The following information summarizes policies and protocols that will be implemented in fall 2021 during fraternity and sorority recruitment to promote the safety and wellbeing of all people participating. All policies & procedures listed here and on campus must be adhered to by current chapter members, alumnae, potential new members, staff, and any other person involved.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Recruitment

Includes the College Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council

• In-person events in compliance with local and campus health and safety regulations
• All spaces used for events must have room for participants to remain socially distanced if they choose
• Communicate protocol for Chapter members and PNM’s before recruitment week via multiple resources
• First night of recruitment go over protocol with all in attendance
• We strongly recommend all persons on our campus wear face coverings in classrooms and other indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible.
• Individual chapters may require all members and recruitment participants to wear masks within their recruitment event, as events are private, voluntary, and by invitation.

In case of positive tests:

Notify the COVID-19 Coordinators or the Fraternity or Sorority life Advisors immediately so contact tracing can begin promptly.

• Dr. Thayer McGahee, COVID-19 Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Brandon Aiken, COVID-19 Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Kevin Nolan, IFC & NPHC Advisor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Lacie Wehrmann, CPC Advisor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Recruitment Event Dates

Other options for sorority membership

• Any chapter member who feels uncomfortable participating in in-person formal sorority recruitment should speak with their own chapter leadership about their level of involvement.
• PNMs who feel uncomfortable participating in formal sorority recruitment in an in-person format are encouraged to postpone their recruitment experience until spring or fall 2022.

Resources

• Free testing is available at the Convocation Center Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Please remember to register beforehand at https://web.getgov2go.com. If you have any questions or concerns related to COVID-19 or our protocols, don't hesitate to get in touch with our COVID coordinators at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 803-641-3271. They will continue to lead contact tracing when necessary.
• The campus continues to monitor weekly, reported cases of COVID-19 cases. You can view this dashboard at https://www.usca.edu/pacer-ready/latest-updates/dashboard.
• We strongly recommend all persons on our campus wear face coverings in classrooms and other indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. · View all COVID-19 related policies and information at https://www.usca.edu/pacer-ready.