Recruitment

Sorority Recruitment Registration will open June 1 and closes August 28, 2020.

Registration for sorority recruitment opens June 1, 2020. Registration closes on August 28, 2020. 

Round One:  Sisterhood

September 4-5

Time: Parties will begin at 6:00pm on Friday, September 4.  Your Rho Gamma will provide you a schedule of your event times. This event will be held virtually to be in compliance with state, local, and HPU policy on social distancing. 

What to wear: Events will be occurring through virtual conferencing platforms, additional information will be shared by your Rho Gamma.

How the parties work:  Parties take place over two days. You will attend 6 parties total. Each party will be 15 minutes long, with a 5 minute break in between. You will be provided a link by your Rho Gamma (Recruitment Counselor).

Round Two:  Philanthropy

September 5-6

Time: Parties will begin at 1:00 pm on both days. This event will be held virtually to be in compliance with state, local, and HPU policy on social distancing. 

What to wear:  Events will be occurring through virtual conferencing platforms, additional information will be shared by your Rho Gamma.

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 5 minute break between. You will be provided a link by your Rho Gamma (Recruitment Counselor).

Round Three: Preference

September 12

Time: TBA. This event will be held virtually to be in compliance with state, local, and HPU policy on social distancing. 

What to wear:Events will be occurring through virtual conferencing platforms, additional information will be shared by your Rho Gamma.

How the parties work: These virtual meetings will be 40 minutes long where students are invited to two organizations. This is the final round before bids are distributed for membership. You will be provided a link by your Rho Gamma (Recruitment Counselor).

Bid Day

September 13

Time: This event will be held virtually to be in compliance with state, local, and HPU policy on social distancing. 

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.

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.

Virtual Recruitment: All rounds will be held virtually to comply with High Point University expectations on social distancing and space occupancy. Students who have registered for Panhellenic recruitment will be provided with additional information on the process when they attend the Virtual Mandatory Meeting on Sunday, August 30. Additionally, Recruitment Counselors will provide additional resources and information for students.

All dates are subject to change due to social distancing and occupancy limitations from COVID-19. Any changes to the recruitment schedule will be promptly communicated to those who have expressed interest or registered. For the most up to date information about Panhellenic recruitment, please go to www.hpupanhellenic.com or on Instagram @hpupanhellenic.

Fall 2020 IFC Recruitment Dates

Below are the Recruitment Dates for Fall 2020:

• Monday, June 15th – Recruitment Registration Opens
• Sunday, September 13th @ 12:00pm – Recruitment Registration Closes
• Sunday, September 13th  @ 7:00pm – *Mandatory* Recruitment Information Meeting
• Monday, September 14th – Round 1
• Tuesday, September 15th –  Round 2
• Wednesday, September 16th – Round 3
• Thursday, September 17th – Round 4
• Friday, September 18th – Bid Day

Register for IFC Fraternity Recruitment

Registration for IFC recruitment will open on June 15, 2020. Registration will close on September 13, 2020 at 12:00PM.

There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee if you register before August 28; this fee will increase to $30 if you register on or after this date. This fee is payable only through credit card and paid through the registration website.

Applicants are required to have a 2.500 high school GPA or a minimum 2.500 cumulative college GPA to be eligible. No exceptions. If you have a current college GPA from High Point University or another college/university, high school GPAs will not be considered.

Please note: All dates are subject to change due to social distancing and occupancy limitations from COVID-19. Any changes to the recruitment schedule will be promptly communicated to those who have expressed interest or registered. For the most up to date information about IFC recruitment, please utilize the IFC Instagram @hpu_ifc.

Register for Recruitment

Please note: All dates are subject to change due to COVID-19. Any changes to the recruitment schedule will be promptly communicated to those who have expressed interest or registered. For the most up to date information about IFC recruitment, please utilize the IFC Instagram @hpu_ifc.

Round 1 – Monday, September 14

Event Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Location: Virtual

What to wear: Business Casual (Jacket and No Tie)

How the parties work: You will visit all of the chapters during this round. You will be in a Virtual Room with a member from the IFC Executive Board. Each fraternity will rotate to your Virtual Room.

Round 2 – Tuesday, September 15

Event Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Virtual

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

How the parties work: You will visit any chapter(s) that you would like to during this round. You will start in a Virtual Room with a member from the IFC Executive Board. You will then be able to enter a Virtual room for each fraternity. From there, you will be able to visit different groups of Fraternity members to meet their members.

Round 3 – Wednesday, September 16

Event Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Virtual

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

How the parties work: Party attendance is by invitation only. You will start in a Virtual Room with a member from the IFC Executive Board. You will then be able to enter a Virtual room for each fraternity you have been invited back to. From there, you will be able to visit different groups of Fraternity members to meet their members.

Round 4 – Thursday, September 17

Event Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Virtual

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

How the parties work: Party attendance is by invitation only. You will start in a Virtual Room with a member from the IFC Executive Board. You will then be able to enter a Virtual room for each fraternity you have been invited back to. From there, you will be able to visit different groups of Fraternity members to meet their members.

Virtual Bid Day – Friday, September 18

Event Time: Determined by each chapter

Event Location: Virtual

What to wear: Casual (Chapters may provide a Bid Day T-Shirt)

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

Academics: Fraternities and sororities have high academic standards. To join an IFC Fraternity, applicants are required to have a 2.500 high school GPA or a minimum 2.500 cumulative college GPA to be eligible. No exceptions. If you have a current college GPA from High Point or another institution, high school GPAs will not be considered.

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 $400- $600 per year for the duration of your college career.

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!

Please note: All dates are subject to change due to social distancing and occupancy limitations from COVID-19. Any changes to the recruitment schedule will be promptly communicated to those who have expressed interest or registered. For the most up to date information about IFC recruitment, please utilize the IFC Instagram @hpu_ifc.