Panhellenic at UPenn Recruitment Flipbook 20-21

IMPORTANT

Even though we are physically apart this year, there are many events to get involved with Panhellenic this fall!

Is Panhellenic Rig ht for Me?

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October 17th, 11 am to 1 pm EST On Zoom

2.

Sister Speed Date

October 28th, 8 pm to 10 pm EST On Zoom

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DECEMBER

Panhellenic Council Open House

Saturday, November 14th, 11 am to 1 pm EST On Zoom

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Meet your Rho Gamma Late Fall

Date and Time are unique to each Rho Gamma g roup to accommodate PNM schedules and time zones

ation for Recruitment this year is a flat fee of $25, and you have until December 15th to complete the application at upenn mycampusdirector2 com

Registration deadline for Primary Recruitment!

JANUARY 11

Asynchronous Convocation and Open House videos will be accessible on January 11th - 17th via Canvas

JANUARY 17

Synchronous Meetings for Recruitment start on Sunday, January 17th with Rho Gamma Group Meetings for Convocation and Open House via Zoom

JANUARY 18-19

Synchronous Events for Sisterhood Round with Sorority Chapters via Zoom

JANUARY 20

Synchronous Events for Philanthropy Round with Sorority Chapters via Zoom

JANUARY 21

Synchronous Events for Preference Round with Sorority Chapters via Zoom

JANUARY 22

Synchronous Meetings with Rho Gammas for Bid Day then Chapter Bid Day Events via Zoom

RECRUITMENT DATES

Althoug h we do not have the time specifics of recruitment finalized you can reserve these days in your calendar to be available for virtual recruitment! Times will be established after reg istration ends so time zones can be taken into consideration in addition to class schedules

WELCOME

As you read the following pages, please remember that this flip book was desig ned with YOU in mind There is valuable information on each page intentionally written to help you prepare for this incred bl I dd h re is information on our website about how to reg ister inform ns, and much m

Associate Director, Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life

On behalf of our Panhellenic sisters I am beyond excited that you have taken an interest in joining our Greek community filled with strong passionate, and committed leaders on campus Panhellenic offers a unique opportunity for you to engage with an organization that upholds the values of sisterhood, philanthropy, involvement, and leadership development I wish to personally invite you to try out primary recruitment and come in with an open mind, but most importantly be yourself! This flipbook is here as a resource for you guys to answer some frequently asked questions, g ive more information on our specific chapters provide additional resources you may need and more If you have any questions as a potential new member, I or my assistant, Christmas are always available by email to chat Good luck and have fun!

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

As the Panhellenic Council advisor I have the pleasure of working with such confident inspirational and empowered women The Panhellenic community is a network both at Penn and internationally With 26 National Panhellenic Conference member g roups 7 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 throug h the relationships built with fellow Panhellenic women My purpose has strengthened throug h work and volunteering with colleg iate and alumnae members This experience can be so much more than four years and one chapter if you let it be Recruitment is just the start

It starts somewhere, It starts with you

PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD

“The Panhellenic community has introduced me to passionate, strong women who are leading change in our community. They inspire me and motivate me to do more ”

- Sahitya Mandalapu, Panhelleni

Ella Kemp VP of Health and Wellness

Tamara Gelband VP of Service & Philanthropy

Erin Bailey VP of Diversity

Emily Izmirian VP of Prog ramming

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OPEN HOUSE

January 11th - 17th

Open House will consist of informational videos about each chapter that will be provided to PNMs during this week PNMs will be able to access the videos throug h the Canvas page and should watch them before Convocation Rho Gam Group Meetings when you will create your preference list for sisterhood round

Convocation

January 17th

Convocation serves as orientation for Recruitment Expectations will be presented to the PNMs as well as the schedule for recruitment There will be asynchronous videos in Canvas to watch the week prior, as well as, a Rho Gam Group meeting on this day

Sisterhood Round

January 18th & 19th

The sisterhood events are an opportunity learn more about the chapters you ve been invited back to On this round the chapter will share their experiences relating to sisterhood friendships, chapter events and how they celebrate their members achievements

all events on zoom

Philanthropy Round

January 20th

The philanthropy events are an opportunity to meet more people in the chapters you ve been invited back to This round serves as an opportunity for each chapter to outline their philanthropies and events they host to support these causes

Preference Round

January 21st

Preference events are an opportunity to build on the connections you ' ve made this week with the chapters you ve been invited back to This round serves as an opportunity for each chapter to introduce PNMs to ritual and emphasize the depth of their sisterhood bonds

Bid Day

January 22nd

Bid day is when PNMs receive the final invitation to membership "bids" and celebrate virtually with their new sisters! Bid day starts with Rho Gam Meetings to open your invitations and then concludes with bid day event with your new chapter

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, relig ious observance time zone conflicts, athletics or other extenuating circumstance, complete the google form with your conflict as soon as you are aware of it If you find out about a conflict less than 24 hours before a round, notify your Rho Gamma and fill out the form Submitting your conflict will help us customize your schedule to maximize your attendance but does not guarantee you will not miss events The conflict form can be found here: https://forms gle/BX9Jg jSDyeWMw2Bd9

Tips and Tricks: click text for links to zoom help site

Since we are virtual, weather appropriate attire is no longer a concern It is still important to present yourself well so that you feel confident and show respect to all the planning that goes into these structured events!

We encourage you to sit in front of a plain wall in a room with good lig hting facing you Avoid brig ht lig hts or sunlig ht behind you Use headphones or find a quiet space to have conversations

Make sure that you ALWAYS log into Zoom with SSO using your Penn Key at upenn zoom us

Click Here to access this zoom site

Make sure than when you log into Zoom your name is displayed the same as the one you entered when sig ning up on campus director for recruitment and add our council ID Number like such:

Check often for updates to make sure you are on the newest version of Zoom and it is best to use the downloaded application on your computer Avoid using the phone or a Chromebook if possible

You are welcome to add a plain virtual backg round during your events to keep focus on you and your conversations,

Click Here for Zoom site for Help on Virtual Backg rounds

Zoom has a g reat help center that is very detailed! If you are nervous about Zoom use their website to get comfortable before recruitment: https://suppor t zoom us/hc/en-us

Keep you camera on and use your mic to talk!

Stay attentive showing respect in your conversations!

Don't multitask during the conversations or events!

You can hide your own camera on your view in zoom so you can focus on looking at the person you are talking to rather than your own camera

RECRUITMENT GUIDES "RHO GAMMAS"

Rho Gammas go throug h many hours of training to be the best resource for PNMs during recruitment. They have chosen to take on this role to get to know you and support you in your decision, so utilize them as you go throug h recruitment! Learn more about their role below.

Recruitment is an exciting and memorable experience, but it can be an overwhelming and emotional time as well

Recruitment Guides, referred to as Rho Gammas, are underg raduate women from various sororities at Penn, who represent the Panhellenic community during recruitment This means that from the time of her selection until Bid Day, she is not allowed to talk to any sorority sisters about the recruitment process They do this to fully focus on the PNMS and keep PNM personal information confidential

You should feel comfortable talking to her about the decisions you are making, and how you are feeling about the process She is there to help you!

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 you Rho Gamma allows you to get to know your assig ned Rho Gamma before recruitment beg ins. During recruitment, they are for you from Convocation until Bid Day

All meetings with your Recruitment Guide are required, as she is there to provide you with essential information about the process Please be sure to stay in touch with her often She will g ive you her cell phone number and email address All questions that the Rho Gamma cannot answer should be directed to the Panhellenic VPs of Recruitment

WHAT IF I DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE ASKING MY RECRUITMENT GUIDE SOMETHING?

You should always feel free to talk to another Recruitment Guide or a member of Panhellenic Executive Board, or email the VP Recruitment at pennpanhellenic vprecruitment @gmail com

Potential New Member Bill of Rig hts

Penn Panhellenic values each individual. Panhellenic holds all members accountable fo following recruitment rules and upholds thes PNM Bill of Rig hts during the Recruitment Process, to ensure that each PNM has the be recruitment experience.

The rig ht to be treated as an individual

The rig ht to be fully informed about the recruitment process

The rig ht to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment guides and members

The rig ht to be treated with respect

The rig ht to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized

The rig ht to ask how and why and receive straig ht answers

The rig ht to have and express opinions to recruitment guides

The rig ht to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors

The rig ht to make informed choices without undue pressure from others

The rig ht to be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Ag reements implicit in the MRABA sig ning process

The rig ht to make one ’ s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision

The rig ht to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience

All PNMs should feel comfortable speaking with Panhellenic VP of Health and Wellness if she feels a rule has been broken or that she has been harmed in any way during the process

All members and PNMs are expected to be respectful in recruitment events and conversations Rude behavior can be reported throug h a confidential form in order for PHC Recruitment Team to hold the sister or PNM accountable

More information about rules of recruitment tha apply to PNMs and all sorority members will b available in the Convoca videos in Canvas Click t rig ht to see our rule rea for Potential New Memb

Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Ag reement

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) wants every potential new member (PNM) to be informed about her options for joining a sorority This script (found on the next page) is to be used immediately before a potential new member (PNM) completes the MRABA during fully structured and partially structured recruitment It should be read aloud to a PNM and be unaltered A PNM should only sig n the MRABA when she fully understands the contract she is sig ning She should have the opportunity to have all her questions answered Sig ning this document is her acknowledgement that she understands the terms and conditions

All PNMs are g iven final instruction during the time of sig ning about the MRABA throug h the use of the NPC MRABA Script to understand more about what they are ag reeing to abide by

First, Introduction where you ag ree to the binding contract: This is a binding contract with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) You are choosing to complete this form because you participated in the primary membership recruitment process referred throug hout this MRABA simply as “Recruitment ”

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Withdrawing or continuing in recruitment: In this section, you may choose to withdraw from recruitment at this time or continue in recruitment

If you choose to withdraw this means you will not join a sorority now, but you could join a sorority in the future by participating in the continuous open bidding (COB) process These future opportunities are not guaranteed and may not be available for all of the sororities on campus If you would like to withdraw from recruitment at this time please initial on the line and move directly to Part 5 and sig n

If you choose to continue to participate in recruitment, you will initial the selection and move to Part 2

MRABA is sig ned after your last Preference Event

3. 4

Before you submit this binding ag reement, please stop and ask any questions that you may still have You should not sig n this binding contract if you have questions or need further explanations on any of the items listed You are ag reeing to a binding contract Once sig ned, you are ag reeing that you understand each item listed

Understanding of the ranking process: In this section, you ag ree that each of the following statements is true: You are willing to accept a bid from any sorority you list on the ag reement (in Part 4)

You will rank each sorority in order of your preference for receiving a bid putting your first choice first By writing down the name of a sorority at this time, you are ag reeing to receive a bid from that sorority This means you ag ree that if one of the sororities on your list (regardless of first or second preference) extends you a bid you are willing to accept it Writing down a second preference (if applicable) does not increase your likelihood of membership into your first preference

If you attended a sorority’s preference event, and you will not accept a bid from that sorority, you do not have to rank that sorority You do not have to list all the sororities that are your remaining choices If you are certain you will not accept a bid from any of your remaining choices, you may choose to limit your choices

Limiting your choices will neither increase nor decrease your chances of receiving a bid to your first ranked selection

You understand if you choose to rank fewer sororities you mig ht not receive a bid throug h recruitment

Understanding the effect of submitting the MRABA:

After submitting this form you cannot change your rankings You cannot add or delete any sororities to your rankings

If you do not receive a bid from any sorority you ranked, you understand you are elig ible to join a sorority later throug h the COB process You understand that not all sororities will recruit throug h COB

If you do receive a bid from a sorority you ranked but you choose not to accept that bid, you understand that you are NOT elig ible to join any other sorority on this campus until the start of the next primary membership recruitment process You will not be elig ible to participate in COB if this opportunity is available

Ranking your preferences: In this section please rank each sorority you are willing to receive a bid from in preference order

You only have the ability to rank a sorority whose preference event you attended

You should only rank a sorority you are willing to join

If you will not accept a bid from a sorority you should not rank/write that sorority

Sig ning the contract: In this section you ag ree that you have read and understood the MRABA By sig ning or submitting this MRABA, you ag ree to be bound by its terms

You have never been initiated into an NPC sorority You understand that if you join an NPC sorority and choose to become an initiated member of that sorority, you cannot join another NPC member organization, regardless of the circumstances

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RECRUITMENT

rself! Joining a sorority is all about meeting new le and making deeper bonds in the very large nity that is Penn You will end up exactly where are supposed to be! Stay calm and enjoy the unity to connect with so many amazing women!

STAY HEALTHY

Please step away from the screen in between events Be sure to eat enoug h drink a lot of water, and take activity or stretch breaks!

Get plenty of sleep Use your evenings and free time to rest and stay on top of your classes and cleanse from screen time!

It is important that you follow all Campus Compact rules and reduce your risk of exposure to Covid-19 Recruitment is all virtual so you can isolate as needed when returning to campus

MEET PEOPLE

Be kind to others in your g roup Everyone has a different experience during recruitment, and it is important to respect your fellow PNM's feelings and support each other throug hout the process

Ask questions during the events! It helps the conversation and is a sig n of your interest in the organization

Be respectful in the conversations regardless of whether or not you think you like the sorority Your opinion may change with each person you meet, and you may decide that you like a chapter that you thoug ht you weren't interested in

If you do not think you are interested in a certain sorority, you should still be courteous to the women hosting you When you join any sorority, you are also joining Panhellenic and those women are part of that larger community

Do not interpret any remark made at an event as assurance of a bid An individual member has no way of deciding on their own or knowing if you will receive a bid

MAKE GOOD CHOICES

Look at each sorority as a whole Sororities are made up of many individuals - don't judge it by just one woman that you met

Be mature in your decision making Do not be influenced by others' opinions This organization will be with you for the rest of your life, and is bigger than one year, person or your time at Penn

Every year we hear from PNMs after recruitment or sisters years later, that they wish they would have kept an open mind during the recruitment process, stressed less about their choices, and listened more to what they were feeling and wanted rather than listening to others take their advice and make smarter choices for you

- Christmas Cotter, AVP of Re i

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

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

enic g roups have houses that are desig nated chapter facilities Sisters often describe the experience of living in the house as strengthening their sense of sisterhood with other members

One of the expectations of membership is to live in the sorority house, if space permits Each chapter is expected to fill its house with Juniors and Seniors (starting fall 2021) We encourage women to not sig n off campus leases until they know their chapter house is filled

Panhellenic sororities value scholarship One of the obligations of membership is to uphold the academic standard

The University has a requirement that all students wishing to join a fraternity or sorority at Penn must have completed at least four credit units and have a minimum of 2 50 GPA prior to being approved to join an organization

In addition to the minimum set by the university for joining, 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 financial commitment Chapter dues pay for a number of different things, including sisterhood events, social functions, prog ramming, and inter/national fees The first semester dues range from $550-$971, averag ing out at $775 In addition, OFSL requires a $91 annual Prog ramming Fee and Out of House Member Fee rang ing 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 Philanthropy Round!

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

Wellness at Penn

Penn has a plethora of resources that are here to support your health, wellness, and academic needs Visit their website for links to their resources and on Instag ram @WellnessatPenn

Counseling & Psycholog ical Services (CAPS)

CAPS offers free and confidential services to all Penn underg raduate, g raduate, and professional students.

Student Health Services (SHS)

Whether you are not feeling well or have an injury, SHS is available for students to be seen for appointments with a nurse or doctor

Reach a Peer Helpline (RAP Line)

The Reach-A-Peer Helpline is a peer help line that provides confidential peer support, information, and referrals to any and all students of Penn The service is open to all students who wish to share a problem, are in need of information, or just want to talk to someone about anything on their mind Find their contact information on their Penn Clubs site linked in title

Penn Benjamins (PennBens)

Penn Benjamins is an organization run by students, for students They offer short-term, confidential peer listening and referral services to any member of the Penn underg raduate community Visit their website linked in the title or follow them on instag ram or facebook @pennbenjamins

Weingarten Learning Resources

Learning Resources offers opportunities for students to build and strengthen their study skills and strateg ies as they engage with Penn coursework and a variety of academic projects Learning specialists support students throug h individual consultations and g roup workshops that often address time/project management, organization, academic reading, research and writing, problemsolving, and exam preparation

Student Disability Services (SDS)

Panhellenic welcomes students with disabilities and we are committed to providing the same exceptional opportunities to all students If you would like to request accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Office of Disabilities Services at 215-573-9235 or disabilityservices@vpul upenn edu and throug h their website. Please contact the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life if you would like to request access to a Panhellenic event by emailing jesryan@upenn edu

ORGANIZATIONS AT PENN

Penn students can join more than 600 clubs and organizations, most of which reg ister with the Office of Student Affairs The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life (OFSL) oversees three governing councils affiliated with International/National Fraternities and Sororities: Panhellenic Council (PHC), Intercultural Greek Council (IGC), & Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Penn’s approximately forty eig ht recog nized Greek chapters are defined by the fraternity’s or sorority’s stated values, purpose and ceremonies OFSL requires that recog nized 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 Students and chapters are expected to follow Penn policies and local, state, and federal laws

Intercultural Greek Council (IGC)

IGC is comprised of 4 fraternities and 7 sororities Each of those 11 chapters are a member of one of the national umbrella g roups: National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA), and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

IGC conducts recruitment/intake processes which may include interest meetings and/or chapter-specific events where candidates can learn about the organization All secondsemester freshmen as well as sophomores, juniors and seniors, are elig ible to participate in recruitment/intake if they meet the elig ibility requirements for OFSL and the member organization

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

IFC is comprised of 26 organizations (24 men s and 2 co-ed g roups) 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 beg ins by sig ning up on Campus Director, in which prospective students fill out an e-application that helps OFSL determine academic elig ibility for joining All interested students must reg ister on Campus Director in order to be able to participate in any recruitmentrelated events If you are pursuing a co-ed g roup and PHC, reg ister in PHC CD and email the IFC Advisor at jonjbell@upenn edu

WHAT ABOUT SCHOOL-BASED FRATERNITIES?

At Penn some reg istered student organizations function as academic or thematic co-ed fraternities Examples include a business fraternity or eng ineering fraternity like Theta Tau, which is a national co-ed eng ineering fraternity that has a chapter at Penn These organizations are based in schools, not OFSL and typically have staff or faculty advisors

WHAT ABOUT INDEPENDENT GROUPS THAT ACT LIKE FRATERNITIES OR SORORITIES?

Penn is home to several identified off-campus organizations which operate independently of the University, without advising or regulation These g roups may have formed after a national fraternity or sorority closed its Penn chapter due to policy sanctions or other reasons Some of these g roups may utilize Greek letters or even refer to themselves as fraternities; they recruit members and host social events in private off-campus residences These g roups receive no University funding They may or may not follow risk management protocols Identified off-campus g roups are expected to notify the Office of Student Affairs of their leadership and member rosters, and are expected to reg ister any events they host with alcohol Students who join these organizations, and the g roups themselves, are expected to follow Penn policies and local, state, and federal laws Currently no women's organizations have chosen to identify themselves with OSA to follow the identified off-campus organization process These organizations are not nationally affiliated

Alpha Phi

Union Hand in Hand

Alpha Phi at Penn is an organization of adventurous involved, and empowered women! With over two decades on Penn’s campus, we are proud to carry on the traditions that date back to Alpha Phi’s founding in 1872 while still learning and g rowing to forge our own path as a chapter As one of the first sororities in the nation Alpha Phi is called an international fraternity because we were founded with global chapters before the word “sorority” was even invented!

Our sisters can be found leading activities throug hout campus: athletic teams honor societies, dance and acapella g roups and community service organizations that contribute to our futures as entrepreneurs doctors lawyers and so much more In addition to contributing to life at Penn, Alpha Phis are dedicated to their chapter and sisters We celebrate Penn’s unique traditions together, such as Spring Fling Homecoming and Hey Day Alpha Phi also plans many exciting sisterhood events including trips to nearby beaches hiking excursions, apple picking, Center City brunches and catered study breaks

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

Along with our 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 nig ht out on the town filled with good food silent auctions, raffles, and prizes Other philanthropy events include our Mac ‘ n Phis late nig ht, 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

Alpha Phi also loves to participate in Panhellenic and Penn fundraisers like the Rena Rowan Ribbon Run and Relay for Life Likewise we spearhead our own fundraising initiatives for pressing issues of the time such as raising funds for families devastated by the Beirut explosion and supporting local Black-owned businesses 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 find rewarding experiences both inside and outside of our sisterhood Most importantly the sisters are forever connected throug h unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships and an unconditional network of support and empowerment The Eta Iota chapter of Alpha Phi welcomes you to Recruitment 2021 We can’t wait to get to know you!

Colors: Silver and Bordeaux

Founding

1872 at Syracuse University chartered at Penn in 1988

Symbols

Colors: Silver and Bordeaux

Flower: Lilly of the Valley & Forget-me-not Symbol: Ivy Leaf Mascot: Phi Bear

International

172 International Chapters www alphaphi org

Philanthropy

Alpha Phi Foundation which supports Women's Heart Health

Housing

4045 Walnut Street

21 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter

Eta Iota Chapter

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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 g roups 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 nig hts at the house alumni trips to Manhattan, class dinners date and crush parties, formals and multiple philanthropy events throug hout the semester

Chi Omega supports the Make- A-Wish Foundation with its fall Chi O Late Nig ht at Wishbone and spring Best of the Nest event, as well other activities throug hout the year The Beta Alpha chapter was able to g rant 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 g raduate education, professional networking social get-togethers leadership training and more You may be a colleg iate sister for just a few years but you will truly be a Chi Omega for a lifetime!

Whether you ’ re hoping to find a new g roup 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!

Founding

1895 at University of Arkansas chartered at Penn in 1919

Symbols

Colors: Cardinal and Straw

Flower: White Carnation Symbol: Owl

National 181 National Chapters www chiomega com

Philanthropy Make-A-Wish Foundation

Housing

3926 Spruce Street

16 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter

Beta Alpha Chapter

www upenn chiomega com

Colors: Cardinal and Straw

y p provided members unequaled opportunities for personal g rowth and development Those purposes are Friendship, Hig h Standards of Personnel, Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship, Participation

Delta Delta Delta

Let us steadfastly; love one another

Tri Delta is the oldest sorority on Penn’s campus In its 116 years at Penn he Psi chapter has attracted a dynamic and diverse g roup of women who are active in all facets of campus life including several Varsity Sports eams, Penn Dance, Wharton Women, Best Buddies A Moment of Mag ic he Period Project, Underg raduate Advisory Boards, and Kite and Key

n addition to being leaders on campus, we also strive as a chapter to make sig nificant strides beyond Locust Walk Every fall Tri Delta hosts rihop, a pancake breakfast with music, games and sisterhood, helping to aise millions of dollars for our national philanthropy St Jude Children’s esearch Hospital In fact, Tri Delta chapters nationwide are working to ulfill their pledge to raise $60 million in 10 years for St Jude

ince our founding in 1888 TriDelta’s traditions rituals, and sisterhood ave become well-established nationwide helping to create a large social etwork that extends far beyond Penn In addition to our philanthropic and social activities, the most rewarding aspects of Tri Delta 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 semesterly date nig hts and formals dining downtown with Bigs and Littles, or de-stressing during study breaks

Founding

Colors: Silver, Gold and Blue

Symbols

Colors: Silver Gold and Blue

Flower: Pansy

Symbol: Trident

Our chapter house is an important part of our chapter, as 33 sisters live-in and all sisters are welcome Sisters can cong regate at the chapter house for midday meals, movie nig hts g roup study sessions and to use our kitchen and comfortable common spaces! At Tri Delta you will meet an ambitious g roup of fun and intelligent women The Psi chapter looks forward to meeting you and wishes you the best in Recruitment! National

Philanthropy St

Housing

Mascot: Dolphin 4044

Penn

"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 "

1888 at Boston University chartered at Penn in 1904

Founding

Leading Women

Kappa Alpha Theta was orig inally 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 backg rounds Thetas are involved in a wide variety of campus activities including class boards, varsity sports dance and a cappella g roups 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 throug hout 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 self-defense 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 nig hts, chapter dinners and trips around Philadelphia to promote unity among our diverse and active membership

We are a motivated g roup 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!

Colors: Black and Gold

Symbols

Colors: Black and Gold

Flower: Black and Gold Pansy Symbol: Kite and Twin Stars

International 212 International Chapters

www kappaalphatheta org

Philanthropy Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

Housing

130 S 39th Street

22 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter

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opportunity for social, intellectual, and moral g rowth as she meets the hig her and broader demands of mature life "

1870 DePauw University chartered at Penn in 1919

One Hope of Many People

he University of Pennsylvania welcomed the Beta chapter of Sig ma Delta Tau its campus on June 20, 1920 Since then the sisters of SDT have been tremely active members of the Penn community We have been recog nized r exhibiting outstanding scholarship holding the title of hig hest average GPA the chapters of the Panhellenic Association In recent years, SDT has ganized many events to raise awareness for and benefit our national hilanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) Our annual late-nig ht ndraising event at Greek Lady is not only always a g reat time, but it is also ccessful in raising an impressive amount of money for PCAA; this year we ised almost $10,000 Additionally throug hout the year our chapter hosts any community service events such as bake sales and trunk shows that also nefit PCAA

s leading women in the community we are constantly working to further our hilanthropy and are committed to having a positive impact in and outside of enn The sisters of SDT are proud to be extremely involved on Penn’s campus embers are leaders in a variety of campus organizations like Kite & Key ociety Wharton Women varsity sports teams and performing arts g roups In ddition to our work with PCAA, members also value g iving back to the hiladelphia community In their free time many sisters volunteer at CHOP and articipate in the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project Our close-knit sorority omotes a strong bond of friendship and sisterhood This sense of community continually fostered throug h the numerous events hosted for the chapter ch as movie nig hts yoga classes during finals, and a Thanksg iving Potluck

ach semester we have a number of formal social events like date parties ush parties, and formals that further bring our chapter together Even on a ay-to-day basis there is opportunity for us to spend time together as sisters all years are welcome to eat dinner at the chapter house The women of the eta chapter of Sig ma Delta Tau are true friends at heart Our sisterhood shes you well in Recruitment and we look forward to meeting you soon!

Colors: Cafe Au Lait and Old Blue

Founding

1917 at Cornell University chartered at Penn in 1920

Symbols

Colors: Cafe Au Lait and Old Blue

Flower: Golden Tea Rose

Symbol: Torch

Mascot: Teddy Bear

Philanthropy

Sig ma Delta Tau Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse America, and Jewish Women International

Housing

3833

Sig ma Kappa

One Heart, One Way

As the Kappa Iota Chapter of Sig ma Kappa we pride ourselves on our diversity and close-knit sisterhood We believe that each member of the chapter is unique in her own way and has the ability to pursue talents and passions individually However together we are able to create invaluable friendships support systems and relationships that last beyond our four years here at Penn

Our sisters are involved in a wide range of activities and often take on positions that enable them to drive innovation and positive change across campus Some of these activities include Penn Democrats Wharton Women Kite and Key Society Women’s Sailing Team V-Day Campaig n and Women’s Varsity Squash You can also always count on sisters to be in the audience cheering at the Off the Beat Penny Loafers, and Arts House performances!

The strength of our sisterhood can be seen in every aspect of life You can always find sisters gathered in the Sig ma Kappa house watching movies on the weekends or studying together for exams during midterm season Some of our bigger events include trips into Center City to go ice skating apple picking at Linvilla Orchards, manicures and pedicures at local salons on campus, and baseball games at Citizen’s Bank Park We especially look forward to our date parties and formals each semester!

Sig ma Kappa is dedicated to g iving back to the community and creating meaning beyond just our chapter Every year, we host various philanthropy events in the fall and spring to raise money for our national philanthropy, Alzheimer’s Research Our most recent event was called “Pearl Jam” and consisted of a lip sync battle between different g roups on campus In the past we have also hosted Sig ma Kappa Quizzo Sig ma Kappa Carnival, and a Chicken and Waffles late nig ht Thanks to the support from the members of the chapter and community, we ’ ve been able to donate over $25 000 to the Sig ma Kappa Ultraviolet Campaig n and Alzheimer’s Research! During the year we are also involved in many smaller projects such as hosting blood drives for the Red Cross collecting products for the Penn Period Project, volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Service is one of our main four values and we find it incredibly rewarding to be able to g ive back while also strengthening our sisterhood!

The sisters of the Kappa Iota chapter of Sig ma Kappa wish you all the best with recruitment this year and hope you are able to find your home like we did We’re so excited to meet you and welcome you into the Panhellenic community!

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

1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Ma chartered at Penn in 2002

Zeta Tau Alpha

Seek the Noblest

The Alpha Beta Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was proudly reestablished at Penn in 2011 Zeta Tau Alpha is a fun and diverse g roup of women involved in all aspects of campus life including varsity athletics performance g roups student government Wharton Women, Penn Fashion Collective, ROTC Penn Alternative Breaks, and many more While we do have a wide range of interests one thing is constant - our sisterhood From monthly large sisterhood events to date nig hts and weekly house activities, our social calendar is always packed with fun and unique events Our past sisterhood events include: our annual sisterhood retreat, visiting Linvilla Orchards for apple picking, Painting with a Twist Laser Tag, Karaoke Philadelphia restaurant week for sisterhood dining and much more! In addition to all of these exciting events we also love cozy activity nig hts at our chapter house, like our diversity movie nig hts and cooking classes Our beautiful house is a home for all ZTA sisters and you can always find people there to make your nig ht more fun no matter if you are looking for someone to hang out with or a place to do work No matter what we ’ re doing we always have a good time!

In addition to social events our chapter also understands the importance of philanthropy and service Our national philanthropy is breast cancer education and awareness and we work to connect this cause to our sisters Penn s campus and the community of West Philadelphia During the month of October Zeta sisters come together to host awareness and education pop-ups on Locust Walk by handing out pink ribbons and free treats with educational facts on them and g iving people the opportunity to honor those in their lives who have battled breast cancer We also have our biggest fundraising event in October Pink Pups & Pizza, which raises money both for our national organization and for the local Linda Creed Foundation that provides mammog rams for uninsured women in West Philly We have monthly service events to help further g ive back to our community and in the past have done things such as Boo at the Zoo Books Behind Bars, and making food for a Connect by Nig ht shelter Aside froom Zeta service events our sisters are also involved in other philanthropic or service oriented organizations such as Relay for Life, Penn Period Project, West Philly Tutoring Prog ram, and Project Heal

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 world 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!

Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray

Symbols

Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gra

Flower: White Violet

Symbol: Five-Pointed Crown and Strawberry

International

172 International Chapters www zetataualpha org

Philanthropy

Breast Cancer Education & Awareness

Housing

4027 Walnut Street

20 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter

Alpha Beta Chapter

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“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 ”

1898 at Longwood University chartered at Penn in 1918, recolonized in 2011

HELPFUL INFORMATION

TERMS

ACTIVE: a fully initiated member of a sorority

ALUMNAE: an initiated member of a sorority that has left the colleg iate Greek system

BID: a formal invitation to become a New Member of a sorority

CHAPTER: refers to an individual sorority house; chapter names are different on all college campus

COB (CONTINOUS OPEN BIDDING): the informal process of recruitment only chapters under total can participate in COB

GREEK: a member of a fraternity or sorority

INITIATION: the traditional Ritual the brings a New Member into full membership

LEGACY: a potential member of a sorority who is a daug hter, g randdaug hter, or sister of a member of a Greek organization (applied and defined differently by each sorority

MUTUAL SELECTION: the process of selection by both

PNMs and Chapters in narrowing down choices during Recruitment

NATIONAL: a term referring to the central organization of a g iven sorority

NPC (NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE): a conference comprised of 26 national sororities

NEW MEMBER: a member of a sorority who has not yet been initiated

PHC (PANHELLENIC COUNCIL): the coordinating body of sororities on a college campus

PNM (POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER): a person participating in Recruitment or interested in becoming part of the Greek community

QUOTA: the maximum number of New Members that a sorority can take during Primary Formal

RECRUITMENT RECOMENDATION: a written letter for a PNM from an alumna of a chapter

RECRUITMENT: a mutual selection process where chapters seek New Members and PNMs seek membership

SOCAIL: a planned social gathering of the membership or Greek organizations

TOTAL: a total number, based on median chapter size, that sororities may reach during COB

Helpful Links:

Recruitment Reg istration

https://upenn mycampus

Schedule Conflict Form

https://forms gle/EKx1hq1CAvF751zk7

Recruitment Reg istration Fee Waiver: https://forms gle/iNuwhE5z18wxXDtP6

Joining a Panhellenic Sorority at Penn does have a financial cost Each sorority has dues for membership to pay for the experience that comes with being part of the organization (More information about these costs can be found on Page 11 and during Philanthropy Round of Primary Recruitment) However, if you are looking to see if a sorority is something you want to make work financially and are unsure if you are able to go throug h Primary Recruitment due to the reg istration costs this waiver may be rig ht for you

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 throug h recruitment again If you complete the new member prog ram and are initiated you are bound to that organization as a lifetime member

NEW MEMBER EDUCATION PROCESS

The New Member Education (NME) Process which by University policy is a maximum of 6 weeks (thoug h some chapters will have a shorter process), is a structured national prog ram that all new members complete The NME Process is structured like a class: when you receive your schedule, you will see a mixture of sisterhood-building activities, i d ti t l b t th

ANTIHAZING POLICY

Penn, OFSL and PHC all prohibit hazing and enforce the Antihazing Policies of both our campus and national sororities

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 t d t ( ) hi h illf ll d t

Academic Integ rity

Mental and Physical Wellness, Cultural Competency, LGBTQ Inclusion and more