Formal Recruitment (Fall)

Open House

The Open House days are designed for students participating in recruitment to visit all 10 chapters so you can get to know a little bit about each of the organizations. They are split up over two days to give everyone the opportunity to meet and to make sure you have time for breaks in between. At the end of Open Round Day 2, PNMs will get to rank the chapter's they attended in order of who they would like to visit again. 

Philanthropy Round

The third day of recruitment is Philanthropypy Round. This is the first day that PNMs will start attending less chapters. PNMs can be invited to attend up to eight chapters, but the average invites for the day is in the four to six range. Today PNMs will learn more about each chapter's specific local and national philanthropy. Chapters spend a lot of time fundraising, raising awareness, or participating in community service for their chosen philanthropies. At the end of Philanthropy Round, PNMs will get to rank the chapter's they attended in order of who they would like to visit again. 

Sisterhood Round

The fourth day of recruitment is Sisterhood Round. During this round, PNMs can expect an average of three chapter invitations. There is the possibility that a PNM could be invited back to up to five chapters. This is the day PNMs will learn more about each chapter's unique sisterhood, values, and what it is like to be a member. Chapters will also address financial obligations of membership in this round. At the end of Sisterhood Round, PNMs will get to rank the chapter's they attended in order of who they would like to visit again. 

Preference Round

The final day of recruitment is Preference Round. PNMs can only visit up to two chapters this day. In this round PNMs can expect to participate in a ceremony specific to the chapter(s) they visit to close out recruitment. This day is often more special in nature as you get a unique glimpse into the chapter. At the end of Preference Round, PNMs will get to rank the chapter's they attended in order of who they would like to join. 

Bid Day

Bid Day is what some might say the most exciting part of recruitment. On Bid Day students will learn if they received an invitation to join an organization and will get to celebrate in the afternoon with their new sorority. Bid Day can be overwhelming as all new members "run home" at the same time. Once this is over, new members will spend the afternoon celebrating with their new sisters!

Prior Time Commitments

We understand that recruitment is a time-intensive process. You might already have previous time commitments or may have something come up. As such, there is an excuse form that your RC can share should you have any scheduling conflicts that arise closer to date. It is important to note that this form is required should you miss any events. Once an excuse form is received, Panhellenic will serve as liaison to chapters and will inform them should you be unable to attend their event. In special circumstances we can also try and accommodate your schedule, but this is not a guarantee. If you are unable to be at recruitment for some reason, you do have the opportunity to write a letter to the chapters expressing your continued interest in their organization. Panhellenic will once again serve as the distribute of the information. 

Note: Missing an opportunity to attend a chapter invitation during formal recruitment can significantly impact your chances of being invited back. Keep that in mind as you are reviewing the formal recruitment schedule. 

Accommodations

In the recruitment registration, students who require accommodations during recruitment are given the space to include any accommodation they might need for an equitable recruitment process. These accommodations include but are not limited to outdoor seating for those with anxiety, claustrophobia, or auditory impairments, indoor seating for those prone to passing out or require air conditioning, schedule alterations for those who require taking a medication at a specific time, addition of ramps, and assistance inside the house for those with mobility disabilities. We want to emphasize that accommodation should only be requested for those whose recruitment process would be inequitable without said accommodation. The Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be in communication with students who request accommodations to make sure they are being executed in the best way possible.