2019 SFASU Sorority Recruitment Booklet

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

2019 Panhellenic Membership & Recruitment Guide

Stephen F. Austin Greek Life has four councils—the Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council, and the Panhellenic Council. Three of these councils have sororities! The Panhellenic Council oversees the five sororities that participate in fall recruitment, and which we provide more information on throughout this booklet. Below you can find out more about the other two councils and their sororities!

The National Pan-Hellenic Council at SFA is made up of two fraternities, and three sororities. These sororities and fraternities are historically African-American, but membership is open to all.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Nickname: A-K-A) Founded on January 15, 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Their colors are salmon pink and apple green, and their symbol is an ivy leaf. They are the Eta Epsilon Chapter at SFA.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Nickname: Delta) Founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Their colors are crimson and cream, and their mascot is an elephant. They are the Theta Gamma Chapter at SFA.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Nickname: Zeta) Founded on January 16, 1920 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Their colors are royal blue and pure white, and their symbol is a dove. They are the Psi Delta Chapter at SFA.

The Multicultural Greek Council at SFA is made up of two fraternities, and two sororities. These sororities and fraternities are historically Latino/a, but membership is open to all.

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. (Nickname: K-D-Chi) Founded on April 6, 1987 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Their colors are pink and maroon, and their mascot is a penguin. They are the Phi Chapter at SFA.

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority (Nickname: M-S-U, Mus) Founded on November 21, 1981 at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Their colors are baby blue and white, and their symbol is an Amazon Woman. They are the Hasinai Chapter at SFA.

Panhellenic

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Dear Potential New Member Executive Board What Does Panhellenic Do Panhellenic Creed Meet the Rho Gams Our Community

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Recruitment

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Potential New Member Bill of Rights Rules & Policies Schedule Recommendation Letters Legacy Statement Academics

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Financial & Housing Commitment Meet the Chapters

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Alpha Chi Omega Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Zeta Zeta Tau Alpha

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Terms to Know & Greek Alphabet Frequently Asked Questions

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Congratulations on becoming a Lumberjack! We are so excited you chose to attend Stephen F. Austin State University and can’t wait to see what you accomplish during your time at SFA. College will be the best time of your life, so take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. Panhellenic Recruitment is a great way to begin your involvement during college.

SFA Panhellenic is composed of five wonderful sororities, all of which excel in academics, philanthropy and becoming leaders on campus. Take advantage of every moment you spend in a house during formal recruitment.

Take time to get to know the women in each chapter and find out what makes them unique. Remember to have a positive attitude and an open mind when visiting the chapters. These women can become your mentors, your friends and more importantly, your sisters.

On behalf of the SFA Panhellenic Association, we are so excited to have you join us for Fall recruitment. We hope you make the most of this phenomenal opportunity and we cannot wait to welcome you to our Panhellenic community.

Get In Touch

Axe ‘em, Jacks!

sfasupanhellenic.com & Jordan Hollier & Krystal Kilway

@SFASU_panhellenic

Panhellenic President & VP Recruitment

#pictureyourselfpanhellenic When going through social media, you will notice that each chapter is using the hashtag “#pictureyourselfpanhellenic.” We have created this hashtag to make us identifiable among the other Panhellenic Councils. If you search the hashtag, you will find pictures and posts of all of the chapters here at SFA. It is very important to us that we are

SFA National Panhellenic Council @Panhellenic_SFA SFAPanPR

sfapanhellenic@gmail.com

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Jordan Hollier

Krystal Kilway

President

VP of Recruitment

Cammie Williams

Ali St.Germaine

Taylor Pool

Michaela Boylson

Secretary

Programs

Treasurer

Public Relations

The Panhellenic Association at Stephen F. Austin State University is the coordinating and governing body of the five NPC-affiliated sororities on campus. The council is composed of six executive board members who are elected annually by each chapter’s Panhellenic delegate. The council acts as the central governing body of the Panhellenic community, and serves as the face of Panhellenic to the university and Nacogdoches communities. Along with Panhellenic-wide program planning and management, they are in charge of organizing recruitment, including compiling and publishing recruitment materials for incoming students and training recruitment counselors to ensure potential new members have a positive recruitment experience. Finally, the Panhellenic Executive Council represents all sororities at regional and national meetings, and represents all sorority women by serving on university committees. Serving on Panhellenic’s Executive Board is just one of the many leadership opportunities afforded to SFA’s Panhellenic women. All of the women on the executive board have served as an officer or committee member in some capacity with their own chapters.

We, as 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 friendship 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.

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A Rho Gamma, or Recruitment Guide, is a sorority woman who will help you throughout the week of recruitment. We want each woman going through recruitment to feel comfortable and supported talking to their Rho Gamma, so these women have chosen to disaffiliate from their sororities to give you the best unbiased guidance. This means that they will not reveal their affiliation while assisting you, and we ask that you try not to guess!

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In spring 2019 the Greek Life Office asked the members of its Panhellenic community to participate in an optional survey to learn more about the community. We had 228 responses to the survey, which covered basic information that we felt anyone interested in becoming a Panhellenic woman would want to know!

Involved in another SFA organization

Different majors represented

Pay their dues without financial assistance

Have at least one job or paid internship

Nursing Majors

Education Majors

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Have a program requirement that must be completed outside of classroom hours, such as clinicals or teaching hours

“Since joining [my sorority], I have come to see Nacogdoches

as my home, and not just the place I

-Shea Lewis, Junior

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The right to be treated as an individual

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The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process

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The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members

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The right to be treated with respect

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The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized

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The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers

VII. The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors VIII. The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors IX.

The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others

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The right to be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA) signing process

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The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision

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Stephen F. Austin State University Panhellenic Association Membership Recruitment Guidelines are intended to help guide Panhellenic women and potential new members through the membership selection process and Primary Recruitment week. The guidelines incorporate many of the procedures recommended and/or required by the National Panhellenic Conference.

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A woman must be an enrolled, full time (12 hours or more) undergraduate student at Stephen F. Austin State University to be eligible to participate in Primary Recruitment.

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Potential New Members must register with the Stephen F. Austin State University Panhellenic Association and pay the $100 nonrefundable registration fee in order to participate in Primary Recruitment.

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A Potential New Member should not be in contact with a chapter member, alumna member or anyone acting on the sorority’s behalf beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, August 18th. This includes social media communication.

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Potential New Members found with alcohol, drugs or paraphernalia will be immediately removed from Primary Recruitment and turned into the Office of Students Rights and Responsibilities.

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Potential New Members must abide by the SFA Panhellenic Membership Recruitment Rules as well as the NPC Unanimous Agreements.

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Potential New Members participating in Primary Recruitment must wear the nametags provided by SFA Panhellenic during all Primary Recruitment Parties.

VII. A Potential New Member participating in Primary Recruitment shall not be, nor ever have been, an initiated member of a National Panhellenic Conference organization.

VIII. A woman shall complete the “Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement” card, often referred to as MRABA, immediately following the last preference event she attends. Once a “Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement” has been signed and submitted, no changes can be made.

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A woman signing a “Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement” card and receiving a bid at the end of Primary Recruitment shall be bound to that chapter she matched by the agreement for one calendar year at Stephen F. Austin State University, or until the next Primary Recruitment Process.

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Failure to follow any of these rules could result in dismissal from the Primary Recruitment Process.

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Early Move In: For those moving into the Residence Halls, move in will take place from 3-5pm. It is $10 per day, for each day that you have moved in early to the halls. You will be billed through mySFA. Meet the Sororities: This is an optional event, that will give you the opportunity to speak with sorority women from all 5 of our chapters! This will take place from 6pm to 8pm in the Twilight Ballroom in the Baker Pattillo Student Center. Attire is casual, so no need to worry about dressing up!

Convocation: This is mandatory for all women going through recruitment. Here you will receive your recruitment shirt, meet your Rho Gam, and learn more about what the week will look like! This will be from 8pm to 9:30pm in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Movie Theater.

Open House Round: Each PNM will visit all 5 sororities for 45 minutes. You will learn more about the chapter and their philanthropy.

Attire: You will wear the recruitment shirt you received at Convocation, paired with casual bottoms like shorts or a skirt, and comfortable shoes like sandals or flats.

Sisterhood Round: PNMs will visit up to 4 sororities for 45 minutes. You will be able to see the individuality and spirit of each chapter, as well as experience the special bond of sisterhood.

Attire: Think “dressy casual.” Options include sundresses, or a blouse with a skirt or capris, paired with sandals, flats, or short wedges.

PNM Sisterhood: Sisterhood is at the heart of the sorority experience, and we want to ensure that we’re building that! After the sisterhood parties are over, we’ve planned a fun sisterhood exclusively for PNMs and their Rho Gams. The sisterhood will be a surprise until recruitment week, but be sure to pack some casual clothes and get ready to have some fun!

Preference Round: PNMs will visit up to 2 sororities for 55 minutes. This round focuses on sisterhood, friendship, ritual, and the core values of the chapter.

Attire: This will be the dressiest evening. Options include a cocktail dress or jumpsuit, paired with wedges, heels, or high-quality flats.

Bid Day! This is the day that you will receive an invitation to membership, or bid, from 1 of the sororities! After receiving your bid, the sorority you have joined has a fun day planned with exciting activities for you!

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Recommendation letters are not a requirement to participate in recruitment at SFA. Recommendation letters serve as an introduction of a potential new member to a sorority. If you choose to submit them we ask that they be provided to the chapter(s) before August 1st to ensure that they have been received prior to the start of primary recruitment.

Each sorority manages their recommendation/reference letters differently. For questions about recommendation or legacy introductions forms, we highly recommend that you review the chapter’s website or contact the national office of that particular sorority.

Alpha Chi Omega

Zeta Tau Alpha

Preferred format: Online through the members-only portal found at www.alphachiomega.org Who Can Submit a Rec: Collegiate and alumnae members in good standing Legacy Information: Can be provided in the online recommendation form

Preferred format: Online through the members-only portal found at zetataualpha.org Who Can Submit a Rec: Alumnae members in good standing Legacy Information: Can be provided in the online recommendation form

Chi Omega Preferred format: Online through the members-only portal found at www.chiomega.com Who Can Submit a Rec: Alumnae members in good standing A legacy is defined differently by each sorority.

Legacy Information: Can be provided in the online In the past couple decades many sororities’ recommendation form

legacy policies have changed, so we highly recommend that you reach out to each Delta Delta Delta Preferred format: Online through the members-only respective sorority’s national office to determine portal found at www.tridelta.org whether you or a loved one are defined as a Who Can Submit a Rec: Collegiate and alumnae legacy and what preferences that may provide members in good standing during recruitment.

Legacy Information: Can be provided in the online recommendation form

It is important to note that being a legacy does not guarantee you a bid into any of the chapters Delta Zeta on SFA’s campus. The sorority is not obligated Preferred format: Online through the members-only to offer a bid to a legacy, and a PNM is not portal found at www.deltazeta.org obligated by anyone to commit to a chapter Who Can Submit a Rec: Collegiate and alumnae where she is a legacy. It should be the PNM’s members in good standing choice and her choice alone as to where she Legacy Information: Can be provided in the online recommendation form feels comfortable.

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Any person interested in joining the SFA Greek community must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours. This includes any woman interested in participating in recruitment. If you have 12 or more college credit hours, we will defer to your college transcript. If you have fewer than 12 or no college credit hours, we will defer to your high school transcript.

It is important to understand each chapter has a GPA requirement set by its inter/national organization, and as a result many require over a 2.5 GPA. If your GPA is below the minimums listed below you may have significantly fewer opportunities, and you may be released from the recruitment process early on.

After accepting membership to a chapter, there are academic requirements that must be met for a woman to remain in good standing with the chapter. Each chapter has an officer that specifically manages academics for the chapter, providing programming like study halls or prizes for those who show proof of As on tests. The Panhellenic community is made up of a wide variety of women, so you can easily find fellow Panhellenic women in your classes to study with!

High School GPA

College GPA

Alpha Chi Omega: 3.0 / 4.0

Alpha Chi Omega: 2.9 / 4.0

Chi Omega: 3.0 / 4.0

Chi Omega: 2.8 / 4.0

Delta Delta Delta: 2.75 / 4.0

Delta Delta Delta: 2.75 / 4.0

Delta Zeta: 2.7 / 4.0

Delta Zeta: 2.7 / 4.0

Zeta Tau Alpha: 2.75 / 4.0

Zeta Tau Alpha: 2.75 / 4.0

Fall 2018 All Panhellenic GPA Women with a 4.0 Women with a 3.5 or above

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Financial requirements are an important consideration for anyone interested in joining the Greek community, so it is important for you to be as informed as possible regarding the costs associated with SFA’s Panhellenic chapters. If you accept an invitation to join a sorority, you will enter into a financial agreement and contract for housing and dues during your time as a collegiate member. On this and the next page you will find detailed financial information for each chapter.

Your chapter dues cover fees required by the National Panhellenic Conference, the sorority’s headquarters, SFA’s Panhellenic Association, chapter officers’ budgets, and chapter maintenance. As a new member, your first semester’s dues will be the most expensive, as it covers one-time fees associated with your sorority.

Payment options, such as forms of payment and payment due dates, vary from chapter to chapter. Some chapters require full payment at the beginning of each semester while others have implemented payment plans that allow payments throughout the semester. Each chapter has a financial officer, commonly referred to as a Treasurer, that can provide further information on the financial expectations of the chapter.

We strongly encourage you to ask the chapters’ financial officer specific questions about the potential costs of membership so that you can be best informed.

1st Semester New Member Dues: $1,432.50 Members Living In-House

Members Living Out-of-House

Fall: $4,445.50

Fall: $1,045.50

Spring: $4,545.50

Spring: $1,145.50

Every member is required to take advantage of the opportunity to live in the house once eligible to live off-campus, until the house has reached capacity. The President and VP of Facility Operations must live-in for the duration of their term.

1st Semester New Member Dues: $1,497 Members Living In-House

Members Living Out-of-House

Fall: $1,337

Fall: $1,077

Spring: $1,337

Spring: $1,077

Every member is expected to take advantage of the opportunity to live in the house once eligible to live off-campus, until the house has reached capacity.

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1st Semester New Member Dues: $1,934.50

Members Living In-House

Members Living Out-of-House

Fall: $4,711

Fall: $1,552

Spring: $4,711

Spring: $1,552

Every member is required to take advantage of the opportunity to live in the house for a minimum of one full year during their membership, once eligible to live off-campus. Select officers must live-in for the duration of their term.

1st Semester New Member Dues: $1,183 Members Living In-House

Members Living Out-of-House

Fall: $4,140

Fall: $980

Spring: $4,140

Spring: $980

Every member is required to take advantage of the opportunity to live in the house for a minimum of two full years during their membership, once eligible to live off-campus.

Executive officer board members must live-in for the duration of their term.

1st Semester New Member Dues: $1,515 Members Living In-House

Members Living Out-of-House

Fall: $3,949

Fall: $1,217

Spring: $3,899

Spring: $1,167

Every member is required to take advantage of the opportunity to live in the house for a minimum of one full year during their membership, once eligible to live off-campus.

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Alpha Chi Omega

Nicknames: Alpha Chi, A-Chi-O National Founding: October 15, 1885 Chapter Name: Epsilon Eta (EΗ) Philanthropy: Domestic violence awareness, prevention, and education Symbol: Lyre Patron Goddess: Hera, guardian of women Colors: Scarlet and olive green Flower: Red carnation Open Motto: “Together let us seek the heights.”

High School GPA Required

College GPA Required

3.0/4.0

2.9/4.0

National Website

Twitter

alphachiomega.org

@SFASU_AXO

Chapter Website

Instagram

sfasuaxo.org

@SFASU_AXO

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Chi Omega

Nickname: Chi-O National Founding: April 5, 1895 Chapter Name: Epsilon Zeta (EZ) Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Colors: Cardinal and straw Flower: White carnation Mascot: Owl

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High School GPA Required

College GPA Required

3.0/4.0

2.8/4.0

National Website

Twitter

chiomega.com

@SFACHIO

Chapter Website

Instagram

sfachiomega.com

@SFACHIO

Delta Delta Delta

Nickname: Tri Delta National Founding: November 28, 1888 Chapter Name: Beta Xi (BΞ) Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Symbols: Pine tree and dolphin Patron God: Poseidon, god of the sea and 1 of the 3 rulers of the universe Colors: Cerulean blue (supporting colors are gold, silver, and bright blue) Flower: Pansy Jewel: Pearl High School GPA Required

College GPA Required

2.75/4.0

2.75/4.0

National Website

Twitter

tridelta.org

@TRIDELTASFASU

Chapter Website

Instagram

sfasu.tridelta.org

@TRIDELTASFASU

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Delta Zeta

Nickname: D-Z National Founding: October 24, 1902 Chapter Name: Zeta Psi (ZΨ) Philanthropy: Speech and hearing, Starkey Hearing Foundation Symbol: Roman lamp Colors: Rose and green Flower: Pink Killarney rose Jewel: Diamond Mascot: Turtle

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High School GPA Required

College GPA Required

2.7/4.0

2.7/4.0

National Website

Twitter

deltazeta.org

@SFASU_DZ

Chapter Website

Instagram

deltazetasfasu.wixsite.org

@SFASU_DZ

Zeta Tau Alpha

Nickname: Zeta National Founding: October 15, 1898 Chapter Name: Theta Eta (ΘΗ) Philanthropy: Breast cancer education and awareness Symbols: Five pointed crown and strawberry Patron Goddess: Themis, goddess of divine justice and law Colors: Turquoise blue and steel gray Flower: White violet Open Motto: “Seek the Noblest” High School GPA Required

College GPA Required

2.75/4.0

2.75/4.0

National Website

Twitter

zetataualpha.org

@SFA_ZTA

Chapter Website

Instagram

sfasu.zetataualpha.org

@SFA_ZTA

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Active—An undergraduate sorority member who has been initiated by her chapter

Initiation—A secret, formal ceremony when a new member completes their education and becomes an active sister

Advisor—An alumna member who serves as a resource, mentor, and guide for the chapter Philanthropy—A chapter’s specific charitable organization to which they donate money New Member—A member of a sorority not and volunteer hours yet initiated Bid—A formal invitation to join a single sorority

Potential New Member (PNM)—A woman interested in joining a sorority

Big Sister—An active sorority member who serves as a mentor to a new member

Ritual—Secret, inspirational ceremonies specific to each sorority

Chapter—A local membership unit of an inter/national sorority

Rho Gamma—A woman who will serve as a guide, mentor, and friend to PNMs going through recruitment

Charter—The official document recognizing a Sister—An initiated member of a sorority chapter’s status by the inter/national organization Strict Silence—Time when PNMs and active members of a sorority are not allowed to Dues—Fees paid to the chapter each semester which cover the costs of operation, communicate verbally, electronically, etc. outside of recruitment events formal events, activities, and other events

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Gamma

Delta

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Theta

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What if I only want to be in a certain sorority?

Only wanting to be a member of one specific sorority or only considering a few sororities can severely limit a potential new member’s options for membership and can lead to disappointment.

Panhellenic discourages choosing a sorority based on stereotypes or others’ opinions. We encourage you to keep an open mind & make a decision that is right for you!

Do I need to attend every party I am invited to?

Yes! The purpose of recruitment is for you to gather as much information as possible about the various sororities, so you can make the best decision possible when choosing which chapter to join. If you intentionally miss parties, you could get released from recruitment.

Let your Rho Gamma know ASAP if you absolutely cannot attend a party.

What if I don’t have a recommendation letter?

Recommendation letters are not a requirement to participate in recruitment at SFA. They do not guarantee any person submitting them a bid, either.

When can I live in the sorority house?

Women must be eligible to move off SFA campus prior to moving into a sorority house. This includes women elected to executive officer positions. Eligibility to live off campus is 60 course credit hours or 21 years of age, whichever comes first.

What is Recruitment?

The recruitment process includes a number of rounds, and each round includes a number of events. Rounds are identified by the theme of the round, i.e. philanthropy, and by the number of events for the round, i.e. six-event round. Each chapter you visit during a round is an event. After each day of recruitment, you will meet with your recruitment counselor to decide how you liked the chapters. You will narrow down the list of chapters you are interested in at the end of each day.

Each round of recruitment has fewer events, and with each round, individual events get longer. The final round of recruitment is preference. This is the longest time period you have with the chapters going into your final selections.

What are the benefits of joining a sorority?

You will gain supportive friends, and opportunities to hold leadership positions, get involved with community service and philanthropic events. It will also connect you with a nation-wide network of fellow sisters!

Does Greek Life take up a lot of time?

Greek membership takes up as much time as you are willing to invest. You will have the choice as to what to participate in outside of mandatory chapter events.

Greek woman have perfected the art of time management between jobs, academics and sorority life.

If I decide not to participate in recruitment, is my registration fee refundable?

No. All registration fees are nonrefundable, no exceptions. This is clearly stated on the recruitment registration disclaimer, so before you register for recruitment, please take this into consideration.

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. As long as you have the required GPA you should not have a problem. For those going through recruitment a second time, there is a chance that chapters that released you the first time might 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.

What is Continuous Open Bidding or Informal Recruitment?

Continuous Open Bidding (COB) begins as soon as Formal Recruitment ends. In the fall and spring, eligible chapters are able to extend bids to women interested in joining their chapters. It is important to know that only chapters that fall under chapter total are eligible to COB, therefore not every chapter might be eligible.

What if I discover the sorority I’ve selected is not the right one for me?

What if I don’t get invited to attend the Once you’ve accepted a bid to a sorority, maximum amount of chapters during the new member process is designed to each round? make sure you are ready to make a lifeDuring the recruitment process, the num- long commitment to an organization. This ber of chapters a PNM will visit each day period normally lasts 6-8 weeks but will vary from one woman to the next. The depends on your organization. If before number of events is not important; it is initiation you decide you are not ready for the conversations and people you are the commitment, you can break your interacting with that are important. pledge from the organization. If you would like to participate in recruitment What is Greek Week? again, you can do so at the time of the Greek Week is all about coming together next primary recruitment period. Once as a Greek Community to support one you have accepted a bid from an NPC another. During Greek week, all organization, you must wait until the next Panhellenic chapters along with other primary recruitment period to be eligible Greek organizations participate in sports, to receive another bid from an NPC stroll-offs and much more! This is the organization. perfect time to deck out in Greek apparel and show off your Greek pride.

If you truly think the sorority to which you received a bid is the wrong group for you, Is joining a sorority really “for life”? you should make that decision before you Yes! Not only are there opportunities for are initiated. Once you are initiated into involvement and close friendships as a an NPC organization, you are ineligible for collegiate member, but there are for membership in any other NPC alumnae members as well! You can join organization for the rest of your life. an alumnae chapter, serve as a chapter Going through initiation is a way to show advisor, volunteer at a national level, or you are ready for a life-long commitment even work for your sorority’s national to your group. office.

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Sign up for recruitment!

We can’t wait to meet you!

Love,

Chi Omega

Notes:

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

Greek Life Office 222 Vista Drive Baker Pattillo Student Center Office 3.302 Nacogdoches, TX 75965 (936) 468-6296 www.sfasu.edu/greeklife sfasupanhellenic.com @SFASU_panhellenic SFA National Panhellenic Council @Panhellenic_SFA SFAPanPR

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