OVERVIEW OF FORMAL & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

A structured process called "Formal Recruitment" is held once a year. For some chapters this is the only time of year they accept new members. Formal Recruitment is primarily for chapters affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference. In addition to the once-a-year formal process, individual chapters can accept new members in the Fall or Spring through "Informal" Recruitment. Formal recruitment for sign-up will start May 1, 2009. "Continuous Recruitment" is held throughout the year and more information can be obtained at PHA Continuous Recruitment

REGISTRATION FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT, Click here.

ADDITIONAL SORORITY INFORMATION:

• Panhellenic Association website : For a list of Purdue Univeristy Chapters
• Family Guide Brochure: Parent & Student Introduction to Greek Life
  
• 2008 Sorority Recruitment Guidebook - Overview of the Recruitment Process
  
• Potential New Member Bill of Rights
  

Greek Councils:

Purdue is home to four distinct councils.

• IFC (Interfraternity Council)

The purpose of the Interfraternity Council at Purdue University is to govern the 41 fraternities (and growing) with our four principles in mind: scholarship, leadership, service and friendship. Another key purpose of IFC is to provide educational, philanthropic and social events for the entire Greek Community. While aiming to maintain a positive relationship between all fraternities, IFC continues to be a liaison between the Greek Community and Purdue University.

• MGC (Multicultural Greek Council)

The Multicultural Greek Council was established at Purdue University in 2003. It serves as a governing body while creating and maintaining high standards in the life of culturally-based fraternities and sororities by addressing, managing and creating strategic programming. This helps to unify organizations involved in the MGC, while upholding higher education, providing community services, improving leadership and maintaining a positive relationship between the MGC, other Greek Councils and the university student body and administration, thereby helping improve campus life. MGC was created to help each organization be well acquainted and understand what each can bring to the Purdue campus and show support for one another in culturally-based events, shows, fundraisers, etc. Also, with diversity on campus, organizations are able to express the unity they have for one another.

• NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council)

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the official coordinating agent for nine historically Black Greek letter fraternities and sororities. NPHC and its member organizations have a profound commitment to providing community service and promoting the welfare of the campus and community. The Purdue University Chapter of NPHC serves as the communication link among the affiliate organizations. Currently, eight of the nine NPHC member organizations are represented at Purdue. Purdue NPHC develops and supports programs designed to meet the needs of the Purdue campus and community.

• PHA (PanHellenic Association)

The purpose of the Panhellenic Association at Purdue is to govern the 21 sororities while keeping in mind each organization’s ideals and promoting a positive experience for all sorority members. Panhellenic strives to unite chapter women, strengthen their values, and establish common goals. Through the development and sponsorship of programs, PHC provides educational opportunities for its members along with the development of student leaders.