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University of Central Florida Panhellenic Primary Recruitment 2019
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Letter from the President On behalf of my Executive Board, Recruitment Team, and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, I would like to offer you a warm welcome to Greek life at the University of Central Florida! Congratulations on deciding to go through Panhellenic Primary Recruitment and we are excited for you to join us in August! We have been working around the clock to ensure that Recruitment is one of the most memorable experiences during your college career. The UCF Panhellenic Council is comprised of around 2,000 women that form our 12 chapters. Each chapter brings something unique to the table and collectively they form a community that promotes growth, involvement, service, academics, sisterhood, and leadership. With UCF being one of the largest universities in the nation, joining Greek life will allow you to feel more at home and be more engaged on campus. As you get ready and prepare yourself for Recruitment, my biggest advice for potential new members is to be yourself. This journey is about finding like-minded women and a chapter that shares similar values and interests with you. You will be faced with important decisions throughout the week and it is vital that you be open-minded and stay true to yourself. But also, remember to have fun! Recruitment is a very exciting process and something you’ll always remember; I encourage you to make the most of it. I personally wish each and every one of you the best of luck during Recruitment and I hope that your experience is as exciting as mine was. If there is ever anything that I can help you with, please don’t hesitate to reach me at pan@ucf.edu or you can call our office at 407-823-2072.
Panhellenic Love and Mine,
Brigitte
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Table of Contents About Panhellenic
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Meet the Panhellenic Executive Board
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Why Join A Sorority?
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How Does Recruitment Work?
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Recruitment Tips
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New Member Rights
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Sororities
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About Panhellenic The National Panhellenic Conference was founded in 1902 and there are currently 26 women’s fraternities/sororities both nationally and internationally. The 26 organizations are different social, Greek-letter societies of college women and alumnae. Here, at the University of Central Florida, we have 12 chapters. Members are represented on more than 600 college and university campuses in the United States and Canada. There are currently more than 5,300 alumnae associations, making up more than three million sorority women in the world.
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha
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Meet the Panhellenic Executive Board
Brigitte President
Emma
Vice President of External Recruitment
Sarah
Vice President of Leadership and Academic Development
Sara
Nikki
Executive Vice President
Vice President of Internal Recruitment
Gaby
Samantha
Vice President of Recruitment Guides
Vice President of Community Involvement
Saloni
Presley
Vice President of Administration
Vice President of Risk Management Not Pictured: Vice President of Public Relations
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Why Join a Sorority?
Scholarship
Academic achievement is a significant component of your future success. The primary purpose of the Greek community is to encourage and develop high scholastic performance among its members. To go through sorority recruitment, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Sororities offer many resources and educational opportunities to facilitate high quality learning for their members. In relation to the greater UCF community, the All-Sorority average GPA is consistently higher than the undergraduate All-Women’s average GPA. Many Panhellenic members appear on the Dean’s list, President’s list and belong to honor societies such as, Order of Omega, Golden Key, and Rho Lambda.
Campus Involvement
Each year, members of the Greek community participate in a variety of university organizations and events. The Panhellenic Council and your chapter will encourage you to become involved in campus wide activities. They are currently involved on campus in organizations such as the Student Government Association, honor societies, special-interest clubs, intramural sports, Orientation Team (O-Team), Resident Assistants and campus tour guides.
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Why Join a Sorority?
Friendship & Sisterhood
When you join a sorority you will not just be making new friends, but you will also find your home away from home. Sisterhood is more than wearing Greek letters and attending events. Sisterhood is a feeling and a sense of belonging. It is the feeling of being yourself and being respected for your individuality. Sisterhood is making friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Leadership
Each sorority provides different opportunities to become a leader and help you develop as a leader. Leadership is not only attainable through Greek life, but on campus as well. Greek women currently hold leadership positions in the Student Government Association, President’s Leadership Council, Order of Pegasus, Orientation Team, Homecoming Executive Board, Knight-Thon Executive Board, along with countless other organizations and honor societies. Members of UCF Greek life have served as the SGA President and/or Vice President every school year since 2011.
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Why Join a Sorority?
Service & Philanthropy
Greek women’s interest and concerns go far beyond the confines of campus life. Sororities sponsor a multitude of activities each year to impact the local community and raise money for special philanthropies or identified projects. Each chapter also donates its time and efforts to a particular project, either locally or nationally. The community participates in each other’s philanthropy events throughout the year to help raise money for a wide variety of different causes.
Panhellenic Philanthropic Involvement*
815,799.86
DOLLARS RAISED
18+
EVENTS HOSTED
45+
PARTIAL PROCEEDS
56,011
HOURS OF SERVICE *For the 2018-19 school year
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How Does Recruitment Work? Recruitment is a week where sororities educate potential new members (you!) on their respective organization and share their sisterhood with potential members while getting to know them. The days will be divided into “parties”, in which potential new members are invited to visit each chapter and have conversations with sisters. Each sorority has something unique to offer, and with 12 chapters, you should be able to find a group of women with whom you identify. The most important part of recruitment is to be yourself! Please refer to our Recruitment 101 video for more information about this process.
R ho Gammas
Rho Gammas, or recruitment guides, play a key role in the Primary Recruitment process. These sorority women are selected by a competitive application and interview process conducted by the Panhellenic Executive Board. Rho Gammas have the option to disassociate from their respective sororities in order to facilitate the Recruitment process. They go through an extensive educational training on the twelve UCF Panhellenic sororities (including their history, insignia, songs, traditions, and ideals) which gives them an equal knowledge of all the chapters and a neutral and informed perspective. They also receive training that will help guide you through the recruitment process and help you find your home on UCF’s campus. Although they may choose to reveal their letters, they still have been thoroughly trained to remain unbiased through the recruitment process. During the week of Primary Recruitment, Rho Gammas will have a group of 9-13 women to guide through the process. Each Rho Gamma will be in a group with 7 or 8 additional Rho Gammas and a Recruitment Executive Board member who will explain the process to potential new members, help them reach difficult decisions, and be their confidential soundboard.
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Sunday, August 18th
Panhellenic Knight Line U p
Panhellenic Knight Line Up is for women who will be missing one or more days or recruitment. It provides an opportunity to speak with the twelve chapters to make up for the time that you would be missing. If you will be missing days of recruitment, please email our Vice President of External Recruitment, Emma, at ucfpanexternalrecruitment@gmail.com.
Parents' Forum
Parents’ Forum is held every year in August prior to Primary Recruitment and provides your parents with the opportunity to listen to a panel of people, including UCF administration, sorority advisors and UCF alum, share their sorority experience with you and answer any questions your parents may have. This event is not for potential new members. Some of the questions the panel will address are the following: • • • •
How How How How
much it costs to be in a sorority at UCF Primary Recruitment week works being part of a sorority will affect academics being in a sorority will positively impact the collegiate experience
If you have any questions about Parents’ Forum, please email our Vice President of Leadership and Academic Development, Sarah, at ucfpanlad@gmail.com.
Panhellenic Recruitment Orientation
Panhellenic Recruitment Orientation (PRO) is our welcome to you before the week-long recruitment process begins and where you will be meeting your Rho Gamma and Rho Gamma group. What to Wear: Comfortable and casual clothing What NOT to Wear: Prom dress, heels, anything uncomfortable Tip: You will be inside so it may be chilly, so you can bring a sweater if you’d like. You will be sitting on the floor for a few hours so keep that in mind when getting dressed.
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Monday, August 19th/Tuesday, August 20th
UCF Day 1 & 2
The first round of primary recruitment is where you will visit every chapter (6 chapters each day) and have open conversations and introduce yourself to the chapters. The parties will last 25 minutes. What to Wear: T-shirts will provided by Panhellenic, nice shorts, comfortable shoes What NOT to Wear: Formal dresses, heels, wedges Tip: You will be visiting all twelve Panhellenic chapters and weather permitting, you will be outside a majority of the time. So, dress comfortably and keep the Florida weather in mind: recruitment is rain or shine!
Wednesday, August 21st
Philanthropy Day
You can get invited back to a maximum of 9 chapters where you will get the chance to learn about those chapters’ philanthropies. You will also be shown chapter dues during this round so that you know how much each sorority costs. What to Wear: Nice sun dress, rompers, skirts, and comfortable shoes such as nice sandals or comfy wedges. What NOT to Wear: Formal dresses, heels, suits Tip: Today’s attire is slightly dressier but comfort should still be the focus
UCF Day 1/2
Philanthropy Day
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Thursday, August 22nd
Video Day
On this day, you can be invited back to a maximum of 6 chapters to watch the chapters’ Recruitment Video, which will showcase different aspects of each chapter. This day focuses on sisterhood. What to Wear: Skirts, casual dresses, sun dresses, nice tops, flats or wedges/heels. What NOT to Wear: T-shirts, fancy dresses, jeans, tennis shoes Tip: Today’s attire is dressier so keep that in mind. If you decide to wear heels, bring sandals to change into when walking from chapter to chapter.
Friday, August 23rd
Preference Night
This is the most significant round. You can be invited back to a maximum of 2 chapters for this round where you could have heart-to-heart conversations with chapter members, where they may share their story and discuss what the chapter mean to them. What to Wear: Cocktail or tea length dress, nice skirt, heels/wedges. Don’t forget to bring an extra pair of shoes to walk in from chapter to chapter! What NOT to Wear: Shorts, jeans, short skirts, T-shirts, tank tops, flip flops, tennis shoes Tip: Today is a special day for you and the chapter members so we recommend making your attire the best it can be!
Video Day
Preference Night
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Saturday, August 24th
Bid Day
On Bid Day, you will open your bid card and then get on a bus to your new chapter to meet your new sisters. Chapters will have bid day retreats planned so this will be a long and fun day! What to Wear: Wear the shirt from UCF day 1 or a tank top, comfortable bottoms, tennis shoes/comfortable sandals that you can run in. You will be given a shirt when you go home to your new chapter. What NOT to Wear: A shirt other than the official recruitment shirt, heels, dresses Tip: Bid Day is the most exciting day of Primary Recruitment because you will be meeting your future sisters!
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Recruitment Tips Recruitment is a very exciting time for current and potential chapter members alike. We want to make your experience as fun and carefree as possible by letting you know what to expect and prepare for any conditions you may face. The recruitment process is held on campus, with a majority of it taking place on Greek Park Drive. These events or “parties” that you will be attending will be inside, but you will be meeting and gathering between parties outside. We have come up with a suggested packing list to help make your life a little easier:
Small Umbrella or Poncho: For the unpredictable Florida weather! Band-Aids/Blister Blockers: If you are wearing heels you can prevent blisters from forming. Flip-Flops: You can slip them on between parties if your heels are bothering you. Small Snack: The days can get a little long. A small snack will help you stay energized. Advil/Tylenol: The heat and long hours can cause headaches. Pack medicine if you are prone to them. Hairbrush/Make-up: If you’re worried about the August humidity ruining your looks, you can always bring something to touch-up with. Mints: Your Rho Gammas will supply them, but it never hurts to have them in case they run out.
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Potential New Member Rights As you go through the recruitment process, it is important to understand how much we respect you and your decision to go through recruitment. It is our goal to make sure all potential new members feel comfortable and excited about going through recruitment and have fun throughout the entire week. If at any time you feel uncomfortable or feel that something just is not supposed to be a certain way, please let us know. The Recruitment Team and your Rho Gamma will do all we can to accommodate you. The following statements break down the rights potential new members have as they go through the process.
• The right to be treated as an individual • The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process • The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members • The right to be treated with respect • The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized • The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers • The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors • The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors • The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others • The right to be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA) signing process • The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision • The right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience
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MRABA Explanation of the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement The document on the opposite page is the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA), formerly known as the “Preference Card.” At the completion of the primary recruitment period, all women are given the option to sign a (MRABA). In order to receive a bid from a sorority on campus, the MRABA must be signed. Note that in not submitting an MRABA, you would also be removing yourself from the recruitment process. If you receive invitations to Preference, at the conclusion of your last Preference party, you will make your final selection in a classroom after the MRABA is read aloud to you by an Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life staff member, ranking the chapters you visited on Friday, August 23rd in a preferential order. You will electronically sign your MRABA through the PNM Companion app on your phone. Once the MRABA has been turned in to a representative of UCF Panhellenic it cannot be altered or changed. 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 on the MRABA. If you do not receive a bid at the end of this process, you will be eligible for continuous open bidding (COB). Not all sororities may be open or participate in COB. If you decline a bid after receiving it, you will be ineligible to join any sorority on this campus until the next primary recruitment period. As a potential new member, you should also keep the following in mind when signing your MRABA: • You should only list the sororities from which you will accept a bid of membership. • You have the option to not list a sorority if you are certain you will not accept a bid. • While maximizing options will increase a chance of you receiving a bid, you will never be forced to write down all your options. Maximizing your options does not increase the likelihood of receiving a bid. • Should you choose to limit your options and not write all the sororities whose preference round you attended, you may not receive a bid at the end of this recruitment process.
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Sample MRABA By signing this agreement, I understand and agree to the following terms: • I am willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid) from any sorority I list on this form. • I will list the sorority(ies) in my order of preference for receiving a bid. • I do not have to rank all the sororities that are my remaining choices if I am certain I will not accept a bid from them and do not see myself as a member of that sorority. • I understand that should I choose to limit my choices, I might not receive a bid through this recruitment process. After submitting this form: • I cannot change my ranking. I also cannot add or delete any sorority(ies). • If I do not receive a bid from any sorority(ies) I have listed, I understand that I am eligible to join any sorority through COB if there is an opportunity. I also understand that not all sororities will recruit through COB. • If I do receive a bid from a sorority I have listed, and I choose to not accept that bid, I understand that I am not eligible to join any other sorority on this campus until the start of the next primary recruitment period. NPC Unanimous Agreement III. The Panhellenic Compact 8. If through the primary membership recruitment process a potential new member accepts a bid and then has her pledge broken by an NPC sorority or breaks her pledge, then she is ineligible to be pledged to another NPC sorority on the same campus until the beginning of the next year’s primary membership recruitment period. By signing this membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement, I agree to accept a bid from any of the sororities I rank above. I also agree that I will be bound to that bid until the beginning of the next primary recruitment period on this campus. Date:___________________ I agree to the terms stated above, and I am willing to accept an invitation to membership from any of the following sororities whose preference event I attended (listed in order of preference): 1st preference:__________________________________ 2nd preference:__________________________________ Signature _______________________________________ Date_______________________ This agreement must be filed with the College Panhellenic within (1) business day of the above date.
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Sororities
Alpha Delta Pi
Nickname: ADPi Motto: First, Finest, Forever Colors: Azure Blue and White Symbols: Diamond and Lion Flower: Woodland Violet Values: Ambitious, thoughtful, loyal, and multi-faceted Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Spring GPA: 3.23 Minimum GPA: 2.75 www.ucfadpi.com
adpi@ucf.edu
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Nickname: AEPhi Colors: Green and White Symbols: Columns Flower: Lily of the Valley Values: Unconditional friendship, strength, and wisdom Philanthropy: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation & Sharsharet Breast Cancer Network Spring GPA: 3.35 Minimum GPA: 2.5 (college), 2.75 (high school) aephi@ucf.edu
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Sororities
Alpha Xi Delta
Nickname: Alpha Xi, AXiD Colors: Double Blue and Gold Symbols: Quill Flower: Pink Killarney Rose Values: Sisterhood, service, knowledge, and leadership Philanthropy: Autism Speaks Spring GPA: 3.20 Minimum GPA: 2.7 www.ucf.alphaxidelta.org
alphaxi@ucf.edu
Chi Omega
Nickname: Chi O Colors: Cardinal and Straw Symbols: Owl, Skull and Crossbones Flower: White Carnation Values: Friendship, High Standards of Personnel, Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship, Participation in Campus Activities, Career Development, and Community Service Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Spring GPA: 3.34 Minimum GPA: 2.7 (college), 3.0 (high school) www.ucf.chiomega.com chiomega@ucf.edu
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Sororities
Delta Delta Delta
Nickname: Tri Delt, Tri Delta Colors: Silver, Gold and Cerulean Blue Symbols: Dolphin, Pearl, Pine, Pansy Flower: Pansy Values: Truth, Self-sacrifice, and Friendship Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Spring GPA: 3.34 Minimum GPA: 2.5 www.ucf.tridelta.com
tridelta@ucf.edu
Delta Zeta
Nickname: DZ Colors: Nile Green and Rose Symbols: Turtle, Roman Lamp Flower: Pink Killarney Rose Values: Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing, Starkey Hear Foundation, and The Painted Turtle Camp Spring GPA: 3.21 Minimum GPA: 2.7 www.deltazetaucf.com
dz@ucf.edu
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Sororities
Gamma Phi Beta
Nickname: Gamma Phi Colors: Brown and Mode Symbols: Crescent Moon Flower: Pink Carnation Values: Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty Philanthropy: Girls on the Run Spring GPA: 3.26 Minimum GPA: 2.75 (2.5 - 2.74 first semester academic supervision) www.gpbucf.com gammaphibeta@ucf.edu
Kappa Alpha Theta Nickname: Theta Colors: Black and Gold Symbols: Kite, Twin Stars Flower: Black and Gold Pansy Values: Personal excellence, sisterhood/ friendship, scholarship, service, and leadership Philanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Spring GPA: 3.10 Minimum GPA: 2.85 www.ucf.kappaalphatheta.org kat@ucf.edu
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Sororities
Kappa Delta
Nickname: KD Colors: Pearl White and Olive Green Symbols: Nautilus Shell, Teddy Bear, Dagger, Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Flower: White Rose Values: Confidence, sisterhood, and academics Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the USA Spring GPA: 3.27 Minimum GPA: 2.5 www.ucf.kappadelta.org
kd@ucf.edu
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Nickname: Kappa Colors: Light Blue and Dark Blue Symbols: Owl, Key Flower: Fleur de lis (Iris) Values: Scholarship, Leadership, and Friendship Philanthropy: Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, Reading is Fundamental, Cystic Fibrosis Spring GPA: 3.36 Minimum GPA: 2.75 www.ucf.kappa.org kkg@ucf.edu
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Sororities
Pi Beta Phi
Nickname: Pi Phi Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Symbols: Arrow, Angel Flower: Wine Carnation Values: Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Philanthropic Service to others, Personal and Intellectual Growth, and Sincere Friendship Philanthropy: Read, Lead, Achieve (Literacy) Spring GPA: 3.32 Minimum GPA: 2.5 www.ucf.pibetaphi.org
piphi@ucf.edu
Zeta Tau Alpha
Nickname: Zeta Colors: Steel Grey and Turquoise Blue Symbols: 5-point crown, strawberries Flower: White Violet Values: Humility, being rather than seeming, leadership, love, loyalty, responsibility, seeking understanding that we might gain true wisdom, and service Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education & Awareness Spring GPA: 3.21 Minimum GPA: 3.0 www.ucf.zetataualpha.org zta@ucf.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is primary recruitment? A: At UCF, primary recruitment is a process that allows interested women to get to know each sorority before deciding which organization is best for her. If you decide to go through primary recruitment, you (and over 1,000 other women) will come to UCF and move-in a week before school starts in the fall. To make the process easier, your Rho Gamma (recruitment guide) will be with you every step of the way. During recruitment week, you will visit all of the chapters on campus and get to know women in each chapter. Each round of recruitment consists of planned social events. For example, video day allows the sorority women to showcase their creativity and humor with a short video, while philanthropy day focuses on each chapter’s community service. This day will help you figure out the goals, values, and personality of each chapter on campus, and help you decide which chapter is best for you. Keep in mind that recruitment is a mutual selection process, so while you are deciding which chapters you feel most comfortable in, the women in each chapter are also trying to figure out which potential new members will fit best into their chapter. Q: What should students know before joining a sorority on the Panhellenic council? A: A sorority is a fraternal organization of women. These groups of women are bonded together by their ritual, which contains the founding principles, ideals and aspirations of each organization. As a lifetime member of a Greek organization, students are offered the chance to develop as leaders, serve the community, and focus on their academic and career preparation while being surrounded by a caring supportive network of peers and alumnae. With all of these advantages, also come expectations of membership. Sorority women are expected to commit to academic excellence, community service, and character development. Q: What is a recommendation letter and are they necessary? A: Letters of recommendation are letters written by sorority alumna recommending you to her sorority. If you know an alumna, it is not uncommon to ask her if she would be willing to write a letter of recommendation to her sorority. While recommendations are definitely appreciated by the chapter, they are not mandatory or required. Each chapter’s national organization has their own protocol for recommendation letters, so if you have any questions, encourage the alumna to contact them for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: I am involved in another organization that conflicts with the primary recruitment dates. I want to do primary recruitment, what should I do? A: We understand that students involved in LEAD scholars, the UCF marching band, Orientation Team, UCF Athletics, and Resident Assistants (RAs) have a lot going on the week before school which may conflict with the primary recruitment schedule. To accommodate those students who are participating in the activities we listed, we have a special event just for you! It is called Panhellenic Knight Line-Up, for more information on this event please check out the recruitment tab of our website. Q: Can women who are not freshmen go through recruitment? A: Yes! Sororities accept women of all class levels as long as you are an undergraduate, full-time student on the UCF campus; you are eligible to join a sorority! Sorority life has many wonderful opportunities to offer to all college women. There is no reason for you to miss out on the experience because you are not a freshman. All undergraduate college women are encouraged to participate in recruitment regardless of their year in college. Q: How much does it cost to join a Panhellenic sorority at UCF? A: Like most organizations, joining a sorority requires a financial commitment. That said, the cost of joining a sorority will be different for each organization: a full breakdown of dues will be shared on Philanthropy Day and the dues ranges are available on ucfpanhellenic.com under “Chapters�. However, think of your sorority dues as more of an investment. You are investing in lifelong friendships and an amazing college experience. Furthermore, most sororities have payment plans that are available if needed. If you are worried about the financial commitment, be open and honest with the sorority you are interested in. Make sure to ask questions during recruitment and that the sororities are providing you the information you need to make an informed decision. Panhellenic is also offering a Potential New Member scholarship for this recruitment, awarding $200 to two women who complete recruitment. The application can be found on Campus Director (where you sign up for recruitment) and closes August 5th at 11PM. Q: How long is each day of recruitment? A: Recruitment days can be long because this is an investment in your future. We do our best to keep you each day only for as long as you need to be to successfully go through recruitment. Although we have a schedule, sometimes the weather and other things can cause conflict. As the week progresses, each day gets a little shorter so come ready and think about how great it will be the last day when you finally get to join your chapter!
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: How many hours a week will I spend participating in sorority activities? A: What’s important to understand about a sorority is that you will get out of it whatever you are willing to put into it. Provided that your chapter has a new member period, you may have weekly new member meetings, chapter activities to enjoy, or other types of special programming. As an initiated member, the majority of your time will be spent in chapter meetings, studying, attending social activities, playing intramural sports, participating in philanthropy events, and doing community service. Q: Are there any scholarships or financial aid to help pay for sorority fees? A: A student’s financial aid is first used to pay for tuition and residence hall contracts. If a student has money left over, the university writes a refund check in the student’s name. That money can be used to pay for sorority fees or any other financial obligations. If a student moves into her chapter house, she may receive a larger refund check because she is no longer paying for dorm housing. In that case the extra money could be used to pay housing expenses to the sorority. In addition, many chapters have local and national scholarship programs exclusively for members, and Panhellenic offers six scholarships throughout the year which will be announced in weekly Panhellenic meetings. Panhellenic is also offering a potential new member scholarship for this recruitment, awarding $200 to two women who complete recruitment. The application can be found on Campus Director and closes August 5th at 11PM. Q: Which sorority is the best to join? A: Every sorority is unique. They all have different incentives and opportunities to offer through their membership. It really depends on what you are looking for in a sorority and which sorority you believe is the best match. The best way to find out which sorority is right for you is to go through primary recruitment. Q: How long does the new member period last? A: The length of new member periods, like many other things, differs from chapter to chapter. Each chapter has a different new member program, therefore; the new member period can last anywhere from four weeks to an entire semester. This is one of the questions you’ll have to be sure to ask while going through the recruitment process!
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I withdraw from recruitment? A: Yes, you may. We encourage you to stay through the entire week because you will be surprised how happy you are in the end. The women are looking for the future leaders of their sororities, and often you may not know your best fit until you are in the chapter. As soon as you start to feel uncomfortable or uneasy about recruitment you should talk to your Rho Gamma, that’s why she’s there! She has already gone through this experience and may be able to give you advice that will ease your concerns. Our best advice is to stick it out for the entire week because you may be surprised. Q: If I get sick during a recruitment event will I be removed from the sororities’ invite list? A: No, no one can blame you for getting sick! Find your Rho Gamma, and inform her of your situation. She will be happy to offer you a seat, water, and a break from those shoes!
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Contact Us! We will be happy to assist you. Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life 4100 Greek Park Drive 407-823-2072 ucfpanexternalrecruitment@gmail.com Facebook: UCF Panhellenic Council Instagram: @ucfpanhellenic