Syracuse Triad

Updated on Nov 28, 2023

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The Syracuse Triad is the name given to the three women's sororities founded at Syracuse University. Alpha Phi was founded first in 1872 by 10 of the original 20 women admitted into Syracuse University. Gamma Phi Beta came along two years later in 1874 and with it came the term "sorority," which was coined at the time of its founding. (Prior to that, women's Greek-letter organizations used the term "women's fraternity," since no more appropriate term existed.) Alpha Gamma Delta completed the triad in 1904.

The three sororities maintain a special bond. A special Syracuse Triad ceremony or event is held on most campuses where all three groups are present. An example of common events are a Triad Tea or a Triad Dance.

Syracuse Triad at Universities

Here is a partial list of campuses in which all three members of the Triad are currently present:

Arizona State University

Bowling Green State University

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

California State University, Chico

Chapman University

Duquesne University

Florida State University

Indiana University

Iowa State University

Lehigh University

Miami University

Ohio State University

Purdue University

San Diego State University

Syracuse University

University of Alabama

University of British Columbia

University of California, Los Angeles

University of Idaho

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota

University of Oklahoma

University of Southern California

University of Toronto

University of Washington

Washington State University

References

Syracuse Triad Wikipedia

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