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Fraternity and Sorority Life

Crest Collective

Graduating Student Recognition

Crest Collective

The Crest Collective is a small cohort of graduating students, selected through a brief nomination process each year, that have earned recognition for their lasting, positive impact on our community.

The verb "crest" means to reach the highest point; just as a wave will have a high point (the crest) as it flows on, we know our graduating students have reached new heights while here at USD and will carry that momentum into their post-graduate experiences.

Membership in the Crest Collective is an honor as well as a commitment to continue living the ideals and values of our fraternal organizations, and to prioritize community building, rather than individualism, in all future endeavors.

Nominations

Campus partners, fraternity/sorority advisors, USD faculty/staff, student peers, and all other community members are encouraged to submit nominations for graduating FSL members.

Each nominator will be asked to write a brief statement of 500 words or fewer about how the nominee has exemplified one of the core principles of FSL during their time at USD:

Growth through Attainment of Knowledge

Leadership through Strength of Character

Service through Civic Engagement

Belonging through Inclusive Practices

Health through Safety and Well-Being

Previous Cohorts