Ramblin' Recruitment Guide 2020

GEORGIA TECH

Ramblin' Recruitment Guide 2020-2021 Sign up today! www.gatechcpc.com/formal-recruitment

Contact Information Hannah Sherrill, President president.gtcpc@gmail.com Tal Nechmad, Executive Vice President evp.gtcpc@gmail.com Katrina Balga, Recruitment Vice President rvp.gtcpc@gmail.com Clara Kennedy, Recruitment Programming Vice President rpvp.gtcpc@gmail.com Emily Gilbert, Recruitment Operations Chair operations.gtcpc@gmail.com Isha Shrotriya, Recruitment Publications Chair pubchair.gtcpc@gmail.com Clara McKay, Recruitment Marketing Chair marketingchair.gtcpc@gmail.com Mattie Smyth, Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life mattie.smyth@studentlife.gatech.edu

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COVID-19 Update To the potential new members and families interested in the Primary Recruitment 2020 process,

First and foremost, we hope that everyone is managing to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic. Under the guidance of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the National Panhellenic Conference, the Collegiate Panhellenic Council has been carefully monitoring the pandemic and how it will affect our Primary Recruitment process.

The safety and health of every potential new member (which is all of you!) and the women in our community is our highest priority. After weeks of deliberation and planning, we have decided to move forward with a Virtual Primary Recruitment! Our CPC community is very excited to welcome you to Georgia Tech through this new method and make it just as meaningful as it is in-person.

We will be doing our best to mimic the in-person recruitment experience by still having women of our chapters speak with every potential new member.

We understand that this may bring up many questions and concerns, and hopefully the following Ramblin' Recruitment Guide 2020 is able to answer all of them. If you have any unanswered questions, check out our FAQ document uploaded on our website! It will provide extra details about this new method for Primary Recruitment. We will be updating this Guide in addition to our website and social media as more decisions are made. If you are unable to find the answer to your questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Recruitment Vice President, Katrina Balga, at rvp.gtcpc@gmail.com.

Lastly, we would like to sincerely thank all of the essential workers on the frontlines. Your hard work and sacrifice does not go unnoticed!

We are so excited to meet you soon!

Sincerely,

The 2020 Recruitment Board

Table of Contents What is CPC? ..................................................................................................... 4 Our Narrative .................................................................................................... 6 Circle of Sisterhood .......................................................................................... 7 Letter from the President .............................................................................. 8 Letter from the Recruitment Team .......................................................... 10 It's All Greek to Me ........................................................................................ 12 Primary Recruitment Information ........................................................... 14 Online Platform Guidance ........................................................................... 17 What Happens Next ...................................................................................... 18 Primary Recruitment Rules ......................................................................... 19 PNM Bill of Rights .......................................................................................... 20 MRABA Information ..................................................................................... 21 Associate Recruitment Information ......................................................... 23 Associate Recruitment Rules ...................................................................... 25 Code of Ethics .................................................................................................. 26 Financial Obligations....................................................................................... 27 Meet Our Chapters ........................................................................................ 28

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What is CPC? CPC, or the Collegiate Panhellenic Council, is the unifying body of the eight National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters and two Associate chapters on Georgia Tech's campus; we are one of the four Greek letter councils here at Georgia Tech. The NPC Chapters participate in Primary Recruitment each August prior to the beginning of school. The Associate Chapters host their individual recruitment within the first several weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters. As you learn more about each of our chapters, you will find several key aspects that bond our community together: ACADEMICS: Our CPC community understands that academics should be a student’s main focus; therefore, numerous resources are offered to enhance a new member’s academic experience. New members can be supported through major mentors, tutoring, and study groups. Academic support goes hand-in-hand with career opportunities and connections. Whether it be pursuing an internship opportunity abroad or considering a new major on campus, CPC women are supported throughout their academic experience.

INVOLVEMENT: The CPC community is filled with members from all different areas of campus, allowing our women to be introduced to countless organizations on campus that are able to compliment their academic experience. Recruiters show that they are looking for well- rounded candidates who not only show academic success but also extracurricular involvements. Therefore, our women are encouraged to follow their unique passions to find organizations that help them to pursue their interests and grow as individuals and future professionals.

PHILANTHROPY: Being involved in CPC provides a valuable opportunity to make an impact within our surrounding Atlanta community. Each chapter supports a specific philanthropic organization and is passionate about raising funds and increasing awareness through community-wide philanthropy events and chapter activities. Additionally, the CPC community supports Circle of Sisterhood, a national philanthropy that provides support for women’s education across the globe.

SISTERHOOD: CPC at Georgia Tech allows for members to be surrounded by empowering women of all different majors and ages. One of the recurring themes spoken about throughout recruitment is sisterhood. It is a life-changing bond formed between women within our community and within each chapter. Our community prides itself on having chapters that support the activities of one another. Within individual chapters, women are given an older member (a big sister, or “big” for short) to mentor them throughout their time at Georgia Tech which helps create a tight-knit sisterhood.

SOCIAL: Women within our community enjoy the opportunity to take part in social events planned by their individual chapters. Social events make sure our women are able to take a break from the rigor of school and make memories with their sisters. These events are also the perfect way to meet new people while having a special occasion to explore all that Atlanta has to offer.

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Our NPC Chapters

Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Phi Alpha Xi Delta Kappa Alpha Theta Phi Mu Zeta Tau Alpha Our Associate Chapters

Alpha Delta Chi Alpha Omega Epsilon

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Our CPC Narrative

SHE IS POWERFUL. By herself, she shines with potential and radiates possibilities. But when she plugs into a network of other supportive women, her confidence, strength, and capabilities are ignited. She is a Georgia Tech sorority woman. She isn’t like what you’ve seen in the movies. She isn’t confined by anyone’s expectations. She is powerful. Her sorority experience has catalyzed her abilities, and the support of her sisters charges her confidence fully.

She is a Georgia Tech sorority woman. She is powerful.

EMPOWERED: The sorority community at Georgia Tech enhances the academic, social, and personal potential of each of its members. We believe in our women’s potential. We prepare our women for success as professionals. And we celebrate the unique and diverse gifts each of our women have to contribute to our global society CONFIDENT: The sorority community at Georgia Tech produces confident women with remarkable communication and leadership skills. An encounter with any of our chapters’ members will leave a lasting impression of a driven achiever who is poised to shape her future.

SUPPORTED: The sorority community at Georgia Tech supports its members as they experience the opportunities and challenges that college – and a dynamic career –throw at them. Throughout life, our members benefit from the feeling of always having a loving home full of sisters who care about them and believe in them.

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Circle of Sisterhood Our Story The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation is a mechanism by which all sorority women can stand together across affiliation, age, color, and creed to make a difference in the lives of millions of girls and women around the world. As CPC’s official philanthropy since 2016, Circle of Sisterhood at Georgia Tech strives to make education a reality for women everywhere through educational awareness and financial support.

Our Mission

As women at Georgia Tech, we are privileged enough to pursue a world-class degree surrounded by other brilliant and talented women. However, the rest of the world is not as lucky. Two thirds of all illiterate adults in the world are female, and not even seven percent of the world’s population (both men and women) has a college degree.

Research has shown that the more educated a young girl is, the more she invests in herself, her family, and her community. We have partnered with The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation to remove the current barriers to education for these young girls to help them impact their communities, their countries, and the world.

Our Impact Since 2010, The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation has been able to support organizations working to remove barriers to education in 22 countries on 4 continents, including funding the construction of 15 school builds in five countries – Nicaragua, Malawi, Nepal, Senegal, and Haiti. The Panhellenic community at Georgia Tech personally funded a school build to Sass-Mack, Senegal in March 2018, sending 18 sorority women to work alongside the local community.

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Letter from the President Congratulations on being a Yellow Jacket! Georgia Tech life is filled with deep tradition, and we are so excited that you are considering making Sorority life a part of your experience here at our beloved school. There are many different opportunities to get involved on campus, and the Panhellenic sorority experience is one of the best ways to make Georgia Tech feel like home!

Sorority women on Georgia Tech's campus are nothing short of amazing! Our community is comprised of driven individuals who constantly strive to become the best versions of themselves.

Whether it is through pursuing academic, professional, or personal goals, CPC women can accomplish anything they set their minds to. What I have gained from our Panhellenic community is much more than just leadership and professional growth. This experience has helped to evolve my character, establish my morals, and define who I am as a person. The women in this community have lifted me up and encouraged me through everything Georgia Tech has thrown my way, and I could not be more proud to serve this community.

Our Panhellenic community is comprised of ten member organizations, including eight National Panhellenic Conference chapters and two Associate chapters, that are made up of empowered and exceptional women who are involved in all capacities throughout campus. Each sorority has values and traditions upon which it was founded that creates a unique bond between individual chapters across the nation. Sorority Life at Georgia Tech provides our women with the chance to achieve high academic success, build sensational character, grow as leaders, and develop lifelong bonds.

The 2020 Executive Board has worked hard to ensure that we have a strong Panhellenic community, and I hope that you will see that during both your recruitment and membership experiences! You will quickly find that "Greek Life" at Georgia Tech is different than most schools, so I encourage you to look through both our website and social media for more information. And, as always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions!

In White & Gold, Hannah Sherrill, President

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CPC Executive Board

Top Row Left to Right: Hannah Sherrill, President Clara Kennedy, Recruitment Programming Vice President Hannah Day, Financial Vice President Bottom Row Left to Right: Tal Nechmad, Executive Vice President Julia Binegar, Communications Vice President Katrina Balga, Recruitment Vice President Katherine Markey, Philanthropy Vice President Harper Melnick, Programming Vice President

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Letter from the Recruitment Team

We are so excited you are interested in joining the Panhellenic Community here at Georgia Tech! Â Becoming a sorority woman provides an outlet to build strong relationships with other women, promote leadership development, and have a widespread support system.

Our community prides itself in having confident, supported, and empowered women. Our Primary Recruitment process is an opportunity for you to meet women from each chapter, discover more about their values, and envision yourself wearing their letters!

Our community consists of ten chapters, eight National Panhellenic Chapters (NPC) and two associate chapters. The NPC Chapters participate in Primary Recruitment each August prior to the beginning of school. The Associate Chapters host their individual recruitment within the first several weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters. We encourage you to visit our tabs for Primary Recruitment and Associate Recruitment to learn more about each process.

We hope you consider signing up for Primary Recruitment or participating in the Associate Recruitment process!

We know that these are unprecedented times, and we are doing all that we can to ensure the most efficient and safe recruitment process. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to CPC’s Recruitment Vice President, Katrina Balga, at rvp.gtcpc@gmail.com.

In White & Gold, Katrina Balga & Clara Kennedy, Recruitment Vice President and Recruitment Programming Vice President

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Our Recruitment Board From Left to Right: Tal Nechmad, Executive Vice President Clara Kennedy, Recruitment Programming Vice President Katrina Balga, Recruitment Vice President Hannah Sherrill, President

Emily Gilbert Recruitment Operations Chair

Isha Shrotriya Recruitment Publications Chair

Clara McKay Recruitment Marketing Chair

Recruitment Counselors

A Recruitment Counselor (RC) is a member of a NPC chapter within the Georgia Tech Panhellenic community. They have chosen to dissociate from their own chapter to unbiasedly lead Potential New Members (PNMs) through the Primary Recruitment process. Each PNM will be a part of an RC group with other PNMs and four RCs. The RCs will discuss the schedule for the week, what to expect during Primary Recruitment, answer any questions the PNMs may have, and be a confidential and unbiased support for PNMs.

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Our Recruitment It's All Greek toTeam Me Associate Chapter Recruitment: the time period in which sorority recruitment events for Associate chapters are held; both Associate chapters have the opportunity to hold recruitment in the fall and spring semesters, which is different from Primary Recruitment Bid: an official invitation to membership in a sorority or fraternity; bids are received during Bid Day, the day following Preference round of Primary Recruitment of National Panhellenic Conference chapters Chapter: the local group of a national organization, sometime designated by its own Greek name (i.e.

Alpha Beta chapter of XYZ Sorority) Continuous Open Bidding (COB): an opportunity for chapters who are not at quota or total to extend bids to women who did not join a sorority during Primary Recruitment Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC): the governing body of the eight National Panhellenic Conference chapters and two Associate chapters on Georgia Tech's campus; CPC is one of the four Greek letter councils on Georgia Tech's campus and governs Primary Recruitment Letters: Greek initials that stand for sorority's Greek name New Member: a woman who has been offered and has accepted a bid to a sorority; after a period of education on the history, ideals, and traditions of the organization, a woman may be initiated into the chapter to become an active member National Panhellenic Conference (NPC): a conference body composed of delegated from the 26 women's national sororities, each of which is autonomous as a social, Greek letter society of college women, undergraduate and alumnae; Georgia Tech has eight NPC sororities on campus Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life (OFSL): an official Georgia Tech department that houses three professional, full-time fraternity and sorority advisors for the four Greek letter councils; this office falls under the Division of Student Life and is located in the Student Center Commons on campus Potential New Member (PNM): an undergraduate woman who is eligible to participate in Primary Recruitment Primary Recruitment: the week in which sorority recruitment events for the National Panhellenic Conference chapters are held; this week occurs in August, prior to the start of the fall semester Preference: the final night of Primary Recruitment in which a PNM decides which sorority to join; also called Pref Round Quota: the minimum number of new members that a chapter may offer a Bid to in Primary Recruitment Recommendation: a letter written by an alumna of a chapter, which recommends a PNM for membership; also called a rec letter or a reference letter; this does not guarantee a PNM membership to the organization; letters can be written with or without the knowledge of the PNM; the alumna should be aware of the process of how to submit this letter (i.e. online or by mail); if mailed, they can be sent to the sorority directly or to the OFSL for distribution

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The Greek ABC's

Α

Alpha

Ε

Epsilon

Ι

Β

Beta

Ζ

Zeta

Κ

Γ

Gamma

Η

Eta

Λ

Δ

Delta

Θ

Theta

Μ

Iota

Kappa

Lambda

Nu

Xi

Omega

Rho

Sigma

Tau

Upsilon

Phi

Chi

Psi

Omega

Ν Ρ

Φ

Ξ

Σ

Χ

Mu

Ο

Π

Τ

Υ

Ψ

Pi

Ω

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Primary Recruitment Primary Recruitment is officially virtual! It is conducted by the eight National Panhellenic Council chapters within our CPC community. It takes place each August prior to the start of the fall semester. All Primary Recruitment logistics, invitations, and rules are overseen and organized by the CPC Executive Board, the CPC Recruitment Board, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the designated Recruitment Counselors. The recruitment process allows for all women who are registered for Primary Recruitment to visit each sorority and have conversations with current members. We will be using Zoom as the official platform!

The selection process for joining a sorority is a “mutual selection” process. At the end of each day of recruitment, PNMs will rank the chapters that they would like to return to and chapters will extend invitations to women who could be a good fit in their respective chapter. PNMs will have the opportunity to discuss their decisions with Recruitment Counselors at the end of each day.

Due to the large volume of women attending Primary Recruitment, prior registration is required. There is a nonrefundable fee associated with registration, which includes the costs of online video platforms, new member programming, and other associated costs. The registration fee for Primary Recruitment is $40 until registration closes, and $5 will be donated to Circle of Sisterhood.

Expectations for Each Day PNM Orientation: Every PNM is required to attend our PNM Orientation held by the CPC Executive Board and Recruitment Board.

This orientation will occur on August 10th at 3pm EST via Zoom. This is an opportunity to learn more about the days ahead and meet fellow PNMs, CPC Executive/Recruitment Board, and your Recruitment Counselors. You will be given your video prompt and further instruction on the open house round as well as the following days of recruitment. If you cannot attend this orientation, your Recruitment Counselor can help you schedule another time to meet. Please come excited for recruitment to begin!

Day 1: Open House. Just like you submitted a video introducing yourself to the chapters, the chapters have made videos to show you a little more about them! You will meet with your Recruitment Counselor group to watch these videos of all eight NPC chapters and both Associate chapters. Likewise, the chapters will separately view each video submitted by a PNM. Day 2: Philanthropy and Finances. The first day you will be having conversations with your potential sorority sisters! You will have the opportunity to speak with women in up to six sororities.

Day 3: Sisterhood. You will speak with sisters from up to four sororities.

Day 4: Preference Round. This round takes place on the Sunday before the first day of school. You will speak to sisters from up to two sororities, rank your preference for sororities at the end of day, and sign the MRABA (see “MRABA” section for more information).

Bid Day: Monday, the 17th! See “What Happens Next?” for more information.

Link to Register:

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Primary Recruitment Schedule Orientation: Aug. 10 3PM EST via Zoom *Zoom link will be sent out closer to the date

Day 1: Aug. 13

1 virtual event *PNMs will receive further instructions on their Day 1 Videos at PNM Orientation. Examples from Recruitment Board will be posted to the website as a guide!

Day 2: Aug. 14

35 minute events, up to 6 virtual events Day 3: Aug. 15

45 minute events, up to 4 events Day 4: Aug. 16

55 minute events, up to 2 events *The specific times for each event are currently TBD and will be released soon

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What to Wear Chapter members will be following the "look good, feel good" guideline, and we encourage you all to do the same! Come as you are and wear whatever you feel your best in!

The following pictures are just a few examples of what our Recruitment Board feels most comfortable in!

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Online Platform Guidance What platform will we be using? Zoom!

What if I don't have a Zoom account? It is free and very easy to make! Your Recruitment Counselors will be able to help you create one if you run into any trouble.

What happens if my WiFi stops working/technical difficulties occur? There will be RCs available during your calls to step in if any sort of technical difficulty occurs. CPC Recruitment Board will be able to adjust your schedule if you are unable to meet with a chapter due to technical difficulties.

What if I don't have access to a computer? If you do not have access to your own computer, you will be able to borrow a laptop from the Georgia Tech library. There is wireless internet available across the entire campus. If you are having issues accessing a computer or WiFi off campus, contact us and we can help!

We understand that you might have questions! We are here to listen and answer to make this experience the best possible. Please check out our FAQ document on our website, and if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our Recruitment Vice President, Katrina Balga, at rvp.gtcpc@gmail.com!

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What Happens Next?

The first week of school in August is filled with many exciting firsts! If you choose to attend Primary Recruitment and receive an invitation to join a chapter, your first week will have several key, exciting moments. All events take place in the evening and will not conflict with class schedules.

Bid Day: Monday, Aug. 17 Monday, Aug. 17th is the day that new members receive their bids. PNMs will coordinate with their Recruitment Counselors to open their bid card one-on-one. We are currently in the process of planning a physically distant Bid Day celebration, and will update once we have more details! We want every PNM to get excited about their chapter and celebrate with their future sorority sisters!

CPC Greek Peer Education: Time/Date TBD Every semester, new members attend an introductory educational event planned by CPC and IFC. This event will cover mental health, risk management, campus resources, and membership expectations. This event allows new members to meet new women in their member class, reunite with women from their recruitment counselor group, and learn helpful knowledge to ensure a safe semester. We are currently in the process of planning this event, and will update once we have more details!

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Primary Recruitment Rules Potential New Members

A woman must be a regularly matriculated student at Georgia Tech to participate in Primary Recruitment.

A woman shall not be, or have ever been, an initiated member of a National Panhellenic Conference group and join another National Panhellenic Conference group.

A Potential New Member must have registered and paid her non-refundable Recruitment fee in order to participate in Primary Recruitment. Primary Recruitment Registration will conclude at (?)am EST on August 10.

At no time during the summer or the Primary Recruitment Period is any Potential New Member allowed to reveal the affiliation of any Recruitment Counselor, Panhellenic Executive Board Officer, or the Recruitment Board Members.

A woman shall attend all Primary Recruitment events to which she has accepted invitations. In case of illness or an emergency, or another excused absence, the woman shall notify the Collegiate Panhellenic Council, who will excuse the woman and then notify the chapters involved. Any woman who misses a Recruitment event and is unexcused will be withdrawn from Recruitment by the Collegiate Panhellenic Council.

Any Potential New Member wishing to withdraw from Recruitment must speak to a Recruitment Counselor, Recruitment Board Member, or Panhellenic Executive Board Officer and must sign a formal withdrawal form, in person.

Summer Procedures & Acceptable Contact There are no rules against active members reaching out to you prior to recruitment, but please know that they will likely be talking in generalities about the sorority experience and the CPC community since you’ll still need to go through primary recruitment to join any of our NPC chapters. If you happen to talk to a current member and you feel uncomfortable for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know at rvp.gtcpc@gmail.com.

Please refer to our FAQ document for any more questions!

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PNM Bill of Rights

Every PNM has the right to...

Be treated as an individual Be fully informed about the recruitment process Ask questions and receive true and objective answers from Recruitment Counselors and members Be treated with respect Be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized Ask how and why and receive straight answers Have and express opinions to Recruitment Counselors Have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with Recruitment Counselors Make informed decisions without undue pressures from others Be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) signing process Make one's own choice and decisions and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision Have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience

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Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement Form (MRABA)

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Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA)

After visiting the last chapter on your schedule of Preference Round, you will begin the process of ranking the chapters you visited. This process is slightly different than how you will have had to input your selections following the rounds on the previous days.

This form will be explained to you in more detail throughout the recruitment process, but here are some basics we think you should know now: By signing this document, you as a Potential New Member agree that you are willing to accept a bid for membership from any sorority that you rank. You may choose to list any sorority whose preference event you attended and from whom you are willing to accept an invitation to membership. Please note that you should not rank any sorority on your final selection that you are absolutely not willing to accept a bid for membership. Only the PNMs who maximize their options (listing all chapters they attended) are guaranteed to receive a bid. You may list only one or two, but understand that if you chose to only list one despite having attended two preferential events, then you are not guaranteed to receive a bid. If you were invited to attend only one preferential event, you may only list that chapter and you will be considered as having maximized your options.

Once the MRABA has been turned in, it cannot be altered or changed. You may choose not to complete the MRABA, thereby withdrawing from recruitment and making you eligible for the Continuous Open Bidding (COB) process.

If you receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any sorority that you ranked, you are bound to that group for one calendar year. If you receive a bid from any sorority that you have listed, and you choose NOT to accept it, you are not eligible to participate in COB. If you do not receive an invitation to membership to a chapter that you have listed, you are eligible for COB. Regardless of if you drop your membership, accepting a bid through the primary recruitment or COB process is a binding agreement through the start of the next primary recruitment period.

Prior to signing the MRABA, you will have several options to consider, and we will give you time to thoroughly reflect and talk with a Recruitment Counselor.

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Associate Recruitment Associate Recruitment is conducted by the two associate chapters within our CPC community. These two chapters, Alpha Delta Chi and Alpha Omega Epsilon, participate in their own separate recruitment due to their specific membership requirements. Alpha Delta Chi is a Christian sisterhood, and Alpha Omega Epsilon is a STEM-focused sorority. You can learn more about each chapter specifically and what makes them unique in the “Meet Our NPC & Associate Chapters!” section.

Each chapter participates in recruitment during the fall and spring semesters.

This year, both chapters’ fall recruitment will be conducted as a virtual recruitment. You can visit each of their websites to learn more about the requirements for membership and for FAQs.

Alpha Delta Chi You're welcome to come to any of the first three nights of Recruitment even if you can't come to the others. It is not mandatory that you attend all nights of Recruitment, though we highly encourage you come to as much as you can so that we can get to know you and you can get to know us better!

Alpha Omega Epsilon You must submit a membership application prior to attending Recruitment. You also are required come to at least Day 4 of Recruitment to be eligible to be considered for membership. We are so excited to meet you!

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Associate Recruitment Schedule

Virtual events for both chapters will be held throughout both Fall and Spring semesters!

Exact times will be released at a later date

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Associate Recruitment Rules Potential New Members A woman must be a regularly matriculated student at Georgia Tech to participate in recruitment.

Starting at Potential New Member Orientation, a Potential New Member becomes defined as a “Primary Recruitment Potential New Member” (PRPNM) if they are registered for Primary Recruitment. See Acceptable Contact section for reference.

Summer Procedures & Acceptable Contact No sororities may sponsor any summer recruitment events of any form, nor shall chapter members attend any area alumnae sponsored events where Potential New Members will be in attendance.

No sorority woman participating in the following: FASET, Wreck Camp, Stamps President’s FirstYear Retreat, athletics or other organization working with freshmen in any form, is allowed to reveal or display her Greek affiliation on the day before, during, or the day after a session.

No sorority woman is allowed to contact the women they have met unless for the above organizational purposes.

No Potential New Members, including biological sisters, are allowed on sorority property starting the Saturday after spring finals.

At no time is a sorority woman allowed to persuade a Potential New Member against any other sorority.

There will be no attempt by any sorority or its members to influence Primary Recruitment Potential New Members towards a particular sorority at any time until the end of the Primary Recruitment Period, defined as until midnight on Bid Day. No sorority woman shall ask unassociated people (men, independents, etc.) to carry information between herself and a Potential New Member.

At no time during the predetermined disassociation period is any sorority woman allowed to reveal the affiliation of any Recruitment Counselor, Recruitment Board Member, or Panhellenic Executive Officer. The predetermined disassociation period will be made known to chapters by the end of spring semester.

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Recruitment Code of Ethics We, the members of women’s sororities at the Georgia Institute of Technology, agree to promote honesty, respect, sisterhood and cooperation within the Collegiate Panhellenic Council and our respective chapters, and in our daily lives. This code of ethics is designed to inspire our members, reinforce exemplary conduct and values-based leadership, and perpetuate lifelong membership to enrich the sorority and Panhellenic experience.

We, as Panhellenic women of the Georgia Institute of Technology, agree on and commit to...

Uphold and demonstrate the Panhellenic spirit in thought, word and action through our chapters as well as individual members.

Demonstrate ethical behavior and conduct ourselves in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the College Panhellenic, each inter/national organization and our institution.

Respectfully adhere to the Unanimous Agreements and all policies established by the National Panhellenic Conference.

Avoid disparaging remarks about any sorority or collegiate woman and refrain from discussing Panhellenic matters with nonmembers, in accordance with the dignity and good manners of sorority women.

Recognize friendly relations with all collegiate women, both sorority members and nonmembers, realizing the importance of creating and building friendships.

Plan recruitment events that provide opportunities for the greatest possible number of women to become sorority members while protecting the rights and privileges of individuals and the chapters.

Provide a safe, positive and enriching recruitment experience, understanding that membership is a social experience arrived at by mutual selection.

Strive to be truthful, honorable, open and friendly to all potential new members during all recruitment events.

Be respectful of the rights of every potential new member to make her own choices, including the right not to join the women’s sorority community.

Refrain from limiting a potential new member’s chances of becoming a member of the Panhellenic community by encouraging her to make a single intentional preference or to limit her choices.

Support the goals of Recruitment as being the following: to give each Potential New Member maximum opportunity to join a chapter; to provide the fraternity experience to as many as possible; and to maintain adequate strength within and amongst our chapters.

Discourage “dirty recruiting” within our chapters, as well as any other behavior that would not be beneficial to our individual members.

Deter our members from encouraging men to influence Potential New Members in any way.

Disassociate our chapter’s Panhellenic Counselors (Recruitment Counselors), not using them in any way as a liaison from chapters to Potential New Members or to the advantage of our individual chapters.

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Chapter Finances 2019-2020

*Please note that the following finances pertain to the 2019-2020 academic year. They are subject to change as chapters begin to re-assess their budgets for the 2020-2021 academic year based on effects from COVID-19.

NPC Chapters

Fall 2019

Spring 2020

New Member Dues.................$720-$2,525................$550-$2,210 2019-2020 Academic Year

In-House Resident Dues............................................$4,253-$10,600 Out-of-House Member Dues......................................$1,105-$3,252 New Member Dues May Include*:

In-House Resident Dues May Include*:

Out-of-House Member Dues May Include*:

-New Member Fee

-Room Boarding/Lodging

-Meal Plan

-Meal Plan

-House Cleaning Services

-Sisterhood Events

-Sisterhood Events

-Meal Plan

-Social Events

-Sisterhood Events

-Philanthropy Events

-Social Events

-Nationals Fee

-Philanthropy Events

-Parlor/House Fee

-Social Events -Philanthropy Events -Nationals Fee -Parlor/House Fee

-Nationals Fee -Parlor/House Fee

*Breakdown is specific to each chapter

*Payment plans and scholarships may be available, depending on the chapter

*Chapters will be speaking about their finances on Day 2 of recruitment!

Associate Chapters

Alpha Omega Epsilon

Alpha Delta Chi

New Member Dues........................$400............................................$450 Initiated Member Dues...............$350.............................................$380

Inactive Member Dues.................$75...............................................$185

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Meet our NPC & Associate Chapters!

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Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega was founded on October 15, 1885, at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Our seven founders came together to form a women's society within the school, the sixth women's fraternity in the country.

Alpha Chi Omega now includes more than 220,000 collegiate members in 194 collegiate chapters nationwide. It is an organization built by and for Real Strong Women. Our chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, referred to as Epsilon Phi, was established in 1975 as the third Panhellenic sorority founded at Georgia Tech, and we have been growing ever since!

We are authentic. Our chapter is vibrant with women celebrating each other for who we are, our similarities, and our differences that bring us together. We build each other up and strengthen one another to grow in all aspects of life.

We share our unique passions and learn from each other. We share strong friendships that complement our lives throughout our time in college and forge bonds that last a lifetime. Being in Alpha Chi Omega means being you!

Our open motto is “Together Let Us Seek the Heights.” From being FASET leaders to driving the Ramblin’ Reck to playing Club Sports to leading YoungLife to even being Ms. Georgia Tech, Alpha Chi Omega’s presence and impact on our community is undeniable. We have diverse interests and passions, and if there's an organization on campus that you're interested in joining, it’s safe to say there's going to be one of our sisters who's in it, who is president of it, or who started it! We support each other in our endeavors and open each other’s minds to new opportunities. We strive to grow by being involved and having an active role on and off of Georgia Tech's campus.

At the heart of Alpha Chi Omega is community involvement. Our national philanthropy is Domestic Violence Awareness, an issue that impacts people – and primarily women – all over the world. Together, we work to build healthy relationships and fight against unhealthy relationships. Our dedication to our philanthropy shines every day through each sister’s compassion and commitment to this cause. Alpha Chi Omega supports our local Atlanta domestic violence shelter, Partners Against Domestic Violence (PADV), which provides survivors with protection, resources, and assistance no matter what they may be facing. Each year we host a variety of philanthropy events to shine a light on DVA and spread awareness, we host “Let’s Taco Bout It,” a fundraising taco dinner to start the conversation about domestic awareness and raise awareness on campus. Our members are also passionate about serving with many other local and national organizations including Dance Marathon, Trees Atlanta, Relay for Life, and Campus Kitchens.

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Send Letters of Recommendation to: Grace Kasper at gtaxori@gmail.com

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"I never thought I would rush, I thought sorority life wasn’t for me, but Alpha Chi has proven me so wrong. These women inspire me everyday, make me feel so loved, and have given me strength when I needed it most. Now, I can’t imagine myself without them."

- Eva Hobson

"When I first met the women of Alpha Chi Omega during recruitment, I felt included, cared for and welcomed. I have never met any other group of people that genuinely care for each other the way these women do. They care in all the best ways, from goofing around when you need a fun pickme-up to lending a hand to hand in time of need. These women continue to inspire me to be more compassionate, driven, and courageous. I am so grateful for the impact they have had on my life!"

- Annie Lloyd

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Alpha Delta Pi

Alpha Delta Pi was founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA by five strong women who were looking for a supportive female community. It was the first secret society for women, hence the saying “Be the First”. Our open motto is “We Live for Each Other”, and our sisters strive to live by that each and every day. The Zeta Omicron chapter of Alpha Delta Pi was founded on November 19, 1971, and we are lucky enough to have a founding member as our housing advisor. Sisters of Zeta Omicron are heavily involved across campus and cover a wide variety of different majors, but we never fail to come together for meals and events at our house on Brittain Drive. Whether it is studying for a test in the library or going to a job interview, we support and encourage each other on a daily basis. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of sisterhood, education, and loyalty.

One of the most rewarding parts of Alpha Delta Pi is our national philanthropy, Ronald McDonald House Charities. Alpha Delta Pi adopted RMHC as our national philanthropy in 1979, and we continue to have a huge impact on the organization worldwide. Our Zeta Omicron chapter is fortunate to have two local Ronald McDonald Houses where families are given the opportunity to stay overnight for long periods of time while children are undergoing treatment at Scottish Rite or Egleston Children’s Hospitals. Our philanthropy is unique as we have frequent visits to the houses, cooking dinner for all of the families as well as planning activities with the kids. It is truly a way to make a tangible impact on someone’s medical experience. Our Run for Ronald 5K raised almost $13,000 alone, and our other events help us in raising up to $40,000 each year for RMH. We hope that this gives you a little glimpse into why we love Alpha Delta Pi, and we are so excited to meet all of you. Georgia Tech is truly a special place, but Alpha Delta Pi makes it even more special!

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Send Letters of Recommendations to: rim@gtadpi.org Or check out our chapter website

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"In our chapter, there are no barriers between grades or Alpha Classes. Some of my closet friends are in different grades than I am, and that is one of the things I love the most about ADPi. Our friendships mix between Alpha Classes, allowing older girls to share their wisdom with newer members and younger girls to remind older sisters why they became an ADPi. All of this has led to a close-knit chapter with a strong sisterhood."

-Cecilia Young

"I love ADPi because it introduced me to the people who have showed me how to love myself. Everyone told me that this would be the best four-ish years of my life and as I approach the end, I’ve realized that this sisterhood has molded me into a leader and friend that will stand the test of time."

-Anna Marie Blackburn

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Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta is an international women's fraternity that promotes academic excellence, philanthropic giving, ongoing leadership and personal development and above all, a spirit of loving sisterhood. Guided by our Purpose, Alpha Gamma Deltas strive to attain a higher standard, thereby improving their lives, the lives of those around them, and the communities in which they live. Together, we continually work to live out our motto “Loving, Leading, Lasting.”

Alpha Gamma Delta’s philanthropic focus is fighting hunger. Through many organizations in the Atlanta area including Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Open Hand Atlanta and Atlanta Mission, Alpha Gam helps to fight food insecurity, which affects 1 in every 5 families. Our two large events are “Grilled Cheese with AGDs” and “Alpha Gam Breakfast Club” in which we serve food to the campus while raising money to send to Atlanta Community Food Bank and Meals on Wheels respectively. We have a great time serving the campus with our sisters while also serving the community! We also participate in both Hunger Action month as well as a Week of Service in which we have a service event each day!

Alpha Gamma Delta began in 1904 and started the Gamma Phi chapter at Georgia Tech in 1972 as the second sorority on campus. Our sisters are involved in all aspects of campus life from Ramblin’ Reck Club to GT Tour Guides to the Society of Women in Business. Our sisterhood is strong and we love to attend events like formals and crush parties together, but you can usually find us in the house on one of our porches.

Women worldwide have found their home away from home in Alpha Gam at Georgia Tech. They’ve found sisters who make them laugh til their stomach hurts, who can lift them up on their toughest days, and who help them grow to be the best version of themselves. From our social and sisterhood events to graduation and beyond, Alpha Gam is loving, leading, and lasting. We welcome you to Georgia Tech and we hope you find your home during recruitment!

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Send Letters of Recommendation to: membership.gtagd@gmail.com

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"I decided to go AGD because I was so inspired by the joy this chapter has in being involved with so many other organizations on campus, and how supportive each sister is of the girls in this chapter. I love the community Alpha Gam provides, from laughing at meal plan to preparing you for interviews. The people in this chapter are truly like family to me and I am so glad I went Gam! With this, I feel as if Alpha Gam is such a caring chapter and everyone is more than willing to give back to the community when called upon, which is so inspiring to see on campus. I am so beyond glad I went AGD and I can't wait to be an inspiration to upcoming PCs, just like those before me have been to me."

-Kylie Griffin

"From someone who wasn’t sure if I wanted to be Greek in college, Alpha Gam has been one of the happiest surprises and most rewarding parts of my college experience. Before my freshman year, I registered for recruitment on a whim. I spent all the days leading up to recruitment wondering what was going to come from my rash decision and if I would end up with regrets. I can now say that those concerns, although valid, were unnecessary. I’ve certainly enjoyed Alpha Gam during big events and festivities, but I have truly loved Alpha Gam during the little moments. From memories so brief such as laughing in the car while riding back from intramural games and brunching with my family line to the bigger ones like traveling the world with Alpha Gams during study abroad and living with my little, I have realized what it means to be part of the loving and empowering community that is Alpha Gamma Delta, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything."

-Anna Munns

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Alpha Phi

Alpha Phi International Fraternity was founded at Syracuse University by ten of the first nineteen women to be admitted to the university in 1872. Ever since, we have stood as a sisterhood of outstanding women supporting one another in life long achievement. Alpha Phi is dedicated to promoting sisterhood, cultivating leadership, encouraging intellectual curiosity, and advocating service.

In Alpha Phi, we stand together as a sisterhood of exceptional women dedicated to supporting one another from bid day to graduation and beyond. Throughout the year, we have several sisterhood retreats, socials, philanthropy events, and service opportunities. We seek the highest ideal of womanhood by cultivating not only the power and passion for seeking intellectual development but also the spirit of love and charity. We are thus united under our solemn pledge, “union hand in hand.”

One of the most important aspects of being a sister of Alpha Phi is our unwavering support for women’s heart health through the Alpha Phi foundation. We work yearround to better the future for women needing cardiac research and care. This past year, we raised over $40,000 through our annual Red Dress Gala and King of Hearts, our annual male beauty pageant.

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Send Letters of Recommendation to: vpmr.gtaphi@gmail.com

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“Alpha Phi means so much to me because it's truly my home away from home! I had a tough time adjusting to college freshman year and now thanks to all my amazing sisters it's my favorite place to be! They support me in every way, from chemistry labs, to just hanging out on the weekends. I'm genuinely lucky to be surrounded by such amazing women every day!”

-Morgan Avis

“Alpha Phi changed my life. Not only do I now have lifelong friends, but I have also become the best version of myself. The women that I now get to call my sisters pushed me out of my comfort zone and motivated me to accomplish my wildest dreams. Looking back, these past four years have been the best ones of my life, and I am glad my Alpha Phi sisters were such a big part of them.”

-Majo Lozan

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Alpha Xi Delta

Alpha Xi Delta inspires you to realize their potential through sisterhood, leadership, knowledge and service. One of the oldest women’s fraternities in the United States and the only sorority with Xi in its name, Alpha Xi Delta has been home to hundreds of thousands of bold, talented women that have followed their dreams and found life-long membership as a part of our organization. With more than130 active collegiate chapters across the country and an extensive nationwide alumnae network, Alpha Xi Deltas can find support and connections in any field or interest wherever life takes them.

As the first sorority founded at Georgia Tech, we have decades of deep traditions, accomplishments, and a strong presence on campus. Our sisterhood is comprised of beautiful, talented, involved, and trailblazing women. Our chapter united the first women enrolled at Georgia Tech and continues to empower women today to strive toward their goals in academics, campus involvement, philanthropy, and personal growth. Not only is each sister involved in an organization outside of Alpha Xi Delta, but many hold leadership positions that help shape the future of Georgia Tech. Our sisters actively support each other to balance academics, service, and social activities, giving our sisters an ideal, well-rounded college experience. We offer numerous resources for success, such as academic mentors, study rooms, and a dedicated chapter scholarship. We also rally together for competitions like Greek Week and intramural sports. Some of our favorite social events include crush parties, date nights, formals, and mixers. Through all these activities, we have developed strong bonds of sisterhood and friendship that will support us at Tech and beyond.

Our Alpha Xi Delta sisters positively impact the lives of others in our community, across the nation, and around the globe. Nationally, Alpha Xi Delta is a proud partner of Autism Speaks, contributing more than millions nationally to help increase the understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, further the research of causes and treatments, and support children and families around the world. Our chapter hosts events and programs throughout the year to raise awareness and support for Autism Speaks, including our Step It Up 5K and our “Xiti with the Xis” dinner.

Whether it’s scholarship or service, sisterhood or socials, each of our members has found a place where they can realize their potential and be their best selves. They have truly found a home in Alpha Xi Delta!

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Information on Letters of Recommendation can be found at: https://www.alphaxidelta.org /recommend-a-member

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"Throughout my time at Georgia Tech, I can honestly say my experience would not have been nearly what it has been without Alpha Xi Delta. As I enter my 4th and final year, I look back at so many incredible memories with even more incredible women that have shaped me along the way. I don’t know where I would be without this support system of hilarious, passionate, courageous women. I am so grateful to serve as President of Alpha Xi, and I look forward to many more memories in college & beyond. Go Jackets!!!"

-McKensie Griffis

"My decision to join Alpha Xi Delta was easily one of the best I’ve made throughout my time at Georgia Tech. In my sisters I’ve found a community of inspiring women who have always looked after and supported me, good times or bad. I couldn’t be more grateful for this family of loving and encouraging women and the part they’ve played in helping me become the best version of myself!"

-Jill Riley

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Kappa Alpha Theta

Kappa Alpha Theta was founded by four women at Indiana Asbury in 1870 as the first Greek letter fraternity for women. Theta’s total living membership currently exceeds 270,000 sisters from over 145 college chapters across the United States and Canada. Kappa Alpha Theta is comprised of Leading Women on campus and in their communities.

The Theta Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta was chartered at Georgia Tech in November 2016. Members take pride in creating our own unique sisterhood and traditions. Theta women are leaders who share broad interests across campus and strive to create the widest influence for good. As we build friendships, strengthen our sisterhood, and make memories that will last long after we graduate from Tech, we become the best versions of ourselves.

For over 25 years, Theta has supported Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), which gives foster children representatives within the court system. We have contributed to our local CASA chapter through multiple events, including a ‘Capture the Kite’ tournament, our KATs and Dogs cookout, and our Rock the CASA karaoke party.

Website: georgiatech.kappaalphatheta.org Facebook: facebook.com/GeorgiaTechKappa AlphaTheta Instagram: @gttheta

Information on Letters of Recommendation can be found at: https://www.kappaalphatheta.org/ members/reference-form-legacyintroduction

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“I love our diversity. We have so many girls from all walks of life that all strive for a common goal of personal excellence. I love supporting my sisters and watching them grow as women, and it feels good knowing that they want me to succeed as well.”

-Alena Joignant

"Theta has brought me so much! I have met some of my closest friends who I know will always be there to laugh with me while also constantly having my back."

-Clara Bouret ”Theta sisterhood means that we have each others’ backs. In all the ups and downs of life, we keep each other grounded and love one another unconditionally.”

-Elizabeth Glass

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Phi Mu

Phi Mu Fraternity was founded in 1852 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia by Mary Dupot Lines, Mary Myrick Daniel, and Martha Hardaway Redding. Initially known as the Philomathean Society, a literary society for women, Phi Mu is the second oldest Greek-letter sorority in the nation. Phi Mu strives to provide women with personal and academic development, service to others, commitment to excellence, and lifelong friendships through a shared tradition. Phi Mu at Georgia Tech is the previous holder of the Carnation Cup, the award given to the overall top Phi Mu chapter in the nation.

At Phi Mu there is no specific mold that you must fit into. Instead, we empower each member to be the best version of themselves, celebrating everyone’s unique differences. We strive to help everyone reach their fullest potential both inside and outside of our chapter. Phi Mu sisters are involved all throughout campus in organizations such as FASET, Student Government Association, Society of Women in Business, Georgia Tech Athletics, and so many others. While we have different backgrounds and interests, the ties of sisterhood and our high ideals of “love, honor, and truth” bond us together throughout our time in college and beyond graduation.

Phi Mu’s national philanthropy is Children’s Miracle Network. Here at Georgia Tech, we are fortunate enough to have Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a CMN hospital, right in our backyard. Our unique relationship with CHOA gives sisters the opportunity to attend hospital tours and hospital parties, where we are able to directly interact with patients. We also support CHOA through our campus-wide Tea Party event, our Mu Marketplace clothing sale, and our participation in Georgia Tech’s Dance Marathon. This year, through the hard work of all of our sisters, our chapter was able to raise over $68,000 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In addition to supporting our national philanthropy, Phi Mu sisters devote their time to their personal philanthropic passions, such as serving at The Atlanta Mission, participating in Alternative Service Breaks, and being a part of Engineers Without Borders.

Throughout their time in college, Phi Mu is our sisters’ home away from home. It is a place where women grow, explore their passions, and have the freedom to be their true selves. Our sisterhood fosters a culture of acceptance and inclusion of both our members and those outside of our chapter. We encourage members to explore their individuality by learning about and appreciating those who may be different from them. To us, sisterhood is not about fitting in with those around you. Sisterhood is about surrounding yourself with women who appreciate you exactly as you are.

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Information on Letters of Recommendation can be found at: https://www.phimu.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/06/ReferenceForm-Print.pdf Send the filled out form to: gtphimu.recruitment@gmail.com

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"When I think about Phi Mu, the first thing that comes to mind is friendship. The girls in this chapter have been there for me through everything, from the hard time of leaving home for the first time to the celebration of my dream internship. These women push me to be my best self and never fail to make me laugh. Walking to the house and eating meals is always my favorite part of the day. Through the highs and lows of my college experience, Phi Mu has been the most amazing constant support system. I look forward to growing with the friends I’ve made now and after college."

-Libby Ellison

"When I was looking for a sorority to call my home away from home I was looking for women who would push me to grow academically, spiritually, and socially. When I walked into Phi Mu, I was met by women who inspired me, not just women who I thought could be my friends. Phi Mu has shaped who I am in the best way. I can always count on any of the women here to help me get through a bad day, study for exams we have together, or just be there to talk and relax on the sofas. My experience at Georgia Tech would not be the same without Phi Mu and I can’t imagine my life without the friendships I’ve created here."

-Allie Grace Mock

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Zeta Tau Alpha

Zeta Tau Alpha was established at Georgia Tech 35 years ago on the precept of devotion to the right, the good, and the true, the same devotion that brought together our 9 original founders back in 1898. Here at Georgia Tech and around the country, Zeta sisters continually strive to intensify friendships, promote happiness, and live by our “Seek the Noblest” in every aspect of our lives.

ZTA is a diverse, intelligent group of women who support and respect each other. Within our chapter there are a variety of personalities and aspirations, yet we remain united with a common goal: to become noble women with love for each other and our community. Above all, in everything that we do, our members strive to embody and promote our belief that love is the greatest of all things.

Think Pink is the registered trademark of Zeta Tau Alpha’s national philanthropy, Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. Through local and national partnerships, campus and community initiatives, and the distribution of pink ribbons, our sisters are dedicated to raising awareness and supporting education on breast cancer. To raise money for the ZTA Foundation, each year we have 2 large fundraisers, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester, along with many other smaller fundraising events throughout the entirety of the year. By promoting the message of breast cancer education and awareness, ZTA sisters are determined to diminish the effects of this disease, and eventually eradicate it.

Along with dedication to our own philanthropy, our members are also highly involved in our campus community through a plethora of organizations across our campus. This includes but is not limited to GT Athletics, For the Kids, FASET, Student Government Association, Georgia Tech Student Foundation’s Investments Committee, and various Ambassador Programs. Through being intentional and impactful leaders, maintaining a plethora of involvements on our campus, and orienting ourselves around service, we work towards the ultimate goal of bettering our community and ourselves.

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Send Letters of Recommendation to: vp3gtzta@gmail.com

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"As I visited different chapters during recruitment, I found that Zeta Tau Alpha aligned with my personal values including commitment and acceptance. I saw how sisters showed their commitment by giving up their time to help others in need and by actively asking sisters if they needed support. I also felt an overwhelming sense of acceptance, and that I didn't need to change anything about myself to be loved. My life has been forever touched by sisters who started off as acquaintances, became best friends, and will walk alongside me through the next phases of life and beyond. I feel so blessed to be a part of a lifelong sisterhood that I will carry with me beyond these college years. Our sisterhood in ZTA is proof that when women support each other, incredible things happen!"

-Morgan Keller

“Coming into college, I was not sure of many things, the main one being who I wanted to be. I was so excited to go through formal recruitment so that I could find a group of women who could help me discover who I wanted to be based on my values. From the moment I walked into ZTA, I knew I was surrounded by women excited to share their sisterhood with all of the PNMS. As I made my way through recruitment, I discovered why they were. ZTA is a place where everyone is excited to invest into each other to be the best versions of themselves. I felt loved and valued and respected from the beginning, and that was a feeling I wanted to hold on to. I went ZTA because I knew that every single woman there was going to support me and respect my decisions in my effort to establish who I was throughout my transition into college and for the rest of my life.�

-Eve Hardy

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Alpha Delta Chi

The goals of Alpha Delta Chi are to provide spiritual, social, and scholastic support to our sisters across the nation. What was founded in 1925 on the campus of UCLA has developed into a nationwide sorority that has touched the lives of countless women on over 20 college campuses. We strive to strengthen the spiritual lives and testimonies of the members of the National Fraternity, resulting in service and outreach to others; to promote higher scholastic standards among the members of the National Fraternity; and to provide social fellowship among university students.

The Georgia Tech chapter of Alpha Delta Chi is unique because of our strong dedication to not only our Christian faith, but also to our academics and personal and professional development. Our chapter is consistently recognized by our national organization for our outstanding academic performance and wide-reaching impact on campus. We believe that the foundation of sisterhood is community, and we strive to build that community through everything we do -- whether that’s late-night study rooms, date nights, long talks around the kitchen table, spontaneous adventures, movie nights, and more. Our sisters are different and unique in our interests and beliefs, but what grounds us and brings us together is our faith in and relationship with Jesus.

Our chapter philanthropy is Atlanta Mission, a local nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness in Atlanta. Each sister participates in at least 1 hour of service to Atlanta Mission each semester, from fundraising for and running in their annual 5K, to helping out at their thrift store in Marietta, to serving at their shelters. Our sisters are also heavily involved in other areas of service both on campus and in the surrounding Atlanta community. With a diverse range of interests and talents, sisters are involved in several facets of campus life, from leadership organizations to campus ministries, research to creative outlets, service organizations to athletics, and so much more!

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“ADX has meant a lot to me. I have grown closer to the Lord, learned to accept my humanness, and have gained friends for life. One of my favorite things about ADX is that when I am struggling or having a tough day, I can go to the house and feel loved and be filled with laughter. My sisters are truly my family.”

-Vanessa Drewes

“Joining ADX gave me a supportive community of loving and devoted Christian women. With them, I’ve made some of my favorite memories in college and have grown in faith alongside them. We’re so excited to welcome new girls into our sisterhood, and can’t wait to meet you!”

-Mackenzie Sicard

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Alpha Omega Epsilon

Alpha Omega Epsilon was originally founded in 1983 to give women in engineering and science fields a sense of community and support in a male-dominated industry. Alpha Omega Epsilon now has expanded its mission to promote and support all women passionate about the STEM field, regardless of her major.

What began as a sense of hope in 27 founding members has rapidly grown into an international organization with 40 active chapters and over 6 thousand members in North America. In 2006, the Sigma chapter of A.O.E. was founded by 30 strong female engineers. In only our 14 short years on campus, our chapter has provided a home for over 200 sisters.

The Founders decided on the motto “Friendship, Leadership, Professionalism” to embody all that the organization hopes to provide for its members. Our chapter size gives every woman the opportunity to create a personal connection with each sister in the organization. Our members work actively to provide a sense of community where women can grow as individuals and as well as future leaders in our fields. We host weekly TEDtalks, resume workshops, professional seminars, and info sessions with Alumnae in order to provide unique professional opportunities for our members. Active sisters and alumnae from the Sigma Chapters form a vast network in the workforce. We can be found at companies such as NASA, GE, GM, The Department of Defense, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Google, Jacobs, SpaceX, and ExxonMobil, just to name a few.

As much as we take pride in giving our sisters opportunities to grow, we also enjoy sharing our passion for STEM with the community. Members raise money and donate professional work attire to women in need through our Dress for Success philanthropy, and raise money for children interested robotics and STEM through our second philanthropy First Robotics. Sisters of Alpha Omega Epsilon are very active on Georgia Tech campus and within the Greek community. Sisters are involved in Relay for Life, Order of Omega, Greek Advance, Derby Days, Greek Week, the CPC executive board, Teaching Assistants, the Counseling Center, the Athletic Association, SWE mentoring programs and so much more. Alpha Omega Epsilon welcomes you to Georgia Tech and hopes you enjoy Recruitment.

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“Coming into college, I did not think I was going to join a sorority. But I heard about A.O.E. being a social and professional sorority for women in STEM, and I thought I should at least go to the first night of recruitment. I’m glad I did because I immediately felt a connection to the unique, down to earth, brilliant women of A.O.E. Since that day, Tech has come to feel like home because of the family that I found in my sisters.”

-Hollyn Tao

“Joining A.O.E. has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I know that this chapter and the wonderful women in it will shape the rest of my time in college and beyond. College can be very different from high school and being far from home can be quite stressful. Finding your group and something that you can be passionate about is super important. A.O.E has given me the opportunity to grow professionally, become passionate about our philanthropies, and make new friends. A.O.E gave me the community at Tech that I so desperately needed but, most importantly, the people in it gave me a family!”

-Manasa Akella

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