Fraternity and Sorority Life

Fall 2024 Formal Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment

Formal recruitment will take place Thursday, September 5th - Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Click here for the full schedule. Registration for fall recruitment will open at 10:00 am on May 1st and will close at 5:00pm on September 2nd. Click here to register for recruitment. Please note that there is a $50 registration fee. This fee covers the cost of a t-shirt and two meals. Refunds must be requested by August 30th.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which sororities participate in Panhellenic recruitment?
  • We have nine Panhellenic sororities that participate in recruitment: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, Sigma Kappa, and Zeta Tau Alpha.
    • In addition to Panhellenic sororities, there are five additional sororities within the Multicultural Greek and National Pan-Hellenic Councils: Chi Upsilon Sigma Latin Sorority, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. These sororities do not participate in Panhellenic recruitment, but you can learn more about their joining process at Meet the Greeks on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in the Solarium.
• Where does recruitment take place?
  • The formal recruitment process takes place in the Plemmons Student Union.
• Can I participate in recruitment as an upperclassmen or transfer student?
  • Absolutely! Being an upperclassmen or transfer student does not limit your options during recruitment.
• Is there a GPA requirement to participate in recruitment?
  • No, there is not a GPA requirement to participate in requirement. Each Panhellenic sorority has their own GPA requirements for membership. While there is no requirement to participate, we highly recommend that recruitment participants have a 3.0+ high school GPA or 2.8+ college GPA. Last year, the average GPA among recruitment participants was a 3.11 unweighted high school GPA and 3.44 college GPA.
• What is a PNM?
  • A potential new member (PNM) is someone that is interested in joining a sorority and has registered for recruitment.
• What is a recruitment counselor/Rho Gamma?
  • A recruitment counselor (Rho Gamma) is a current Panhellenic sorority member that has been selected to help guide potential new members through the recruitment process. They are here to help answer any questions you may have about the recruitment process!
• If I sign up for recruitment am I obligated to join a sorority?
  • No! You are not obligated to join a sorority. If you decide that a sorority is no longer something you're interested in, you can withdraw from the process at any time.
• How much does it cost to be a member of a sorority?
  • Each sorority charges dues each semester to be a member of a sorority. Please click here to view the costs for each. You will have the opportunity to ask each sorority questions about finances throughout the process.
• What is the MRABA?
  • The Membership Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) is the final step of the recruitment process. It is a one-year binding agreement where PNMs rank the chapters they visited during preference round. PNMs have several options to consider before signing. Click here to learn more.
• What is the likelihood of being matched/joining a sorority?
  • Last year, 95% of PNMs that signed a MRABA were matched.
• Are recommendation letters required to join a sorority?
  • No, they are not required. Typically, only an alumna of a sorority can write recommendations. Recommendations must be sent directly to the sorority and typically each headquarters has an online recommendation form. Please note that not having recommendations will not negatively impact your recruitment experience.
• Can I still participate in recruitment if I have class on Thursday and/or Friday evening?
  • Yes! We ask that you communicate any conflicts with your recruitment counselor so that we can do our best to accommodate your schedule. If you need to completely miss a round/night of recruitment, you will be asked to record a video answering questions for the chapters to review.
• Do I need to bring anything specific with me to recruitment?
  • We recommend bringing the following: re-fillable water bottle, homework (you may have long breaks), something to entertain yourself with, snacks, any prescription medicine you may need, and anything else you may need to be comfortable.
• Where can I learn more about Panhellenic sorority life?
  • The National Panhellenic Conference has created this website to serve a source of information regarding what it's like to be a member of a Panhellenic sorority. Check it out!