, Altruistic service to others, Truth and loyalty to each other)

Headquarters: Memphis, Tenn.

Mission Statement: “Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to: Inspiring our members to reach their full potential; Preparing our members for community service, active leadership and responsible citizenship; Creating opportunities for lifetime involvement through innovative and responsive programs, and strategic collaborations and partnerships; and Fostering the development of our time-honored values within the context of friendship.”