KU 2025 Fall Formal Recruitment Guidebook

2025 recruitment guidebook

table of contents

Letter from VP Recruitment Programming

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Letter from the President

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What is Panhellenic?

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Our Team

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Our Values

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Terms to Know

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Meet the Councils

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SFL Office

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Recruitment Counselors

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Campus Map

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Panhellenic Creed & PNM Bill of Rights

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Code of Conduct

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What to Bring

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The Schedule

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Move-In & Orientation

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Open House

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2025 recruitment guidebook

table of contents

Philanthropy Sisterhood Preference

Bid Day Greek Letters Meet the Chapters Financial Transparency

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Letters of Recommendation/Legacy Policies

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Continuous Open Recruitment

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Commitment to EIDA

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FAQ

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Staying Healthy

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SW 301 Course

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Registration Info

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Behind the Guidebook

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A letter from the VP Recruitment Programming

Dear Pote ntial

n n i l Jay u yen Ng

New Memb ers,

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of Recruitm ent Progra mming

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What is

Panhellenic?

PHA is advised and governed by the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), which was founded in 1902 and is the umbrella organization for all 26 major (inter)national sororities. Every member who joins a chapter is considered a member of the Panhellenic Association. The founding of PHA sparked a campus-wide increase in university involvement.

Two years after PHA was founded, the fraternity men of the University of Kansas followed suit and founded their own Panhellenic Association in 1907, which was later renamed the Interfraternity Council (IFC). The Panhellenic organizations also inspired non-Greek affiliated students to form their own self-governing organizations. The University of Kansas Panhellenic Association is an inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging for members from all backgrounds and beliefs As a new member, you’ll embark on an exciting journey as you get acclimated to both your sorority and university life.

Each chapter offers a unique new member program designed to support your transition into college and sorority involvement. Through these programs, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your chapter’s history and traditions, while also developing the skills and connections that will help you thrive in your college experience.

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Panhellenic Executive Council 2025

brynn bertie

morgan adler

riley hargrove

shaye comes

jaylinn nguyen

alizeh jafri

VP Public Relations

VP Recruitment Programming

VP Recruitment Counselors 7

President

Vice President

VP Health & Safety

elena akerberg

VP Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Accessibility

maria molinari

VP Philanthropy & Community Service

maryn ruffin

kelly scherquist

VP Accountability

VP Recruitment Personnel

brooklyn banderman

samantha orjuela

VP Scholarship & Professional Development

VP Interfraternal Relations & Member Development

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our values Scholarship Leadership

The Panhellenic Association was founded on the principle of exceptional scholarship. Each sorority at KU recognizes the importance of academic success and provides members with a network and services to help all members succeed.

Leadership opportunities are endless in the Panhellenic community. Each sorority provides an opportunity for members to experience different leadership roles within the chapters and on campus through student organizations.

Friendship

Service

Joining the Panhellenic community offers members the opportunity to foster friendships throughout their years on campus. Through sisterhood events and bonding, the women many meet in the Panhellenic chapters will become friends that last a lifetime.

Service in the Panhellenic Association is demonstrated through our philanthropic efforts with different organizations. Once PNMs step foot on the KU campus, they get the privilege to serve national organizations and local communities.

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terms to know (continued)

Philanthropy: A national and/ or local charity that a sorority sponsors, donating time and mo ney through service to promote human welfare.

Potential New Membe r (PNM): A PNM is anyo ne who is eligible to participate in Formal or Informal Panh ellenic Recruitment.

Preferencing: The proc ess at the end of each round when PNMs will list the chapte rs they wish to attend fo r the next round. They will "prefere nce" the chapters they wish to return to and the ones they do not wish to re-a ttend. This is a mutual selection proc ess, meaning there is a chance that PNMs won’t be invited ba ck to a chapter that they wanted to or that they will get invited back to chapters they didn’t preference.

Quota: The number of potential new members to which each chapter can offe r bids during recruitmen t.

Snap Bid: A procedure used at the close of bid matching for potential new mem bers who withdrew from recruitment before signing the MRA BA and/or were not mat ched in the bid-matching process.

Bid: A formal invitation to

join a sorority.

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meet the councils Interfraternity Council: The purpose of the Interfraternity Council (IFC) is to represent the various sentiments & concerns of the fraternity community while striving to promote a positive SFL image. The IFC executive board is the governing body for the 17 IFC men’s fraternities. The Interfraternity Council fraternities have promoted brotherhood, friendship, service, and academics for over 130 years.

mgc

ifc

Multicultural Greek Council: The KU Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is the governing body for six culturally-based fraternities and sororities on campus. MGC provides a safe space for underrepresented students, and intentional programming to its member organizations. These organizations all strive to benefit the KU community through philanthropy and community service, while celebrating the diverse identities of their members.

National Pan-Hellenic Council: The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization composed of nine historically Black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities.

Commonly referred to as the "Divine Nine," these organizations were founded with the purpose of promoting leadership, scholarship, and service within the African American community. NPHC serves as an umbrella organization that brings together these distinct fraternities and sororities to work collectively on various initiatives and to uphold shared values and traditions.

nphc

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Sorority and fraternity life Office The mission of the office of Sorority and Fraternity Life is to empower members of the fraternity and sorority community to express their respective organizations' values through the embodiment of our shared commitment to academic achievement, civic and community engagement, belonging, personal and professional development, and holistic wellness.

Kari Murphy

Allison Engel

Director

Senior Associate Director for External Affairs

Taylor Pullen

Cortney Mays

Assistant Director for Program Coordinator for Community Development Leadership Development

Email: kusfl@ku.edu | 785-864-0808 | Website: kusfl.ku.edu

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campus map

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Panhellenic Creed

We, as Undergraduate Members of Panhellenic 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 fraternity activities.

We, as Fraternity Members, stand for service through the development of character, inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual 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.

Bill of Rights

All PNMs have the right to: Be treated as an individual with the utmost respect.

Be fully informed about the Recruitment process as soon as all details are known.

Have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with Recruitment Counselors.

Make a decision and accept full responsibility for the results of the decision.

Ask questions and receive true and objective answers from Recruitment Counselors.

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

Make informed choices without undue pressure from active members or anyone else involved in the recruitment process.

Have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member period.

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Code of Conduct All individuals participating in Fall Formal Recruitment will be asked to electronically sign this form as they register for the recruitment process.

I, ___, a Potential New Member (PNM) participating in the University of Kansas Panhellenic Fall Formal Recruitment in the year 2025, hereby agree to abide by the following rules: ___ A PNM shall not give a promise, verbal or written, to join or enter into any sorority before bids are issued through Panhellenic at the end of Fall Formal Recruitment. ___ A PNM shall consult their Recruitment Counselor and a member of the Panhellenic Recruitment Team before withdrawing from Fall Formal Recruitment. ___ A PNM shall report any violation of the recruiting guidelines to a Recruitment Counselor or member of recruitment staff. ___ All PNMs shall accept the maximum number of invitations that they receive after each invitational round of Formal Recruitment. Intentionally not attending every event is an automatic removal from the process. ___ It is in accordance with the dignity and good standing of a PNM: To avoid disparaging remarks about any chapter, sorority or non-sorority member, especially where such remarks can be overheard or observed by others.

To not inquire about a recruitment counselors chapter affiliation.

To avoid any negative remarks to any chapter and/or chapter members either verbally or in writing.

To facilitate friendly relations between KU Jayhawks, sorority, and non-sorority members alike.

To realize that Fall Formal Recruitment is not a competition and rather an opportunity to build community through mutual respect.

To consider an organization carefully and fully with an open mind.

To be a positive representation of the KU Panhellenic community on social media. ___ Throughout Formal Recruitment and for the 24 hours following Bid Day, a PNM shall not consume or be in the presence of alcohol or other substances. ___ All first-year and transfer PNMs shall participate in ALL university sponsored activities throughout Hawk Week. ___ All PNMs may not drive to recruitment events nor use cellular phones during the course of recruitment rounds, unless on a break. ___ No verbal, written, or digital communication may be exchanged between Sorority Members and PNMs during strict silence period (i.e. between the end of preference events and bid distribution).

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What should I bring

in my recruitment bag?

Recruitment is busy, and PNMs will often find themselves with little time to go home to grab any items they are missing. Packing a bag with essentials will be key to making the recruitment process smoother!

suggested things to bring: Water Bottle Hairbrush Makeup/Touchup Supplies Mints Mini Fan Deodorant/Perfume Hand Sanitizer Necessary Medications Umbrella Towel to sit on Notebook and Pen Mirror Portable Charger Snacks

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fall

formal

recruitment

schedule august 9th - august 16th

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Move-in & Orientation August 9

All Potential New Members will check in and move into their residence halls on this day. PNMs who live off-campus will still check in with Panhellenic at a designated location! Recruitment Counselors will meet with PNMs later in the day to introduce themselves and bring PNMs to orientation. During orientation, PNMs will hear from the Panhellenic President about expectations and recruitment week details. Families of PNMs will have a separate and optional orientation during the same time.

What to expect...

This is going to be a busy day! PNMs should dress comfortably or in athleisure. Lots of information will be shared, so PNMs should come feeling their best and ready to pay attention!

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open house August 10-11 These events are spread across two days. PNMs will meet with all 11 chapters during this round. This round is a meet and greet, with short 25 minute conversations with chapter members. Open House consists of a lot of "small talk.”

What to expect...

Today is the first day of recruitment! PNMs will travel to chapters with their recruitment counselor and their recruitment group for the week.

This is the only round where you will travel with them so be sure to make note of where chapters are and how to navigate the bus system.

What do I wear?

PNMs should wear their open house shirts that they will receive on move in day. They can choose their bottoms and to dress it up or down any way they’d like! Shirts may be cut or styled however the PNM chooses.

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philanthropy August 12-13 For this round, the maximum number of chapters that a PNM will have the chance to visit is eight. These 30-minute events are based around values, service, and the chapter's philanthropy and volunteer opportunities!

What to expect...

On this day conversations get more detailed. PNMs should ask chapters about their philanthropy and try and find which one they connect the best with! PNMs can learn a lot about chapters and their mission this day.

What do I wear?

The theme for Philanthropy round is Game Day! PNMs should come dressed in their favorite KU Game Day outfit.

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sisterhood August 14 For this round, the maximum number of chapters that a PNM will have the chance to visit is five. These 40-minute events will center around friendship and daily life as a chapter member. Chapters will also host house tours on this day and will be giving financial transparency presentations regarding their member dues.

What to expect...

Sisterhood is a longer event. PNMs should ask about social events, living in the chapter house, friendships and more. Anything they need to know before preferencing, make sure they ask!

What do I wear?

The attire for sisterhood is similar to Sunday brunch. This could be nice shorts and a blouse, a dress, or a skirt set. Many PNMs choose to dress up a little more on this day!

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preference

August 15

The final event of the week, Preference, is the longest round with 60minute events. On this day PNMs can visit up to two chapters.

Preference round is very sentimental to chapters, especially the senior member classes. After their last Preference round, PNMs will make their final decision.

What to expect...

PNMs should ask questions and be thinking about their decision before going to preference. PNMs should take their time and make the decision that best benefits them.

What do I wear?

The attire for Preference is similar to a Summer Wedding. This will be the dressiest outfit. This can be a dress, pantsuit, skirt set, etc.

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bid day August 16 The last day of recruitment when potential new members receive invitations (bids) to join chapters. Recruitment Counselors will be ready for all PNMs and communicate next steps to the bid reveal.

What to expect...

Bid Day will start with recruitment counselors bringing PNMs to the bid reveal. PNMs then open the bid and run to their chapter group.

They will then be driven to the chapter facilities for their celebration!

What do I wear?

All chapters will provide their new members with shirts. Choose a neutral bottom, preferably shorts or a skirt. PNMs will be outside this day so dress for the weather!

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greek letters

alpha chi omega

alpha delta pi

chi omega

Delta delta delta

delta gamma

Gamma phi beta

kappa alpha theta

pi beta phi

kappa delta

kappa kappa gamma

sigma kappa

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Meet the

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alpha Chi omega Instagram: @kansasalphachi Nickname: Alpha Chi, A Chi O High School GPA Requirement: 3.3 Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness Motto: "Together let us seek the heights"

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alpha Delta Pi Instagram: @kansasadpi Nickname: ADPi High School GPA Requirement: 3.0 Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities Motto: "We Live For Each Other"

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Chi Omega Instagram: @kansaschiomega Nickname: Chi O High School GPA Requirement: 3.2 Philanthropy: Make A Wish Foundation Motto: "To be womanly always and discouraged never"

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Delta Delta Delta Instagram: @kutridelta Nickname: Tri Delta, Tri Delt High School GPA Requirement: 3.2 Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Motto: "Let us steadfastly love one another."

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Delta Gamma Instagram: @kudeltagamma Nickname: DG, DeeGee High School GPA Requirement: 3.0 Philanthropy: Service for Sight Motto: "Do Good"

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Gamma Phi Beta Instagram: @kansasgammaphi Nickname: GPhi, Gamma Phi High School GPA Requirement: 3.4 Philanthropy: Girls on the Run Motto: "Building Confident Women"

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Kappa Alpha Theta Instagram: @kukappaalphatheta Nickname: Theta High School GPA Requirement: 3.0 Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Motto: "Leading Women"

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Kappa Delta Instagram: @kansaskd Nickname: KD, KayDee High School GPA Requirement: 3.0 Philanthropy: Girl Scouts + Prevent Child Abuse America Motto: “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest.”

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Kappa Kappa Gamma Instagram: @kukkg Nickname: Kappa, KKG High School GPA Requirement: 3.3 Philanthropy: Mental Health America + Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Motto: “Dream boldly, live fully”

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Pi beta phi Instagram: @kupiphi Nickname: Pi Phi High School GPA Requirement: 3.2 Philanthropy: Read, Lead, Achieve Motto: "Friends and Leaders for Life"

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Sigma Kappa Instagram: @kusigmakappa Nickname: Sig Kap, SK High School GPA Requirement: 3.2 Philanthropy: Alzheimer's Association Motto: "One Heart, One Way"

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new member Financial Obligations New Member financial obligations typically include local and national dues, initiation fees, “live out” expenses, and other essential costs to support the operations of the organization.

Fall

Spring

Total

Alpha Chi Omega $1,819.00

$1,535.00

$3,354.00

Alpha Delta Pi $1,473.00

$1,202.00

$2,675.00

Chi Omega $2,279.00

$1,179.00

$3,458.00

Delta Delta Delta $2,057.00

$1,718.00

$3,775.00

Delta Gamma $1,427.50

$1,221.50

$2,649.00

Gamma Phi Beta $1,848.50

$1,848.50

$3,697.00

Kappa Alpha Theta $2,096.00

$2,096.00

$4,192.00

$2,105.00

$1,527.00

$3,632.00

Kappa Kappa Gamma $2,150.00

$1,465.00

$3,615.00

Pi Beta Phi $1,900.00

$1,459.00

$3,359.00

Sigma Kappa $2,189.50

$1,184.50

$3,374.00

Kappa Delta

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Live-In Obligations Live-in obligations are the chapter requirements for the length of time members are required to live in their chapter facility. Traditionally, this requirement starts in their second year of membership. Each Panhellenic chapter at KU has their own specific live-in requirements.

Alpha Chi Omega

One year

Alpha Delta Pi

One year

Chi Omega

One year

Delta Delta Delta

One year and until the facility is full

Delta Gamma

One year

Gamma Phi Beta

One year

Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta

One year and until the facility is full One year

Kappa Kappa Gamma

One year and until the facility is full

Pi Beta Phi

One year and until the facility is full

Sigma Kappa

One year and until the facility is full

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Live-In Financial Obligations Live In Financial obligations typically include room and board, meals, and other essential costs to support the operations of the organization and the facility.

Fall

Spring

Total

Alpha Chi Omega $5,220.00

$5,220.00

$10,440.00

Alpha Delta Pi $4,517.00

$4,387.00

$8,904.00

Chi Omega $5,352.50

$5,352.50

$10,705.00

Delta Delta Delta $6,185.00

$5,685.00

$11,870.00

Delta Gamma $4,892.00

$4,705.00

$9,597.00

Gamma Phi Beta $5,100.00

$5,057.00

$10,157.00

Kappa Alpha Theta $4,851.00

$4,152.00

$9,003.00

$4,652.00

$4,627.00

$9,279.00

Kappa Kappa Gamma $4,795.00

$4,685.00

$9,480.00

Pi Beta Phi $5,521.00

$5,074.00

$10,595.00

Sigma Kappa $7,252.50

$2,553.50

$9,806.00

Kappa Delta

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letters of recommendation Recommendations are letters or statements from a sorority alumna recommending a Potential New Member for membership. The alumna member will provide a brief description of the prospective member and explain why that woman would be an asset to the specific chapter. It is also important to note that a recommendation does not guarantee a Potential New Member an invitation to events during recruitment week, nor does it guarantee membership in that sorority.

For more information regarding specific chapters, visit kupanhellenic.com/lettersofrec.

legacies

A legacy is typically a Potential New Member who is the sister, daughter, or granddaughter of an initiated member of a panhellenic sorority. Being a legacy does NOT guarantee membership into a sorority. Legacy status can be indicated when registering online. Please have the alumna member send a legacy information form and letter of recommendation directly to her sorority, as sororities will need to verify the information PNMs list.

For more information on chapters' legacy policies, visit kupanhellenic.com/legacies.

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continuous open recruitment Continuous Open Recruitment, also known as COR, is an informal recruitment process that will begin immediately after Bid Day of Fall Formal Recruitment.

Continuous Open Recruitment will end on stop day of the fall semester and resume on the first day of the spring semester. Anyone is eligible for COR if they are a current full time student at the University of Kansas and have not signed an MRABA and turned down a bid since the last formal recruitment.

If Fall Formal Recruitment does not work out, COR is another great option. During COR, both chapters and potential new members have the opportunity to reach out to each other. COR consists of informal “dates'' such as getting coffee. The Panhellenic Association also puts on tabling events called “Meet the Chapters”, where Potential New Members can come and meet chapters at a structured event and go from there! Not every chapter participates in COR. Chapters must be below campus total to be eligible to participate which means until after Bid Day, it is uncertain which chapters will participate.

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panhellenic Commitment to Accessibility As a Panhellenic community, we work towards a constant goal of making recruitment and the sorority experience as equitable and accessible as possible. We know that barriers may be in the way of joining the Panhellenic community, and we are always looking for ways to go around them or break them down.

KU Panhellenic offers many opportunities to overcome barriers that may prevent a student from experiencing Fall Formal Recruitment, such as PNM registration scholarships, SW 301 scholarships and an accessibility team that can help work to give PNMs accommodations that they need.

KU Panhellenic is committed to making Fall Formal Recruitment an accessible environment and will work to support PNMs as best as possible.

For more information or questions, contact kuphadiversity@gmail.com or tpullen@ku.edu

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frequently asked questions What does recruitment look like if I live off campus?

Recruitment will look the same! Instead of meeting in a common space in your dorm, you will meet at a location on campus which will be organized by your Recruitment Counselor prior.

Do I need letters of recommendation?

While letters of recommendation give chapters a chance to know you before recruitment starts, it does not give anyone an advantage or guaranteed return to the chapter.

Do sororities haze?

No, our SFL community has a strict no hazing policy. No sororities on campus participate in hazing and if they did you would be able to report it to an SFL advisor or online right away! No sorority will make you do something that you do not feel comfortable with!

Do I need a physical resume to hand out to chapters?

You will submit a resume when you register for recruitment that chapters will have access to in order to get to know you before recruitment starts!

What do you talk about during recruitment?

The conversations can vary between recruiters and PNMs. As a PNM you get to dictate where conversations flow. Open house is typically get-to-know-you conversations and as the rounds get longer, conversations have the opportunity to get deeper! Feel free to talk to recruiters about whatever you feel comfortable with! This is the chapters’ chance to get to know you and learn more about who you are so be authentic to yourself!

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staying healthy

for recruitment

Eat well! What you use to fuel your body matters. Be sure to make each meal balanced and fuel up with snacks throughout the week.

Sleep well! You will be up early in the mornings and late at night. Do what you can to get the best night’s sleep possible, you’ll thank yourself by the end of the week.

Drink water! The Kansas heat can definitely get to you if you aren’t well hydrated. Carry water with you when you can!

Take a deep breath! Your mental health is so important to take care of during recruitment. Take time to journal, meditate or do whatever helps you to feel at peace.

"Going through recruitment can be an exciting but sometimes overwhelming experience, and remember that your mental well-being is just as important as the rest of the process.

Take time each day to check in with yourself, and take care of your mind and body. Get enough rest, eat a balanced meal, and stay hydrated—although small, this can make a big difference in how you handle the week.

It’s also okay to not have everything figured out right away. Recruitment is about discovering where you truly fit and where you feel at home. Trust the process, and remember that it’s okay to take things one step at a time. Above all, be kind to yourself, stay true to who you are, and be proud of yourself every step of the way. Know that you’re not alone—you've got this!"

-Riley Hargrove, VP Health & Safety

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sw 301 course Panhellenic new members are required to enroll in SW 301, a class that will set them up for success in college during their first semester by teaching them the basics of bystander intervention. It is an expectation that new members take this course within the first year of their membership. PNMs have the option to take it for credit or no credit. The Panhellenic Association also offers SW scholarships for members to apply for after they have completed the course! To enroll for this Fall, just speak with an academic advisor during New Student Orientation session.

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Fall Formal Recruitment 2025

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