Although Panhellenic Council sets the minimum GPA required for initiation at 2.0 while taking at least 12 hours of classes, many sororities set scholastic requirements at a higher level. Panhellenic encourages academic excellence by rewarding students. Women who make Dean's List and achieve a 4.0 are rewarded with certificates of merit. Several scholarships are also sponsored by the Council. Individual chapters are also recognized for their academic achievement.
Many sororities participate in philanthropy programs on campus.
Some community activities include the supply drive for Project Safe, baby-sitting for faculty members, and donating time and supplies for the Athens Homeless Shelter and Athens Rape Crisis Center. Most sororities also sponsor one major fundraising event for a charity annually, as well as participating in local philanthropic activities. Programs to benefit the council and Greek Organizations are sponsored by Panhellenic. Programs may include topics such as drug and alcohol abuse, pledge education, personal health and safety, and scholarship. Members of Greek sororities participate in various campus activities such as SGA, Communiversity, honor societies, and other major organizations.