University of Cincinnati Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Handbook by Cincinnati Greek Life (GoGreekUofCincy)

University of Cincinnati

2018 Formal Recruitment

Table of Contents Â Who We Are.....................................................................................................................Pg. 3 Meet Us- The Panhellenic Executive Board.................................................................Pg. 4 Meet Us- The Recruitment Team..................................................................................Pg. 5 Terms to Know................................................................................................................Pg. 6 What We Believe In........................................................................................................Pg. 7 How to Join- Recruitment Registration Info...............................................................Pg. 8 Meet the University of Cincinnati Panhellenic Chapters...........................................Pg. 9 Chi Omega.......................................................................................................................Pg. 10 Delta Delta Delta............................................................................................................Pg. 11 Gamma Phi Beta.............................................................................................................Pg. 12 Kappa Alpha Theta........................................................................................................Pg. 13 Kappa Delta....................................................................................................................Pg. 14 Kappa Kappa Gamma....................................................................................................Pg. 15 Phi Mu.............................................................................................................................Pg. 16 Phi Sigma Rho................................................................................................................Pg. 17 Pi Beta Phi.......................................................................................................................Pg. 18 Theta Phi Alpha.............................................................................................................Pg. 19 Zeta Tau Alpha..............................................................................................................Pg. 20 What to Expect- Rho Gammas.....................................................................................Pg. 21 Recruitment Weekends at a Glance......................................................................Pg. 22-25 Open House....................................................................................................................Pg. 22 Philanthropy.................................................................................................................Pg. 23 Sisterhood Day..............................................................................................................Pg. 24 Preference Night & Bid Day.........................................................................................Pg. 25 Attendance During Recruitment.................................................................................Pg. 26 Recruitment Schedule.............................................................................................Pg. 27-28 PNM Bill of Rights.........................................................................................................Pg. 29 Polices & Codes..............................................................................................................Pg. 30 Academic Standards & Financial Commitments.......................................................Pg. 31 Mutual Selection Process.............................................................................................Pg. 32 Letters of Recommendation & Statement on Legacies.............................................Pg. 33 Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA)...................Pg. 34 Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................................Pg. 35 A Letter from our Panhellenic Advisor........................................................................Pg. 36 The Closing Thoughts....................................................................................................Pg. 37

WHO ARE WE

What is Panhellenic? The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is an umbrella organization that serves 26 national and international sororities. NPC is one of the largest organizations that advocates for the advancement of women.

What is Recruitment? Recruitment is the way to join one of the Panhellenic Sororities! Fall recruitment contains Potential New Members (women going through recruitment) who participate in a structured process which allows them to see what all sororities at the university have to offer. From this structured process, the Potential New Member will decide which sorority is best suited for them through the mutual selection process.

Rho Gamma Advice: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be yourself, relax, and have fun!â&#x20AC;? -Lydia Breitenstein

Meet the 2018 Panhellenic Executive Council

Sarah Stoner President

Bekah Deardruff

Emma Urbic Executive VP

Sage Knight

Jenn Adamec

VP of Philanthropy

Trisha Thurston

Olivia White

Kendall Atchinson VP of Programming

Makensey Barr VP of Leadership Development

VP of Community Standards

VP of Community Development & Outreach

VP of Finance

VP of Recruitment

Madi Gall

VP of Marketing

Taylor Connolly Junior Panhellenic President

Meet the 2018 Recruitment Team

Jenn Adamec

Liv Sload

VP of Recruitment

Logistics Director

Lauren Briede

Ashley Hopkins

Rho Gamma Education Director

Rho Gamma Assisant Director

Kate Yingst

Nina Brillhart

PMN Engagement Director

Chapter Programming & Communications Director

Terms to Know! Active - The term used to indicate a sorority woman or a fraternity man who has been formally initiated by his or her chapter. Alumna (Plural : Alumnae) - An initiated sorority member who has graduate from their chapter Bid - An invitation extended by only one sorority per potential new member on Bid Day; this is the formal invitation to become a new member of that sorority. Chapter - The women comprising each local collegiate group of an inter/national sorority. UC has 9 sorority chapters on campus that participate in recruitment. Colony - A new fraternity or sorority that is working to receive a charter from the inter/national organization to which it is affiliated. When a charter is received, they become a chapter of that inter/national organization. Continuous Open Bidding (COB) - The period other than fully-structured recruitment when Panhellenic sororities acquire new members Formal Recruitment - The formal process of mutual selection by which chapters invite potential new members to join their sorority prior to the fall semester. Initiation - The formal ceremonies by which new members complete membership into a chapter and receive full membership privileges. Legacy - A woman whose mother, sister or, in some cases, grandmother or half-sister is an alumna or active member of a sorority. A sorority is not obligated to offer a bid to a legacy, and a potential new member is completely free to choose the sorority of her individual preference. New Member - A woman who has accepted the bid of a sorority and has taken the first step toward full membership but has not yet been initiated. Panhellenic Community - The term that refers to all members of the sorority community at the University of Cincinnati. Panhellenic Council - An organization composed of representatives elected from the panhellenic sorority chapters who act as the central governing body of all sororities. Potential New Member (PNM) - An unaffiliated woman who attends formal recruitment or participates in Continuous Open Bidding. Quota - The number of new members that each Panhellenic sorority may select during formal recruitment. Recruitment Guide (Rho Gamma) - A Panhellenic representative who assists PNMs during the recruitment process. This woman provides objective advice and support to anyone going through the recruitment process. Rho Gamma Group - A group of around 20-30 women who are led by one or two Recruitment Counselor (s). This group will attend all of the Round 1 events together on the first and second days of recruitment. Rec Letter - A recommendation letter written by an alumna. These letters are not required for participation in recruitment. However, it is highly recommended that if you know an alumna, you ask them to write a recommendation letter on your behalf. Sorority (Women’s Fraternity) - A values-based, social experience based on the fundamental right of a free people to form voluntary associations. Total -The allowable chapter size, as determined by the College Panhellenic, which includes both new members and initiated members.

Alphabet

Α - Alpha Β - Beta Γ - Gamma Δ - Delta Ε - Epsilon Ζ - Zeta Η - Eta Θ - Theta Ι - Iota Κ - Kappa Λ - Lambda Μ - Mu Ν - Nu Ξ - Xi Ο - Omicron Π - Pi Ρ - Rho Σ - Sigma

What We Believe In Panhellenic Creed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We, as the undergraduate members of women's fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving to the best of our ability our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities. We, as fraternity women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendships of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.â&#x20AC;?

Panhellenic Values: Scholarship: Sororities concentrate on creating successful scholarship programs that help each member reach her academic goals. Chapters take great pride in their academic efforts and encourage their members to make education a top priority. Leadership: Sorority women and fraternity men hold many leadership positions at the University of Cincinnati.There are also many ways to get involved in a sorority including officer positions and committees. Sororities encourage active involvement in campus organizations and foster the skills necessary for their members to become strong leaders. Additional leadership development programming within the chapters promotes interaction with fraternity and sorority alumni and other community leaders who can help build a foundation for success after graduation. Social Activities: Every UC sorority offers a healthy balance of social activities that focus on sisterhood, friendship, tradition and fun! The Panhellenic Council promotes safety and discretion at all chapter-sponsored activities. Ohio state law and university policies regarding hazing and alcohol consumption are strictly enforced. Additionally, all chapters utilize their own risk management procedures to decrease the likelihood of accident or injury at fraternity and sorority social events. Further, all social activities are required to be registered through the UC Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs. Philanthropy & Service: Sorority involvement in community service is a priority among all chapters at UC. Sorority women contribute volunteer efforts and monetary donations to a number of worthwhile local and national organizations. The Panhellenic Community supports many local philanthropies and participates in other campus wide service projects, such as The Community Plunge, Relay for Life, and Cincinnati Dance Marathon. These projects, along with countless others, provide UC sorority women the opportunity to grow as civic-minded leaders.

How to Join: Recruitment Registration Information

Registration opens at 10:00 AM on May 7th, 2018 and closes on August 31st, 2018, at 11:59 PM http://ucpan hellenic.myc ampusdirect or2.com

REGISTRATION FEES: Early Bird Registration (May 7th-June 30th) - $35 Registration (July 1st-August 26th) - $45 Last Chance Registration (August 27th- August 31st @ 5:00pm) - $50

Once beginning the registration process, be sure you complete all the information at that time. If you do not complete everything at once, your information will not be saved, and you will have to start the process from the beginning. After submitting your registration you will be routed to the payment site. If you do not submit your payment, your registration will not be valid. The payment must be received by the registration deadline for your registration to be complete. No late applications or materials will be accepted! For any other questions please contact pnms@ucpanhellenic.com. You will receive two confirmation emails: one confirming that your registration has been submitted and another confirming receipt of payment. If you need to make any edits to your registration information, please contact the Director of PNM Engagement by emailing pnms@ucpanhellenic.com.

Meet the University of Cincinnati Panhellenic Chapters!

ΧΩ

ΔΔΔ

ΓΦΒ

ΚΑΘ

ΚΔ

ΚΚΓ

ΦΜ

ΦΣΡ

Phi Sigma Rho- "Phi Rho" *Membership Limited to CEAS and Industrial Management Programs* **Phi Sigma Rho does not participate in Formal Recruitment, please fill out the interest form, https://orgsync.com/130618/forms/321821** National Founding Date | September 24, 1984 Local Founding Date | November 5, 2011 Colors | Red Wine and Silver Flower | Orchid Mascot | Sigmand the Penguin National Philanthropy | Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Local Philanthropy | Leukemia and Lymphoma Society National Website | www.phisigmarho.org Local Website | phirhocincinnati.weebly.com Length of New Member Program | 10 weeks HS GPA Requirement for PNMs | 3.0 College GPA Requirement for PNMs | 2.8 GPA for Active Good Standing | 2.5 Live-In Requirement | N/A Semester 1 Dues for New Members | $180 Semester Dues for Active Members | $200-$300

ΠΒΦ

Pi Beta Phi- "Pi Phi"

ΘΦΑ

ZTA

Zeta Tau Alpha - "Zeta" **Zeta Tau Alpha will not participate in Formal Recruitment, please fill out the interest form, https://orgsync.com/130618/forms/321821**

Founded: October 15th, 1898 at Virginia State Female Normal School (Now Longwood) Motto: Seek the Noblest Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray Flower: White Violet Mascot: Five-Pointed Crown and Strawberry National Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Website: zetataualpha.org

What to Expect: Rho Gammas

A recruitment guide, also known as a Rho Gamma, is an active member of a sorority at the University of Cincinnati. A recruitment guide’s purpose is to assist you throughout the recruitment process and to model Panhellenic spirit to you!

Registration opens at 10:00 AM on May 7th, 2018 Recruitment guides been 31st, through months of training in and closes onhave August 2018, at 11:59 PM

preparation for recruitment. These women are educated to answer any questions you may have. They aid you in selecting the chapter that is best for your interests and needs. Recruitment Guides are available any time, day or night, to handle problems and offer guidance in a one-on-one situation. Recruitment guides will keep anything you tell them in confidence, so you can be open with them about any problems you have during recruitment.

Recruitment can be a hectic and exciting time. Feel free to confide in your Rho Gamma, make friends with them and ask questions – that’s why they’re here!

Open House Recruitment Weekends at a Glance!

Friday, Sept. 7th & Saturday, Sept. 8th

10 events each day, spending 30 minutes which each chapter will give you the opportunity to meet and speak with women from each of the chapters. We will provide you a t-shirt for these two days, so have fun and be yourself! Wear jeans, leggings, skirts, capris, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandals... whatever makes you comfortable!

Rho Gamma Advice: “Go in with an open mind and talk to the girls like they’re your friends! Don’t pretend to be someone else, you’ll find your best fit by being YOU!!” -Haley Duening

Shirts are provided, these are just ideas for clothing! Be yourself!

Philanthropy Day Sunday, September 9th

Spending 35 minutes in the houses on your schedule that you receive from your Rho Gamma in the morning. Today, you will get the chance to talk to women in the houses and learn about their local or national Philanthropy. We will also have a t-shirt provided for you on this day, paired with dressy/comfortable shorts, pants, or a skirt would work perfectly!

Don't forget to wear clothes that are your style, these are just ideas!

24 A few outfit ideas for Sisterhood day!

Sisterhood Day Friday, September 14th

Spending 40 minutes in the houses on your scheduled that you receive from your Rho Gamma in the morning. Today you will have the chance to have more in depth conversation with the members and get to know them better! You will get the chance to hear different stories about how the sisters bond with one another. Attire becomes a little dressier today, a skirt and blouse, or pants with a blouse will be great for this day!

Preference Night

Bid Day

Saturday, September 15th

Sunday, September 16th

Congratulations, you made it! In the morning once you meet with your Rho Gamma you will receive your bid and be given a T-shirt from the chapter that you join. Attire today is comfortable shorts, jeans, leggings, comfortable casual shoes, and your new T-shirt. Each chapter will have events planned for its new members!

Attendance During Recrutiment

Recruitment is a process that requires a substantial but reasonable commitment of time and effort. Women participating in recruitment must be available to attend all scheduled invitational rounds and evening events; exceptions can be made for university-related obligations, and we will make every effort to schedule your recruitment rounds around your conflicts Women with considerable schedule conflicts resulting in multiple absences from recruitment events are encouraged to consider Continuous Open Bidding (also known as informal recruitment) or waiting to participate in formal recruitment the following year. For any scheduling conflict questions, please talk to your Rho Gamma or email the recruitment director of logistics, Oliva Sload at logistics@ucpanhellenic.com

Recruitment Schedule

Thursday, September 6th - Potential New Member Convocation 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.................................Recruitment Orientation

Round 1 Friday, September 7th - Round One (Day One) 5:00 pm.........................................Meet with Recruitment Guide 6:00 pm - 10:45 pm..............................Events at Chapter Houses Saturday, September 8th - Round One (Day Two) 8:00 am.........................................Meet with Recruitment Guide 9:00 am...............................................Events at Chapter Houses 1:00 pm......................................................................Lunch Break 1:30 pm................................................Events at Chapter Houses 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm..........................................................Selections *During Round One, PNMs will have three 35 minute breaks

Round 2 Sunday, September 9th - Round Two 8:00 am.........................................Meet with Recruitment Guide 9:00 am...............................................Events at Chapter Houses 1:00 pm......................................................................Lunch Break 1:30 pm................................................Events at Chapter Houses 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm..........................................................Selections *During Round Two, PNMs will have four 35 minute breaks

Round 3 Friday, September 14th - Round Three 5:00 pmâ&#x20AC;¦.....................................Meet with Recruitment Guide 6:00 pm...............................................Events at Chapter Houses 11:00 pm - 1:00 am.........................................................Selections *During Round Three, PNMs will have two 40 minute breaks

Round 4 Saturday, September 15th - Round Four 3:00 pm.........................................Meet with Recruitment Guide 4:00 pm...............................................Events at Chapter Houses 9:00 pm - 11:00 am.........................................................Selections *During Round Four, PNMs will have two 65 minute breaks

Bid Day Sunday, September 16th - Bid Day 12:00 pm........................................Meet with Recruitment Guide 1:00 pm.......................................Panhellenic Bid Day Ceremony 2:00 pm..........................................Activities at Chapter Houses

PNM Bill of Rights

1. Be treated as an individual 2. Be fully informed about the recruitment process 3. Be treated with respect. 4. Be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized. 5. Be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing 6. Ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment guides and members. 7. Ask how and why and receive straight answers. 8. Have and express opinions to recruitment guides. 9. Have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment guides. 10. Have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience. 11. Make informed choices without undue pressure from others. Make oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own choice an decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.

Polices & Codes

Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy The National Panhellenic Conference and the University of Cincinnati, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ethnicity in any of their policies, practices or procedures.

Hazing Code Hazing in any form at the University of Cincinnati is absolutely forbidden. Hazing is defined as any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating subject to the sanction of the public or private school or of any institution of higher education in the state of Ohio. In addition, the University of Cincinnati Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior document prohibits any form of racial, ethnic and sexual harassment.

Alcohol Policy Alcohol is strictly prohibited during panhellenic recruitment and new member events. Members of fraternities and sororities must comply with local, state, and federal laws including the laws that are outlined in their national organization, housing board, and advisor(s). Policies regarding the use and distribution of alcohol can be found in the Fraternity and Sorority life Guidelines on our website, as well as the Student Code of Conduct.

Academic Standards

Per the National Panhellenic Conference, our Panhellenic Council has not defined specific academic requirements/standards for potential new members to participate in recruitment. That being said, it is important to understand that each chapter has grade point average requirements set by their inter/national organization and the local members. To be eligible for recruitment, and active standing, you must be enrolled at least part-time in a matriculating degree-seeking program at the University of Cincinnati, including branch campuses. However, it should be noted that some chapters require students to be full-time and/or studying on main campus. Potential new members who do not meet the minimum academic requirements of a specific chapter are typically released early in the recruitment process to allow these women to explore other alternatives. You can preview each chapters GPA requirements on their designated handbook page!

Financial Commitments The financial requirements of joining a sorority vary widely from chapter to chapter. The main costs associated with becoming a member of a sorority at the University of Cincinnati consist of membership fees each semester, one-time new member fees, the cost of living in a sorority house and miscellaneous fees specific to each chapter. This includes use of the sorority house, some meals, chapter dues and other small fees associated with that chapter. Members who chose to live in the sorority house can expect to pay additional housing fees. Dues are typically higher during your first semester to account for initiation fees, new member fees, building funds, security deposits and badge fees. Specific financial information will be discussed during the first recruitment round. It is important to consider all of the financial obligations associated with joining a sorority. We encourage you to ask any questions you might have regarding the potential costs of membership. Members of the UC sorority community are more than willing to answer your questions at any point during the process. You can preview each chapters ranging dues on their designated handbook page!

Mutual Selection Process

Recruitment is a mutual selection process that balances the preferences of each potential new member with those of the existing sorority chapters. Every young woman is given an opportunity to find a sorority that best suits her personality, interests and future goals, while providing an organized and unbiased membership selection process for the chapters. Invitations are only guaranteed to potential new members for the first round. There is no guarantee that a PNM will be invited to attend the second event rounds. Invitations to subsequent rounds are made based on the selections of the chapters and the preferences of the potential new members. There is no specific formula that explains why a woman is released from a particular chapter, or why a woman prefers one chapter more than another. PNM schedules will be maximized so they are able to meet with as many chapters as possible during their recruitment experience. There is no guarantee that a woman will receive a bid to any sorority. Rho Gamma Advice: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything happens for a reason, trust the process, and remember that there is no wrong choice!â&#x20AC;? - Emilee Gunn

33 Letters

Statement

Recommendation

Legacies

A letter of recommendation is written by an alumna member of an organization for the purpose of introducing a woman to a chapter. It provides a brief description of her interests, activities and personality. The standards and policies set by the National Panhellenic Conference regarding letters of recommendation state: The responsibility for providing letters of recommendation for prospective new members rests with the members of NPC fraternities, and recruitment information distributed through College and Alumnae Panhellenics shall contain nothing that infers that letters of recommendation must be secured by the potential new member. Individual NPC member groups will clarify this responsibility with their membership. NPC area advisors will clarify this responsibility with College and Alumnae Panhellenics. Remuneration from the potential new member or her family for any such letter is inappropriate. Recommendation letters may be considered in the membership selection process. Women going through the recruitment process are allowed to have letters of recommendation sent to a chapter; however, this is not required. Having a recommendation letter also does not guarantee a bid into that specific chapter. See the sorority handbook page in this booklet for chapter house addresses.

A legacy is defined differently by each inter/national organization. However, in general, a legacy is defined as a woman whose sister, mother, or grandmother is a member of a National Panhellenic Conference sorority. Most chapters are asked by their inter/national organization to get to know each of its legacies participating in recruitment. A sorority is not obligated to offer a bid to a legacy, and a potential new member is not obligated by anyone to commit to a chapter where she is a legacy.

Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding 34 Agreement (MRABA) If after going through the recruitment process, a PNM decides she would like to join either one or both of the houses she visits on Preference Night, she will be asked to sign a Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binging Agreement (MRABA). The MRABA is broken into six sections, all of which someone will go over with you before you submit your final selections or preferences. The sections might seem official and confusing, but they're nothing to freak out about. Here is what you can expect, and what signing the agreement means: I am willing to accept an invitation to membership from any sorority or women's fraternity that I list on this agreement. Only list the chapters that you are willing to join or accept a bid for membership from. I may limit my choices to just one OR list any sorority or women's fraternity whose preference-round (last) event I attended, and from which I am willing to accept membership. I realize that by not listing the maximum number of events I attended, I may be limiting my potential to join any other NPC group during formal recruitment should I not be placed with my choice(s). You can only rank those chapters whose events you attended (if you went to A and B, C isn't an option). You don't have to rank all the chapters you attend, but we encourage you to maximize or list all the options available to you, as it gives you a better chance of being matched to a group. If you attend preference (final) round events for more than one chapter but could never in a million years see yourself as a member of one of those chapters it's OK to not list that one as long as you understand the risk you're taking by not listing all options available to you. Once I submit this agreement to the College Panhellenic Association, I cannot change the order of my preferences or add or delete a preference. Know what you want! After submitting preferences, you can't go back. If I do not receive an invitation to membership from a group that I have listed, I am eligible for continuous open bidding. If you don't get a bid from a group that you list, you can join a chapter through continuous open bidding (COB), or informal recruitment. This is only available to groups that have open spots in their chapter. I have the option of not submitting an agreement at this time. You don't have to sign and submit an MRABA card right now. If you go through the final round and decide a sorority isn't for you, at least you know for sure. Once I submit this agreement, I am bound by the National Panhellenic Conference one-calendar year rule. This rule states that if I receive an invitation to membership from a group that I have listed and then do not accept it, I am not eligible to be pledged to any other NPC member sorority or women's fraternity on this campus for one calendar year (12-month period) from the time of this signing. If you receive a bid from a group you have listed and later decide not to pledge or choose to break your pledge, you can't try to join another NPC group on your campus for one year. If you are not initiated and transfer schools, you can participate in recruitment at the first opportunity. See? Not so scary. In the end, just remember the MRABA is in place to help you. If you have questions, talk to the fraternity/sorority advisor, a member of the Panhellenic Recruitment team or a Rho Gamma. They're happy to help! Excerpt From The Sorority Life’s “Decoding the MRABA”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Do Sorority women have friends in other sororities and outside of greek life? Yes! Many sorority women are involved in many different organizations outside of greek life, and there are many activities in greek life that give you the opportunity to meet all kinds of sorority women! Joining a sorority does not mean you lose your current friends or cannot make new friends in different University communities! What if I don’t have any recommendation letters? You are not required to have any letters of recommendation to go through recruitment. If you know alumnae from chapters we have on campus, ask them to write you a letter. These letters are written to introduce you to the chapter members, but it does not guarantee you will be given a bid to a certain chapter. How do I know who my Rho Gamma is and where to meet her? Rho Gammas will receive a group of Potential New Members and be given your contact information that you gave when registering for recruitment. Rho Gammas will send an email to you and all the Potential New Members that are in your group including all the information you need to get to know them and where your first group meeting will be! P.S. downloading the “GroupMe” app on your phone will help a lot with contacting your group and Rho Gammas! What if I don’t get invited back to a house that I liked? During the recruitment process, the number of chapters a PNM will visit each day will vary from one woman to the next. The majority of women who go through recruitment at UC do not have full schedules of events to attend. The number of events is not important; it is the conversations and people you are interacting with that are important! Trust the process and be open minded, if you are invited back to a house that means the women in that sorority are interested in YOU and want to know more about YOU! Go in open minded! If I am going through recruitment as a sophomore or going through again, am I at a disadvantage? Many women choose to go through recruitment as a sophomore or junior for various reasons. For those going through recruitment a second time, there is a chance that chapters that released you the first time through will release you again. You should keep an open mind and discuss all the activities in which you have been involved over the past year as well as let the sororities know why you are going through a second time. Am I guaranteed to receive an invitation for membership (bid) from a chapter? Invitations are only guaranteed to potential new members for the first round, which begins on Friday and concludes on Saturday. There is no guarantee that you will be invited to attend the second (Sunday), third (Friday) or fourth (Saturday) event rounds. There is no specific formula that defines why a woman is not invited back. Therefore, there is no guarantee you will receive a bid to any sorority. However, if you progress through the week and attend all the events you are invited to during the fourth event round and list each of those chapters on your preference sheet that night, you will receive a bid to one of those chapters. Refer to the MRABA on Page 34. Will my grades suffer if I am in a sorority? The all-Greek average GPA at UC is consistently higher than the non-Greek average GPA. Each sorority has its own scholarship program that will help you succeed academically as well as learn to effectively manage your time outside of class. Academics are very important in the Greek Community! What if I want to withdraw from the recruitment process? We encourage each of the Potential New Members to stick through the process till the very end! But of course you are allowed to withdraw if you come to realize it is not the right time for you to join a sorority. If you decide to withdraw, talk to your Rho Gamma first and then you will need to do an exit interview session with the Panhellenic executive board at Recruitment headquarters.

Letter from our Panhellenic Advisor Dear student,

On behalf of the Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Cincinnati, and as the program coordinator and Panhellenic advisor for Fraternity & Sorority Life, I would like to welcome you to Panhellenic Recruitment at the University of Cincinnati! Whether you are brand new to UC or returning to campus, we are excited that you are interested in being part of our dynamic fraternity & sorority community. UC Fraternity & Sorority Life is dedicated to intellectual development, philanthropy and service, social responsibility and citizenship, leadership development, and values integration and personal growth. I encourage you to go through recruitment with an open mind, eagerness to learn and connect with chapter members, and desire to create lasting friendships with the young women going through this process with you. If you have any questions, your Rho Gamma is available to answer any that you may. Should your family have any questions, my contact information is listed below. Please know that I serve as a resource and support before, during, and after the recruitment process. Our community is excited to get to know you and help you to “Picture Yourself Panhellenic” and find your home in Fraternity& Sorority Life at UC. Traci J. Wiess, Program Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life | Panhellenic Advisor traci.wiess@uc.edu 513.556.6155

Closing Thoughts- Letter from 37 the Recruitment Team Welcome to the University of Cincinnati! And thank you for reading over your Potential New Member Handbook, you are one step closer to finding your niche here at the University of Cincinnati! When you choose to commit to sorority life, you are not just choosing Greek letters. You become a part of something that is bigger than yourself! Every woman in our community has found the place that they love to call their home through one of our recruitment processes. We hope that throughout formal recruitment, you will also find the chapter you feel is a comfortable fit for you. We hope you found this book to be a useful resource to help you discover the foundations and achievements of UC's sorority community. Please use it as a guide during your first steps to finding your new home. If you choose to participate in formal recruitment, you must bring with you an open mind and a positive attitude. These are essential tools when going through formal recruitment. Each of our chapters is full of strong women with different personalities that will make finding your home an enjoyable experience. Take the opportunity to find the chapter where you can picture yourself calling the women in it your sisters. Most importantly, get excited to meet new friends, make memories and have fun! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at pnms@ucpanhellenic.com. Enjoy your summer, and see you on September 6th! Sincerely, Jenn, Kate, Lauren, Ashley, Nina and Liv 2018 Panhellenic Recruitment Team