Recruitment: The Process, Tips, and More!
Formal Recruitment is held at the beginning of every Fall semester. In order to participate in formal recruitment, a woman must be a full-time, undergraduate student at Northern Kentucky University, with a high school or college GPA of at least a 2.7.
The online registration form must be filled out and turned in with a $30 registration fee due. Potential new members are encouraged to register as early as possible to ensure a connection with their Gamma Chi and other ladies in their group.
The online registration form must be filled out and turned in with a $30 registration fee due. Potential new members are encouraged to register as early as possible to ensure a connection with their Gamma Chi and other ladies in their group.
Recruitment Weekend
Meet Your Gamma Chi Night
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019
Location: SU Ballroom
Time: 5-7pm
Dress Code: Casual
This is the first formal introduction to the recruitment weekend! It is a great opportunity to meet other women going through recruitment within your Gamma Chi group, as well as other groups. You will have an opportunity to meet your Gamma Chi (if you haven't already) learn a little about her. This is one of the many women who will be your support system the entire weekend! This session is also a chance to learn about the rules of recruitment and what is expected through each day of the process.
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019
Location: SU Ballroom
Time: 5-7pm
Dress Code: Casual
This is the first formal introduction to the recruitment weekend! It is a great opportunity to meet other women going through recruitment within your Gamma Chi group, as well as other groups. You will have an opportunity to meet your Gamma Chi (if you haven't already) learn a little about her. This is one of the many women who will be your support system the entire weekend! This session is also a chance to learn about the rules of recruitment and what is expected through each day of the process.
Day 1: Meet the Chapters
Dates: Thursday, September 5, 2019 and Friday, September 6th, 2019
Location: SU Ballroom
Time: TBD.
Dress Code: Casual
On the first day of recruitment, each woman will have the opportunity
to visit all seven sorority chapters on NKU's Campus. You will learn the basics of
each chapter and each chapter will learn more about you! Please wear
comfortable clothing and shoes (Heels are not your friend on this day).
Location: SU Ballroom
Time: TBD.
Dress Code: Casual
On the first day of recruitment, each woman will have the opportunity
to visit all seven sorority chapters on NKU's Campus. You will learn the basics of
each chapter and each chapter will learn more about you! Please wear
comfortable clothing and shoes (Heels are not your friend on this day).
Day 2: Philanthropy Day
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2019
Location: SU Ballroom
Time: 10am- afternoon
Dress Code: Business casual
On the second day of recruitment, you will learn about the national and
local philanthropies of each chapter. This is a chance for you to get a better
insight to each chapter and You will attend a maximum of four chapters this
day. It is suggested to dress as if you were attending a birthday dinner!
Location: SU Ballroom
Time: 10am- afternoon
Dress Code: Business casual
On the second day of recruitment, you will learn about the national and
local philanthropies of each chapter. This is a chance for you to get a better
insight to each chapter and You will attend a maximum of four chapters this
day. It is suggested to dress as if you were attending a birthday dinner!
Day Three (Morning) : Preference Day
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2019
Location: SU Ballroom
Time: Morning - late afternoon (Times will pend depending on parties attended)
Dress Code: Formal/ Cocktail attire
This is the final night of recruitment. You will visit up
to 2 chapters where you are invited to see their rituals and
hear testimonials about how much their sororities mean to them.
Please wear formal/professional attire. A pair of dress pants or a
fancier dress. (Wear something your grandmother would approve of)
Location: SU Ballroom
Time: Morning - late afternoon (Times will pend depending on parties attended)
Dress Code: Formal/ Cocktail attire
This is the final night of recruitment. You will visit up
to 2 chapters where you are invited to see their rituals and
hear testimonials about how much their sororities mean to them.
Please wear formal/professional attire. A pair of dress pants or a
fancier dress. (Wear something your grandmother would approve of)
Day Three (Evening): Bid Night!
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Date: Sunday, September 8, 2019
Location: SU Ballroom Time: 4pm - ? Dress Code: Cami/T-Shirt and shorts On this night, women will receive their Bid Cards telling them which sorority they have been offered membership to. After, they will "run home" to their sorority and enjoy the festivities with their chapter sisters! Tip: Wear flip flops or comfortable shoes! |
Tips for Recruitment
Before Recruitment:
During Recruitment:
Before Recruitment:
- Attend the Panhellenic sessions during the summer and become familiar with basic knowledge of the chapters
- Don't make any preconceived notions about any particular chapter, you want to go into recruitment with a clear mind!
- Don't tell any sorority/sorority member that you favor them
- Don't be pressured to join a particular chapter because of a parent, sibling, friend, boyfriend or companion. This is your experience!
During Recruitment:
- Keep your opinions about recruitment and specific chapters to yourself
- Disregard rumors from other women, guys, and any other sources. Make decisions based on your feelings and experiences you have during recruitment.
- Focus on the conversation! Avoid making decisions on material items such as clothes.
- Write down as much as possible: keeping notes will help you make the best choices throughout the weekend.
- Have personal down-time; try not to get burned out too quickly. Recruitment is a long weekend and you need to be adequately prepared.
- Drink lots of water
- Bring gum and chapstick! ;)
- Be calm and have fun!