Recruitment

Please join us for Sorority Open House on Friday August 24 from 5-7pm in the Greek Village.

Sorority Recruitment will be held over two weekends.  Events will be held on August 31, September 1, 2, 8 & Bid Day is September 9.

All participants need to attend the Mandatory Information Meeting on Sunday August 26 at 7pm in Hayworth Fine Arts.

Registration for sorority recruitment will open on July 20, 2018.

There is a $60 registration fee if you register before August 26; this fee will increase to $75 if you register after this date.  This fee is payable only be credit card and will be paid via the registration website.

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Any student, or incoming student, interested in staying up to date on information regarding sorority recruitment is highly encouraged to join our email list!

August 31 & September 1  Round One:  Sisterhood

Time: Parties will begin at 5:30pm on Friday and 2pm on Saturday.  Your Pi Chi will provide you a schedule of your event times

What to wear: Please wear a plain white tshirt.  Jeans, skirts or capri pants are appropriate, no shorts.  Flat shoes.

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 2 Round Two:  Philanthropy

Time: Parties will begin at 10am

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

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 8 Round Three: Preference

Time: Parties will begin at 11:00am

What to wear: This is a dressy night! Cocktail dress is appropriate. You should wear heels.

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 9: Bid Day

Time: 11:00am Slane Center Gym

What to wear:  Jeans and comfortable shoes!

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

Below are a list of recruitment dates for Spring 2018:

• Wednesday, December 13, 2017 – Spring 2018 Recruitment Registration Opens
• Wednesday, January 17, 2017 @ 5PM – Fraternity Open House – Greek Village
• Wednesday, January 17, 2017 @ 7PM – Recruitment Information Meeting – Webb Conference Center Ballroom
• Monday, January 22, 2017 @ 7PM – Mandatory Meeting for All Participating in Recruitment – Wilson Commerce 216
• Monday, January 22, 2017 – Registration for Spring 2018 Recruitment Closes
• Tuesday, January 23-Sunday, January 28, 2017 – Formal Fraternity Recruitment (see Schedule of Events tab below for more information)

Registration Opens: December 13 at 8:30am
Registration Closes: January 23 at 8:30am
Registration Fee: $35, payable only by credit card through the registration website
Recruitment Requirements: Must have a 2.5 previous semester GPA.

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Night One – Tuesday, January 23

Time: Arrive at 6:00pm

Location: Webb Conference Center

What to wear:  Business (coat and tie)

How the parties work: You will visit each chapter during this round.  Each “party” will be 20 minutes long, with a 1o minute break in between.

Night Two – Wednesday, January 24

Time: Arrive at 6:30pm

Location: Webb Conference Center

What to wear: Business casual.

How the parties work:  Open house.  You can visit whichever chapter you choose, for whatever length of time until 10pm.  Participants are strongly encouraged to visit every house in order to maximize their options.

Night Three – Thursday, January 25

Time: Arrive at 6:30pm

Location: Webb Conference Center

What to wear: Business casual.

How the parties work:  Party attendance by invitation only. Invitations will be distributed in the Greek Village Conference Center (GCC) Ballroom before the round begins. You may attend as many parties as you are invited to.  Participants are strongly encouraged to attend every event they are invited to in order to maximize their options.

Night Four – Friday, January 26

Time: Arrive at 6:30pm

Location: Phillips 120

What to wear: Casual

How the parties work: Parties attendance by invitation only

*Please note, there are no events on Saturday

Bid Day – Sunday, January 27

Time: Arrive at 10:30am

Location: Webb Conference Center

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

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!