A Guide to FrAternity And Sorority LiFe - Virginia Tech

ECruITMENT INFOrMATION
forMal recruitMent
The formal recruitment program is the primary way the Panhellenic sororities acquire new
members. It will take place over two weekends in January. This period consists of a Go
Greek Kick-off Orientation Program and four rounds of events that allow Potential New
Members the opportunity to learn about each sorority at Virginia Tech, as well as what
it means to be involved in sorority life. These events will give you the opportunity to ask
questions, from what each of the sororities require to what a member’s personal experience
has been.
It is important to recognize that this is a mutual selection process. After each round, you
will be asked to release a certain number of sororities, and each sorority will be expected
to release a certain number of women. Participation does not obligate you to join a sorority,
nor does it guarantee membership in one. However, we truly believe that as long as you go
in with an open mind, you will find your place in one of our amazing sororities and be very
happy at the end of the program.
reGistration
To participate in formal recruitment, a woman must be a full-time, undergraduate student
at Virginia Tech who has achieved 12 credits and at least 2.0 GPA. The online registration
form must be filled out and turned in with a $75 registration fee (checks made payable to
Treasurer of Virginia Tech) and are due by the date indicated on the council website (www.
vtphc.com). After that date, the registration fee will be $85. You can get registration information
at one of the many tables set up around campus during the month of November or at
the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life in suite 117, New Hall West. Registration should be
completed online. Potential new members are encouraged to register as early as possible to
ensure a smooth and quick set up.
recruitMent counselors
Every woman who registers for formal recruitment will be assigned a recruitment counselor
(Rho Gamma). These women serve as counselors up to and during the events of formal
recruitment. They will help you understand the specifics of the process and act as mentors
while you make important decisions. These women are returning sorority members who are
temporarily disaffiliated from their organizations for this purpose. By not representing a
sorority, they will be able to give you unbiased and honest support.
Approximately 25 women will be assigned to each recruitment counselor, and this will
make up your recruitment group. These women will be going through the process with
you, so you begin to feel connected right away. Many women become close to the women
in their groups, regardless of whether or not they end up joining the same sorority. This
aspect makes formal recruitment very enjoyable and begins to show you how Fraternity and
Sorority Life can provide ways to build lasting friendships.
PHC
DiD you Know?
During your new-member period,
you will receive a “big sister” who
will guide you through the process
and become a fabulous part of your
sorority experience!
The average chapter size after
formal recruitment is 128 members,
including a new-member class of
over 40 women. There are more than
620 college and university Panhel-
lenic Associations and more than
5,300 alumnae associations, making
up more than 3.5 million sorority
women worldwide.
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