PRIMARY
RECRUITMENT
The Primary Recruitment Process takes place during the first two weekends of Spring Semester. It consists of four rounds that highlight what the Panhellenic Association was founded on and allows every person going through the process to learn about each chapter. These rounds include Meet the Chapters, Philanthropy, Sisterhood, and Preference. At the end of the two weeks, through the mutual selection process, participants will have opportunity to be given their bid on Bid Day and then celebrate with the chapter that they just joined.
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To make this process less stressful, Potential New Members will be placed in a group and given at least two Recruitment Guides to assist you through the process. These guides meant to serve as a role model, friend, and resource to support a successful formal recruitment experience. Potential New Members will be assigned a Recruitment Group within 2 weeks after they register for Primary Recruitment
Meet the Chapters
Meet the Chapters is the first round of Primary Recruitment. During this round, Potential New Members will have the opportunity to speak to an active member in each of our 17 chapters. This is a great first glimpse into each chapter and allows you to learn a little bit about them as a whole. During this round, Recruitment Guide groups will travel together to each chapter.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy is the second round, and it takes place during one day. During this round, Potential New Members will visit chapter facilities and learn about each chapter’s unique philanthropy and why it is so special to them. You may watch a video or do a small activity that allows you to really understand the meaning and impact behind the philanthropic work that each chapter does.
Sisterhood
Sisterhood is the third round of Primary Recruitment. This round allows you to take notice of the genuine friendships and bonds that are made in each chapter. You may discuss the opportunities for involvement and leadership within the chapter, as well as the activities each chapter does to foster the strong sisterhood between their members.
Preference
Preference is the final round of Primary Recruitment. During this round, you will start to picture yourself as a sorority woman, and envision yourself as a potential member of the chapter(s) that you visit. This is the day to really focus on what you want to gain out of joining a sorority. A member may share with you how she made her decision, what her chapter means to her, and what sisterhood encompasses.