Panhellenic Association Recruitment
Recruitment is the best way to learn about sorority life and make a decision about membership. Membership a Panhellenic sorority begins with a process of mutual selection traditionally known as "Rush". All of Michigan’s National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities participate in Formal Recruitment. Associate member chapters hold their own informal process at a time that does not conflict with Formal Recruitment.
The Process
Formal Recruitment occurs only during the fall semester of each year. A Mass Meeting is held in early September. The Mass Meeting provides important details about the rush process. Even more information is available at the Sorority Forum, which presents the opportunity to meet members from each sorority and ask any questions students may have. Women interested in Rush must register prior to the advertised deadline.
Recruitment is comprised of four (4) sets of parties:
- Mixers are the time to get a brief look at each chapter and form a first impression of our sorority community as a whole.
- Second Set events will include tours of the sorority houses.
- Third Set events will focus on philanthropy, a fundamental value of sorority life.
- Preference Parties are formal events at which members express personal feelings about the meaning of their sisterhood.
As Recruitment progresses, sororities issue invitations and Potential New Members decide where they wish to visit again. At the end of this mutual selection process, sororities extend invitations to join (bids).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a recommendation?
Recommendations are not required for sorority recruitment. Should a family member or friend offer to write a recommendation, it should be sent directly to the chapter. Recommendations forms can usually be found in each sorority's national magazine or on their website.
Should I attend the Mass Meeting?
Yes, important information about the process will be given. Additionally. you will be able to ask questions of current members.
What should I wear?
Mixers Dress: Casual; jeans, class attire, comfortable shoes
Second Set Parties Dress: Same as Mixers
Third Set Parties Dress: Slightly dressier; dress pants, skirts, casual dresses
Preference Parties Dress: Dressier; cocktail dress but not formal evening wear
How do I know where to go?
The process and terminology may seem confusing, but you will be assigned recruitment officers, known as Rho Omegas. They are junior or senior sorority members who provide support and knowledge throughout Formal Recruitment.
What does it cost to join a sorority?
The average cost the first year is $1,375. This is higher than upcoming years due to one-time costs. View financial information for each chapter.
Do any chapters hold Winter Rush?
A limited number of sororities may hold informal events during the Winter Semester. It is important to understand that only eligible chapters may hold events during the Winter semester and that it is possible that no chapters hold events.
Dates to Remember for 2009
Sorority Forum
5:00-8:00PM
Michigan Union Ballroom
Mass Meeting
A-L 6:00PM or M-Z 8:00PM
Michigan Union Ballroom
Classes Begin
9:00AM
Deadline to register
Mixers (1st round)
7:00-10:550PM
Chapter Houses
Mixers (1st round)
6:00-10:30PM
Chapter Houses
Second Set (2nd round)
1:00-5:20PM
Chapter Houses
Second Set (2nd round)
6:00-10:20PM
Chapter Houses
Third Set (3nd round)
7:00-10:00PM
Chapter Houses
Third Set (3nd round)
7:00-10:00PM
Chapter Houses
Preference Parties
7:00-10:40PM
Chapter Houses
Bid Day
5:30PM
Questions?
Contact greek.info@umich.edu
