Panhellenic at UPenn Recruitment Flipbook 17-18

IMPORTANT DATES

The fall semester has many opportunities for you to learn more about the Panhellenic Community at Penn.

PanhellenicCouncilOpenHouse

Sunday,September17thfrom1pm-4pm

InfoSession12:30pm-1pm,Arch108

CheckinatOFSLafter1pm,3933WalnutStreet

EmpowerYOU

Tuesday,November14th8pm-10pm

SpeakerEventat8pm,Arch208

PanhellenicChapterMeet&Greet at9pm,Arch108

MeetyourRhoGamma

Saturday,December9that5pm

BodekLoungeinHoustonHall

Registration for Primary Recruitment closes on New Years Day.

CONVOCATION

Monday, January 8th at 7pm

OPENHOUSEROUND

Tuesday, January 9th at 10am

SISTERHOODROUND

Wednesday, January 10th & Thursday, January 11th at 5:30pm

PHILANTHROPYROUND

Friday, January 12th at 3pm

PREFERENCEROUND

Saturday, January 13th at 3:30pm

BIDDAY

Sunday, January 14th at 2:30pm

RECRUITMENT DATES

Registrationisdiscountedtheearlieryouregister.Registrationstartsat$25,increases to$35 on11/27andincreasesto$45on12/18untilthedeadlinetoregisteron1/1.

Asyoureadthefollowingpages,pleaserememberthatthisipbookwasdesignedwithYOUin mind.Thereisvaluableinformationoneachpageintentionallywrittentohelpyoupreparefor this incredible experience. In addition, there is information on our website about how to register,informationonmembershipexpectations,andmuchmore!

Letter from the Vice President of Recrutiment

On behalf of the Panhellenic community, we thank you for your interest in joining one of our exceptional chapters. This is your opportunity to engage with the largest women’s organization on Penn’s campus and participate in sisterhood, philanthropy,socialjustice,andleadership development with women who will become your lifelong friends. I’m proud to be a member of this community, and I am so glad that you are considering joining as well. I encourage you to embrace the recruitment process with energy and condence, and I know you will enjoy meeting the outstanding women in each of our houses. I can’t wait to greet you  all on your rst day of recruitment in January!

Associate Director, Ofce of Fraternity & Sorority Life

As the Panhellenic Council advisor, I have the pleasure of working with such condent, inspirational, and empowered women. The Panhellenic community is a network both at Penn and internationally. With 26 National Panhellenic Conference member groups, 8 on Penn's campus, everywhere you go you'll meet an active or alumnae member of a sorority. My experience as a sorority woman was enhanced through the relationships built with fellow Panhellenic women. My purpose has strengthened through work and volunteering with collegiate and alumnae members. This experience can be so much more than four years and one chapter if you let it be.  Recruitment is just thestart.        It starts somewhere, It starts with you.

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD

"Joining a sorority was one of the most formative decisions that I’ve made at Penn. No matter what I am going through, I know that I have a community of people who support me and want to see me succeed and who know that I will do the same for them. Through the Panhellenic community, I’ve met an incredible array of passionate, inspiring women who make me feel empowered to always strive to be the best person and friend that I can be. "

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Caroline Ohlson, Panhellenic President

VPofDiversity

VPofCommunity Development

VPofFinance& Coorespondence

SCHEDULE

This schedule details the times and locations for each round of recruitment, and should give you an idea of what to expect during each round. It also provides examples of what you can wear each day. There is no a dress code for recruitment, so take these as suggestions and wear whatever you feel comfortable and happy in. Remember it will be winter, and you will want to dress warmly.

CONVOCATION

Monday, January 8th 7pm

Meet your Recruitment Guide (Rho Gamma) at Annenberg Auditorium for a presentation from the PanhellenicRecruitmentTeamabout all the details of recruitment week. Please arrive between 6:45pm and 7pm to check-in and nd your seat. Thisdayiscasualandyouwillnotbe visiting any houses, but is required for all Potential New Member (PNMs).

OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, January 9th 10am

Meet your Recruitment Guide at Annenberg at 10am sharp. Each group is scheduled to visit each house for 30 minutes from 11am9:15pm, with several breaks during the day. Free lunch will be provided duirngthemid-daybreak.Duringthis round, houses will be decorated accordingtothecolors,symbols,and traditions for their chapter. Use these details to help you remember which sorority is which. When you walk into the houses, sisters will welcome you with open arms and maybecheeringtogreetyou.Atthe end of the night, all PNMs must submit their preferences (which chapters you would like to visit again).

COMMON ATTIRE

Warmth is key, because you will spend a few minutes waiting outside each house before before you meet the chapter. Warm dress pants, a skirt or dress with tights, or sweaters are all good options. There will be a place to hang your coat and bag at each house. Don't forget gloves, scarves, and hats, all of which can be stored in yourbagduringtheround.

Dress as if you are going to a nice dinner with your family - you will want to make a good rst impression on each house!

SCHEDULE

MUTUAL SELECTION: The primary recruitment process is a mutual selection process. After each round, PNMs will submit their preferences on which sororities they want to continue to see. Sororities submit their preferences as well. Each round, PNMs and chapters continue narrowing down their lists, until each PNM receives one bid, and each sorority has different women in their new member classes.

SISTERHOOD

Wednesday, January 10th & Thursday, January 11th 5:30pm

MeetyourRhoGammaatthegroup location at 5:30pm to receive your personalschedulefortheday.These events are 45 minutes, and at the house you will talk to sisters and watch a short video about sisterhood. Chapters will also be prepared to talk about nancial obligations and GPA requirements, somakesuretoask!Whenyouleave an event, go directly to the next eventonyourschedule.Ifyouhavea break, go stay warm in our break roomsoncampus,andarriveatyour next scheduled house 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Thisroundissplitovertwodays,but bothdayswillbeinthesameformat. Upon completion of your last event, youwillgotoHoustonHalltosubmit yourpreferences.

COMMON ATTIRE

PHILANTHROPY

Friday, January 12th 3pm

MeetyourRhoGammaatthegroup location at 3pm to receive your personalschedulefortheday.These events are one hour, and you will be learning about each sorority's philanthropic efforts. Sisters will be excited to talk about the service initiatives and philanthropy events theyhostthroughouttheyear.When youleaveanevent,godirectlytothe next event on your schedule. If you have a break, go stay warm in our break rooms on campus, and arrive at your next scheduled house 10 minutespriortothebeginningofthe event. Upon completion of your eventschedule,pleasegotoHouston Hall to submit your preferences for thenextroundofrecruitment.

Feel free to wear jeans and comfortable shoes! You will likely be sitting on the oor for the video during sisterhood round, so dress accordingly.

Sisterhood & Philanthropy

These rounds are more casual, and you may dress as if you were going to lunch downtown with friends.

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE CONFLICTS: Please adjust your schedule so that you can attend all events for the full duration of recruitment. If this is not possible due to a class, religious observance, athletics, or other extenuating circumstance, complete the google form (page 21) with your conict as soon as you are aware of it. If you nd out about a conict less than 24 hours before a round, notify your Rho Gamma and ll out the form. Submitting your conict will help us customize your schedule to maximize your attendance but does not guarantee you will not miss events.

PREFERENCE

Saturday, January 13th

3:30pm

MeetyourRhoGammaatthegroup location at 3:30pm to receive your personal schedule for the night. These events are one hour long, and are a beautiful ceremonial experience.Becauseofthenatureof theeventandtheimportantdecision you will make at the end of the round, this day is more formal. We ask that you do not talk to other PNMs or outside sources, and make your decision based off of how you feel.Afteryourlastevent,youwillgo directlytoHoustonHalltomeetwith your Rho Gamma and sign the MRABA (described on PAGE 9). Please do not stop anywhere along thewayoruseyourphoneuntilyour MRABAissubmitted.

COMMON ATTIRE

BID DAY

Sunday, January 14th

2:30pm

Meet your Rho Gamma at Annenberg at 2:30pm. This day of celebration is when the ofcial invitations ("bids") to join one of the Panhellenic organizations are given out.Yourbidwillonlybefromoneof the chapters you visited on the day prior (Preference Round). After the ofcial invitation, PNMs will join their new sorority for a sisterhood event.

Not all women who register for recruitment receive bids. However, PNMs who fully participate in recruitment, and maximize their options by attending all events they are invited to have a very high bid matchingrateatPenn.

Bid Day is casual. Wear comfortable shoes. The chapters may have a t shirt for you to wear for their event after the bid distribution.

For more ideas check out Pinterest Page @pennpanhellenic

Because of the nature of the event, dress is more formal. A nice cocktail dress or skirt and blouse are appropriate. Make sure to dress warmly! Tights and sleeves are encouraged.

RECRUITMENT GUIDES "RHO GAMMAS"

Rho Gammas go through many hours of training to be the best resource for PNMs during recruitment.Theyhavechosentotakeonthisroletogettoknowyouandsupportyouinyour decision,soutilizethemasyougothroughrecruitment!Learnmoreabouttheirrolebelow.

Recruitment is an exciting and memorableexperience,butitcanbe anoverwhelmingandemotionaltime aswell.

Recruitment Guides, referred to as Rho Gammas, are undergraduate womenfromthevarioussororitiesat Penn, who represent Panhellenic during recruitment. They have agreed to temporarily disafliate fromtheirchapters.Thismeansthat from the time of her selection until BidDay,sheisnotallowedtotalkto any sorority sisters about the recruitment process, nor is she allowedtorevealherchaptertoyou. They do this to fully focus on the PNMs and keep PNM information condential. You should feel comfortabletalkingtoheraboutthe decisions you are making, and how youarefeelingabouttheprocess.

Your Recruitment Guide is your resource for all information about recruitment. She is there to answer your questions, refer you to helpful resources, and to guide you in your decisions when you submit preferences. An event called Meet youRhoGammaallowsyoutogetto know your assigned Rho Gamma before recruitment begins. During recruitment, they are for you from ConvocationuntilBidDay.

All meetings with your Recruitment Guidearerequired,assheisthereto provide you with essential information about the process. Please be sure to stay in touch with her often. She will give you her cell phonenumberandemailaddress.All questions that the Rho Gamma cannotanswershouldbedirectedto thePanhellenicVPsofRecruitment.

WHATIFIDON’TFEELCOMFORTABLEASKINGMYRECRUITMENTGUIDESOMETHING?

YoushouldalwaysfeelfreetotalktoanotherRecruitmentGuideoramemberofPanhellenic ExecutiveBoard,oremail theVPRecruitmentat pennpanhellenic.vprecruitment@gmail.com.

PNM Bill of Rights

Penn Panhellenic values each individual and upholds these PNM Bill of Rights during the Recruitment Process.

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2. Therighttobefullyinformedabouttherecruitmentprocess Therighttoaskquestionsandreceivetrueandobjective answersfromrecruitmentguidesandmembers

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Therighttobetreatedasacapableandmatureperson withoutbeingpatronized

Therighttoaskhowandwhyandreceivestraightanswers

Therighttohaveandexpressopinionstorecruitmentguides

Therighttohaveinviolablecondentialitywhensharing informationwithrecruitmentcounselors

Therighttomakeinformedchoiceswithoutunduepressure fromothers

TherighttobefullyinformedabouttheNPCUnanimous AgreementsimplicitintheMRABAsigningprocess

Therighttomakeone’sownchoiceanddecisionandaccept fullresponsibilityfortheresultsofthatdecision

Therighttohaveapositive,safeandenrichingrecruitment andnewmemberexperience

Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA)

Your options when considering your agreement are:

a. You may choose not to complete an agreement at this time.

b. You may choose to list any sorority whose preference (last) event you attended and from which you are willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid).

c. You may choose to limit your choices to just one or list any sorority whose preference round (last) event  you attended and are willing to accept membership. Please note that by not listing the maximum number of events you attended you may be limiting your potential to join any other NPC organization during this recruitment should you not be placed with your choice(s).

When you sign this binding agreement, you are agreeing to accept an invitation to membership from any NPC sorority that you have listed.

Once the acceptance agreement has been turned in to the representative of the College Panhellenic Association, it cannot be altered or changed.

If you receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any NPC organization that you listed and do not accept it, you will be ineligible to be pledged by any other NPC organization on the campus until the beginning of the next primary membership recruitment period. This statement is from a Unanimous Agreement, which all organizations and members of NPC agree to uphold. The Unanimous Agreement III. The Panhellenic Compact specically states in point 5: If through the primary membership recruitment process, a potential new member receives a bid and declines it, then she is ineligible to be pledged to another NPC sorority on the same campus until the beginning of the next year’s primary membership recruitment period. meaning.]

If you do not receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any NPC organization you have listed, you will be eligible for continuous open bidding (COB) if/when space allows. You must understand that not all NPC organizations will have available spaces for new members for the academic year.

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The MRABA is signed after your last Preference Event the day before Bid Day.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RECRUITMENT

STAY HEALTHY

Usetheprovidedhandsanitizerbetweenevents.

Dresswarmlyforeachday.Youwillbewaitingoutsideeachhouseforat least8-10minutesbeforegoinginside.

Getplentyofsleep.Useyoureveningsandfreetimetorestandstayon topofyourclasses.

MEET PEOPLE

Washyourhandsoftenandtakevitamins.Manypeoplendthatcolds circulateduringrecruitment-don'tletyourselfgetsick! BE

Bekindtoothersinyourgroup. Everyonehasadifferentexperience duringrecruitment,anditisimportanttorespectyourfellowPNM's feelingsandsupporteachotherthroughouttheprocess.

Askquestionsduringtherounds!Ithelpstheconversationandisasign ofyourinterestintheorganization.

Berespectfulintheconversations,regardlessofwhetherornotyou thinkyoulikethesorority.Youropinionmaychangewitheachperson youmeet,andyoumaydecidethatyoulikeachapterthatyouthought youweren'tinterestedin.

Ifyoudonotthinkyouareinterestedinacertainhouse,youshouldstill becourteoustothewomenhostingyou.Whenyoujoinanysorority,you arealsojoiningPanhellenic,andthosewomenarepartofthatlarger community.

Donotinterpretanyremarkmadeataneventasassuranceofabid.An individualmemberhasnowayofdecidingontheirownorknowingif youwillreceiveabid.

MAKE GOOD CHOICES

Lookateachsororityasawhole.Sororitiesaremadeupofmany individuals-don'tjudgeitbyjustonewomanthatyoumet.

Bematureinyourdecisionmaking.Donotbeinuencedbyothers' opinions.Thisorganizationwillbewithyoufortherestofyourlife, andisbiggerthanoneyear,person,oryourtimeatPenn.

" Your conversations can be about anything from classes & clubs at Penn to your favorite TV show - talk about what you enjoy doing and what you're passionate about! You can also ask women about their sorority experiences. It's okay to be nervous at rst, and you'll feel more comfortable as you continue through rounds. "

- Andrea Klein, VP of Recruitment

OBLIGATIONS

Collectively, our values are scholarship, leadership, service to others, and friendship. Feel free to ask each chapter about the additional values that are important to their sisterhood.

Penn’s eight Panhellenic groups have houses that you will visit throughout the recruitment process. One of the expectations of membership is to live in the sorority house, if space permits. Each chapter is expected to ll its house with at least 40% upperclassmen and many of the other residence are sophomores.  Sisters often describe the experience of living in the house as strengthening their sense of sisterhood with other members.

Panhellenic sororities value scholarship. One of the obligations of membership is to uphold the academic standard. In addition to the minimum CU and GPA set by the university, each sorority has a minimum GPA requirement to join and maintain membership. The minimum to join ranges up to a 2.75 GPA.

Being a member also requires a nancial commitment. Chapter dues pay for a number of different things, including sisterhood events, social functions, programming, and inter/national fees. The rst semester dues range from $550-$971, averaging out at $775. In addition, OFSL requires a $91 annual Programming Fee and Out of Housing Fee ranging between $175-$350 a semester for members living out of the house. Be sure to ask each chapter about payment plans, dues structure, and scholarship opportunities during Sisterhood Round!

RESOURCES

Student Health Services

Pennhasaplethoraofresourcesthatarehereto supportyourhealth,wellness,andacademic needs.Visittheirwebsiteforlinkstotheir resourcesandmore.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPSoffersfreeandcondentialservicestoall  Pennundergraduate,graduate,andprofessional students.

Reach a Peer Helpline (RAP Line)

TheReach-A-PeerHelplineisapeerhelpline thatprovidescondentialpeersupport, information,andreferralstoanyandallstudents ofPenn.Theserviceisopentoallstudentswho wishtoshareaproblem,areinneedof information,orjustwanttotalktosomeone aboutanythingontheirmind.

Penn Benjamins (PennBens)

PennBenjaminsisanorganizationrunby students,forstudents.Theyoffershort-term, condentialpeerlisteningandreferralservices toanymemberofthePennundergraduate community.

In joining a sorority, you are committing yourself to fullling the obligations of membership. Among these obligations is committing to the values of the sorority.

Recruitment can be stressful and you may have a lot of questions, the following are valuable resources.

ORGANIZATIONS AT PENN

Pennstudentscanjoinmorethan600clubsandorganizations,mostofwhichregisterwiththe Ofce of Student Affairs. The Ofce of Fraternity & Sorority Life (OFSL) oversees three governing councils afliated with International/National Fraternities and Sororities: PanhellenicCouncil(PHC),InterculturalGreekCouncil(IGC),&InterfraternityCouncil(IFC).

Penn’s 48 recognized Greek chapters are dened by the fraternity’s or sorority’s stated values, purpose, and ceremonies. OFSL requires that recognized Greek organizations meet accreditation standards and expectations for academic excellence, chapter operations, member development, leadership development, and experiential learning, as well as accountability for university and national policies around risk reduction and management. StudentsandchaptersareexpectedtofollowPennpoliciesandlocal,state,andfederallaws.

Intercultural Greek Council (IGC)

IGC is comprised of 6 fraternities and 7 sororities. Each of those 13 chapters are a member of one of the national umbrella groups: National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National Asian Pacic Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA), and NationalPan-HellenicCouncil(NPHC).

IGC conducts recruitment/intake processes which may include interest meetings and/or chapter-specic events where candidates can learn about the organization. All second-semester freshmen, as well as sophomores, juniors, and seniors, are eligible to participate in recruitment/intake if they meet the eligibility requirements for OFSLandthememberorganization.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

IFC is comprised of 27 organizations (25 men'sand2co-edgroups).

There are two major periods in which IFC recruits new members, Informal Recruitment in the Fall semester, and Formal Recruitment in the Spring semester. Informal Recruitment is only for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, while Formal Recruitment is also open to freshmen. For either joining period, the process begins by signing up on Campus Director, in which prospective students ll out an e-application that helps OFSL determine academic eligibility for joining. All interested students must register on Campus Director in order to be able to participate in any recruitment-related events.

WHATABOUTSCHOOL-BASEDFRATERNITIES?

At Penn, some registered student organizations function as academic or thematic co-ed fraternities. Examples include a business fraternity or engineering fraternity like Theta Tau, which is a national co-ed engineering fraternity that has a chapter at Penn. These organizations are based in schools, not OFSL, andtypicallyhavestafforfacultyadvisors.

WHATABOUTINDEPENDENTGROUPSTHATACTLIKEFRATERNITIESORSORORITIES?

Penn is home to several identied off-campus organizations which operate independently of the University, without advising or regulation. These groups may have formed after a national fraternity or sorority closed its Penn chapter due to policy sanctions or other reasons. Some of these groups may utilize Greek letters or even refer to themselves as fraternities; they recruit members and host social events in private off-campus residences. These groups receive no University funding. They may or may not follow risk management protocols. Identied off-campus groups are expected to notify the Ofce of Student Affairs of their leadership and member rosters, and are expected to register any events they host with alcohol. Students who join these organizations, and the groups themselves, are expected to followPennpoliciesandlocal,state,andfederallaws.

Alpha Delta Pi

First Finest Forever

In 1851, six students established Alpha Delta Pi as the rst secret society for women and consequently changed the college experience for generations to follow. Continuing the legacy of the founding women by pursuing opportunities to lead and grow in unchartered territory, Alpha Delta Pi seeks to enhance every member’s college experience while instilling values that remain relevant long after graduation. Joining Alpha Delta Pi means investing in a bond that has formed inuential leaders on Penn’s campus and across the world.

The Alpha Delta Pi experience cultivates well-balanced leaders that continually affect positive change within the sorority as well as across Penn’s campus. Sisters are able to contribute and develop their skills and talents by becoming an ofcer or a committee member, while also nding opportunities for campus involvement through the extensive network within the chapter. Highly involved in organizations such as MERT, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kite and Key, Varsity Athletics, and Wharton Women, the sisters of ADPi encourage each other to pursue meaningful involvement and excellence in whatever they undertake. Surrounded by innovative women and working towards a shared vision, Alpha Delta Pi women are leaders set apart by their values and well-rounded skill set.

Alpha Delta Pi's active relationship with the Ronald McDonald House Charities demonstrate sisters' desire to positively contribute to their surrounding community. Providing a home away from home for families with children undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals, the Ronald McDonald House’s mission and vision holds great importance for Alpha Delta Pi sisters. Located a few blocks away from the very rst Ronald McDonald House, members regularly cook dinner for the families staying at the facility. We are able to do so much for our philanthropy because it is so close to home. Through Alpha Delta Pi’s signature philanthropy event, Pie A President, sisters also raise signicant funds to support the life-changing work carried out by the Ronald McDonald House. There is nothing more satisfying than pieing someone in the face for a good cause!

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Flower:WoodlandViolet

Symbol:Diamond

Alpha Delta Pi members become a part of an incredible network of dynamic leaders within over 150 alumnae associations. International

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“Strive to become a wellbalanced person by following the dictates of the four points symbolized by our diamondshaped badge: rst, strengthening my own character and personality; second, watching my attitudes toward my fellow beings; third, recognizing the value of high educational standards; and fourth, developing faith and loyalty"

Alpha Phi

Union Hand in Hand

Alpha Phi at Penn is a close-knit sorority full of friends and fun! With over two decades on Penn’s campus, we are proud to carry on the traditions of our international sorority that date back to its founding in 1872. As one of the rst sororities in the nation, Alpha Phi is called a fraternity because we were founded before the word sorority was even invented!

Our sisters can be found leading activities throughout campus: athletic teams, honor societies, dance and acapella groups, as well as community service organizations. In addition to contributing to life at Penn, Alpha Phis love to spend time with our sisters. We have great traditions within the sorority to celebrate Penn’s unique traditions such as Spring Fling, Homecoming, and Hey Day. Alpha Phi also plans many exciting sisterhood events; trips to six ags, SkyZone, apple and pumpkin picking in the fall, brunches, and numerous catered study breaks.

In addition to our fantastic social and sisterhood events, philanthropy is extremely important to every Alpha Phi. The Alpha Phi Foundation supports women’s cardiac care and research. Alpha Phi raises thousands of dollars at our Annual Red Dress Gala- a tradition of many Alpha Phi chapters across the nation. Family, friends, and alumni are invited to raise money for women’s heart health in a night out on the town lled with good food, silent auctions, rafes, and prizes. Other philanthropy events include our Mac ‘n Phis late night, where guests raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation while enjoying all you can eat mac ‘n cheese, and our Spring soccer tournament- Alpha Phifa.

In addition to being passionate about women’s cardiac care, Alpha Phi loves to participate in Panhellenic and Penn fundraisers like the Rena Rowan Ribbon Run and Relay for Life. We also strive to make an impact in Philadelphia by partnering with community service organizations like the Transplant House and Operation Santa.

In Alpha Phi, sisters nd rewarding experiences both inside and outside of our sisterhood. Most importantly, the sisters will be forever connected through amazing memories and lifelong friendships. The Eta Iota chapter of Alpha Phi welcomes you to Recruitment 2017. We can’t wait to get to know you!

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Mascot:PhiBear

"Alpha Phi International fraternity is a membership organization dedicated to promoting sisterhood, cultivating leadership, encouraging intellectual curiosity and advocating service. Alpha Phi develops character for a lifetime."

Chi Omega

Sisters on Purpose

The Beta Alpha chapter of Chi Omega is proud to be a diverse sisterhood of women from all sectors of the Penn community. Chi Omegas are not only very involved in the sorority, but they also hold leadership positions in organizations like student government, varsity sports, performing arts groups, student publications, social justice, among many more. We value women who are passionate about their unique interests and provide a community where each person’s perspective is appreciated.

We are strong women who realize that balance is the key to success, and love the way Chi Omega helps us be enthusiastic about sisterhood, philanthropy, and social events. Our packed calendar includes apple picking excursions, movie nights at the house, alumni trips to Manhattan, class dinners, date and crush parties, formals, and multiple philanthropy events throughout the semester.

Chi Omega supports the Make- A-Wish Foundation with its fall Chi O Late Night at Wishbone and spring Best of the Nest event, as well other activities throughout the year. The Beta Alpha chapter was able to grant a 6-year old lymphoma patient at the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania her wish to go to Disney World and threw a send-off party in her honor in the theme of her favorite princess--Elsa from Frozen.

As the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world, with over 350,000 initiates, the Chi Omega network extends well beyond Penn. Our extensive alumnae network offers scholarships for graduate education, professional networking, social get-togethers, leadership training, and more. You may be a collegiate sister for just a few years, but you will truly be a Chi Omega for a lifetime!

Whether you’re hoping to nd a new group of friends, a place you can call home, a new set of inspirations and values, or a vast community of successful and genuine women and sisters, Chi Omega has something to offer. Each member is able to contribute her special qualities, interests, and capabilities to an organization that represents the ideal blend of individuality, companionship, and teamwork. We are so excited to welcome the newest class to Chi Omega – good luck with Recruitment!

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"Throughout Chi Omega’s long history, six purposes have guided the direction of every chapter and provided members  unequaled opportunities for personal growth and development. Those purposes are Friendship, High Standards of Personnel, Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship, Participation in Campus Activities, Career Development and Community Service."

Delta Delta Delta

Let us steadfastly; love one another

TriDelta is the oldest sorority on Penn's campus. In it's 112 years at Penn, the Psi chapter has attracted a dynamic and diverse group of women who are active in all facets of campus life, including Varsity Lacrosse, Penn Dance, Wharton Women, Mortar Board, the Daily Pennsylvanian, Best Buddies, Penn Environmental Group, Undergraduate Advisory Boards, and Kite and Key.

In addition to being leaders on campus, we also strive as a chapter to make signicant strides beyond Locust Walk. Every fall, TriDelta holds a Pancake Breakfast with live musical entertainment, helping to raise millions of dollars for our national philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In fact, TriDelta chapters nationwide are working to fulll their pledge to raise $15 million in ve years for a new clinic at St. Jude.

Since our founding in 1888, TriDelta’s traditions, rituals, and sisterhood have become well-established nationwide, helping to create a large social network that extends far beyond Penn. In addition to our philanthropic and social activities, the most rewarding aspects of TriDelta are the bonds of friendship – we’re not only sisters, but best friends. We are an extremely close chapter and always have fun together, whether we’re dancing at our annual Woodser, dining downtown with Bigs and Littles, or de-stressing during study breaks.

Our chapter house is an important part of our chapter, as 34 sisters live-in and all sisters are welcome. Sisters can congregate at the chapter house for meals, Deltas Only events, and to use our gym equipment and comfortable common spaces!

At TriDelta, you will meet an ambitious group of fun and intelligent women. The Psi chapter looks forward to meeting you and wishes you the best in Recruitment!

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Symbols

Colors:Silver,GoldandBlue

Flower:Pansy

Symbol:Trident

Mascot:Dolphin

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"The purpose of Delta Delta Delta shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, to assist its members in every possible way."

Kappa Alpha Theta

Leading Women

Kappa Alpha Theta was originally chartered at Penn in 1919 and recolonized in 1988, when the members of the Nu Delta Society were initiated into Kappa Alpha Theta. As Thetas, we are devoted to scholarship, community service and friendship. Theta prides itself on the diversity of the sisterhood. Coming from all different backgrounds, Thetas are involved in a wide variety of campus activities including class boards, varsity sports, dance and a cappella groups, the Panhellenic Council, the Kite and Key Society, Friars and Mortar Board Senior Honor Societies, and many more.

Our international philanthropy is CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates – an agency providing trained volunteers who speak on behalf of abused and neglected children in court. The information provided by CASA volunteers enables judges to make informed and timely decisions about what is in the best interest of the child, thereby allowing these children to have the best chance at childhood. We have many fundraisers throughout the year to raise money and awareness for CASA. As a women’s organization, we are also committed to awareness of issues that affect us as women, such as selfdefense and body image.

Of course, being a part of Theta is also having fun. We have theme parties, date parties, formals, and brunches with our family and alumnae at our house. In addition, we place an emphasis on sisterhood activities within the chapter, such as movie nights, chapter dinners, and trips around Philadelphia to promote unity among our diverse and active membership.

We are a motivated group of women and we are proud of the fact that we have been able to pursue our own activities as individuals, while still coming together to make the Beta Eta chapter of Theta strong. We welcome you to Recruitment and look forward to meeting you!

Founding

1870DePauwUniversity

charteredatPennin1919

Symbols

Colors:BlackandGold

Flower:BlackandGoldPansy

Symbol:KiteandTwinStars

International

130InternationalChapters

www.kappaalphatheta.org

Philanthropy CourtAppointedSpecial Advocates(CASA)

Housing

130S39thStreet

22BedsTotalinHouseCapacity

Penn Chapter

BetaEtaChapter

penn.kappaalphatheta.org

tomorrow, Kappa Alpha Theta exists to nurture each member throughout her college and alumnae experience and to offer a lifelong opportunity for social, intellectual, and moral growth as she meets the higher and broader demands of mature life."

One Hope of Many People

The University of Pennsylvania welcomed the Beta chapter of Sigma Delta Tau to its campus on June 20, 1920. Since then, the sisters of SDT have been extremely active members of the Penn community. We have been recognized for exhibiting outstanding scholarship, holding the title of highest average GPA of the chapters of the Panhellenic Association.

In recent years, SDT has organized many events to raise awareness for and benet our national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA). Our annual late-night fundraising event at Greek Lady is not only always a great time, but it is also successful in raising an impressive amount of money for PCAA; this year we raised almost $10,000. Additionally, throughout the year, our chapter hosts many community service events such as bake sales and trunk shows that also benet PCAA. As leading women in the community, we are constantly working to further our philanthropy and are committed to having a positive impact in and outside of Penn.

The sisters of SDT are proud to be extremely involved on Penn’s campus. Members are leaders in a variety of campus organizations, like Kite & Key Society, Wharton Women, varsity sports teams, and performing arts groups. In addition to our work with PCAA, members also value giving back to the Philadelphia community. In their free time, many sisters volunteer at CHOP and participate in the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project.

Our close-knit sorority promotes a strong bond of friendship and sisterhood. This sense of community is continually fostered through the numerous events hosted for the chapter such as movie nights, yoga classes during nals, and a Thanksgiving Potluck. Each semester we have a number of formal social events like date parties, crush parties, and formals that further bring our chapter together. Even on a day-to-day basis, there is opportunity for us to spend time together as sisters of all years are welcome to eat dinner at the chapter house, courtesy of our wonderful chef Aimee.

Founding

1917atCornellUniversity charteredatPennin1920

Colors:CafeAuLaitandOldBlue

Flower:GoldenTeaRose

Symbol:Torch

Mascot:TeddyBear

The women of the Beta chapter of Sigma Delta Tau are true friends at heart. Our sisterhood wishes you well in Recruitment and we look forward to meeting you soon!  National

fraternal organization to form a close social and fraternal union of those of similar ideals and to foster, maintain, and instill such ideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy, and humanity.”

Sigma Kappa

One Heart, One Way

The Kappa Iota Chapter of Sigma Kappa prides itself on its diversity and close-knit sisterhood. The sisters of Sigma Kappa are leaders on Penn’s campus in many activities, including Wharton Women, West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, and the Daily Pennsylvanian, to name a few. Sigma Kappa brings a group of diverse and dedicated women together to create an incredible on-campus family.

You can always nd sisters hanging out at the house, studying or having a movie night. During the week, sisters organize lineage dinners, study sessions, work-out classes, or trips to Center City. Our other sisterhood events have included ice skating at Penn’s Landing, apple picking, and having a eld day at Clark Park. We especially look forward to date parties and formals throughout the semester!

Our sisterhood is very dedicated to giving back to the community. Each year, Sigma Kappa hosts our Ultraviolet Quizzo Tournament to raise money for our national philanthropy, Alzheimer’s Research. In recent years, we've donated over $25,000 to Alzheimer’s Research. We also host events in the spring semester to raise money for the Maine Sea Coast Mission, which provides necessities to underprivileged families on the coast. Throughout the year, we also cook at Penn’s Transplant House and host various prot shares, with proceeds beneting our charities. Participating in these service activities together brings us closer as a sisterhood.

Each Sigma Kappa sister individually pursues her own passions and talents, but together, we are each other’s cheerleaders, best friends, and family. The sisters of the Kappa Iota chapter of Sigma Kappa would like to wish you good luck with recruitment this year – we are very excited to meet you!

Founding

1874atColbyCollegeinWaterville,Maine charteredatPennin2002

Symbols

Colors:LavenderandMaroon

Flower:WildPurpleViolet

Symbol:DoveandHeart

National

120NationalChapters

https://www.sigmakappa.org/

Philanthropy

Alzheimer'sDiseaseResearch

Housing

3928SpruceStreet

18BedsTotalinHouseCapacity

Penn Chapter

KappaIotaChapter

www.upennsigmakappa.com

"The Purpose of Sigma Kappa Sorority is to provide women with lifelong opportunities and support for the social, intellectual, and spiritual development by bringing women together to positively impact our community."

Zeta Tau Alpha

The Alpha Beta Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was proudly reestablished at Penn in 2011. Zeta Tau Alpha is a fun and diverse group of women involved in all aspects of campus life, including a cappella groups, varsity athletics, Wharton Women, Penn Fashion Collective, ROTC, Alternate Spring Break, and many more. While our interests may vary, one thing is constant – our sisterhood. From themed mixers with fraternities to date nights and sisterhood retreats, our social calendar is always packed with fun and unique events. In the past year, we’ve visited Linvilla Orchards for apple picking, Six Flags for roller coaster adventures, Skyzone for trampoline fun, and Alma de Cuba for sisterhood dining. In addition to all of these exciting events, we also love a cozy sisterhood night at the house catching up on the latest episodes of The Bachelor. Our beautiful house is the hub of our organization and you can always nd sisters there to have a fun night of cooking and bonding. No matter what we’re doing, we always have a good time!

Beyond social events, our chapter also understands the importance of philanthropy and service. Our national philanthropy is Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. During the month of October, Zetas decorate Penn’s campus in its entirety with pink ribbons, chalk, Christmas lights, and paint adorning everything from the LOVE statue and the Button to Fraternity houses lining Locust Walk. We also pass out breast cancer ribbons and selfexam shower cards that month. Along with raising awareness at Penn, our chapter has spread our philanthropy’s mission beyond campus by venturing into Philly to help others Think Pink. Over the past few years, we have helped raise racer morale by volunteering at the Survivor’s Tent at the Philadelphia Race for the Cure and we have set a Panhellenic record by raising over $30,000 for Penn’s Relay for Life.

College may only last for four years, but Zeta lasts forever – really! ZTA has one of the strongest alumni networks in the country. As an international organization, Zetas all over the country can assist in job placement, career advancement and relocation assistance. Our sisters of the Alpha Beta chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha wish you good luck during recruitment – we can’t wait to meet you!

Founding

1989atLongwoodUniveristy

charteredatPennin1918,recolonizedin2011

Symbols

Colors:TurquoiseBlueandSteelGray

Flower:WhiteViolet

Symbol:Five-PointedCrown andStrawberry

International

169InternationalChapters

www.zetataualpha.org

Philanthropy

BreastCancerEducation& Awareness

Housing

4027WalnutStreet

20BedsTotalinHouseCapacity

Penn Chapter

AlphaBetaChapter

upenn.zetataualpha.org

“To intensify friendship, to promote happiness among its members, and in every way to create such sentiments, perform such deeds and to mold such opinions as will conduce to the building up of a nobler and purer womanhood in the world.”

HELPFUL INFORMATION

GREEK ALPHABET

COMMON TERMS

Active:

Alumna(e):

Bid:

afullyinitiatedmemberofasorority                  aninitiatedmemberofasorority thathasleftthecollegiateGreeksystem              aformalinvitationtobecomeaNew Memberofasorority

Chapter:

referstoanindividualsororityhouse; chapternamesaredifferentonallcollege campus

COB (ContinuousOpenBidding):

theinformal processofrecruitment,onlychaptersunder totalcanparticipateinCOB

Greek: Initiation:

Legacy:

Mutual Selection:

amemberofafraternityorsorority              thetraditionalRitualthebringsa NewMemberintofullmembership            apotentialmemberofasororitywhois adaughter,granddaughter,orsisterofa memberofaGreekorganization(appliedand deneddifferentlybyeachsorority                       theprocessofselectionby bothPNMsandChaptersinnarrowingdown choicesduringRecruitment

National:

atermreferringtothecentral organizationofagivensorority

NPC (NationalPanhellenicConference):

New Member:

a conferencecomprisedof26nationalsororities                    amemberofasororitywhohas notyetbeeninitiated

PHC(PanhellenicCouncil):

thecoordinating bodyofsororitiesonacollegecampus

PNM(Potential New Member):

aperson participatinginRecruitmentorinterestedin becomingpartoftheGreekcommunity                   themaximumnumberofNewMembers thatasororitycantakeduringPrimaryFormal Recruitment

Recommendation: awrittenletterforaPNM fromanalumnaofachapter

Quota: Recruitment:

amutualselectionprocesswhere chaptersseekNewMembersandPNMsseek membership

Social: aplannedsocialgatheringofthe membershiporGreekorganizations

Total: atotalnumber,basedonmedianchapter size,thatsororitiesmayreachduringCOB

"Recruitment is a great chance to meet a whole new group of people here at Penn. I found some of my best friends through recruitment and I know that whatever I’m going through, they will always have my back. Just be yourself, and see where the process takes you! "

- Shivani Prakash, AVP of Recruitment

NEW MEMBER EDUCATION

Accepting an initiation "bid" for membership into a Panhellenic organization means that you are wishing to seek membership into the sorority and will participate in their new member education process.  During this time, if you choose to no longer pursue membership into the particular sorority, you may withdraw from the process. If you choose to withdraw you must wait until the following primary recruitment to go through recruitment again. If you complete the new member program and are initiated you are bound to that organizationasalifetimemember.

NEW MEMBER EDUCATION PROCESS

TheNewMemberEducation(NME)Process, whichbyUniversitypolicyisamaximumof6 weeks (though some chapters will have a shorter process), is a structured national program that all new members complete. The NME Process is structured like a class: whenyoureceiveyourschedule,youwillsee a mixture of sisterhood-building activities, ceremonies, and meetings to learn about the chapter's history, traditions, and values. The NME Process concludes with a ceremonial ritual called initiation. Following initiation, students are lifetime members of their Panhellenic organization! All organizations must initiate their new members before Thanksgiving Break (for Fall COB) or Spring Break(forprimaryformalrecruitment.)

ANTIHAZING POLICY

Penn, OFSL, and PHC all prohibit hazing and enforce the Antihazing Policies of both our campusandnationalsororities.

The Anti-Hazing Law of Pennsylvania, hazing means any action or situation (1) which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or (2) which willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or afliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, an organization operating under the sanction of, or recognized as an organization by, the University including, without limitation, fraternities and sororities (an “Organization”). For purposes of these regulations, any activity as described herein upon which the initiation or admission into or afliation with or continued membership in an organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be “forced” activity, the willingness of an individual to participateinsuchactivitynotwithstanding.

Honor Council, RAP-Line, & MERT presentations; LGBT Ally, Sex Camp, and Vagina Monologues programs