2026 iValue Booklet

PANHELLENIC

formal recruitment KΑΘ

Kappa Alpha Theta

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Delta Gamma

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Gamma Phi Beta

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Pi Beta Phi

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Zeta Tau Alpha

KKΓ

ΑΦ

Alpha Phi

ΑΔΠ

Alpha Delta Pi

ΧΩ

Chi Omega

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Alpha Chi Omega

ΚΔ

Kappa Delta

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Kappa Kappa Gamma

Sigma Kappa

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Go Panhellenic!

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Reflection Guide 2026 The Panhellenic Council of Virginia Tech

PANHELLENIC FORMAL RECRUITMENT

Reflection Guide 2026 The Panhellenic Council of Virginia Tech

DISCOVER

YOUR

HOME WITH PANHELLENIC

R E C R U I T M E N T

T E A M

PANHELLENIC CREED We, as undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community.

Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities. We, as fraternity women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD

SARAH RODEE

JORDAN POLLACI

LEXIE JONES

PRESIDENT

VP ADMINISTRATION

VP FINANCE

MICHAELA LONG

MOLLIE SCHOEPPNER

RYLEE COFFMAN

VP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

VP PUBLIC RELATIONS

VP OF OUTREACH

KATE ORENSKY

SARA BLOWERS

CHLOE COLLINS

VP OF COMMUNITY AND DELEGATES

VP OF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

AVP OF RECRUITMENT

EMILY BARCALOW

EMMALYN THOMAS

CATE CARLSON

DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT GUIDES

DIRECTOR OF PNM’S

DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT MARKETING

SASHA ZELTZER

SARAH COMER

JESSICA LALWANI

DIRECTOR OF SCHOLARSHIP

DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S INITIATIVES

DIRECTOR OF DEI

CHELSEA SHERBURNE

SIDNEY FORD

KATE PENNINGTON

DIRECTOR OF RISK EDUCATION

DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY

DIRECTOR OF SERVICE

MORGAN FISHER

ZOE DIEHL

ZOE SANTOS

USS REPRESENTATIVE

DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS

DIRECTOR OF WEB

HANNAH ORNDOFF PANHELLENIC ADVISOR

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT WELCOME TO VIRGINIA TECH PANHELLENIC! I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT GOING THROUGH RECRUITMENT WAS ONE OF THE MOST MEANINGFUL DECISIONS I’VE EVER MADE. THIS COMMUNITY HAS GIVEN ME GENUINE CONNECTION, UNWAVERING SUPPORT, AND MEMORIES THAT HAVE TRULY SHAPED WHO I AM. YOU’RE ABOUT TO BEGIN A JOURNEY THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. ONE FILLED WITH LAUGHTER, INSPIRING WOMEN, AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE THAT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND YOUR COLLEGE YEARS. THIS WEEK IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST FINDING A CHAPTER; IT’S ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF AND GROWING INTO THE BEST VERSION OF WHO YOU’RE MEANT TO BE. I’VE FOUND MY MENTORS AND LIFELONG PEERS THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE AND I KNOW YOU CAN TOO. EVERY CHAPTER HERE HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO OFFER, AND NO MATTER WHERE YOUR PATH LEADS, YOU’LL BE WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS. BE YOURSELF, STAY OPEN, AND TRUST THAT EVERYTHING IS UNFOLDING EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD. WE’RE SO EXCITED TO BE ON THIS ROAD WITH YOU, AND WE CAN’T WAIT TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR HOME.

SARAH RODEE

A LETTER FROM THE RECRUITMENT DIRECTORS WELCOME! WE ARE THRILLED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO GO THROUGH PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT. THROUGHOUT THIS NEXT WEEK, YOU WILL BE FACED WITH A LOT OF CHOICES. OUR ADVICE TO YOU IS TO GO WITH YOUR HEART. LOOK AROUND IN THE LINES OUTSIDE OF ROUNDS AND REMEMBER THE FACES, THOSE COULD BE POTENTIALLY YOUR NEW SISTERS.

AS RECRUITMENT DIRECTORS, THE PROCESS OF SORORITY RECRUITMENT HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN BOTH OF OUR HEARTS. BEING ABLE TO WATCH ALL OF YOU GROW FROM KICKOFF TO BID DAY IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT CANNOT BE DESCRIBED AS ANYTHING SHORT OF AWE INSPIRING. IT IS TRULY A GIFT THAT WE ARE ABLE TO WATCH YOU ALL FIND YOUR HOMES AS WE DID JUST A COUPLE YEARS AGO. THE GROWTH YOU WILL EXPERIENCE AS A SORORITY WOMAN BOTH ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PERSONALLY WILL COME FAST, BUT DON’T FORGET TO CHERISH EVERY MOMENT.

YOU HAVE A HOME IN PANHELLENIC. YOU CAN’T GO WRONG!

WITH LOVE, SARA BLOWERS VP RECRUITMENT CHLOE COLLINS AVP RECRUITMENT

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A NEW MEMBER? PHILANTHROPY

RECRUITMENT

Every chapter supports a different philanthropic cause!

Chapters will host philanthropy events throughout their assigned week each semester. These events are a great way to create unity within a chapter around a common cause.

Throughout the fall, chapters host recruitment workshops to introduce members to how their chapter recruits as a way to prep for formal recruitment in the spring. As a new member, you will have the opportunity to learn from these events.

SISTERHOOD

PANHELLENIC

During your time as a new member, you will be able to bond with your new family through sisterhood events!

These are a wonderful way to get to know your new found sisters. Some examples of these events may be, bouquet making and bag painting.

Panhellenic creates unity through the community by hosting events that all chapter women have an opportunity to attend. For example, panhellenic will host a yoga class for chapter women in War Memorial Gym.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION As a new member of a Panhellenic organization, you will be able to attend new member meeting as well as chapter meetings. These are extremely important to your development as a chapter woman and extremely beneficial in bonding with your fellow sisters. The new member period is a time of new adventures and new memories.

Soak it in!

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is made up of 26 women’s-only sororities and is the largest organization of its kind, all about championing and evolving the sorority experience. With nearly 5 million collegiate and alumnae members, NPC works to highlight how being in a sorority can truly shape lives in powerful ways.

Each sorority in NPC is rooted in strong values, and their members uphold the standard— raising millions for important causes and putting in countless hours of community service. From supporting survivors of sexual assault and promoting bystander intervention to encouraging body positivity on campus, sorority women are stepping up to tackle some of the biggest issues facing college women today.

NPC also helps connect collegiate and alumnae Panhellenic associations across the country, creating a supportive network that helps sororities thrive. Through shared ideas, helpful resources, and collaborative programs, NPC works to make sure the sorority experience continues to grow and stay relevant for each new generation of women.

STUDENT SERVICES Schiffert Student Health Center - Student Clinic & Pharmacy McComas Hall (0140) 895 Washington St, SW, Blacksburg, VA 24061 540-231-6444 Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9 a.m. - noon (urgent care only) Student Rec Center - Nutrition & Physical Fitness 540-231-6856 142 McComas Hall (0358) 895 Washington St. SW Blacksburg, VA 24061 War Memorial Hall (0391) 370 Drillfield Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24061 Cook Counseling - Mental Health Services 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 2400, Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-231-6557 Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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YOUR GUIDE TO RECRUITMENT

14 CKey Terms

16-17 Panhellenic Report Card

18 Letter of Welcome

19 Oak Lane Map

20-22 Rules and Policies

23-24 Financial Definitions

25-26 Circle of Sisterhood

27-40 Chapter Profiles

41 GPA Recruitments

21 Do’s and Don’ts

22 Understanding You Values

23-34 Round Reflections

35 Asking Good Questions

36 Greek Alphabet

STAY CONNECTED! https://vtpanhellenic.org

@vtpanhellenic

RECRUITMENT KEY TERMS PNM

BID

You! We’re so happy to have you. PNM stands for Potential New Member.

A formal invitation to join a sorority approved by the Panhellenic Council or by an individual sorority.

COB (CONTINUIOUS OPEN BIDDING) An opportunity for PNM’s to join a chapter outside of Formal Recruitment.

RHO GAMMA Rho Gamma = Recruitment Guide The lovely ladies who have been trained to help you through your recruitment process. They are current chapter members who have disassociated during the Formal Recruitment period.

BID DAY Last day of Formal Recruitment! Woohoo!

Chapters hand out bids and you are connected with your new found sisters.

NEW MEMBER/ INITIATED Once you get initiated in your chapter, you will be a new member! You will hold this title until the next recruiting class comes through!

CHAPTER Your sorority is an international organization. Your chapter is specific to Virginia Tech. For example, you are a member of Beta Beta Beta, in the Pi chapter at Virginia Tech.

ACTIVE An active sorority sister is a woman who is currently in good standing with her chapter, pays dues, and is a current student at her university.

LEGACY

DISSACOCIATED

A legacy is a woman who’s mother, sister, or grandmother was/is a member of a sorority. For example, if your mother was a member of Beta Beta Beta, you would be a legacy of Beta Beta Beta. This holds very little, if any, value during the recruitment process.

Sorority women who are acting as Rho Gammas disassociate from their chapters to be able to provide fair, unbiased assistance to incoming PMN’s. They are not allowed to wear letters, display them on their social media, or relay information back to their chapter.

SILENCE PERIOD

SNAP BIDDING

During sorority recruitment, chapter women are not allowed to speak to any PMN’s to ensure each PMN has a fair recruitment process. Some exceptions apply, for example if you are a family member, you may discuss matters other than sorority recruitment.

A bid offered by a sorority to a potential new member (PNM) who was not initially matched with that sorority during the formal recruitment process.:This occurs when a chapter does not fill its quota during the initial bid matching and can offer bids to PNMs who participated in formal recruitment but were not previously matched.

Snap bidding happens before bids are distributed and before Continuous Open Bidding (COB) begins.

NPC NATIONAL PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

2024-2025

DEMOGRAPHICS 13

1,884

213

888

CHAPTERS

ACTIVE MEMBERS

AVG. CHAPTER SIZE

NEW MEMBERS

-% 9%

19% -%

OF THE VIRGINIA TECH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POPULATION ARE MEMBERS OF PANHELLENIC. OF THE VIRGINIA TECH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POPULATION ARE MEMBERS OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE.

ACADEMICS 3.52

66%

AVG. CHAPTER MEMBER GPA

CHAPTER MEMBER ON DEANS LIST

PHILANTHROPY 18,842+ HOURS OF SERVICE

333,954+ DOLLARS RAISED

DEAR POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER OF THE PANHELLENIC COMMUNITY Welcome to Formal Sorority Recruitment! We are so excited that you are considering making sorority life a part of your experience here at Virginia Tech. The recruitment process is both an exciting and rewarding journey, and we’re thrilled to be a part of this moment with you.

The Virginia Tech Panhellenic Council is proud to be part of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), an incredible organization that unites 26 inter/national sororities in a shared mission of fostering friendship, leadership, service, and academic excellence. But beyond these values, our Panhellenic community is a home, one where lifelong connections are made, personal growth is celebrated, and every woman is encouraged to thrive.

Here at Virginia Tech, we take pride in having a values-based recruitment process. This means we encourage you to truly reflect on how well your values align with each chapter based on the authentic conversations you’ll have with the women you meet.

Recruitment is a time to be yourself, explore what sorority membership means to you, and discover how this experience can shape your college journey and beyond.

As you navigate the week, we hope you use this booklet as a helpful resource. It’s here to provide answers to your questions, help you organize your thoughts, and support you in making the most informed decision possible.

Most importantly, remember to have fun, be open-minded, and embrace the friendships you build throughout this process. Virginia Tech’s fraternity and sorority community offers countless opportunities for leadership, learning, service, and sisterhood and we hope that you’ll find your place within it.

Welcome to the beginning of something amazing. Welcome to the Panhellenic community.

THE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

NCB ROOM MAP FIRST FLOOR

BUS LOOP

Room #130

Room #110

AΦ

ΧΩ

Chi Omega

Alpha Phi

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Room #120

AΔΠ

Alpha Delta Pi

HITT HALL

BUS LOOP

SECOND FLOOR

Room #270

ΚΚΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma

Room #210

Room #230

Room #250

ΔΓ

ZTA

ΚΑΘ

Delta Gamma

Zeta Tau Alpha

Kappa Alpha Theta

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Room #260B

Room #260A

Room #220

ΓΦΒ

ΑΧΩ

KΔ

Gamma Phi Beta

Alpha Chi Omega

Kappa Delta

HITT HALL

NCB ROOM MAP BUS LOOP

THIRD FLOOR

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Room #360A

Room #320B

Room #320A

ΣΚ

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ΠΒΦ

Delta Delta Delta

Pi Beta Phi

Sigma Kappa

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Chi Omega: 110

Kappa Alpha Theta: 210

Alpha Delta Pi: 120

Kappa Delta: 220

Alpha Phi: 130

Zeta Tau Alpha: 230 Alpha Chi Omega: 260A Gamma Phi Beta: 260B Kappa Kappa Gamma: 270

3 Pi Beta Phi: 320A Delta Delta Delta: 320B Sigma Kappa: 360

RECRUITMENT RULES AND POLICY BASIC RECRUITMENT DEFINITIONS: Potential New Member (PNM): A woman who is registered and/or intends to participate in Spring Primary Recruitment at Virginia Tech.

Active member: An initiated member of a sorority currently in college.

Alumna member: An initiated member of a sorority who is no longer an active member of her chapter.

WINTER DO’S AND DON’TS: No contact, with regards to recruiting for a specific chapter, may occur between sorority members and PNMs after December 1st, 2025.

This includes communication through phone calls, text messages, social media interactions (such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.), emails, and written letters.

Normal contact (such as working a job together, family connections, or volunteering) can continue after December 1st, 2025. However, any conversations should focus on the general benefits of participating in Panhellenic Recruitment and must not promote or be specific to one chapter or organization.

Chapters—including both active and alumnae members— may not host or attend events or gatherings with PNMs that could be perceived as recruitment-related after December 1st.

PNMs are not permitted to stay overnight with sorority members or engage in any contact with sorority members during Virginia Tech Winter Orientation or over Winter Break.

PNM

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER BILL OF RIGHTS Be treated as an individual.

Be fully informed about the recruitment process.

Ask questions and receive objective answers from the PHC recruitment leadership team, Panhellenic executive officers, and recruitment counselors.

Be treated with respect.

Be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.

Ask how and why, and receive honest answers.

Have and express opinions to a recruitment counselor.

Have complete confidentiality when sharing information with a recruitment counselor.

Make informed choices without pressure from others.

Be fully informed about the binding agreement implicit in signing the preference card.

Make their own choices and decisions and accept full responsibility for the results of their decisions.

Have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member education experience.

The MRABA (Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement) will be signed by all women who finish the recruitment process. It is effective for one calendar year and, in short, states that you are willing to accept a bid from any chapter you rank. If you are offered a bid and do not accept it, you are no longer eligible for Continuous Open Bidding (COB) and cannot join another organization for one calendar year. The potential new member will sign this immediately after completing their final event. Be sure to review this carefully and direct any questions to your Rho Gamma. You will be given more information about this document after the preference round.

BELOW IS A COPY FOR YOUR REVIEW I have participated in the membership recruitment period at Virginia Tech. By signing this acceptance agreement, I understand and agree to the following terms. Please read and initial each of the following.

I am willing to accept an invitation to membership from any women's sorority (fraternity) that I list on this agreement.

I may limit my choices to just one OR list any women's sorority (fraternity) whose preference-round (last) event I attended, and from which I am willing to accept membership. I realize that by not listing the maximum number of events I attended, I may be limiting my potential to join any other NPC group during formal recruitment should I not be placed with my choice(s).

Once I submit this agreement to the College Panhellenic Association, I cannot change the order of my preferences or add or delete a preference.

If I do not receive an invitation to membership from a group that I have listed, I am eligible for continuous open bidding.

I have the option of not submitting an agreement at this time.

Once I submit this agreement, I am bound by the National Panhellenic Conference one-calendar year rule. This rule states that if I receive an invitation to membership from a group that I have listed and then do not accept it, I am not eligible to be pledged to any other NPC member sorority (fraternity) on this campus for one calendar year ( 12 month period) from the time of this signing.

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS BADGE FEE

PER CAPITA FEE

Each member organization has a badge/pin. Some organizations require members to purchase a badge while others include it in the initiation fee.

Badges may be very simple or jeweled. If a member is purchasing their badge, they can determine how much or how little they would like to spend.

Fee paid to inter/national organization per member to support overall sorority operations.

HOUSE CORPORATION FEE

PARLOR/HOUSE USAGE FEE

These funds are used to support chapter property and physical grounds. This is often a one-time fee paid prior to initiation.

The entire membership has access to the house, and as a result, the property experiences significant wear and tear. This fee is used primarily for care and maintenance of the property and furnishings in the common areas of the chapter facility.

SECURITY FEE

Special security staff may be employed to protect chapter property, members and guests. Typically, all members, not just those living in the house, would be asked to help cover this expense.

TECHNOLOGY FEE These funds support the member organization database, social media, and other technologies.

NEW MEMBER FEE

Fee paid to establish membership in the organization.

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS CONT. ASSESSMENT

CAMPUS OBLIGATION

A chapter may vote to support an activity/event/cause that is not included in the chapter budget and the expense would be assessed per member.

These funds are used when a chapter is asked to donate funds to other organizations and/or fundraising opportunities on campus.

COMPOSITES

CHAPTER DUES

An annual photograph is taken of each chapter's membership. This expense can be included in chapter dues or billed separately.

These monies fund member activities including programming, recruitment, chapter supplies and chapter operations.

LIABILITY INSURANCE

SOCIAL FEES

This fee covers insurancerelated costs for the safety of members, their guests and sorority property.

Funds may also be used for special programming relating to risk management concerns on campus or within the chapter.

Social functions not included in chapter dues are billed out individually based upon the cost of event(s).

INITIATION FEE

Fee paid to finalize initial membership in the organization.

I LOVE MYSELF BECAUSE

To have the best possible experience during recruitment, it is important to be authentic.

Chapters want to meet the real you! Every person participating in recruitment is unique and has so many special qualities to offer the Panhellenic community. To best portray your authentic self, please use recruitment as a time to focus on all the amazing physical, intellectual, and emotional qualities you love about yourself. Using the examples below, take time to reflect and appreciate who YOU are!

INTELLECTUAL I work hard to be successful I educate myself and others I enjoy reading in my free time

EMOTIONAL I spend my free time volunteering I am a caring and compassionate person I value respect, so I treat others the way I want to be treated

PHYSICAL I am strong and good at sports I love the color of my eyes I am confident in myself and encourage others to be confident in who they are

CIRCLE OF SISTERHOOD While each chapter at Virginia Tech supports its own philanthropy, the Panhellenic community as a whole supports the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation.

"The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation is a mechanism by which sorority women can stand together as one community to help improve the lives and livelihood of girls and women worldwide by removing barriers to education. Collectively, we are one of the largest communities of college-educated women in the world while not even seven percent of the world – men and women combined – has college degrees, and two-thirds of all illiterate adults are women."

CHAPTER PROFILES

ΑΧΩ ALPHA CHI OMEGA Nickname: A Chi O, Alpha Chi Chapter Designation: Epsilon Tau Founding: 1885 VT Founding: 1973 Chapter Values: Personal Development, Responsibility, Leadership, Academic Interest, & Character Motto: "Together, let us seek the heights" Symbol: Lyre Flower: Red Carnation Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green Signature Event: Mock Rock Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention GPA Requirement (New Members): 2.7 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $909.00 Fall Semester Dues: $565.00 Spring Semester Dues: $565.00 Instagram: @vtalphachi

ALPHA DELTA PI Nickname: ADPi Chapter Designation: Eta Pi Founding: 1851 VT Founding: 1990 Chapter Values: Leadership, Scholarship, and Service to Others Motto: "We live for each other" Symbol: Diamond Flower: Woodland Violet Colors: Azure Blue & White Signature Event: Diamond Gala Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities GPA New Member requirement: 2.8 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $775.50 Fall Semester Dues: $543 Spring Semester Dues: $418.95 Instagram: @vtadpi

ΑΔΠ Alpha Delta Pi

ALPHA PHI

Nickname: A Phi Chapter Designation: Eta Omicron Founding: 1872 VT Founding: 1989 Chapter Values: Character, Innovation, Generosity, and Sisterhood Motto: "Union hand in hand" Symbol: Ivy Leaf Flower: Lily of the Valley Colors: Silver & Bordeaux Signature Event: Red Dress Gala Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation: Womens Cardiac Care Initiatives, Forget-Me-Not-Fund GPA New Member requirement: 2.9 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $1286.53 Fall Semester Dues: $685.28 Spring Semester Dues: $548.25 Instagram: @vtalphaphi

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Nickname: Chi O Chapter Designation: Sigma Lambda Founding: 1895 VT Founding: 1987 Chapter Values: Friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement, personal and career development.

Motto: "Sisters on Purpose” Symbol: Owl Flower: White Carnation Colors: Cardinal and Straw Signature Event: Swishes 4 Wishes Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation GPA New Member requirement: 2.0 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $1003.00 Fall Semester Dues: $620.00 Spring Semester Dues: $545.00 Instagram: @vtchiomega

DELTA DELTA DELTA

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Nickname: Tri Delt, Tri Delta Chapter Designation: Beta Nu Founding: 1888 VT Founding: 1973 Chapter Values: Truth, Self-Sacrifice, & Friendship Motto: "Let Us Steadfastly Love One Another" Symbol: Trident Flower: Pansy Colors: Silver, Gold, and Blue Signature Event: DHOP Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital GPA New Member requirement: 2.6 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $945.00 Fall Semester Dues: $606.00 Spring Semester Dues: $606.00 Instagram: @trideltvt

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Nickname: DeeGee Chapter Designation: Delta Rho Founding: 1873 VT Founding: Chapter Values: Friendship, Educational and Cultural Interest, Social Responsibility, & Character Motto: “Do Good” Symbol: Anchor Flower: Cream Rose Colors: Bronze, Pink, and Blue Signature Event: Anchor Splash Philanthropy: Service for Sight GPA New Member requirement: 2.65 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $786.00 Fall Semester Dues: $407.00 Spring Semester Dues: $242.00 Instagram: @deltagammavt

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GAMMA PHI BETA

Nickname: G Phi Chapter Designation: Eta Epsilon Founding: 1874 VT Founding: 2011 Chapter Values: Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty Motto: "Founded on a Rock" Symbol: Crescent Moon Flower: Pink Carnation Colors: Brown and Mode Signature Event: Moon Ball Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls through our partnership with Girls on the Run GPA New Member requirement: 2.8 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $835.00 Fall Semester Dues: $535.00 Spring Semester Dues: $535.00 Instagram: @vtgammaphi

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KAPPA ALPHA THETA Nickname: Theta Chapter Designation: Epsilon Nu Founding: 1870 VT Founding: 2017 Chapter Values: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Personal Excellence, and Friendship/Sisterhood Motto: "Leading Women” Symbol: Kite and Twin Stars Flower: Black and Gold Pansy Colors: Black and Gold Signature Event: CASA Open Golf Tournament Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) GPA New Member requirement: 2.6 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $679.00 Fall Semester Dues: $679.00 Spring Semester Dues: $480.00 Instagram: @vt_theta

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KAPPA DELTA

Kappa D

Nickname: KayDee Chapter Designation: Epsilon Pi Founding: 1879 VT Founding: Chapter Values: Friendship & Loyalty, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, and Selfless Service Motto: "Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest" Symbol: Nautilus Shell & Dagger Flower: White Rose Colors: Pearl White and Olive Green Signature Event: CCA Week Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of America, NRV Cares: Prevent Child Abuse America, Colorectal Cancer Alliance GPA New Member requirement: 2.6 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $947.00 Fall Semester Dues: $475.00 Spring Semester Dues: $480.00 Instagram: @kappadelta_vt

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KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA Nickname: Kappa Chapter Designation: Zeta Mu Founding: 1870 VT Founding: 1985 Chapter Values: Respect, Truth, Trailblazing, Connection, Optimism, & Knowledge Motto: "Dream Boldly. Live Fully."

Symbol: Fleur de lis, Key Flower: Iris Colors: Light Blue and Dark Blue Signature Event: Kappa Cookout Philanthropy: Mental Health and Wellbeing, JED Foundation. Rose McGill Fund, National Alliance on Mental Illness of the New River Valley.

GPA New Member requirement: 2.7 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $775.00 Fall Semester Dues: $541.00 Spring Semester Dues: $541.00 Instagram: @vtkappa

ΠΒΦPhi

Pi Beta

PI BETA PHI Nickname: Pi Phi Chapter Designation: Virginia Zeta Founding: 1867 VT Founding: 1981 Chapter Values: Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Philanthropic Service to Others and Sincere Friendship.

Motto: "Friends and Leaders for Life" Symbol: Angel and Arrow Flower: Wine Carnation Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Signature Event: Battle of The Bands Philanthropy: Pi Beta Phi Foundation, Champions are Readers, Read>Lead>Achieve GPA New Member requirement: 2.0 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $956.00 Fall Semester Dues: $649.00 Spring Semester Dues: $617.00 Instagram: @vtpiphi

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Nickname: SK Chapter Designation: Epsilon Chi Founding: 1874 VT Founding: Chapter Values: Service, Personal Growth, Loyalty, and Friendship Motto: "One Heart, One Way” Symbol: Dove and Heart Flower: Wild Purple Violet Colors: Lavender & Maroon Signature Event: Walk to end Alz Philanthropy: Alzheimer’s Association GPA New Member requirement: 2.7 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $1,046.00 Fall Semester Dues: $602.00 Spring Semester Dues: $563.00 Instagram: @vtsigmakappa

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Nickname: Zeta Chapter Designation: Eta Xi Founding: 1898 VT Founding: 1972 Chapter Values: Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Responsibility, Being Rather than Seeming, Service & Philanthropy, Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom, Humility, Loyalty & Commitment, and Love Motto: "Seek the Noblest" Symbol: Crown Flower: White Violet Colors: Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray Signature Event: Big Man on Campus Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness GPA New Member requirement: 2.5 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $890.00 Fall Semester Dues: $610.00 Spring Semester Dues: $610.00 Instagram: @zetataualphavt

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A NOTE ON GPA REQUIREMENTS There is no GPA requirement to participate in Panhellenic Formal Recruitment.

However, each individual sorority has a minimum grade point average requirement for membership eligibility.

Panhellenic requires that Potential New Members have at least 12 college credits completed and passed at Virginia Tech or another 2 or 4 year University (post high school) in order to participate in Panhellenic Formal Recruitment GREEN: 2.75+ (your options are likely not to be limited) YELLOW: 2.6-2.74 (your options might be limited) RED: Below 2.6 (your options are likely to be limited)

EXPERIENCE VT

As you reflect on who you are and the type of experience you're looking for at Virginia Tech, we encourage you to think about how joining a Panhellenic organization might contribute to that journey. This success begins with understanding and knowing yourself from a Strengths perspective.

Many of the women in our chapters have already completed the assessment, and it can be a great conversation starter! If you haven't already completed your free Clifton Strengths Assessment, we encourage you to do so now, using the QR code!

Understanding your goals will be incredibly helpful during your time at Virginia Tech and throughout Panhellenic recruitment and research shows that it can also boost your confidence and well-being!

One way to track your progress toward these goals is by completing your ExperienceVT map, which we encourage you to complete.

As you are complete your ExperienceVT Map, we encourage you to add "Join a Fraternity or Sorority" to your experiences by searching for it in the search bar and clicking on "Add to My Map".

Throughout your membership and your time as a student at Virginia Tech, you can continue adding clubs, organizations, and leadership experiences to your map along the way!

WHAT ARE YOUR VALUES? Values are the lens through which you view the world. They dictate how you look at yourself and others around you. They help shape the experience you want to create. They are also used to make decisions. The decisions we make are a reflection of our values. Making values-based decisions is necessary for individualism and self-actualization.

Your values are not political, religious, or ethical opinions. However, values DO help us decide what we think about those things.

Write down your top 4 values from your values bracket, what you think they reveal about you. Use this time to reflect on WHY these values are important to you.

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Why do you want to be in a sorority?

Select up to 3 (three) of the options. Be honest with yourself; there are no bad reasons.

Academic Support

Community Service Philanthropy Opportunities Friendship and Sisterhood A Support System Making Campus Feel Smaller Social Events, Socializing, and Having Fun Intramural Sports Teams Live in the Chapter House (if applicable) Leadership Opportunities Getting Involved on Campus Personal Development and Growth Networking and Job Opportunities Family Members are Greek Affiliated Friends are Greek/Going Greek Being a Part of Something Bigger than Myself Make the World Better Something to Do

Personal Reflection Describe, in your opinion, who your authentic self is.

Who is the best version of that self?

What aspects, if any, would you like to change and why are those changes important to you?

Who are the people in your life that bring out the best version of you - those who help you become a better person?

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF SORORITY RECRUITMENT

Do show your true self

Don’t pretend to be who you think the soroity is looking for

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use your values to guide selection

Don’t worry about sorority reputation; it’s not what matters most

Do be authentic, genuine, vulnerable, and curious throughout the process

Don’t just go with the flow of what everyone else is doing

Do make the decision that’s best for you and your values

Don’t make your decision based on what others tell you to do

UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALUES You'll hear lots of opinions during recruitment, and possibly even before, about what people think of each sorority. We encourage and empower you to not let those opinions influence your decision. This choice should be based on what you value in yourself and in others. Before recruitment begins, consider one final scenario and question: What unique skills and strengths do you bring to a sorority? Think about what makes you great, and how you can share those qualities to the sorority you join.

WEEK BREAKDOWN Values Round (2 days) What it is: PNMs submit a short video (usually 1–2 minutes) introducing themselves, answering a few provided prompts.

Purpose: Sororities get their first impression of you and you get your first impression of them! Dress comfy, and be ready to meet your Rho Gammas and other PMN’s for some videos in NCB. PNM Tip: Since you’ve already submitted your video, this round is relaxed!

You will also see videos from every single sorority chapter with your Rho Gamma group.

Philanthropy (2 days) What it is: You visit with up to 10 chapters to learn about the philanthropic causes they support.

Conversations: Focus on values, service, and passions. Expect sisters to ask about your volunteer experience, leadership, and interests.

Outfit: Casual cute — PMN shirt and pants/skirt!

PNM Tip: Ask questions about their philanthropy events or how involved members are. Show genuine interest in giving back.

WEEK BREAKDOWN Sisterhood (2 days) What it is: A deeper look into what it's like to be part of their chapter day-today. You will attend 5-8 chapters.

Conversations: Expect more meaningful chats — what they love about their chapter, how they’ve made friends, favorite memories, etc.

Outfit: Dressier — nice dress, jumpsuit, or coordinated outfit.

PNM Tip: Look around in line outside of the houses! Chat with the girls around you! Can you see yourself being sisters with these women?

Preference (1 day) What it is: The most formal and emotional round. You typically attend 1–2 chapters.

Ceremony: Often includes a ritual, speech or song that’s meaningful to the chapter.

Conversations: Longer one-on-one, deeper connections. Expect heartfelt stories about the sorority and what it means to the member.

Outfit: Cocktail or semi-formal dress.

PNM Tip: Trust your gut and focus on how each chapter makes you feel. This is your final impression and your last chance to ask questions.

Bid Day (1 day) What it is: You receive your bid from the sorority you're invited to join!

Event: Big celebration with your new sisters. Each sorority has themes, merch, and fun surprises.

Outfit: Casual — you’ll get a T-shirt to match your new sisters.

PNM Tip: Soak in the excitement! Be open! Everyone’s nervous, but you’re about to meet some of your closest friends.

DAILY REFLECTION JOURNALS

Values Round

Reflection Based on your experiences today, name at least three organizations that align best with and/or complement your top values.

Why do you feel they align with or complement your top values?

Which videos made you feel most connected to chapters?

Hypothetically, If you were not invited back to some of the chapters you believe best align with your values, would you continue with recruitment? Why or why not?

Philanthropy Day 1 Reflection Based on your experience today, name at least three organizations that share similar values with you.

How do you know they align with your values?

Chapters I Visited:

What conversations did you have today where you felt a genuine connection with someone in a sorority? How did those conversations relate to your values?

Based on your experiences and conversations so far, name at least two organizations where you feel your personal values would be understood and supported.

Notes

Philanthropy Day 2 Reflection Based on your experience today, name at least three organizations that have values similar to yours?

How do you know they align with your values?

Chapters I Visited:

What conversations did you have today where you felt a connection with someone in a sorority? How did those conversations reflect or relate to your values?

Based on your experiences and conversations so far, name at least two organizations where you feel your personal values would be understood and supported.

Notes

Sisterhood Day 1 Reflection Based on your experience today, name at least three organizations that have values similar to yours.

How do you know they align with your values?

Chapters I Visited:

What conversations did you have today where you felt a connection with someone in a sorority? How did those conversations relate to your values?

Based on your experiences and conversations so far, name at least two organizations where you feel your personal values would be understood and supported.

Notes

Sisterhood Day 2 Reflection Based on your experience today, name at least three organizations that have values similar to yours.

How do you know they align with your values?

Chapters I Visited:

What conversations did you have today where you felt a connection with someone in a sorority? How did those conversations relate to your values?

Based on your experiences and conversations so far, name at least two organizations where you feel your personal values would be understood and supported.

Notes

Preference

Reflection What do I value most in a sorority?

In which moments during conversation did you feel most like your authentic self?

What chapter(s) do you feel most confident about joining?

Notes

ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS

Asking thoughtful questions in an appropriate way shows that you care and are seriously considering joining.

Taking the initiative to ask a member if you can ask a few questions will be well received.

Avoid closed-ended questions that can be answered with a simple yes, no, or one-word response. Instead, ask openended questions that invite longer, more thoughtful answers. For example, try starting your questions with: explain to me.. help me understand.. tell me about.. how.. why..?

Pro Tip: Recruitment is about people.

So, relax. Be curious, generous, authentic, and vulnerable in your conversations. Keep an open mind. Be yourself. Have fun.

Make friends. People join people.

YOU GOT THIS!

Make it a priority to take care of

SELF CARE THROUGHOUT RECRUITMENT

yourself each night. Enjoy a good meal, put on your favorite show, listen to music that lifts your mood, and give yourself time to unwind. Staying hydrated is just as important, don’t forget to drink plenty of water!

Sorority recruitment is such an exciting time, but it can also be long and a bit stressful. Don’t let that discourage you, focus on recharging each evening so you can bring your best self each day.

Creating a morning and evening routine that brings you calm and clarity can make a big difference. Nerves are completely normal, but too much stress can wear you down. Make space for peace in your day!

Here are a few self-care ideas you can try: Do a quick skincare routine with your favorite products Meditation Light a candle or use essential oils for a calming scent stretch your body Listen to a favorite playlist or calming music Unplug from your phone for a little while before bed You’ve got this—take care of yourself, and enjoy the experience!

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