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Panhellenic Formal
Recruitment 2017All the information you need to help prepare for
Panhellenic Formal Recruitment!
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Terminology
Rho Gamma: recruitment guide; a sorority woman who has temporarily disassociated from her
sorority to serve as a recruitment guide; each woman participating in Panhellenic Formal Recruitment
will be assigned a Rho Gamma to help her through primary recruitment
Pi Chi/Pi Delta: a sorority woman who is on the leadership team of the Panhellenic Council, the
governing body of the seven Panhellenic sororities at FIU, and has temporarily disassociated from her
organization to help plan and manage Panhellenic Formal Recruitment
Potential new member (PNM): a woman who is eligible to participate in Panhellenic Formal
Recruitment
New member: a woman who has accepted a bid to membership from a sorority but is not yet an
initiated member of that organization
Values-based recruitment: a recruitment style that focuses on meaningful conversations between
sorority women and potential new members, with the goal of recruiting women who will have a
positive impact on chapters and the Panhellenic community
Bid Day: the last day of Panhellenic Formal Recruitment, when a potential new members may receive
a bid to emembership from one Panhellenic sorority and become a new member
Initiation: a traditional ceremony that brings a new member into full membership of a sorority
Legacy: a daughter, sister or granddaughter of an initiated member of a sorority (Note: Legacy status
does not guaruntee a bid from a sorority, and each national organization may have their own legacy
critera and policies.)
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What to Expect
Rho Gammas, or recruitment guides, will help guide through Panhellenic
Formal Recruitment, including helping you navigate campus
Long days on your feet (so, please wear comfortable shoes!)
Singing/chanting as you enter/exit sorority rooms
Conversations with one or more member of the organizations you visit
Choosing your top preferences at the end of each night via a computer
system
You may ask any questions about the organization or sorority life to
sorority women
Conversation is a two way street - talk about ANYTHING (i.e food,
travel, hobbies, etc.) and get to know the women personally
You will make friends with chapter women, your Rho Gamma,
and others in your group, no matter what organization
you may end up in!
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Attire
Values-based Recruitment is all about joining a sorority based
on where you feel at home! The following attire is NOT
mandatory - wear what makes you shine and comfortable!
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Sorority 101 (Monday)
Casual: Jeans,
pants, blouse,
shirts, sun dress,
flats, sandals,
skirt, shorts
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Philanthropy Day
(Tuesday)Casual: Jeans, pants, blouse,
shirts, sun dress, flats,
sandals, skirt, shorts
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Sisterhood & Traditions
(Wednesday)
Note: Walking between
sorority parties might
be a bit far so wear
comfortable shoes)
Business Casual: Blazer, blouse,
skirt, pants, slacks, dress, flats,
sandals, heels, cardigan
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Note: Walking between
sorority parties might be a
bit far so wear
comfortable shoes (e.g
flats, sandals)
Cocktail: Dress, heels, slacks,
blouse, pants, flats, sandals,
blazer, cardigan
Preference Night (Thursday)
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Bid Day
(Saturday)
Attire: Shorts, closed-toe
shoes, zip-up hoodie, tank
top (will be replaced by
sorority shirt)
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General Advice
BE YOURSELF!
Be the best version of yourself
Be comfortable
Wear clothes and shoes that
you feel comfortable being in
all day and walking/standing
for long periods of time in.
GET EXCITED!!!