Dear Potential Member, I am so grateful and excited you decided to participate in sorority recruitment at LSU! This experience is truly once in a lifetime, and this year you will see more than ever the dedication our Panhellenic community has towards you and your future. I know you may be nervous about what to expect, but please know I was in your same position two short years ago. I have no Greek affiliation, so I had no idea what I was about to step into. Thankfully, the Girl Talk magazine gave me insightful tips and tricks to guide me through the recruitment process. I have reflected upon my personal recruitment experience, and I would like to share some words of advice with you. Enjoy the process and have fun! You will feel inspired to be a better woman and friend while meeting with our chapter members, and I challenge you to use that same inspiration to do good for our Panhellenic community, our LSU campus, and our world. Though you may not receive the recruitment journey you planned, stay open-minded and enter each new conversation with a positive attitude. The most important piece of advice I hope you take from this is to trust the system. This phrase meant nothing to me at the beginning of recruitment, but I clung to it for dear life by the end. I ended up where I needed to be for a reason, and so will you. Each of you will find where you belong, whether it be in the Panhellenic community or in a different organization on campus. There is a home for everyone at LSU. I cannot emphasize enough how proud I am of each and every one of you for taking such a huge step for your future. After many months of uncertainty and unknowns, you are leaping into another unknown: sorority recruitment. You are not alone, though. This year is unknown for everyone, and we will be pushing through right alongside you. Myself and the entire Panhellenic community thanks you for choosing to march ahead with strength and poise. Your character and integrity shown through this process is imperative to the continuation of a strong LSU Panhellenic community. You are our future, and we could not be prouder. My experiences as a potential new member, an active member, and a Panhellenic representative have shaped me into the woman I am proud to be today. I am forever grateful for the memories I have made, the role models I have met, and the friends I have gained throughout these past two years. I will carry my memories and experiences with me for the rest of my life. A sorority is more than four. It’s a lifetime. I wish you the best of luck during Recruitment, and I look forward to seeing all that you accomplish during your time in LSU Greek Life.
GEAUX TIGERS & GEAUX GREEK!
Sophia Stuart
VICE PRESIDENT OF RECRUITMENT
Contents 3 It’s All Greek to Me! Recruitment Essentials 4 What is Panhellenic? 5 Meet the 2022 PHC Exec! 6 Sorority Life 7 Primary Recruitment How it Works 8 Advice for Recruitment
Rounds of Recruitment
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10 Ice Water - Round One 12 Philanthropy - Round Two 14 Sisterhood - Round Three 16 Preference - Round Four 18 Get to Know the Chapters 30 Recruitment Rules 33 The Alternative Result 34 Sigma Alpha & Sigma Lambda Gamma
It’s all Greek to me! Active: A female who is currently in a sorority Gamma Chi: Your Recruitment Counselor Legacy: A female relative, varies from sorority to sorority, of a potential member. Lod Cook: Lod Cook Alumni Center and Hotel is the location you make selections and where PHC Exec and Gamma Chis live during recruitment. On the Row: West Lakeshore Drive is where all the sorority houses are located. PHC: Panhellenic Council PHC Recruitment Exec: The 10 Panhellenic officers who run recruitment. PNM (Potential New Member): Any woman participating in the recruitment process.
Recruitment Essentials! Reusable Phone Charger — Make sure you have all of the technology ready for virtual rounds! Umbrella & Rain Jacket — Every year it rains. Also it is nice to use it as shade from the sun. Flip Flops — Bring a comfortable pair of shoes to change into before and after your parties. Bag/Tote — Panhellenic will provide you with a tote bag to carry all of your essentials - hair brush, mirror, light makeup. You will leave your bag outside of the houses during parties. Deodorant — It will be hot and this will help! Handheld Fan — This will also help with the Louisiana heat.
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What is the Panhellenic Council at LSU? Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the organization that facilitates recruitment. PHC is led by the Panhellenic Executive Board and advisor, Ellie Cahill, Coordinator of Greek Life. Among all of their many duties, they process our applications for recruitment, plan recruitment week, train Gamma Chis, and assist those who have questions. With Ellie’s help, the board oversees the Panhellenic Council, which is the governing body among all of LSU’s Sororities with two representatives from each chapter. The main job of the exec board and more specifically, the job of the VP of Recruitment, is to execute a successful sorority recruitment in compliance with our sororities and potential members. If you need anything, you can call Greek Life at 225.578.2171, or send us an email at lsuphcrecruitment@gmail.com.
Meet the 2022 Panhellenic Executive Board Top Row (left to right)
Olivia C. President
Haley H. Vice President of Administration and Accountability
Sophia S. Vice President of Recruitment
Kayli S. Vice President of Public Relations
Bottom Row (left to right) Emma Grace L. Treasurer
Mallory F. Secretary
Stephanie L. Director of Recruitment Counselors
Emily K. Director of Recruitment Marketing
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Sorority Life It is hard to imagine what being a sorority member is all about. Most members will admit that they found sorority membership to be more significant and serious part of their lives than they first imagined. Our sororities believe strongly in many of the same standards. To help you better understand what it is like to actually be a member, our chapter presidents have provided their own “words of wisdom” on what to expect once you join a sorority at LSU.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement The LSU Panhellenic Council desires to build a community that reflects the diverse membership within each of our chapters. We hope to make our campus stronger through our commitment to promoting an inclusive community by supporting and advocating for women of all backgrounds throughout the recruitment process. It is our goal that each individual woman is celebrated for her unique identity, perspectives, and contributions to her organization and to our entire community. 6
Primary Recruitment How it Works At the end of every round, Potential Members (PMs) will prioritize the sororities whose events they have attended, in preferential order. At the same time, the sororities are submitting their selection of PMs to invite back in preferential order. Each PM’s preferences and sorority’s selections are processed to generate invitations to the next round. An hour before the events begin for the next round, PMs will receive their schedule of events for that day. A PM will not know which of the 12 sororities have invited her back until she receives her schedule. For example, after the end of Round 1, PMs will make selections. The maximum amount of sororities a PM can attend during Round 2 is 9. Therefore a PM will ‘cluster’ the 9 she would “LIKE” to return to as # 1 and rank the remaining 3 in preferential order, 2, 3, and 4. This does NOT guarantee that a PM will receive invitations to her top 9. This simply allows the National Panhellenic Conference Recruitment Specialist to guide sororities on the number of Potential Members they may invite. The purpose of this is to create a culture of equality for invitations among sororities. This process will continue for Rounds 2 and 3. PMs may only prioritize, they may not ‘delete’ any sororities. A PM may only prioritize sororities that she has attended events for that round and cluster up to the maximum number that a PM can visit the next round. The maximum amount for Round 2 is 9, Round 3 is 6, and Round 4 is 2. In some cases, a PM may not have attended the maximum amount, therefore, she will only make selections from the number of sororities she has visited. A PM may only prioritize the sororities that she visited in the previous round. She will then cluster her remaining options to the max number of parties allowed for the next round. 7
Advice for a Successful Recruitment... Remember that sorority membership is for life and to make your own decision. It’s your choice. Don’t listen to your friends, your parents, or other potential members who have stereotyped the sororities. It is an honor to be a part of LSU Panhellenic and each sorority requires high membership qualifications. Keep an open mind and be thankful for each invitation you receive. There are girls who are just like you in every sorority.
Comments should be kept to yourself. If you don’t like a particular sorority, make sure that you’re not basing your opinion on one girl you met in the sorority or on someone else’s negative opinions. If you’re still unsure about a particular sorority for you, do not share your opinion with others. It should be a private decision. You never know when your least favorite choice could be your friend’s favorite choice or last option.
Take care of yourself. Don’t be afraid to use the bathroom during a party. They will not hold it against you or assume that you’re not mingling with them. You can ask for more water when your thirsty and make sure to have a snack during these long days!
Temperatures are HOT! Don’t underestimate the heat when planning your outfits. Your makeup is going to melt off, so put it on conservatively and bring a powder case. Don’t wear too much body lotion; it will only make you perspire more. Coffee filters work wonders! They absorb without leaving pieces on you like tissues do. They’ll be provided on the row for you to use.
This is YOUR experience. Fraternity recruitment begins the week of sorority recruitment. If you happen to get acknowledged by a fraternity man on the row, try your best to go about your business. Please find a Gamma Chi or exec member if you become uncomfortable in a situation.
Avoid any dangerous situations by using the buddy system on campus. Don’t walk alone, especially at night. Sorority row has additional security officers at night, but don’t underestimate danger. It is usually hard to find a parking place on campus. Plan accordingly.
Timeliness is important. Be on time, 10 minutes early if possible. It is so crucial to attend parties and events on time. If you miss an event without a legitimate excuse, you will be dismissed from recruitment. Even with an excuse, you are missing out on opportunities to meet sorority women and other girls who are participating in recruitment. It is up to the sorority to give a potential member a courtesy invitation when they have missed the chance to get to know them better at an excused missed party. Traffic, parking trouble, and illness without a doctor’s note are not legitimate excuses.
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The Goal To learn about each sorority and get acquainted with their sisterhoods! For this round only, you will be with your Gamma Chi and all the members of your group.
Ice Water Round One
What This Will Look Like You and the girls in your Gamma Chi group will join your Gamma Chi in person. Your Gamma Chi will go through a series of videos for each sorority. Make sure to take notes and keep track of which sorority is which! Look for things you value: sisterhood, philanthropy, and what you want in a sorority.
What Follows
GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ALL 12 SORORITIES
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After this round of events, you will have the opportunity to prioritize which chapters to which you would like to return. Each PM will receive invitations from the sororities that can vary from 9, which is the maximum, to 1 or 2. Remember, sororities are choosing you and you are choosing them! While disappointing to some, it is important to focus on sororities that have invited you back. It is an honor to receive any invitation!
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The Goal
To learn about the sororities’ philanthropies and what they do to serve the community.
What This Will Look Like
Philanthropy Round Two
Will be relaxed. You will get a chance to get to know the girls you meet during the event. Some sororities will have 1-2 girls to speak to you during the event, others will have 3-4 girls. Be prepared to talk about the chapter’s philanthropy and any of your service / philanthropic opportunities and experiences
What Follows After this round of events, you will have the opportunity to prioritize which chapters to which you would like to return. You may only prioritize the ones you visited. Each PM will receive invitations from sororities that can vary from 6 to 1 or 2. The same philosophy applies as in round one. Be optimistic and excited about the sororities that invite you back!
VISIT MAX OF 9 SORORITIES 40 MINUTE EVENTS
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The Goal
To learn about what membership in each chapter might look like, sisterhood events, etc.
Sisterhood Round Three
VISIT MAX OF 6 SORORITIES 45 MINUTE EVENTS
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What This Will Look Like Will be fun yet educational and more serious than previous rounds. Be prepared to learn about living in the house, their social and sisterhood events, and what the sorority stands for!
What Follows After this round of events, you will have the opportunity to prioritize chapters to which you would like to return. You may only prioritize the ones you visited. Each PM will receive invitations from sororities, either 1 or 2. The same philosophy from previous rounds applies.
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The Goal
To learn why each chapter member’s sorority means so much to them and get a sense of whether you can see yourself as a part of their sorority for life.
Preference Round Four
VISIT MAX OF 2 SORORITIES 45 MINUTE EVENTS
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What This Will Look Like
Will be the most serious round. Most sororities will have 1-2 girls meet you. Be prepared to listen more than speak! This round can be emotional, so be mindful of the sorority members’ heart-felt poems, readings, and songs they may sing.
What Follows
After this round of events, you will rank the sororities you attended. During selections, if you rank all sororities whose preference events you attended, you are guaranteed a bid from one of those sororities. So, if you attend 2 preference events, and rank both of those houses, you will receive a bid from one! Once receiving a bid, whether or not you accept that invitation to join, you are committed to them for one year and may not go through Spring Recruitment. So, if you cannot see yourself in that sorority, do not include it in your preference ranking. Furthermore, if you have no intention of pledging/initiating with that sorority, do not list them in your preference selections because you may be limiting another PM who does have hopes of receiving a bid from that sorority!
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Alpha Delta Pi Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: ADPi Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.0 Minimum College GPA: 2.8 New Member Dues: $951 Semester Dues: $1,766.75 Room and Board: $3,600 Instagram: lsuadpi
President - Ally Brannon
On Financial Commitment The benefits of Greek Life for LSU women include sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, and philanthropy. By honoring their financial commitment to their sorority, LSU women are able to broaden their horizons and form strong bonds, which last a lifetime. The experience is absolutely priceless. 18
Alpha Phi Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: A Phi Philanthropy: The Alpha Phi Foundation Minimum Highschool GPA: 2.0 Minimum College GPA: 2.0 New Member Dues: $725 Semester Dues: $1,986.50 Room and Board: $3,750 Instagram: lsualphaphi
President - Isabella Rovere
On Standards and Values Standards and values are key attributes found in each sorority. When you pledge a sorority, you promise to strive for greatness by upholding your chapter’s values and commit yourself to the betterment of the organization. These standards create an environment of respect, loyalty, and pride within the organization. Although each sorority is unique in their particular values, every Greek woman has the responsibility to uphold the values of her organization each and every day 19
Chi Omega Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: Chi O Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.0 Minimum College GPA: 3.0 New Member Dues: $300 Semester Dues: $2,310 Room and Board: $4,440 Instagram: lsuchiomega
President - Alexandra Nolen Belonging to an International Organization When you become an initiated member of a sorority, not only do you become a member of the LSU Greek community, but also a member of your sorority’s international organization. You have the opportunity to meet women from all over the world that share experiences in the same sisterhood. Becoming a part of an international organization provides you with love, support, and a network of endless opportunities that truly will last a lifetime. 20
Delta Delta Delta Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: Tri Delt Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.0 Minimum College GPA: 3.0 New Member Dues: $351 Semester Dues: $1,498 Room and Board: $3,101 Instagram: trideltalsu
President - Ava Momenzadeh
On Leadership Joining Greek Life at LSU opens a multitude of doors to leadership opportunities. Whether it is within your own chapter or with PHC, you are constantly surrounded by brave, confident, and genuine women who inspire you. They challenge you to be the best leader that you can be. They are there to support you in times of need, and cheer you on in times of triumph. Greek Life introduces you to women that you would be proud to lead. 21
Delta Gamma Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: DG Philanthropy: Service for Sight Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.0 Minimum College GPA: 3.0 New Member Dues: $377 Semester Dues: $1,240 Room and Board: $3,475 Instagram: deltagammalsu
President - Meghan Fontana On Panhellenic Unity Walking among 30,000 other students on campus can be extremely intimidating at times; however, getting involved within a Greek organization truly gives you the opportunity to thrive and positively impact a smaller community. Our Panhellenic community here at LSU is one of a kind and you can’t find Greek organizations so deeply rooted in sisterhood anywhere else. Women from every chapter support each other’s endeavors, philanthropies, and accomplishments no matter what Greek letters they may wear. Running to your home on Bid Day is one of the most incredible feelings because you know that you will always have amazing support, not just from your own chapter, but from all women of the Panhellenic community.
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Delta Zeta Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: DZ Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.0 Minimum College GPA: 3.0 New Member Dues: $895 Semester Dues: $1,480 Room and Board: $3,500 Instagram: deltazetalsu
President - Erin Johnson
On Active Membership Being a member of a sorority is an experience that will stay with you throughout the rest of your life. The memories and friends that I have made in the past few years are some that I wouldn't trade for the world. Being in a sorority at LSU can help you to feel at home despite the seemingly enormous size of the university. Some easy ways to get involved in your organization are joining committees, applying for leadership positions, living in the house, and branching outside of your comfort zone. You only get four years as an active member of your sorority, and you'll look back on them forever - so make the most of it! 23
Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: Theta Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Minimum Highschool GPA: 2.85 Minimum College GPA: 2.75 New Member Dues: $180 Semester Dues: $1,080 Room and Board: $3,300 Instagram: thetalsu
President - Bri Mathews On Philanthropic Commitment As Greek women at LSU we take pride in our philanthropic commitments. Our chapters individually serve their own philanthropies as well as lending a helping hand to each other down the row. We believe strongly in our mission to serve, which makes uniting as a Panhellenic Community for an organization like Days for Girls all the more special. It is a privilege to work together as Panhellenic women, and it truly exemplifies our dedication to service and philanthropy!
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Kappa Delta Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: KD Philanthropy: Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center and Girl Scouts of America Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.0 Minimum College GPA: 3.0 New Member Dues: $654 Semester Dues: $1,878 Room and Board: $3,650 Instagram: kappadeltalsu
President - Olivia Black
On Hazing The LSU Panhellenic community maintains its strong commitment to ensure a safe environment for sorority women, so that they may have a memorable and rewarding experience all sorority women deserve. Any threat to the wellbeing of any member of the Panhellenic community because of hazing is strictly prohibited and monitored by both LSU Panhellenic and each individual organization. This promotes a thriving atmosphere of respect and accountability throughout the Greek system. 25
Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: KKG or Kappa Philanthropy: St. Jude's Dream Day Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.3 Minimum College GPA: 2.7 New Member Dues: $748 Semester Dues: $2,358 Room and Board: $5,308 Instagram: lsukkg
President - Lucy Bales Edwards On Campus Involvement Joining a Greek organization is the perfect start to getting involved on campus. In every chapter, you will find members that are a part of so many different organizations across campus and around Baton Rouge! The Panhellenic community is supportive of all that its members do and going Greek is an amazing way to find these opportunities. Personal growth and chances for involvement are endless when working with your Panhellenic sisters! 26
Phi Mu Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: Phi Mu Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network Hospital Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.2 Minimum College GPA: 3.2 New Member Dues: $649.50 Semester Dues: $1,541 Room and Board: $3,156 Instagram: phimu_lsu
President - Alexandria Jarquin
On Academic Achievement There are many advantages to being a part of Greek Life and I am so thankful for the countless experiences had while being in a sorority here at LSU. In addition to developing leadership skills and making lasting friendships, the strong emphasis on academic excellence is a definite to membership. Upon entering college, maintaining a specific grade point average can seem like a scary feat, but surrounding yourself with over 300 women who will offer constant advice and words of encouragement truly makes a world of a difference. Workshops, study hours, study nights and the support of fellow chapter members fosters academic success, which is a very important advantage of going Greek at LSU. The girls surrounding you will always push you to do your best and achieve what you set your mind to!
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Pi Beta Phi Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: Pi Phi Philanthropy: Read>Lead>Achieve Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.0 Minimum College GPA: 3.0 New Member Dues: $720 Semester Dues: $1,239 Room and Board: $3,300 Instagram: lsupibetaphi
President - Natalie Lazaroe On Risk Management By implementing guidelines and policies during social events or any off-campus event, risk management allows each sorority and fraternity to ensure the continued safety of its members and the endurance of the local chapter and national organization. We strive to maintain the highest standards and procedures for the betterment of each LSU chapter and to further educate members on safety protocols and practices. Risk management is a priority in all aspects of Greek Life that not only educates members regarding alcohol, drugs, etc., but also provides valuable life lessons for years to come! 28
Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Fast Facts Nickname: ZTA Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Minimum Highschool GPA: 3.2 Minimum College GPA: 3.2 New Member Dues: $450 Semester Dues: $1,711 Room and Board: $3,520 Instagram: lsu_zta
President - Hannah Orff
On Networking Recruitment in itself is a networking experience that allows young women the opportunity to effectively communicate and present themselves in a sophisticated social environment. LSU Greek Life offers its members a lifetime of connections with both students and alumnae inside and outside of their chapters. The Panhellenic community provides numerous opportunities for leadership, which encourages young women to meet new people and create meaningful relationships as well as build their future resumes. Joining the Greek community allows various opportunities to connect with other students, faculty, and alumnae at LSU. 29
Recruitment Rules Panhellenic strives for fairness, which is why we have rules. The bottom-line: Sororities comprised of more than 250 members during recruitment make decisions as a group on who to invite for membership. Because you may be connected or are friends with one or two of the members does not guarantee you a bid, i.e. membership. Basically, one or two, or even five women cannot make a decision for 250 members. Do not be misled by perhaps, false promises.
Rules for Potential Members (You) A PM must be a regularly matriculated (pursing a degree), full-time LSU student to be eligible to participate in recruitment. Visiting or conditionally admitted students cannot be pledged by any of the NPC sororities. A PM shall not be, or ever have been, an initiated member of a National Panhellenic Conference group. If in doubt please contact Panhellenic. A PM shall not have been a new member of an NPC group within one calendar year at the same school where she is a PM. From August 10, 2021 through the accepting of bids, no PM shall visit a sorority house except for approved events. All PMs must watch convocation, all meetings with Recruitment Counselors, all events, and the maximum number of invitations throughout recruitment week. Failure to do so will result in the removal of the PM from further recruitment activities. In the event of illness, emergency, or university scheduled events like band, cheerleading, Golden Girls, or athletic teams, the PM shall notify Panhellenic and/or her Recruitment Counselor. They will then notify the chapters involved. If you are aware of conflicts before recruitment week, they must be submitted in writing to the Panhellenic Council via email: lsuphcrecruitment@gmail.com. If conflicts arise during the week, you will notify your Gamma Chi who will have you fill out a conflict form. In order to participate in formal recruitment a student must plan to attend Louisiana State University, register with the LSU Panhellenic Council, and pay a registration fee of $150. Refund Policy: Full refund of $150, less a 5% processing fee charged by Greek Bill if PM withdraws before August 9, 2021. NO refund for withdrawals after this date (unless authorized by the VP of Rec.) 30
PMs are expected to be on time for all meetings and events. PMs must provide their own transportation to and from all events. (All chapters are within walking distance from campus). PMs must not walk behind sorority houses during events. PMs must not park at the Lod Cook Alumni Conference Center or Hotel, the Systems building, or behind the sorority houses. The PM and sororities must honor all invitations to recruitment functions. In case of illness or other emergency, Panhellenic will notify the chapter with an official excuse. Each round, PMs must maximize their options by priority ranking all sororities after attending that round, with the exception of final selections following preference round. PMs must wear their Panhellenic name-tag during events. It is $5 for each additional replacement name-tag. PMs must make their preferential selections immediately after the last event she attends. There shall be strict silence between PMs, their mothers/sisters, and with active sorority members, from the time she leaves the last house until she receives her bid. PMs may consult a Recruitment Counselor at any time.
Rules Continued Once a PM makes her preference selections, no changes may be made. When making preference selection, PMs will fill out a MRABA. By completing the MRABA: A) A PM is willing to accept an invitation to membership from any women’s fraternity the PM lists on the agreement. B) A PM may limit choices to one or list the maximum amount of choices in which PM has attended a preference event and is willing to accept membership. C) A PM cannot change the order of her preferences or add/delete a preference once this agreement has been submitted to the College Panhellenic Association. D) A PM is bound by the National Panhellenic Council Conference calendar year rule. This rule states that if a PM receives an invitation to membership from any group PM has listed and PM chooses not to accept it, she is ineligible to be pledged to any other inter/national fraternity on this campus for one calendar year. E) If PM does not receive an invitation for membership from a group that the PM has listed, she is eligible for continuous open bidding among chapters that are eligible to participate A PM must consult her Recruitment Counselor or send an email to Panhellenic before withdrawing from recruitment. In the event that the PM feels she must withdraw, she must complete the official withdrawal form or contact her Recruitment Counselor PMs may have no contact with actives beginning 7 days prior to formal recruitment until bid distribution at 5 p.m. (August 12, 2021 August 30, 2021)
For Gamma Chi's Gamma Chis are not allowed to promote any sorority over the other. In addition, they are not allowed to reveal their own sorority affiliation to any PM. Gamma Chis are not allowed to facilitate or allow any games or debates by PMs about what sorority PMs believe them to be a member at. A Gamma Chi must follow the Gamma Chi Code of ethics and do the best job possible to aid the PMs in experiencing a positive recruitment process. If for any reason, you feel that you have witnessed or become part of a recruitment rule violation, it is highly encouraged and respected if you file a violation against the circumstance with Panhellenic. By doing this, you are helping Panhellenic and the Greek community at LSU by promoting fair, ethical behavior.
The Alternative Result
To not receive a bid even though you listed sororities on your preference card, due to 1. Not being matched to a sorority & not maximizing your options. 2. Withdrawing from recruitment before signing a preference card. You still have an opportunity to participate in Continuous Open Bidding, also referred to as COB, in both the fall and spring. Continuous Open Bidding events are typically less structured and provide women a more relaxed environment to meet the chapter women. Not all chapters are eligible to participate in COB. You can register with Panhellenic on our website or visit chapters individual Instagram and websites to find information about their participation and upcoming COB events. We highly encourage that you continue to seek involvement in other areas of LSU. Contact Campus Life for more information on the 350 LSU student organizations at: www.lsu.edu/campuslife.
Sigma Alpha New Member Commitments Nickname: Sigma Alpha Philanthropy: Companion Animal Alliance Instagram: simgaalpha_lsu
President - Camille Andrus Recruitment Process The recruitment process takes place in the beginning of each semester and consists of three nights: information, philanthropy and preference. In order to receive a bid, each PNM must attend at least 2 nights of recruitment.
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Our PHC Sororities With Separate Recruitment Processes
Sigma Lambda Gamma New Member Commitments Nickname: SLG or Gammas Philanthropy: Boys and Girls of Greater Baton Rouge Instagram: lsu_gammas
President - Ariana Martinez
Recruitment Process The recruitment process, called intake, consists of several informational meetings, an open social, and an invite-only social. If a potential member attends one of the meetings, she will receive an application and an opportunity to set up an interview with the executive board.
Our PHC Sororities With Separate Recruitment Processes
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Safety Resources LSU provides a variety of resources to keep their students safe and these are just a few! The LSU Shield App and Transloc can both be downloaded in the app store and can be used if you're ever feeling unsafe on campus. Transloc shows the Tiger Trails busses that are currently running and the LSU Shield App allows you to contact emergency services. LSU PD is also always available and can be reached by calling (225) 578-3231.
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2022 Schedule at a Glance Monday, August 10 5:30 pm Optional Parent & Family Convocation – Live Webinar Friday, August 12- Saturday, August 13 On-Campus Move-In Wednesday, August 17 Ice Water & Round 1 Welcome Week Events 6:15pm-7:45pm – Round 1 Videos & Selections by PNM 7:45 pm – Round 1 PNM Selections Due 10:45 pm Chapter Lists Due 11:00pm -12:00am PNMs without invitations are called 12:00am Chapters receive Party Schedules Thursday, August 18 Round 2 Philanthropy Parties 1-15 (40 minutes each, 15 minutes between each party) PNMs attend MAX 9 Parties 6:30 am PNMs emailed party schedules for Round 2 8:00 – 8:40 am Party 1 8:55 – 9:35 am Party 2 9:50 – 10:30 am Party 3 10:45 – 11:25 am Party 4 11:40 – 12:25 pm Party 5 12:25-1:10 pm BREAK 1:10 – 1:50 pm Party 6 2:05 – 2:45 pm Party 7 3:00 – 3:40 pm Party 8 3:55 – 4:35 pm Party 9 4:50 – 5:30 pm Party 10 5:30 – 6:15 pm BREAK 6:15 – 6:55 pm Party 11 7:10 – 7:50 pm Party 12 8:05 – 8:45 pm Party 13 9:00 – 9:40 pm Party 14 9:55 – 10:35 pm Party 15 11:30 pm All PNM Selections must be made Friday, August 19 Round 3 6:00 am Chapter Lists Due 7:00 am PNMs without invitations are called 8:00 am Chapters receive Party Schedules 8:00 am PNMs emailed party schedule for Round 3 10:00 – 10:45 am Party 1 11:00 – 11:45 am Party 2 12:00 - 12:45 pm Party 3
Friday, August 19 Round 3 Continued 12:45 – 1:15 BREAK 1:15– 2:00 pm Party 4 2:15 – 3:00 pm Party 5 3:15 – 4:00 pm Party 6 4:00 – 4:30 pm BREAK 4:30 – 5:15 pm Party 7 5:30 – 6:15 pm Party 8 6:30 – 7:15 pm Party 9 7:15 – 8:00 pm BREAK 8:00 – 8:45 pm Party 10 9:00 – 9:45 pm Party 11 10:00 – 10:45 pm Party 12 11:45 pm All PNM selections must be made
Saturday, August 20 Preference Parties 1-6 (45 minutes each, 15 minutes between) PNMs attend MAX 2 Parties 8:00 am Chapter Lists Due 8:30 – 9:30 am PNMs without invitations are called 9:30 am Chapters receive Party Schedules 12:00 pm PMs emailed party schedule for Round 4 at Row Spot 1:00 – 1:45 pm Party 1 2:00 – 2:45 pm Party 2 3:00 – 3:45 pm Party 3 3:45 – 4:30 pm Snack Break 4:30 – 5:15 pm Party 4 5:30 – 6:15 pm Party 5 6:30 – 7:15 pm Party 6 1:45 – 9:00 pm PNMs make preference selections Sunday, August 21, Bid Day 10:00 am – 11:00 am PMs without bids are called 2:00 pm Chapters Receive New Member Lists 3:30 pm PNMs arrive for Bid Distribution Ceremony @ UREC 4:00 pm Bid Distribution by ΓΧ Group, UREC 4:45 pm Individual Chapters walk down the front of sorority row as a group to their designated houses 5:00 pm Sorority Row Celebration Monday, August 22 8:00 am Recruitment 2022 Officially Over *Students participating in Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment are required to participate in all Welcome Week activities. Events are specifically scheduled so students can participate in both.
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