Sigma Omicron Pi is the first Asian American interest sorority at UC Berkeley and the first national Asian American interest sorority, founded in 1930. Built on four pillars of unity, friendship, leadership, and service, members participate in philanthropy events, sisterhood retreats, formals, and community service. The Big/Little program, pledge class traditions, and annual events like the Tahoe trip and senior banquet form the core of a close-knit sisterhood described as a 'home away from home.'
13
Number of national chapters
1930
Year founded
Events They Host
The Berkeley Project
Community service event; SOPi participates as a volunteer organization.
Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk
Annual walk for suicide awareness; SOPi participates as a group.
Asian American Donor Program (AADP) Tabling
Sisters volunteer to table for the Asian American Donor Program.
Local Food Bank Volunteering
Members volunteer their time at local food banks.
Member Experiences
Sisterhood Retreat
Annual weekend retreat for members; past locations include Santa Cruz and Bodega Bay.
Alumnae Luncheon
Annual gathering with alumnae sisters.
Pledge Class Presents
Event where the new pledge class presents to the sisterhood.
Sisterhood Lock-In
Members-only overnight bonding event.
Sleepovers
Informal sisterhood bonding sleepovers.
Photo Shoots
Sisterhood photo shoots for the house.
Formals
Formal event for the sisterhood.
Tahoe Trip
Annual trip to Lake Tahoe for members.
Senior Banquet
Celebration event honoring graduating senior sisters.