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welcome to the
Collegiate Panhellenic Council On behalf of the University of North Texas Panhellenic Council, we would like to congratulate you on your decision to attend North Texas! We are excited to welcome you to the UNT family and to our outstanding Greek community. When you join a sorority, you become a member of one of the largest student organizations on campus – Greek Life. Although each sorority is unique, we all come together to support each other to maintain this united community. As UNT Greek women, we pride ourselves on our success in balancing campus involvement, community service, sisterhood, and most importantly, scholarship. For several years, sorority involvement has served to shape well-respected, achieved women around the world. Participating in Recruitment will allow you a head start to a positive beginning here at UNT. We invite you to take a close look at the sororities that comprise our Panhellenic. Formal Recruitment allows you the opportunity to learn about each sorority and what it is like to be a part of our Greek community. We encourage you to keep an open mind throughout the recruitment process, as all chapters have so much to offer. Membership in a Panhellenic sorority can be an open-door to many great opportunities and experiences as a student at UNT. Women involved in the Greek community excel in academics and hold many leadership positions on and off campus. The sorority community promotes the development of its members while sharing the benefits of the group experience. We strongly recommend that you get involved and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities that are available to you. On behalf of UNT Panhellenic, we are honored to present our Greek community to you and are here to assist you throughout the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in the Panhellenic Council of North Texas. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the UNT Office of Greek Life at 940-369-8463 or unt.panrecruitment@gmail.com. Hannah, 2017 Panhellenic President Danielle, 2017 Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment and Retention
Greek Life at UNT Since 1952, the University of North Texas Greek community has been a viable and integral part of campus life. With four councils consisting of 42 fraternities and sororities, our Greek community offers a unique and lifelong involvement experience. Membership in a Greek organization can be one of the most significant experiences for a college student. The value of Greek Life for students who choose to participate is the melding of almost every segment of the campus community into one cohesive program. Greek Life promotes the experience of self-governance, leadership development, academic achievement, community service, social opportunities and friendship. The four councils at The University of North Texas strive to promote the four pillars of the Greek community: •Scholarship •Leadership •Service •Brotherhood/Sisterhood These core values guide our everyday way of life. Greek Life provides an opportunity to grow as an individual, but within an environment of others who share your commitment to the founding principles of your organization. We firmly believe that a Greek experience at its best can have a significant and positive impact on a student during his or her collegiate years and after college as well.
Greek Life
fast facts
nationally • National studies conducted annually consistently indicate that students who choose to join Greek-letter organizations experience many positive benefits, including the following: • Greek students are more likely to stay in college than other students. • Alumni members achieve success. College graduates who belong to a sorority or fraternity tend to be more financially successful than other college graduates. • Greek alumni give more money to their alma maters, both more often and in greater quantity than non-Greek alumni. • Greek students are more active on campus and in community activities. Upon graduation, these members are also more likely to get involved in volunteer and charitable organizations. • Fraternity and sorority members are significantly more satisfied with their college experience than non-members.
locally • Greek Life has been an integral part of UNT since 1952. • In the 2015-2016 academic school year members of UNT Greek organizations raised over $84,000 for local and national charities. • In the 2015-2016 academic school year members of UNT Greek organizations logged over 16,000 hours of community service. • The All-Sorority GPA was higher that the All-Women GPA for the 2016-2017 academic year. • Current Greek students are involved in activities such as NT40, UNT Athletics, SGA, intramurals, Emerald Eagle Scholars, First Flight Leaders, Young Life, Orientation Leaders, RHA, Alterative Service Break, club sports, Homecoming Crew, and professional and honorary organizations. • Most Greek Chapter and Councils have a local and/or national scholarships to help support their students. • Greek Men and Women are very active and engaged on campus and are often involved in the leadership of other student organizations.
Panhellenic Executive Board University of North Texas Panhellenic Association Executive Board is comprised of eight women from different chapters in UNT’s Panhellenic community. Each woman is elected for a specific position that benefits the Panhellenic community as a whole. The executive board holds bi-weekly council meetings with representatives from each chapter in order to collaborate on matters such as upcoming events, recognizing chapter accomplishments and integrating with the larger Greek community and UNT as a whole. Lastly, the Executive Board serves as the recruitment team for Primary Recruitment.
President: Hannah
1st Vice President: Barrett
VP of Administration VP of Scholarship: and Finance: Andrea Lilly
VP of Recruitment and Retention: Danielle
VP of Programming: Rachel
VP of Service: Cassie VP of Community Relations: Matalin
Panhellenic Recruitment Team Each year, some of the most authentic and influential leaders of UNT’s Panhellenic community are selected to serve as Rho Gammas and Logistics Team Members. They promise to act as confidants and mentors to the Potential New Members and uphold the standards of the recruitment process while remaining enthusiastic and living the core Panhellenic values of service, scholarship, leadership, and sisterhood. Disassociated from their chapters, the Recruitment Team serves as unbiased mentors, friends, and guides throughout the week and help with the planning and coordinating of the recruitment process. They are trained for their role as your listener, role model, cheerleader, fashion stylist, confidant, coach, and most of all friend. They have no contact with their sorority during the week of recruitment, and you will not learn their affiliation until Bid Day. Each of you will be a part of a group led by a Recruitment Counselor who will be your guide throughout the recruitment process.
It’s All Greek to Me Active Member: An undergraduate sorority/fraternity member who has been initiated by their chapter and is in good standing with UNT and their organization. Alumna/Alumni: A sorority/fraternity member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter, but remains a member of the organization (plural is alumnae).
Badge: Pin worn by an initiated member.
Many organizations will have a new member badges for their members who are not initiated yet.
Bid: A formal written invitation to join a sorority or fraternity.
to receive one bid while going through recruitment.
Women are only able
Chapter: A membership unit of a national or international sorority or fraternity.
Continuous Open Bidding (COB): COB bids may be extended and accepted at any time during the school year other than Formal Recruitment COB is also referred to as Open Bidding and Informal Membership Recruitment.
Formal Recruitment: A designated membership recruitment period comprised of a series of events hosted by each sorority, scheduled and governed by the Panhellenic Association. Fraternity/ Sorority: A values-based, social organization that are characterized by a ritual, badge, and typically designated by Greek letters.
Greeks: Sorority and fraternity members. Initiation: The formal ceremony in which new members receive life-long membership
privileges and becomes an active member of the organization.
Legacy: A woman whose mother, sister, or grandmother, is an alumna or active member of a National Panhellenic Conference sorority. Legacy status differs by organization.
Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA): A document each Potential New Member completes immediately following the Preference Round of events stating her membership preferences. The potential new member ranks the sororities she would accept a bid from in preferential order. This is a binding agreement stating that the PNM is willing to accept a bid from any sorority she lists. This agreement is binding until the next fall recruitment. National Panhellenic Conference (NPC): The governing body composed of 26 inter/ national women’s fraternities and sororities.
New Member: A woman who has accepted a sorority bid but is not yet an initiated member.
Panhellenic Association: The College Panhellenic Association is a cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of NPC Sororities. They are also referred to as Panhellenic Council, CPC, and PAN.
Panhellenic Executive Board: A group of eight college Panhellenic members who
oversee the Panhellenic Association and give up their sorority association during the recruitment process to organize and assist the PNMs. Also referred to as Pan Exec. Philanthropy: A service project undertaken by Greek organizations at the campus, community, or national level. Most national organizations have a designated cause to which they serve.
Potential New Member (PNM): Any woman interested in becoming a sorority member
who is eligible to join according to the Panhellenic Association’s requirements. Quota: Maximum number of new members a sorority may extend bids to. Quota is the same for all Panhellenic chapters and is set through the recruitment process by the Panhellenic Council on Bid Day.
Recruitment Team: Greek women carefully selected and trained to guide potential new members through the formal recruitment process. They disassociation from their respective chapters throughout the recruitment process to assist the PNMs. Also referred to as Recruitment Counselors or Rho Gammas.
Single Intentional Preference: Occurs when a PNM attends more than one preference
event but does not list all of her options on her MRABA. This is highly not recommend and could negatively affect your selection process.
The Greek Alphabet Alpha
Α
Zeta
Ζ
Lambda
Λ
Pi
Π
Phi
Φ
Beta
Β
Eta
Η
Mu
Μ
Rho
Ρ
Chi
Χ
Gamma
Γ
Theta
Θ
Nu
Ν
Sigma
Σ
Psi
Ψ
Delta
∆
Iota
Ι
Xi
Ξ
Tau
Τ
Omega
Ω
Epsilon
Ε
Kappa
Κ
Omicron
Ο
Upsilon
Υ
Friendship and Sisterhood Joining a sorority is the beginning of new experiences. You’ll make new friends and find a home away from home. Sisterhood represents bonds of friendship and unity that last a lifetime. These bonds are not only shared by individual chapter members, but also between chapters around the nation, due to the history and ideals upon which each chapter was founded. Not only will you learn to live with others, but through sharing the same experiences, environment, and interests you will develop a very special closeness to those around you. As friends, you will share your success, happiness, and occasional evenings just relaxing at the chapter facility. Sisterhood is more than wearing Greek letters and attending chapter meetings and events. It is a feeling and sense of belonging. It is the feeling of being yourself and being respected for your individuality. Sisterhood is the making of friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Campus Involvement Each year, Greeks participate in a variety of university organizations and events. You will be encouraged by your chapter to become involved in campus-wide activities. Greek life is a great springboard to campus involvement such as student government, special interest clubs and organizations, the Panhellenic Association, intramural sports and many others. Greeks are involved in Family Weekend, University Day, Make a Difference Day, The Big Event, and the annual Homecoming parade and festivities. Striking a balance between academics and social activities is an important part of college life. Involvement in both areas provides a well-rounded collegiate experience, which is an appealing asset to potential employers. Because the university greatly supports the Greek community, it is important that we, as Greek women, give back to our campus by being involved in all that it has to offer.
Service and Philanthropy Greek women’s interests and concerns go beyond the confines of campus life. Sororities sponsor a multitude of activities each year to impact the local community and earn money for special philanthropies or identified projects. Each chapter also donates its time and efforts to a particular project, either locally or nationally. The National Panhellenic Council as a whole also contributes its efforts to The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation. The Circle of Sisterhood is an organization that urges sorority women across the nation to raise money and awareness for girls and women facing poverty and oppression. It allows sorority women to break the barriers of affiliation, age, and color and come together to give young girls and women facing poverty and oppression the chance to receive an education. The University of North Texas Panhellenic Council is a proud sponsor of The Circle of Sisterhood and continues to raise awareness on campus as well as in the Denton community.
Scholarship Academic achievement is a significant component of your future success. One primary purpose of the Greek community is to encourage and develop high scholastic performance among its members. To participate in recruitment, entering freshmen must have a 2.75 GPA from high school. Upperclassmen and students with college credit must have a 2.5 cumulative college GPA. Greek-letter organizations were founded on principles of successful scholarship. With academics as a priority, the Greek community recognizes the importance of directing students into special scholarship programs. Sororities offer many resources and educational opportunities to facilitate high-quality learning for their members. Greek life helps you meet the challenge of balancing academics, while gaining the most from your collegiate experience. Additionally, each of the chapters on campus facilitates a scholarship program to assist both new and active members in achieving academic excellence. Numerous Greeks appear on the Dean’s and President’s List and belong to honor societies including Order of Omega, Rho Lambda, Golden Key, and Mortar Board. Many sororities offer scholarships to members in attempts to encourage continued academic success. Because academics are so heavily stressed within Panhellenic, most sororities on campus maintain grade requirements for selecting new members. Grade requirements are also used to maintain academic success among its members by requiring each member to maintain a certain grade point average throughout her academic career. In relation to the greater UNT community, the all-sorority grade point average is consistently higher than the undergraduate all-women’s average.
Leadership One of the significant opportunities afforded by Greek membership is leadership development. Sororities are self-governing organizations, giving members numerous leadership possibilities. Each chapter also utilizes a committee structure that allows you to be involved in all operational aspects of the sorority. Additionally, chapters provide educational programming in such areas as time management, leadership, and communication. Leadership is not only easily attainable through Greek life, but on campus as well. Greek women currently hold leadership positions in the Student Government Association, North Texas 40, New Student Orientation, Eagle Ambassadors, and many other student organizations. Greek involvement also provides a resource network when seeking employment. Greek alumnae understand the Greek experience of being both a team player and an individual; the desire to excel, both in and out of the classroom; and the commitment to give something back to the community. Greeks often hire Greeks, and in this changing world, it is important to establish relationships with others beyond the boundaries of the university. Through interaction with alumnae, you can begin building bridges.
Chapter Housing Sorority members have the opportunity to live in chapter houses within walking distance of campus. Seven of the eight sororities have live-in chapter houses, one sorority maintains a non-residential lodge. Chapter housing is for upperclassmen, as freshmen are required to live in university residence halls. Upper class members may have an obligation to live in the sorority house at some point during their collegiate career; however, each sorority establishes its own regulations regarding members living in or out of the chapter house. Rent is determined by each individual chapter but they are all within a close range. Potential new members should ask each sorority about the chapter housing policies.
Sorority Finances Belonging to a sorority does carry a certain financial obligation. The new member semester is generally the most costly, as several one-time fees are incurred, such as recruitment, new membership, initiation, and your membership badge. Semester dues may include national and chapter dues, social activity fees, insurance, parlor fees, and Panhellenic dues. Most chapters require dues to be paid at the beginning of the semester. However, some chapters offer payment plans for women who are unable to pay the entire sum at once. Estimates may be different for women living in the chapter house. Rent is determined by each individual chapter.
General Financial Terms Badge Fee: Each organization has a badge/pin.
Some groups require a member to purchase a badge and others include it in the initiation fee. Badges can be very simple or jeweled. If a member is purchasing her badge, she determines how much or little she would like to spend
Chapter Dues: The dues fund all member activities including programming,
recruitment, chapter supplies, and chapter operations
Composite: An annual photograph is taken of each chapter’s membership.
expense can be included in the dues or billed separately
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House Corporation Fee: These funds are used to support chapter property and physical plant. Often this is a one-time fee paid prior to initiation
Initiation Fee: Fee paid to finalize initial membership in organization
Liability/Risk Insurance: This fee covers insurance-related costs for the safety of
members, their guests, and sorority property. Funds may also be used for special programming relating to risk management concerns on campus or within the chapter
New Member Fee: Fee paid to establish membership in the organization Panhellenic Dues: These funds are used for Panhellenic operations.
Attending conferences, recruitment, office operations, marketing, and electronic media are some of the items included in the Panhellenic budget
Parlor/House Usage Fee: The entire membership has access to the house/lodge and
thus the property is subject to a great deal of wear and tear. This fee is used primarily for care and maintenance of property and furnishings in the common areas of the chapter facility
Per Capita Fee: Fee paid to inter/national organizations per member to support overall
sorority operations
Purchasing Fund: This fund is set up at the beginning of each semester to pay for
things not included in chapter dues. Fund could be used to purchase t-shirts, sorority paraphernalia or attend optional social functions
FINANCIAL SUMMARIES Alpha Delta Pi Total New Member Expenses: $1,057 New Member Fees.......................$90 New member dues.....................$456 Initiation fee.................................$133 Parlor/House usage fee................$0 Badge fee.......................................$155 House corporation fee..............$300 Other..................................................$0 Active Member Expenses per semester Living In house.........................$3,388 Out of house...............................$1,183 (Dues are all inclusive and generally include: national sorority fees, philanthropy events, required shirts, and Panhellenic dues)
Chi Omega Total New Member Expenses: $1,184 New Member Fees........................$75 New member dues....................$300 Initiation fee.................................$125 Parlor/House usage fee................$0 Badge fee......................................$240 House corporation fee..............$444 Other.................................................$0 Active Member Expenses per semester Living In house............................N/A Out of house................................$744 (Dues are all inclusive and generally include: national sorority fees, philanthropy events, required shirts, social events, sisterhood events, and Panhellenic dues)
Alpha Phi
Delta Gamma
Total New Member Expenses: $1,586.45 New Member Fees.......................$90 New member dues.....................$650 Initiation fee.................................$170 Parlor/House usage fee............$305 Badge fee.........................................$70 House corporation fee..............$300 Other..............................................$1.45 Active Member Expenses per semester Living In house.........................$3,840 Out of house.................................$955 (Dues are all inclusive and generally include: national sorority fees, philanthropy events, required shirts, social events, sisterhood events, and Panhellenic dues)
Total New Member Expenses: $1,248.15 New Member Fees.......................$38 New member dues.....................$430 Initiation fee.................................$125 Parlor/House usage fee..............$20 Badge fee......................................$340 House corporation fee...............$150 Other..............................................$146 Active Member Expenses per semester Living In house........................$3,286 Out of house...............................$864 (Dues are all inclusive and generally include: national sorority fees, philanthropy events, required shirts, social events, sisterhood events, and Panhellenic dues)
*numbers are estimates and are subject to change but provide an average cost of membership for each chapter *all expenses are over a semester period
FINANCIAL SUMMARIES Kappa Delta
Pi Beta Phi
Total New Member Expenses: $1,130 New Member Fees.......................$60 New member dues.....................$430 Initiation fee................................$250 Parlor/House usage fee...........$200 Badge fee........................................$55 House corporation fee..................$0 Other..............................................$135 Active Member Expenses per semester Living In house.........................$3,291 Out of house...............................$990 (Dues are all inclusive and generally include: national sorority fees, philanthropy events, required shirts, social events, sisterhood events, and Panhellenic dues)
Total New Member Expenses: $1,515 New Member Fees........................$60 New member dues.......................$135 Initiation fee...................................$84 Parlor/House usage fee............$565 Badge fee........................................$125 House corporation fee...............$325 Other...............................................$221 Active Member Expenses per semester Living In house..........................$3,122 Out of house...............................$1,212 (Dues are all inclusive and generally include: national sorority fees, philanthropy events, required shirts, social events, sisterhood events, and Panhellenic dues)
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Zeta Tau Alpha
Total New Member Expenses: $1,602 New Member Fees......................$170 New member dues.....................$645 Initiation fee................................... $0 Parlor/House usage fee...........$250 Badge fee...................................Varies House corporation fee.............$250 Other.............................................$287 Active Member Expenses per semester Living In house........................$2,932 Out of house..............................$1,182 (Dues are all inclusive and generally include: national sorority fees, philanthropy events, required shirts, social events, sisterhood events, and Panhellenic dues)
Total New Member Expenses: $1,436 New Member Fees.......................$125 New member dues......................$480 Initiation fee..................................$150 Parlor/House usage fee.............$518 Badge fee................................$50-200 House corporation fee.................$85 Other..................................................$0 Active Member Expenses per semester Living In house.........................$3,683 Out of house...............................$1,128 (Dues are all inclusive and generally include: common area house fee, social events, sisterhood events, chapter dinners, natioanl sorority fees, and Panhellenic dues)
Frequently Asked Questions What is Recruitment?
Recruitment will give you the chance to meet and evaluate each sorority as well as the Greek community as a whole. One of the most important things to remember is that Formal Recruitment is a mutual selection process! Just as you will narrow down your choices of which chapters you would like to revisit, the sororities will also be required to narrow down the number of PNMs they can invite back.
What if I am a Legacy?
It is important to know that being a Legacy does not guarantee an invitation to membership in a sorority, nor does it obligate women to join. It is up to the discretion of each individual chapter to decide whether they are interested in extending membership to a legacy. Likewise, no Potential New Member has to choose the sorority in which she is a legacy to. Each Potential New Member going through Formal Recruitment should consider their compatibility with each sorority.
What is a recommendation? Is it required?
A recommendation is a personal letter of reference provided by an alumna of a sorority to her sorority’s chapter at UNT. In the “rec”, the alumna will write about your talents and skills that will contribute to the sorority. Recommendation letters are not required at UNT although they may prove helpful in the recruitment process.
How many woman actually get invited to join sororities at the end of Recruitment?
Most women participating in recruitment are invited to join a chapter; however, there is no guarantee that you will receive a bid. Every year we see less than 3% of women released from the recruitment process.
Can I be excused from recruitment events because of prior commitments or classes?
Only academic classes, official university events, illness, or an emergency are considered excused absence. “University events” would include university athletic team practices, marching band, cheerleading, or any of the university’s mandatory programming. All recruitment events that you are scheduled for are mandatory. Failure to attend an event without prior approval of excused absence can result in being released from the entire recruitment process.
Is there a grade requirement for participating in recruitment and to join a sorority?
The UNT Office of Greek Life requires a minimum 2.75 high school GPA for entering freshmen and a 2.5 college GPA for current UNT students or transfer students. Meeting this minimum does not guarantee membership in a sorority.
Recruitment Rules for Potential New Members • Sororities should not be in contact with Potential New Members as of 5/12/2017. This includes social media, text messaging, phone calls, or any other form of contact unless previously acquainted. • Sororities cannot meet or have gatherings that include Potential New Members as of 5/12/2017 • A potential new member shall consult her Rho Gamma (recruitment counselor) before withdrawing from recruitment. • All potential new members must attend ALL parties. If you are unable to do so, please contact your Rho Gamma immediately to make alternative arrangements. • Sororities may not promise a bid or membership to a Potential New Member during or before the recruitment process. This includes verbally or in writing. If you find yourself in this situation please report it to Panhellenic, as this is a very serious recruitment violation. • A Potential New Member shall not give a promise, verbal or written, to join a certain chapter before Formal Bids have been issued through Panhellenic. • A potential new member shall fill out the Preferential Bid Card. By receiving a bid at the end of recruitment, she shall be bound to that chapter for one calendar year, and cannot pledge any other sorority until the next formal recruitment period. • Sorority members, alumnae, or patroness may not spend any money on PNMs. • No individual chapter, members, or alumnae may mail information to a Potential New Member or make contact in any way. • Potential New Members’ family members are not to send money or gifts to a sorority member, chapter, or alumna for the purpose of securing a membership position. • From the beginning of Recruitment Orientation through the end of Formal Recruitment, no Potential New Member may visit a sorority chapter facility or individual member(s) outside of scheduled recruitment events as outlined in the schedule provided. • No sorority members, including new members and alumna, may visit a PNM during Formal Fall Recruitment. • If through the primary recruitment process a potential 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. If any active chapter member, Recruitment Team member, or fellow PNM is acting in a way that does not align with the rules of the formal recruitment process or the standards of our Panhellenic community, please report the incident to a Rho Gamma, staff member, or a member of the Recruitment Team. We are here to help you!
Potential New Members Bill of Rights Each Potential New Member has: • 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 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 the 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 binding agreements implicit in the preference card signing. • 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 period. • The right to not be persuaded by a sorority member to resign her bid to any sorority during her new member period.
Recruitment Dos and Don’ts • Do be yourself • Do ask questions • Do get plenty of sleep and eat healthy meals • Do keep an open mind • Do bring a water bottle and dress for the Texas weather • Do bring a small purse • Do wear practical clothing and shoes for being on your feet all day • Do think of things you would want the sororities to know about you • Do keep negative opinions to yourself – not everyone has the same recruitment experience as you
• Don’t believe everything you see on television or movies about Greek life • Don’t reach out to members of sororities during primary recruitment • Don’t talk about boys or partying • Don’t dismiss a chapter based on a sorority stereotype • Don’t be disrespectful to any chapter member, Recruitment Team Member, or a fellow PNM – this can result in dismissal from the recruitment process • Don’t ignore what your recruitment team tells you – they have your best interest in mind!
Good Questions to Ask Each Chapter • What kind of support does the chapter provide academically? • Are your members involved in academic groups on campus? • Do members spend time together outside of meetings and mandatory events? • What makes your chapter’s sisterhood strong? • What philanthropies do you support? • What are the time commitments as a member of your chapter? • What are the financial commitments for a member of your sorority? • Do you have payment plans available if needed? • What are the advantages of membership in your sorority? • What made your chapter stand out to you during recruitment? • What is the thing you find most unique about your chapter? • What leadership opportunities are available in your sorority? • How were you sure this was the right choice for you? • What made you decide to join Greek Life?
Schedule and Attire Orientation – Monday, August 21
3:00 pm Lyceum, University Union At this time you will receive the detailed schedule for the week and your t-shirt for Round One. Orientation will provide an opportunity to learn even more about the recruitment process. You will also meet your Rho Gamma who will be your guide throughout the recruitment process. You will not visit chapters on this day, so come casual.
Round One - Friday, August 25
Round One is your opportunity to attend an open house for each of the eight sororities. The parties will last 30 minutes each. You will meet your Rho Gamma at 8am prior to the day’s events. Events will conclude around 8pm. Lunch will be provided.
what to expect:
Sorority recruitment t-shirt and comfortable bottoms (shorts, casual skirts, capris, etc). The day is casual and comfortable shoes are recommended, as this is the longest day of recruitment. It is recommended you bring a water bottle that you are able to refill. what to wear:
Round Two - Saturday, August 26
Round Two is your opportunity to tour the chapter facilities of up to six sororities. Each event will be 45 minutes in length. You will meet your Rho Gamma at 1:15pm to start the day. The day will conclude around 10pm. Dinner will be provided.
what to expect:
A nice pair of shorts, capris or a sundress is recommended. Wear comfortable shoes and remember it is likely to be hot. It is recommended you bring a water bottle that you are able to refill. what to wear:
Round Three – Sunday, August 27
Round Three is a day for the sororities to showcase their philanthropies. You will attend a maximum of four parties, each lasting 45 minutes. You will meet your Rho Gamma at 12pm and the day will conclude around 5pm.
what to expect:
Today’s attire is slightly dressier than round two, but you still want to dress comfortably. A pair of nice pants, capris or a sundress is appropriate. It is recommended you bring a water bottle that you are able to refill. what to wear:
Preference – Monday, August 28
Preference is the most formal of all the events. You will attend a maximum of two preference events lasting 60 minutes each. This day serves as an opportunity to seriously consider which chapter you wish to join. You will meet you Rho Gamma at 5pm and the day will conclude around 9pm.
what to expect:
Today’s attire is the most formal of the week. A cocktail or semi-formal dress or skirt is appropriate. It is recommended you bring a water bottle that you are able to refill. what to wear:
Bid Day – Tuesday, August 29
Bid Day is the day that invitations to join are distributed. Bids will be distributed at 5pm. After receiving bids, new members will join their new chapter with the rest of their new member class. Later in the evening, a Panhellenic Ceremony will be held at 7:30pm to celebrate the new members of our Panhellenic community. Families are welcome!
what to expect:
Dress comfortable similar to round one. You will be receiving a t-shirt to wear from your new chapter. A t-shirt and comfortable bottoms such as denim or cotton shorts are appropriate. what to wear:
Alpha Delta Pi
Nickname ..................................................................... A-D-Pi Nationally Founded ................ Wesleyan Female College, 1851 Original charter at UNT ................................................ 1953 Mascot..................................................................Alphie (Lion) Flower ......................................................... Woodland Violet Symbols ................................................... Lion and Diamond Colors ................................................ Azure Blue and White Motto............................................“We Live For Each Other” Philanthropy .............Ronald McDonald House Charities New Member Program Length.............................. 8 weeks
notes
Website: www.adpiunt.org Twitter: @AdpiUNT Instagram: @adpiunt Facebook: Alpha Delta Pi University of North Texas
Send recommendation letters to: Alpha Delta Pi 1155 Union Circle #305017 Denton, TX 76203
Alpha Phi
Nickname ........................................................................ A-Phi Nationally Founded .......................... Syracuse University, 1872 Original charter at UNT ................................................ 1954 Mascot..........................................................................Phi Bear Flower ....................... Forget-Me-Not & Lily of the Valley Symbol ......................................................................... Ivy Leaf Colors ................................................... Silver and Bordeaux Motto...................................................“Union Hand in Hand” Philanthropy ..............................The Alpha Phi Foundation New Member Program Length.............................. 6 weeks
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Send recommendation letters to: Alpha Phi 1155 Union Circle #305692 Denton, TX 76203
Website: www.untalphaphi.com Twitter: @UNTALPHAPHI Instagram: @UNTALPHAPHI
Chi Omega
Nickname ...................................................................... Chi-O Nationally Founded ..................... University of Arkansas, 1895 Original charter at UNT ................................................ 1953 Mascot..................................................................................Owl Flower ......................................................... White Carnation Symbols ............................................. Skull and Crossbones Colors ..................................................... Cardinal and Straw Motto......................................................“Sisters on Purpose� Philanthropy ......................................................Make a Wish New Member Program Length.................... one semester
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Website: www.chiomegaalphaalpha.wixsite.com/untchio Twitter: @untchio Instagram: untchio
Send recommendation letters to: Alice Moreland PO Box 154 Azle, TX 76098
Delta Gamma
Nickname ............................................................................ DG Nationally Founded .............................. Lewis School, 1873 Original charter at UNT ................................................ 1953 Mascot..................................................................Hannah Doll Flower .................................................. Cream Colored Rose Symbol .......................................................................... Anchor Colors ............................................... Bronze, Pink, and Blue Motto........................................................................“Do Good� Philanthropy ...............................................Service for Sight New Member Program Length............................ 10 weeks
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Send recommendation letters to: untdgmembership@gmail.com
Website: www.unt.deltagamma.org Twitter: @UNTDG Instagram: @untdg Facebook: UNT Delta Gamma
Kappa Delta
Nickname .................................................................. Kay-Dee Nationally Founded .................... Longwood College, 1897 Original charter at UNT ................................................ 1954 Mascot.....................................................................Teddy Bear Flower ................................................................... White Rose Symbols ......................................Nautilus Shell and Dagger Colors ................................... Olive Green and Pearl White Motto..............“Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest� Philanthropy ...................Girl Scouts of America, Prevent Child Abuse America New Member Program Length.............................. 6 weeks
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Website: www.unt.kappadelta.org Twitter: @UNTKappaDelta Instagram: @untkappadelta
Send recommendation letters to: UNT Panhellenic 1155 Union Circle #310728 Denton, TX 76203
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Nickname ...................................................................... Kappa Nationally Founded .......................... Monmouth, Illinois 1870 Original charter at UNT ................................................ 1989 Flower .................................................................................. Iris Symbol .............................................. Owl, Key, Fluer-de-lis Colors .......................................... Dark Blue and Light Blue Motto...................................................................“Aspire to Be� Philanthropy ................................Reading is Fundamental, Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation New Member Program Length.......................... 6-8 weeks
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Send recommendation letters to: Kappa Kappa Gamma 1155 Union Circle #309327 Denton, TX 76203
Website: www.unt.kappa.org Twitter: @NorthTexasKappa Instagram: @northtexaskappa Facebook: Kappa Kappa Gamma - North Texas
Pi Beta Phi
Nickname ....................................................................... Pi-Phi Nationally Founded .................. Monmouth College, 1867 Original charter at UNT ................................................. 1971 Mascot...............................................................................Angel Flower ......................................................... Wine Carnation Symbols .......................................................................... Arrow Colors ................................................. Wine and Silver Blue Motto.........................................“Friends & Leaders for Life� Philanthropy ....................................Read > Lead > Achieve New Member Program Length............................ 10 weeks
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Website: www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/unt Twitter: @UNTPiBetaPhi Instagram: @northtexaspiphi Tumblr: untpibetaphi
Send recommendation letters to: Pi Beta Phi P.O. Box 2022 Denton, Texas 76201-2022
Zeta Tau Alpha
Nickname .......................................................................... Zeta Nationally Founded ............................ Longwood College, 1898 Original charter at UNT ................................................ 1953 Mascot.................................................................Bunny (local) Flower ................................................................. White Violet Symbol ....................................................... Five Point Crown Colors ................................ Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray Motto.........................................................“Seek the Noblest” Philanthropy ......Breast Cancer Education & Awareness New Member Program Length.............................. 6 weeks
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Send recommendation letters to: Kati Mize 2425 Pinehurst Dr. Flower Mound, TX 75028
Website: www.unt.zetataualpha.org Twitter: @unt_zta Instagram: @northtexas_zta Facebook: North Texas Zeta Tau Alpha Blog: northtexaszeta.blogspot.com
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