Recruitment

Sorority Recruitment Registration will open in mid July and closes August 28, 2019.  Click here to register

Please join us for Sorority Open House on Friday August 23, 2019 from 5-7pm in the Greek Village.

Sorority Recruitment will be held over two weekends.  Events will be held on August 30, 31 September 7 & Bid Day is September 8.

All participants need to attend the Mandatory Information Meeting on Sunday August 25, 2019 at 7pm in Hayworth Fine Arts.

Registration for sorority recruitment will mid July, 2019.  Registration closes August 28,2019.

There is a $60 registration fee if you register before August 25; this fee will increase to $75 if you register on or after this date.  This fee is payable only be credit card and will be paid via the registration website.

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August 30 & 31 Round One:  Sisterhood

Time: Parties will begin at 5:30pm on Friday Aug. 30 and 2:00pm on Saturday Aug. 31.  Your Rho Gamma will provide you a schedule of your event times.

What to wear: Please wear a plain white t-shirt.  Jeans, skirts, or capri pants are appropriate, but no shorts.  Flat shoes are recommended if you prefer.

How the parties work:  Parties take place over two days. You will attend 6 parties total. Each party will be 30 minutes long, with a 15 minute break in between.        

September 1 Round Two:  Philanthropy

Time: Parties will begin at 10:00am

What to wear:  A little dressier than jeans. Skirts and capri pants are still appropriate, but no shorts. Flat shoes are still best, but you may choose to wear heels if you prefer.

How the parties work: You may attend up to 4 parties. Most will attend less than 4 parties; this is normal! Each party is 30 minutes long with a 15 minute break between.

September 7 Round Three: Preference

Time: Parties will begin at 10:00am

What to wear: This is a dressy night! Cocktail dress is appropriate. Heels if you prefer.

How the parties work: You may attend up to two parties, it is normal to only attend one. Each party will be 50 minutes long, with a 15 minute break in between.

September 8: Bid Day

Time: 11:00am Slane Center Gym

What to wear:  Jeans and comfortable shoes! You will receive a shirt from your new chapter so wear a top that you can throw a shirt over!

Cost: Joining a fraternity or sorority is a financial commitment. There is a cost to register for recruitment as well as costs to the chapter immediately upon joining. You can expect to pay dues in the amount of $800- $1200 per year for the duration of your college career.

Academics: Fraternities and sororities have high academic standards. Potential new members are advised that each chapter has a GPA requirement for their new members.

Commitment: Joining a fraternity or sorority is a large time commitment. You should be sure that you are able to commit to each aspect of the organization, including education, philanthropy, chapter events and social events. Fraternities and sororities aren’t like clubs, in that you can’t quit because you want to. You should read everything carefully that you are asked to sign!

Rules: Potential new members should review the Panhellenic Recruitment Rules that are applicable to them. 2018 Recruitment Rules

Letters of Recommendation:  Letters of recommendation (aka “rec letters”) are not required, but are welcomed.  Each sorority has their own standards for recommendations.  If you have sorority alumnae that want to write you a recommendation , please have them consult their sororities national website for procedures on writing letters of recommendation.

Below are a list of recruitment dates for Spring 2020:

• Thursday, January 2nd @ 5:00pm – Recruitment Registration Opens
• Monday, January 20th @ 7:00pm-7:30pm – *Mandatory* Recruitment Information Meeting – Webb Ballroom
• Tuesday, January 21st – Thursday, January 23rd – Fraternity Recruitment (see Recruitment Week Schedule tab below for more information)
• Friday, January 24th @ 6:00pm – Bid Day – Webb Ballroom

Registration Opens: January 2

Registration Closes: January 17

Registration Fee: $35 Payable only by credit card through the registration website

Recruitment Requirements: Must have a 2.5 high school GPA and/or previous semester college GPA.

REGISTER HERE

Open House Night – Tuesday, January 21st. 2020

Check In: 6:30pm at Webb Conference Center Ballroom

Event Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm

Location: Greek Village Fraternity Houses

What to wear: Business Casual (Jacket and no tie)

How the parties work: You will visit all of the chapters during this round. Each “party” will be 25 minutes long with a 5 minute break in between.

Invite Night – Wednesday, January 22nd. 2020

Check In: 5:45pm at Webb Conference Center Ballroom

Event Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Greek Village Fraternity Houses

What to wear: Business Casual (Button Up/Polo)

How the parties work: Party attendance is by invitation only. Chapters will be hosting their own events at their indiviaul fraternity houses. More information will be provided to those who receive an invite by the chapter.

Off Campus Night – Thursday, January 23rd. 2020

Check In: 5:45pm at Phillips Hall Front Lobby

Event Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: TBD by individual chapters

What to wear: Casual (Polo and Jeans/Khakis)

How the parties work: Party attendance is by invitation only. Chapters will be hosting their own events at various locations. More information will be provided to those who receive an invite by the chapter.

Bid Night – Friday, January 24th, 2020

Check In: 6:00pm at Webb Conference Center Ballroom

What to wear: Casual. You will receive a t-shirt from your new chapter to wear with the rest of your pledge brothers!

If you have any questions, contact the IFC Recruitment Chair Colton Zenni at czenni@highpoint.edu or the Assistant Director of Greek Life Katie Borza at kborza@highpoint.edu.

Cost: Joining a fraternity or sorority is a financial commitment. There is a cost to register for recruitment as well as costs to the chapter immediately upon joining. You can expect to pay dues in the amount of $800- $1200 per year for the duration of your college career.

Academics: Fraternities and sororities have high academic standards. Potential new members are advised that each chapter has a GPA requirement for their new members.

Commitment: Joining a fraternity or sorority is a large time commitment. You should be sure that you are able to commit to each aspect of the organization, including education, philanthropy, chapter events and social events. Fraternities and sororities aren’t like clubs, in that you can’t quit because you want to. You should read everything carefully that you are asked to sign!