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 and 2pm on Saturday.  Your Rho Gam 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 1 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 7 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 8: 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

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 Fall 2019:

• Mid July – Recruitment Registration Opens
• Sunday August 25 – IFC BBQ TBA
• Wednesday August 28 – Fraternity Open House 5-7 pm & Informational Meeting 7pm; Greek Village
• Sunday September 1 – Mandatory Meeting 5pm-6pm Callicut Auditorium
• Tuesday September 3 – Friday September 6 – Recruitment
• Sunday September 8 – Bid Day

Registration Opens: Mid July

Registration Closes: September 1, 2019

Registration Fee: $35 early registration. Fee increases to $40 beginning August 26. 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.

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Night One – Tuesday, September 3

Time: Arrive at 6:30pm

Location: Webb Conference Center Ballroom

What to wear:  Business (coat and tie)

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

Night Two – Wednesday, September 4

Time: Chapters will host their own events between 6pm-10pm.

Location: TBD by individual chapters

What to wear: TBD

How the parties work:  Party attendance 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.

Night Three – Thursday, September 5 & Friday September 6

Time: Chapters will host their own events between 6pm-10pm.

Location: TBD by individual chapters

What to wear: TBD

How the parties work:  Party attendance 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 Day – Sunday September 8

Time: Arrive at 10:30am

Location: Cottrell Ballroom

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!