Sorority Recruitment
 
What is recruitment and how does it work? Recruitment will most likely begin with an orientation session hosted by the Panhellenic Council. You will be given general information about Recruitment and divided into Recruitment Groups. A Recruitment Counselor will be assigned to your group. A Recruitment Counselor is a sorority woman that has temporarily disaffiliated from her chapter in order to be a Recruitment Group Leader. A Recruitment Group Leader is there to guide you through recruitment, answer your questions and support you as you make your decisions. Recruitment often consists of 3-4 rounds of events/parties designed for you and the sorority members to meet and converse with one another, and for you to learn more about sorority life. During the first few days of Recruitment, you will be required to visit each NPC chapter at least one time. The period of recruitment varies, but usually lasts a few days. This is your opportunity to learn about the values, traditions and programming of the individual sororities. After the first round of events, you may receive invitations to revisit one or more chapters. This is the first step in the mutual selection process. You will be required to accept a specific number of invitations. This invitational process will continue until the last day of Recruitment. After the last Preference event has ended, you will be asked to rank your membership choices. Your preferences are matched up to the preferences of the chapters. You are strongly encouraged to list more than one chapter and not limit your options. There is always a possibility that you may not be matched with your first choice sorority. Before declining the opportunity to join, consider that the sorority on your bid card already feels that you would make a great sister and friend. You should give the chapter the same opportunity that they are giving you. If you decline an invitation to join, you will be ineligible to join a sorority for one calendar year. Can I register for Formal Recruitment with the Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Greater Kansas City? No, you must register with your university's Greek Life/Panhellenic office to participate in formal membership recruitment. When you register with your college or university Panhellenic, they will send you information about what you can expect during the recruitment process on that campus, as well as information on each sorority on campus. The information you will receive this summer from your college or university Panhellenic association usually has dress guidelines and photo examples. Wear clothes you feel good in and comfortable shoes because you will be standing and walking a lot. It is possible that you may not need a recommendation. Check with your Greek Life office of the school to find out what information you will need to provide. How can the Alumnae Panhellenic help with Recruitment? We can assist you by helping you with recommendations and by answering any questions you may have about recruitment. What general requirements and qualities do sororities seek when searching for new members? As private social organizations, NPC sororities and their collegiate membership have the right to invite members who they see fit. It is a choice of mutual selection. Groups look for students with the following qualities: Scholastic ability: Sororities expect students to have a minimum grade point average and an interest in academic excellence. Compatibility: Sororities are based on friendship. It is expected that members can get along with others and will be able to weather diverse personalities. Involved and Group-Oriented: Sorority membership work together in groups. Sororities have adopted philanthropies or charities which are supported by the collegiate members. New members are encouraged and expected to work with the volunteer activities of the sororities. Financially Responsible: Sororities are funded by their current membership. This is a financial obligation that new members must agree to. New members should discuss all financial matters with their parents. Along with membership dues and mandatory fees, there are other non-mandatory items and activities that you should budget for. Is sorority membership affordable? Members of greek organizations are not usually wealthy. Sorority members have the same financial concerns as any other college student. Sororities will discuss financial obligations during recruitment. Do sororities haze? NPC sororities do no haze. NPC has strict policies against hazing. Hazing is not a part of responsible Greek Life. The content of this page has been adapted by work done by the Phoenix Alumnae Panhellenic. We have received permission from Phoenix Alumnae Panhellenic to use their recruitment questions. 7/2006