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Recruitmentregistrationopens December 2nd
January 6th
Recruitmentregistrationcloses
January 25th
Day0:Orientation
January 26th
Day 1: Philanthropy Round
January 27th
Day 2: Sisterhood Round
January 28th
Day 3: Preference Round
find your home away from home with Elon Panhellenic
January 29th
Day 4: Bid Day!
Active Member: An initiated, dues-paying member who is enrolled in the university
Alumna: A sorority member who graduated and is no longer an active member of a sorority chapter
Bid: A formal invitation to join a sorority
Bid Day: The last day of recruitment when potential new members receive bids, run home to their new chapters, and officially become new members
Continuous Open Bidding (COB): An informal membership recruitment process during which bids may be extended and accepted at any time during the school year other than during primary recruitment. Not all chapters participate in COB
Chapter: A local membership unit of a national sorority or fraternity
Class or New Member Class: A term used to name new members of a sorority who all joined during the same semester
Dues: The monetary costs of membership in a sorority. The fees are used to cover the costs of operation, formal events, social events, and other events events depending on the organization
Legacy: A prospective member whose relative is an initiated member of a sorority or fraternity. Elon does not favor legacies during the recruitment process.
A document from the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) signed by a potential new member immediately following preference round, which states membership preferences in descending order. This binding agreement states the potential new member would be willing to accept a bid from any sorority she lists on her preference card and will not be eligible to accept a bid from another chapter until the next Formal Recruitment period.
National Panhellenic Conference: The umbrella organization composed of all 26 national and international women’s fraternities. At Elon, 10 of the 26 organizations are represented.
Panhellenic Council: The governing body of the 10 Panhellenic sororities on Elon’s campus.
Panhellenic Executive Board: 8 members from different chapters within the Panhellenic community that lead the entire Panhellenic Council. See previous page for current positions.
Potential new member (PNM): A woman who is participating in the recruitment process and wishes to explore the possibilities of sorority membership.
Sister: An initiated member of a sorority, a term that sorority use when referring to one another
Every Potential New Member will be assigned a Pi Chi, also known as a recruitment counselor. Pi Chis are current juniors or seniors who are active sorority members. During recruitment, all Pi Chis disaffiliate from their chapters to help PNMs through the recruitment process by unbiasedly answering questions and offering their support. Every PNM will be grouped with at least 2 Pi Chis, with whom they will meet with every day of recruitment.
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1.) Be enrolled as a full-time student
2.) Have earned at least 12 credit hours at Elon or transferred to Elon with at least 12 credits from another college or university
3.) Be in good standing with the university (cannot be on academic of disciplinary probation
4.) Have obtained at least a 2.900 cumulative grade point average by January 6th 2025, the day recruitment registration closes. GPAs from the Fall 2024 semester will be used to determine eligibility - grades from Winter Term classes will not count for eligibility. There are no exceptions to the GPA requirement.
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*As our newest chapter, Alpha Epsilon Phi does not yet have a house in the Loy Neighborhood.*
A day-by-day breakdown
Saturday, January 25th
Day 0 officially kicks off recruitment! On day 0, PNMs will meet with their Pi Chi group and attend a guest speaker. PNMs will not visit any houses today.
What to wear:
Wear whatever you would normally wear! Jeans, leggings, and sweats are all acceptable, there is no expectation to dress up, everyone is welcome to come as comfy as they please!
Sunday, January 26th
Each chapter has unique national and/or local philanthropic organizations and annual events to tell you about, which they will discuss with you on day 1. Potential new members (PNMs) will attend 30 minute sessions with each of the 10 Panhellenic sororities. At the end of the day, PNMs will rank the chapters based on which they are most interested in returning to the next day, while at the same time, each chapter will enter their preferences of the PNMs they would most like to invite back for the sisterhood round the following day. This process is called “mutual selection.”
Dress casually and comfortably. Jeans and a sweater are appropriate for this round. Remember that you will be walking to each chapter’s location and we do recruitment in January, so be sure to bring warm layers and a jacket!
Monday, January 27th
During the sisterhood round, each organization will present information about the ideas, responsibilities, and bonds that unique their members. This round is the time to ask questions about the expectations of membership in the chapter, including finances, housing, events, attendance and participation. PNMs will be invited back to up to six chapters on this day (though some PNMs may receive fewer invitations). At the end of day 2, PNMs will again rank the chapters based on which they are most interested in returning to the next day, while each chapter will enter their preferences of the PNMs they would most like to invite back for round 3.
Day 2 is more formal than day 1, so a sweater and jeans/trousers/skirt will work! A more casual dress is also totally fine! Think about dressing as you would for a nice dinner with your family.
Tuesday, January 28th
Preference is the last day of recruitment rounds, rounds lasting 1 hour each. An invitation to a preference round indicates a sorority’s strong interest in you as a future member. Throughout these rounds, a sorority’s presentation will reflect the values and ideals held in high esteem by members. PNMs will be invited back to see UP TO a maximum of two chapters (though some may receive fewer invitations). After events that day, PNMs will rank order the one or two sororities that they would be willing to accept a bid from. The sororities will also select the women they would like to extend bids to.
Preference round is the most formal day of recruitment. It is recommended that you wear a nice dress or jumpsuit. Shoes should also be formal. All dresses should be appropriate and classy, think about dressing like you are attending a holiday party with your parents – classy, not club attire. Many chapter members will be wearing white, black, or red. Because of this, some PNMs may choose to stay away from those colors, but everyone welcome to wear whatever color they please!
Wednesday, January 29th
Bid Day is the final day of the recruitment process where PNMs are notified if they will be receiving a bid for membership to one of the sororities. PNMs will be notified that morning if they will not be receiving a bid. Bid distribution will take place for PNMs, then the remainder of the day will be spent with your new sisterhood!
Bid day is completely casual! Whatever you wear today is the same vibe as day 0, just make sure to wear comfortable bottoms and shoes Organizations will provide bid day shirts or sweatshirts to their new members.
Here at Elon, we have 10 amazing chapters. Keep flipping to learn more about each of them!
Founded: October 24, 1909
Established at Elon: Fall of this year!
Organization Nickname: AEPhi
Philanthropy: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Sharsheret
Various Events: Since AEPhi is our newest chapter, they have not yet established traditional events. However, founding members will work with Aephi headquarters to create those events. Founding members will also have a say in what type of events they would like to have.
Partnership: As AEPhi gets situated on Elon’s campus, our chapter will work with the Beta Zeta chapter at the University of Central Florida to ensure our newest chapter is running smoothly. AEPhi sisters from UCF are pictured to the right.
Motto: “Many Hearts, One Purpose”
Flower: Lily of the Valley
Colors: Green and White
Symbol: Giraffe
Dues:
The cost associated with AEPhi membership is not yet finalized. However, Panhellenic will provide that information as soon as we have it.
Founded: October 15, 1885
Established at Elon: November 17, 2001
Organization Nickname: Alpha Chi
Chapter Branch: Iota Psi Chapter
Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness
Local Philanthropy: Family Abuse Services of Alamance County
Main Philanthropic Events: Cakes and Pies, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, Stack ‘em High with Alpha Chi, and Donut Let Love Hurt
Common Sisterhood Events: Yoga, Bracelet Making, Sistersgiving, All Chapter Retreat
Motto: “Together Let Us Seek the Heights”
Flower: Red Carnation
Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green
Symbol: The Lyre
Dues:
First semester new members: $754.50
Initiated members: $435.50 per semester
Founded: January 2, 1897
Established at Elon: May 9, 1987
Organization Nickname: AOII, Alpha O
Chapter Branch: Epsilon Chi Chapter
National Philanthropy: The Arthritis Foundation
Secondary Philanthropy: The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Main Philanthropic Events: Blue week (A week-long philanthropy event including events like AOpigout and Pis and Paws)
Common Sisterhood Events: Yoga, outdoor movie night, baseball game and build a bear
Motto: “Inspire ambition”
Flower: Jacqueminot Rose
Color: Cardinal Red
Symbol: Sheaf
Dues:
First semester new members: $710
Initiated members: $441.5 per semester
Founded: April 17, 1893
Established at Elon: February 13, 1993
Organization Nickname: AXID, Alpha Xi
Chapter Branch: Theta Nu Chapter
Philanthropy: The Kindly Hearts Initiative
Local Philanthropy: The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina
Main Philanthropic Events: Xiti Pasta Dinner and Bump It Thump It Volleyball Tournament (BITI)
Common Sisterhood Events: Sisterhood retreats, progressive sinners, laser tag, sister Thanksgiving, trampoline park, ice skating
Motto: “Realize your potential”
Flower: Pink Rose
Colors: Dark Blue, Light Blue, and Gold
Symbol: The Sword
Dues:
First semester new members: $728
Initiated members: $490
Founded: November 27, 1888
Established at Elon: November 20, 2004
Organization Nickname: Tri Delta
Chapter Branch: Epsilon Delta Chapter
Philanthropy: Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Main Philanthropic Events: DHOP, Sincerely Yours, Dunkin’ Deltas, Pie a Delta Tri, and 5K in a Day
Common Sisterhood Events: New member retreat, sisterhood retreats, yoga, movie nights, progressive dinners, and tote bag painting
Motto: “Let us steadfastly love one another”
Flower: Pansy
Colors: Blue, Gold and Silver
Symbol: Isosceles Triangle
Dues:
First Semester new members: $899
Initiated members: $489 per semester
Founded: October 23, 1897
Established at Elon: April 3, 2011
Organization Nickname: KD, Kay Dee
Chapter Branch: Eta Chi Chapter
Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of the USA and Prevent Child Abuse America
Local Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse of North Carolina, Girl Scouts of Alamance County
Main Philanthropic Events: Kaysodeeas, Shamrock Week, Hosting the girl scouts on campus
Common Sisterhood Events: Backyard Bash, Friendship Bracelet Making, and Teddy Bear Making
Motto: “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest”
Flower: White Rose
Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White
Symbol: Nautilus Shell
Dues:
New members: Spring Semester: $622, Fall Semester: $512
Initiated members: $460
Founded: March 4, 1852
Established at Elon: April 24, 1971
Organization Nickname: Phi Mu
Chapter Branch: Gamma Nu Chapter
Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
Main Philanthropic Events: Bonnamu, Breakfast at Tiffanys, Homecooking
Common Sisterhood Events: Phi Mu Retreat, Yoga classes, Goodie bag making for our miracle kids
Motto: “The faithful sisters”
Flower: Rose Colored Carnation
Colors: Rose Pink and White
Symbol: Quatrefoil
Dues:
New members: $160 monthly + $150 when initiated
Initiated members: $85 monthly
Founded: November 9, 1874
Established at Elon: February 1, 1998
Organization Nickname: SK
Chapter Branch: Kappa Zeta Chapter
Philanthropy: Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology Research, Maine Seacoast Mission, and The Alzheimer’s Association
Main Philanthropic Events: Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Service with Twin Lakes Center & Blakey Hall Retirement Community, Inherit the Earth Saturdays, Kick in the Grass
Common Sisterhood Events: Fall Fest, Sisterhood Retreat, New Member Retreat, Parents and Alumni Weekend
Motto: “One heart, one way”
Flower: Wild Purple Violet
Colors: Maroon and Lavendar
Symbol: Dove
Dues:
First Semester new members: $706
Initiated members: $352 per semester
Founded: April 20, 1898
Established at Elon: April 25, 1970
Organization Nickname: Tri Sigma
Chapter Branch: Delta Beta Chapter
Philanthropy: March of Dimes, Robbie Page Memorial, and The Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation
Main Philanthropic Events: Sigma Survivor and Rocktoberfest
Common Sisterhood Events: Galentines, Friendsgiving, and Mason jar painting
Motto: “Faithful unto death”
Flower: Purple Violent
Colors: Royal Purple and White
Symbol: Sailboat
Dues:
First Semester new members: $700
Initiated members- Fall Semester $695, Spring Semester $315
Founded: October 15, 1898
Established at Elon: April 17, 1971
Organization Nickname: ZTA, Zeta
Chapter Branch: Eta Zeta Chapter
Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness and the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation
Main Philanthropic Events: Flag Football, Think Pink, Play for Kay, Big Man on Campus, Crown Classic
Common Sisterhood Events: Sisterhood Suppers, Moms Weekend/Dads Weekend, Smores Outdoors, Pumpkin Painting Contest, Thanksgiving Potluck
Motto: “Seek the Noblest”
Flower: White Violent
Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Grey
Symbol: The 5-Point Crown
Dues:
First Semester new members: $703
Initiated members: $493
