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.

REGISTRATION FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT, Click here.

ADDITIONAL SORORITY INFORMATION:

Where can I send recommendation letters?
A potential new member (PNM) recommendation form, or "rec", is a letter or written statement introducing you to a sorority. Recs are sent by an alumna to her sorority's chapter. Recs are not a guarantee that you will receive a bid from that chapter. Panhellenic does not have rec forms available and cannot obtain them for PNMs. Alumnae may find a rec form in the sorority magazine, sorority Web site or from the headquarters of each sorority. Recs are just another way for a sorority to get to know you. If you have a rec letter or plan on sending one please mail them to the mailing address of that chapter not to Panhellenic or the Fraternity and Sorority Life office.

Where can I send my high school or college transcript?
It is not necessary to send your grades to the Panhellenic Association or to the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office. When you register for recruitment you will be able to submit your GPA with your application. Each woman's GPA will then be verified with what your high school, college or University has already submitted to Purdue University. This information will then be released to the chapters.

How important are grades when considering joining a sorority at Purdue University?
Sorority women at Purdue University hold academic success to a very high standard. Every chapter will consider your high school GPA or your college GPA if you have college credit. Each chapter does have a GPA requirement and it does vary by chapter. The higher your GPA is, the better, but by general rule it is best to have over a 2.5 GPA when going through recruitment. However, no woman on campus will be restricted from participating in sorority recruitment because of her GPA.
 
What if I have to miss a day of recruitment?
Each day of formal recruitment is important, and if you are able to attend it is in your very best interest to be there. If you have a special circumstance (religious reason, family gathering) notify your recruitment counselor right away. If you become ill during the formal recruitment process, the best thing to do is get well! Again, notify your recruitment counselor and the Panhellenic Association will let the chapter's know you have an excused absence.

• Panhellenic Association website : For a list of Purdue Univeristy Chapters
• Family Guide Brochure: Parent & Student Introduction to Greek Life
• Potential New Member Bill of Rights
  

What is continuous recruitment?
What is continuous recruitment? Continuous recruitment or informal recruitment takes place after the formal recruitment process is over. Some sororities are already considered continous chapters and more information on those sororities can be found below. A chapter belonging to the National Panhellenic Conference may participate in continuous recruitment if that chapter has open spaces on their membership roster after formal recruitment. The formal recruiting chapters will know if they are eligible to participate in continuous recruitment after the formal recruitment process has been completed.

What is a continuous chapter?
A continuous chapter is a sorority within the Panhellenic Association that does not participate in formal recruitment. These sororities have a particular focus in the mission of their organization and hold recruitment events after the formal recruitment period is over. These organizations are: Delta Phi Mu, Phi Beta Chi, Phi Sigma Rho, Sigma Alpha, Sigma Delta Tau, and Sigma Lambda Gamma. More information about these organizations can be found at http://www.purduegreeks.com/councils/pha/chapters.php.

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.