Recruitment Information:
 

• What is recruitment and how does it work?
• Can I register for Formal Recruitment with the Alumnae Panhellenic?
• What is a recommendation and is it needed?
• How can the Alumnae Panhellenic help with Recruitment?
• What are general requirements and what qualities do sororities seek when searching for new members?
• Is sorority membership affordable?
• Do sororities haze?
   

• What is recruitment and how does it work? 

Recruitment is a process in which college and university sororities meet prospective new members. The college Panhellenic organization organizes  Recruitment activities. The Collegiate Panhellenic Council belongs to the National Panhellenic Council (NPC), which has 26 national sororities as members.

 Recruitment or “rush” usually takes place in the fall and can vary in activities by campus. Students who are interested in recruitment should contact the Office of Greek Affairs of their campus for specific information on the date and time of Recruitment. Check your campus web site for Panhellenic Recruitment information, usually under Student Affairs or Greek Affairs. In the Kansas-Missouri area, at least one university has online registration for Recruitment. However, most schools have the Registration form online.

 A Basic outline of Recruitment:

•  1. The first step is Orientation. At orientation, you will get an overview of Recruitment and you will be divided into Recruitment groups. A recruitment group leader will be assigned to each group. The group leader is a sorority member who is serving Panhellenic during Recruitment. They do not represent their own sorority during Recruitment nor will they disclose to you their affiliation. The group leader is a non-biased collegian who will guide you through the Recruitment process.

•  2. The entire Recruitment process usually lasts a week and has 3-4 rounds of events or parties. The sororities provide the events to allow you to learn about their membership as well as  sorority life. 

• 3.  Recruitment participants must visit each NPC sorority at least once during the process. 

• 4.  After the first round, invitations to subsequent events are sent by the sororities. You may receive invitations; however, this is a process of mutual selection. This process continues until the last day of Preference. 

• 5.  At the completion of the last Preference event, you will rank your membership choices. Again, through the process of mutual selection, your choices will possibly be matched with the sororities’ choices. Participants are strongly encouraged to make more than one choice.  

• 6.  Participants should always carefully consider any bid to join a sorority, even if it is not the participant’s first choice. There is always the possibility that you could not be matched. 

• 7.  For more specific information on recruitment, as well as specific dates, what to wear, always check with the Greek Affairs/Student Services offices on your campus.

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•  Can I register for Formal Recruitment with the Alumnae Panhellenic of Greater Kansas City? 
  
  The Alumnae Panhellenic does not register students for Recruitment, nor do we put your name on a formal list. You must contact your school to register.

•  What is a recommendation and is it needed?
  
  A recommendation is a formal way to be introduced to a sorority. Alumnae members of sororities may assist you and write a recommendation for you. To write a recommendation, the alumnae members need personal background information, similar to a resume you would use for a job interview.
  
   It is possible that you may not need a recommendation. Check with your Greek Affairs office of you school to find out what information you will need to provide.

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•  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.
  Click here to contact Nancy Steen, the Sorority Information Chair. about recommendations.

•  What are 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 social 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 not haze, and NPC has strict policies against hazing. Hazing is not a part of responsible Greek life. 
  
  
  *The content of the Alumnae Panhellenic of Greater Kansas City Recruitment Facts has been adapted by work done by the Phoenix Alumnae Panhellenic. WWW.KCPANHEL.COM has received permission from Phoenix Panhellenic to use their recruitment questions. 7/2006.

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