Event Descriptions & Suggested Wardrobe
- CONVOCATIONS
Event Description: Convocations are mandatory meetings for all potential new members. This is the time when you receive your invitations and event schedules for the current round of events.
Attire: All convocations are casual and do not involve any sorority women, other than the Recruitment Counselors. However, for some it will be easier to dress for the recruitment events prior to the convocation due to time limitations.
- OPEN HOUSE
(13 events, 1 day)
Event Description: This round of events is focused on the importance and excitement of "Going Greek!" Each potential new member will visit 13 chapter houses for 20 minutes each. You will walk from house to house with your recruitment group and Recruitment Counselors.
Attire: Each potential new member will receive a recruitment t-shirt to wear for Open House. Khaki shorts are suggested, as well as tennis shoes.
- PHILANTHROPY DAY
(5 events x 2 days = 10 events total)
Event Description: This round of events is focused on community service. There are ten events that are 45 minutes each. At each chapter you visit, you will participate in a small project that will benefit the chapter's local or national philanthropy. In addition, chapters may choose to entertain you with a few songs or provide information about their philanthropy and other chapter events.
Attire: Comfortable daytime dresses or skirts, comfortable sandals or flats; no denim or flip flops.
- SKIT NIGHT
(6 events, 1 evening)
Event Description: This round of events is focused on entertainment. There are six events that are 45 minutes each. Each chapter will perform a skit set around a theme which should showcase their personality and values. Each chapter should also allow plenty of time for one-on-one conversations.
Attire: Dress appropriately for a luncheon, tea, or ceremony.
- PREFERENCE NIGHT
(3 events, 1 evening)
Event Description: A potential new member may attend up to three events for one hour each. These events focus on the deepest aspects of sorority life, including sisterhood, friendship and ritual. This is your last chance to interact with chapter members.
Attire: Cocktail dress (typically black)
- BID DAY
Event Description: All potential new members will gather at a location on campus to receive their sorority bid. You will then be invited back to the house of the sorority you have joined to participate in fun activities such as pictures, dinner, and "get-to-know-you games". Activities differ from chapter to chapter.
Attire: Comfortable daytime dresses or skirts, comfortable sandals or flats; no denim.
Helpful Tips to Know
- RELAX! Recruitment is about meeting new friends and making memories! Relax and Be Yourself.
- During each round, you will meet many women and have the opportunity to learn about sorority activities and sorority life. You are encouraged to ask any questions you have about membership in a particular sorority.
- Keep an open mind about all chapters. Do not allow anyone to influence your decisions.
- While in each event, notice what each sorority has to offer and what makes each of them unique.
- No purses or cell phones should be carried during Recruitment Week.
- You will be given a ziplock bag to carry the essentials. You will carry these bags from one event to another and then your recruitment counselor will watch it during the event.
- Other items you may want to put in your ziploc are: flip flops, extra makeup and sunscreen, deodorant, hairbrush, pen or pencil, snacks, and a small umbrella.
- BE COMFORTABLE! It will be extremely hot so you want to make sure you will be comfortable moving around outside and sitting on the ground.