Big Sis/Lil' Sis

In the Converse sisterhood, we celebrate our fellow students’ accomplishments and give each other a leg up in good times and bad. Perhaps where the link of sisterhood is most strongly seen is in the Big Sis/Lil’ Sis tradition. Every entering freshman and transfer student is adopted by a big sister within the junior or senior class.

During the first few weeks, freshman, juniors and transfers attend a series of mixers and fun activity nights.

During Big Sis Lil’ Sis Week, your big sister’s identity is a carefully guarded secret. At night, mysterious runners deliver presents, horns or panther ears, and tails – which freshmen proudly sport for the remainder of the week.

On Skit Night, groups of big sisters perform themed skits while little sisters try to guess the identity of their secret benefactor.

Revealing Ceremony is a night when all secrets are revealed and big and little sisters celebrate their newfound friendships – bonds that, for many, will last throughout their Converse experience and into the rest of their lives.