University of Texas at Austin PNM Guide 2020

DISCOVER SORORITY Life U N IV ERSIT Y OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

GUIDE TO PRIMARY RECRUITMENT 2020 UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

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Please report any recruitment rule violations and other concerns to the University Panhellenic Council at http://bit.ly/UPCreportform or visit the “Report a Form” tab on the Texas Panhellenic website (texaspanhellenic.com)

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For more information or questions about Recruitment, please contact texaspanhellenic.recruitment@gmail.com or sfl@austin.utexas.edu.

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CONTENTS

Sorority and Fraternity Life at Texas............................................................. 5 About the University Panhellenic Council................................................... 6 Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Sisterhood About Recruiment...................................................................................... 8 Letter from the Editor........................................................................ 8 Covid-19 Updates............................................................................ 9 Potential New Member Bill of Rights................................................ 10 Letters of Recommendation.............................................................. 11 Financial Transparency..................................................................... 12 Values Based Recruitment.......................................................................... 13 What is Values Based Recruitment, Question Ideas Recruitment Contact and Silence Policies................................................... 14 Recruitment Week...................................................................................... 15 Mutual Selection and Voting............................................................. 16 Recruitment Guides.......................................................................... 17 Round by Round.............................................................................. 18 MRABA............................................................................................ 20 What Chapter is Right for Me?.................................................................... 21 As a Panhellenic Woman............................................................................ 22 Scholarship, Community Service...................................................... 22 Programming and Education............................................................. 23 Statements on Alcohol and Hazing, Not On My Campus ................ 24 Sorority Housing............................................................................... 25 As a UT Woman......................................................................................... 26 Important Resources......................................................................... 26 Austin Life........................................................................................ 27 Chapters..................................................................................................... 28 Sorority and Fraternity Terminology............................................................. 42 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................... 43 Greek Alphabet.......................................................................................... 44

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WELCOME

WELCOME CLASS OF 2024 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN! We would like to congratulate you on becoming a Longhorn and beginning your exciting time at The University of Texas at Austin. By choosing to go through recruitment, you will open yourself up to countless opportunities and will meet and connect with many unique individuals.

The Longhorn State of Mind is embodied in our university’s core values of Individual Opportunity, Responsibility, Learning, Discovery, Freedom, and Leadership. Students should feel empowered to bring life to the core values that will help them succeed at UT Austin.

We encourage you to read this guide to help you better understand what the Panhellenic community can offer and help you decide if going through recruitment is right for you. If you have further questions, feel free to visit www.texaspanhellenic.com or e-mail us at texaspanhellenic. recruitment@ gmail.com.

-Your 2020 Executive Board and Chapter Delegates, Hook ‘em!

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SORORITY & FRATERNITY LIFE AT TEXAS The Sorority and Fraternity Community at the university is made up of over 60 organizations representing 15% of the student body at UT Austin. Each of these organizations belongs to one of six governing councils: The University Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic Council, and the Latino Pan-Hellenic Council Joining a Panhellenic sorority will allow you to be part of this larger community that is strongly connected to the University and the Austin community.

CHAPTERS Alpha Chi Omega (ΑΧΩ) Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ) Alpha Epsilon Phi (ΑΕΦ) Alpha Phi (ΑΦ) Alpha Xi Delta (ΑΞΔ)

Chi Omega (ΧΩ) Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ)

Delta Gamma (ΔΓ)

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE AND UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) was created in 1902 to promote sorority unity. Today there are 26 fraternal organizations affiliated with NPC which are represented on over 620 college campuses in the US and Canada.

When you join one of the fourteen NPC sororities at Texas, you also become a member of the University Panhellenic Council (UPC) which has over 3,300 members making us the largest women’s organization on campus! UPC serves as the governing body for the fourteen NPC sororities and is run by a student executive board. UPC promotes equality and establishes guidelines that govern membership recruitment, social activities, publicity, and member responsibilities.

Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ) Kappa Delta (ΚΔ) Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ) Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ) Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ) Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA)

We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community.

Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character, inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

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President: Lindsey Hoyer Vice President External Recruitment: Carlyn Crow Vice President Internal Recruitment: Catherine Holley Vice President Administration: Madison Phelan Vice President Communications: Nicolette Boaz Vice President Diversity and Inclusion: Daniela Quesada Vice President Finance: Shelby Krummel Vice President Philanthropy: Megan Melvin Vice President Standards: Sydney Smith President-Elect: Nimisha Jain Vice President Counseling-elect: Jillian Smith Vice President Recruitment-elect: Kathryn Stieler

what does PANHELLENIC DO? The Panhellenic Council is led by a team of executive officers elected by their peers. The Panhellenic Council consists of delegates from the 14 chapters. The council acts as the central governing body of the sorority community. The Panhellenic Executive Council is actively involved with chapter development, including coordinating issue-related programs and leadership opportunities for chapters and their members, compiling grade statistics for individual chapters and the Panhellenic Association, coordinating campus and community service projects, and making resource materials available to help combat chapter issues. They are also in charge of organizing recruitment, including compiling and publishing recruitment materials for incoming students and training Recruitment Guides to represent Panhellenic spirit to potential new members. Finally, the Panhellenic Executive Council represents all sororities at regional and national meetings, and represents all sorority women by serving on university committees

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DIVERSITY + inclusion

LEADERSHIP

Officially signed by each chapter’s president in 2018, the University Panhellenic Council published a Diversity & Inclusion statement that commits the following:

One of the top priorities of our sorority community is giving members a number of positions to sharpen their leadership skills. Sororities provide a solid foundation in leadership training and networking to prepare members for the demands and responsibilities needed in their future careers.

“The Panhellenic community at The University of Texas at Austin has a zero tolerance policy for the hate, discrimination, or mistreatment of any of its members or any individual.” The University Panhellenic Council commits to educate members on diversity, inclusion and equity, provide transparent information, and to create a bias-conscious and welcoming environment for all.

SISTERHOOD The spirit of our sorority community makes our large campus seem smaller and more like home. Sorority chapters at Texas provide a diverse selection of events that will enrich your social life and take you beyond the daily routine of class, working and studying. Regardless of the chapter you join, the friendships that are formed within your sorority and with others in the community are lifelong.

Leadership Opportunities Include:

• Chapter Executive Board and Committees • University Panhellenic Council Executive Board

and Committees • Order of Omega Honor Society Executive Council

or Committees • Texas Leadership Summit Executive Board or Facilitator • Not On My Campus Peer Educators • IMPACT Retreat • Circle of Sisterhood Representatives Panhellenic Women are involved in recognized and respected groups on campus such as:

• Student Government and Senate of College Councils • Spirit organizations • UT Athletics • Professional and Academic organizations

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letter from THE EDITOR Hi all, My name is Nicolette Boaz. I have the privilege of serving on the 2020 University Panhellenic Executive Council as Vice President of Communications.

We know many of you never imagined concluding your senior year in this way. You’ve missed out on significant events that mark the end of a chapter in your life.. In the midst of these emotions, you’re about to join the UT community where you will make remarkable memories and lifelong friends.

No one planned nor hoped for this situation, but here we are figuring it all out together.

As UPC, we realize that in light of Covid-19, we need to take steps and develop plans to implement due to this pandemic affecting our ability to execute recruitment regularly and safely. I want to reassure you all that our Panhellenic Council is doing everything to make this year’s recruitment occur in the best interest of you, the Potential New Member.

We’ve been working alongside chapters, other panhellenic councils, and NPC, to develop a hybrid of both a virtual recruitment experience and inperson events that will follow social distancing measures. This year is sure to look a bit different than the rest.

Don’t worry! However recruitment happens, we want you to be a part of the Panhellenic community. We will be sure to keep you in the loop. So please follow us on Instagram @texaspanhellenic and keep a close eye on the website Texaspanhellenic.com for information updates.

I want to reassure you that you WILL be prepared for recruitment. You will get all of the information you need, we promise! Rest easy and we will let you know how to be successful in whatever form of recruitment there is. We will get through this, you are strong! This situation is so unique and recruitment has so many moving parts. Thank you for bearing with us. *I want to apologize for any items left in this guide that do not match with your experience. As you can imagine, this is a rapidly evolving situation.

So though I did my best to go through and edit out anything that will not be relevant to 2020 recruitment, there are things I may have missed! Thank you for your understanding. We can’t wait for you to join our community!

With love,

Nicolette 8

about RECRUITMENT HOW TO REGISTER Visit www.texaspanhellenic.com to register online and upload a photo so we can put a face to your name on the first day of recruitment! Be sure to pay online during the following dates provided.

ABOUT RECRUITMENT Formal recruitment involves the 14 National Panhellenic Conference chapters at The University of Texas at Austin. A woman is eligible to participate in recruitment and join a sorority if she is enrolled at the university and has been granted fulltime status. She must not be a new member or initiated member of any National Panhellenic Conference sorority.

MEETINGS WITH RECRUITMENT GUIDES Each round you will begin your day by meeting with your Recruitment Guide group.

This is the time when you will receive your invitations and event schedules for that day. Due to time limitations, you should dress for the recruitment events prior to attending this meeting.

CHAPTER SELECTION After you have attended all of the events on your schedule, you will participate in Chapter Selection. This process should be completed immediately after your last event without making any stops to change clothes or make phone calls. You will use this time to select the chapter(s) you would like to visit again the next day. This selection will first be filled out on a worksheet and then submitted on a computer after which you may return to her residence hall.

2020 THINGS TO KNOW: • Registration for Panhellenic Recruitment will open on June 1, 2020 and close August 3, 2020.

• Recruitment will take place between August 17-24, 2020.

• Changes to the previously published daily schedule are forthcoming and will reflect the shift to virtual events and implementing social-distancing measures.

• Recruitment will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person events.

• Most elements of recruitment will be virtual with select few in-person events that utilize strong social distancing and safety practices.

• Virtual conversation between PNMs and chapter

members will be supported on an online platform.

• A completely virtual experience will be available

for any student, no questions asked.

• The registration fee will not be due when you complete the online form at this time.

• We are currently evaluating the expenses associated with a recruitment process adapted for social distancing. We anticipate the registration cost will be lower than previous years and want to pass these

reduced costs along students and their families.

• When the registration fee is confirmed all registrants will be invoiced for the registration fee. PNMs may not participate in Panhellenic Recruitment if

the registration fee is not paid.

• The estimated range for the recruitment

registrations fee: $75 - $175. We hope to confirm

the registration fee by the end of June.

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potential new member

BILL OF RIGHTS 1. The right to ask questions and receive true objective answers from Recruitment Guides and members.

2. The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers.

3. The right to have and express opinions to Recruitment Guides.

4. The right to have unbreakable confidentiality when sharing information with Recruitment Guides.

5. The right to make one’s own choices and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of the decision.

6. The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience.

If at any time you feel that you are not being treated according to the precepts outlined here, contact your Recruitment Guide at once. With your permission, your Recruitment Guide should then inform the Panhellenic Council of the issue and take immediate and appropriate action to rectify the situation You can also report any concerns to concerns to the University Panhellenic Council at: http://bit.ly/UPCreportform or visit the “Report a Form” tab on the Texas Panhellenic website (texaspanhellenic.com).

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letters of RECOMMENDATION

INDEPENDENTLY FIND REFERENCE WRITERS This is a great option if you do not live in an area with an Alumnae Panhellenic, miss the Alumnae Panhellenic deadline, or if you just prefer to do things your own way with more control over the process. Use your network to find members of sororities willing to submit a reference on

Reference and recommendation letters must be written by sorority alumnae

your behalf. The alumna writing the reference is responsible for submitting

members. This allows each chapter to become familiar with potential new

the appropriate form through her national organization’s process. There is

members and tells us all about a potential new members interests and

no official deadline for references for recruitment at UT, but the earlier a

involvement. Letters of recommendation are optional, but encouraged to

chapter receives the reference the longer they have to read and get to know

allow the chapters to get to know you before the formal recruitment begins!

you.

Two ways to obtain a reference or recommendation:

Reference and recommendation letters do not guarantee a bid for membership. Many of our sororities require a reference from an alumna

REGISTER WITH YOUR LOCAL ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC

member of their sorority before a woman can join, however they are not

Throughout the country Alumnae Panhellenic Associations host a reference

essential for every sorority. Please mail all letters directly to the chapter

letter process to help women in their area secure reference writers. This

house.

option provides an opportunity to get assistance with obtaining references, possibly meet local area sorority alumnae and attend a recruitment

If you or a sorority alumna has questions regarding references, please direct

information session. To find the Alumnae Panhellenic Association in your

them to contact their national headquarters or Sorority and Fraternity Life

area you can visit the UPC website or do a google search. If your town

at (512) 471-9700.

or city is not listed, consider contacting the nearest university campus with sororities and inquire. Most Alumnae Panhellenic Associations begin

All reference materials should be submitted digitally at this time. In the past,

collecting registration forms in early spring and will set their own a deadline

details surrounding specifics on letter amount and what chapter requires

in early summer.

what has been fuzzy. We recently gathered all this information from all 14 of our chapters and it is on our website. Please visit texaspanhellenic.com

You may continue to seek references independently after the deadline has

for the detailed information on reference preferences by chapter.

passed. There is no official deadline for references for recruitment at UT, but the earlier a chapter receives the reference the longer they have to read and get to know you.

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REQUIRED FEES

about FINANCIAL

Chapter fees fund various activities of the organization such as academic programs, service activities, national dues and lifetime membership. The ranges below include dues, room, and board information: • • • •

New Member Fall Semester: $1,335.26 - $2,926.86 New Member Spring Semester: $997.76 - $2,571.75 Active Member (Out of House): $997.76 - $2,432.09 Active Member (In House): $4,700.00 - 7,012.50

These figures are from the 2018/2019 school year, please check texaspanhellenic.com for the most up-to-date information.

You are allowed to ask about this information. This information is transparent for each chapter and is important!

ADDITIONAL/OPTIONAL FEES Additional costs throughout the semester may include: • • • •

Parking at the chapter house* Optional meal plans Pictures, gifts, merchandise Social events

*Parking availability and cost will vary by chapter Please note that when you become a new member of a sorority, you are affiliating with that organization. If at any time you decide to disaffiliate, you may still be held responsible for fees or payments required to fulfill your contract with the organization. During formal recruitment, a potential member should ask sorority members about financial obligations, payment options, and if they offer scholarships. Each sorority sets its own fees and housing costs as well as their payment schedule.

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what is

VALUES-BASED recruitment?

Our 13 chapters each have core values they cling to that shine through members. As Panhellenic women, academics, equality and inclusion, empowerment, service, leadership are just some of the values our members hold true. As a potential new member, what are some of the values you cherish most? We want to encourage you to be mindful of what you value this week. Our goal is that our recruitment process How do your values align with the values of the chapters you visit with during recruitment week? Some question ideas to ask chapter members:

OPEN HOUSE • What are you involved in on campus?

• How has this sorority enhanced your college experience?

PHILANTHROPY • Why are you passionate about this philanthropy?

• Is your chapter directly involved in working with the philanthropic cause?

SISTERHOOD • What is your favorite way to spend time with women in your chapter?

• What are the leadership opportunities in the chapters for members?

• How do you see ____(insert value here) in the women in your chapter?

PREFERENCE • How did you know this chapter was the right fit?

• What is one of your chapter’s values that you value most?

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SILENCE

RECRUITMENT CONTACT AND SILENCE POLICIES UPC has strict policies against contacting and being contacted by women currently in sororities at UT Austin. The following rules apply to anyone interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority.

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Potential new members (PNMs) may not attend any organized sorority function outside of formal recruitment events.

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No oral or written invitations can be made to a potential new member by a sorority member or representative (alumna or other) to attend any activity or social function.

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PNMs may not be contacted in any way by active or alumnae members. This includes telephone calls, letters, facebook messages, and gifts of any sort.

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PNMs are strongly discouraged from attending any fraternity activities.

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Attendance at fraternity parties is not allowed during recruitment in August.

Strict silence is enforced between the time of the last preference event until the end of Bid Day. Any contact made between a sorority member (alumna or active) is strictly forbidden and will lead to dismissal from the recruitment process. This includes alumnae relatives.

These rules are not in place without reason. With Silence, we intend to ensure every Potential New Member has an equal and fair opportunity to join the Panhellenic community. The violation of these rules hinders and may prohibit women that do not have existing bonds from forming those bonds as quickly during just one week of recruitment. Our Panhellenic Executive Council seeks to make Recruitment more authentic and values based to welcome every woman.

Again, we encourage everyone to please report any recruitment rule violations and other concerns to the University Panhellenic Council at: http://bit.ly/UPCreportform or visit the “Report Form” tab on the Texas Panhellenic website (texaspanhellenic.com)

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week RECRUITMENT RECRUITMENT WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN AUGUST 17-24, 2020.

ATTENDANCE Recruitment, much like sorority membership itself, is a process that requires a reasonable commitment of time and effort. The University Panhellenic Council has adopted a no-tolerance policy regarding missed days or events. Women participating in recruitment must be available to attend all scheduled invitational rounds and evening events; exceptions will be made only for university-related activities. Potential new members are expected to be present at every chapter event they are scheduled to attend on any given day. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from recruitment.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER: 1. Register with the University Panhellenic Council in order to participate in Formal Recruitment at www.texaspanhellenic.com.

2. Attend Opening Convocation and all events to which you are invited. In the event of illness or other emergency, notify your Recruitment Guide or a member of the recruitment team.

3. An unexcused absence from any event will result in AUTOMATIC DISMISSAL from the recruitment process.

4. Cell phone use is not permitted during ANY scheduled Panhellenic recruitment event. Any usage outside of emergency purposes will result in removal for the day.

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mutural selection

VOTING PROCESS Recruitment is a mutual selection process that balances the preferences of each potential new member with those of the existing sorority chapters. The Panhellenic Council strives to allow every young woman an opportunity to find a sorority that best suits her personality, interests and future goals, while providing an organized and unbiased membership selection process for the chapters. Invitations are only guaranteed to potential new members for the first round. There is no guarantee that a PNM will be invited to attend the second, third or fourth event rounds. Invitations to subsequent rounds are made based on the selections of the chapters and the preferences of the potential new members. PNM schedules will be maximized so they are able to meet with as many chapters as possible during their recruitment experience. There is no guarantee that a woman will receive a bid to any sorority. However, if a potential new member progresses through the week and attends all the events she is invited to during the fourth event round and lists each of those chapters on her preference sheet on the PNM Companion App that night, she will maximize her options to receive a bid to one of those chapters. There is no specific formula that explains why a woman is released from a particular chapter, or why a woman prefers one chapter more than another. The Panhellenic Council makes every effort to allow each potential new member the best opportunity to join the sorority of her choice, but there are no guarantees a young woman will be placed within that specific sorority. It is important to keep an open mind during recruitment week and to use the time to meet and make new friends!

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recruitment

GUIDES

Women participating in formal recruitment will be assigned to a recruitment group led by a group of Recruitment Guides. A Recruitment Guide is a current sorority member who has completely disaffiliated from her chapter to be a mentor during formal recruitment. Disaffiliation means that they have had and will have no contact with other active members from their chapter regarding Recruitment. This also means that they represent the Panhellenic Spirit: being a Panhellenic Woman first, and a chapter member second.

To best break down barriers and biases in your relationship with your Recruitment Guide, they will not disclose their chapter membership. They ask that you please do not attempt to discover their chapter affiliation because it could prevent you from being fully honest and comfortable with them about how you are feeling during the process. We disaffiliate to best serve YOU, so please do not undermine that service. Other than the silly, “What chapter are you?” question, they will be able to answer any other questions you may have throughout the week of recruitment in order to help you decide which sorority will make you feel most at home!

Hi there!

My name is Carlyn Crow, and my life’s mission is to love and empower other women. I have the privilege of serving as the 2020 Vice President of External Recruitment for the University Panhellenic Council’s executive board. My role’s purpose is to make you, the PNMs, feel as confident, supported, and welcomed as possible from the minute you sign up for Panhellenic Recruitment until Bid Day. I am sure that right now Panhellenic Recruitment at UT might seem overwhelming; however, the women that you will meet through the week will make it a worthwhile experience. Your Panhellenic Recruitment Guides are prime examples of these worthwhile women, and they are eager to build relationships with each of you.

These women were hand-selected to help welcome you into our greek community and guide you through this week. They were chosen on their exemplary values of authenticity, joy, leadership, selflessness, and emotional intelligence. They represent the Panhellenic Spirit, or the idea that you are first and foremost a Panhellenic Women, regardless of the letters you wear on your shirt.

These servant-hearted women are here to support you in whatever form you need this week, whether it is pumping up your energy, answering tough questions, or listening to your worries. I strongly encourage you to ask them questions and use them as a resource, remembering that they were in your shoes just a couple years ago and have since found their home.Being a Panhellenic women has taught me the importance of surrounding yourself with women who challenge you to be the best version of yourself and make you feel loved for being exactly who your are. Being surrounded by empowering women each and every day is nothing short of incredible, and I am excited for you to experience this community. My advice for you is to be authentic, greet everyone you meet with an open-mind, and never forget, What Starts Here Changes the World.

Welcome to the Forty Acres and the Panhellenic community!

Hook’em,

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RECRUITMENT

WEEK SCHEDULE DAY 1

opening

DAYS 2+3

DAYS 4+5

CONVOCATION OPEN HOUSE PHILANTHROPY AUGUST 17TH

AUGUST 18-19TH

AUGUST 20-21ST

WHAT HAPPENS: This is the time where you

WHAT HAPPENS: This round of events focuses

WHAT HAPPENS: This round of events focuses

will meet your Recruitment Guide and the

on the importance and excitement of “Going

on

Panhellenic Recruitment Team. We will go over

Greek!” Every PNM will meet 13 chapters,

philanthropy. You may attend up to ten events

the entire week’s schedule. Each consecutive

become acquainted with each organization.

over these two days. At each chapter you visit,

day you will have convocation meetings with

Have fun and have an open mind!

you will participate in a small project that

each

chapters’

community

service

or

your recruitment guides. At these meetings you

will benefit each chapter’s local or national

receive your event schedules for that round. At

philanthropy. Chapters will provide information

this specific convocation, we will have a guest

about their philanthropy and chapter community

speaker to talk you through the recruitment

service events.

process.

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DAY 6

DAY 7

DAY 8

SISTERHOOD

PREFERENCE

BID DAY

AUGUST 22ND

AUGUST 23RD

AUGUST 24TH

WHAT HAPPENS: This is where each chapter

WHAT HAPPENS: This round is the most formal

WHAT HAPPENS: Potential new members will

is able to showcase their sisterhood and unique

and personal round in the recruitment process.

receive their sorority bid. Your chapter will host

personality by highlighting their own events,

A potential new member may attend up to two

activities to welcome the new members into the

activities, academics, and values. You may attend

events this day. These events focus on the core

organization.

up to 6 events this day. Activities will vary by

aspects of sorority life, including sisterhood,

chapter.

friendship and ritual. This is your last chance to interact with chapter members.

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M.R.A.B.A. MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT ACCEPTANCE BINDING AGREEMENT The MRABA is a binding agreement that a potential new member signs when ranking chapters after the preference round. At this point, a PNM has up to two chapters left on her schedule. When signing it, a PNM promises to accept a bid from any chapter she lists on the MRABA. From here, she has three options: 1.

Decide to withdraw from recruitment and walk away.

a.

2.

Intentional Single Preference

a.

Therefore, not receiving a bid from any chapter.

Meaning a PNM has two chapters left and intentionally only lists

one.

b.

A PNM may receive a bid from the chapter they intentionally single preference, or may not.

3.

Maximizing Options*

a.

Increasing odds of getting a bid by listing both chapters in prefered

order. *We highly encourage PNMs to maximize their options. While a bid is never guaranteed, it greatly increases the odds of being part of the Panhellenic community.

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which chapter is

RIGHT FOR ME?

VALUES BASED RECRUITMENT Values-based recruitment is important because it allows for Potential new members (PNMs) to seek the same core values, principles and standards as the chapter members ensuring the future of chapters. This type of recruitment yields genuine conversations, words of welcome, and passion about philanthropy and sisterhood.

REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS • Are these members interested in the same things I am? * • Are the financial requirements within my means?

• Do I like their philanthropy? Would I be happy working with it?

• Does the chapter seem to be open to new ideas and care about individual members? * • Does the amount of time they require from a member seem reasonable to me with what I wish to do in college?

• Is there a commitment to academic excellence? Can they help me with my studies? * • Does the chapter provide an environment that will encourage me to grow, learn new skills and develop as an educated woman? * • Are there members with whom I can share things important to me? * • Do I feel at home with this group of women?

• Do I see myself as a member of this chapter? * • Would I be happy to be a lifetime member of this chapter?

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AS A PANHELLENIC WOMAN...

SCHOLARSHIP

PHILANTHROPY

Studies have shown that students who are members of sororities and fraternities are more likely to graduate compared to students who are not affiliated. Beginning as a new member all the way to graduation, sororities encourage, develop, and maintain academic success.

Helping people in need and doing things for the community is an integral part of Panhellenic life and is reinforced throughout your time as a sorority member. Through philanthropy, social awareness and community service, UPC member sororities have raised over $800,000 in recent years for national and local charities.

FALL 2019 UPC GRADE RANKINGS: All Panhellenic GPA 3.5340 All University Female Undergraduates GPA 3.3870 All University Undergraduates GPA 3.3520

ORDER OF OMEGA HONOR SOCIETY: This organization was created to recognize outstanding junior and senior sorority and fraternity women and men who have excelled in academics and leadership endeavors both in their chapters and on campus.

In addition to hosting and sponsoring various philanthropy events, sororities: • Volunteer at local shelters.

• Tutor at elementary schools • Host various donation drives

FOURTEEN SORORITIES UNITE FOR ONE CAUSE The University Panhellenic Council community supports Circle of Sisterhood, which is a non-profit organization that uses collective influence of sorority women to remove educational barriers for girls and women facing poverty and oppression around the world. This amount equates to providing over 800 girls with their own set of textbooks.

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AS A PANHELLENIC WOMAN...

+ education PROGRAMMING Panhellenic plans events for the Panhellenic Community to educate our members on topics such as leadership and risk management as well as partner with other councils to encourage unity.

UPC brings an educational speaker to cover various topics relevant to college students each semester. A common theme has been safety where speakers have taught us how to be more aware of our surroundings with some simple self-defense techniques.

GREEK GRUB.

Every year, Panhellenic co-sponsors Greek Grub with the other Greek councils on campus. Students wear their Greek letters to the West Mall and get free food. It is a true community event with music, food, and socializing!

PANHELLENIC SPEAKER SERIES.

University Panhellenic Council works hard to bring speakers of varying backgrounds to speak to the Panhellenic and UT communities annually. In recent years we have hosted national speakers such as Alex Sheen of “Because I Said I Would” and Lawrence Ross, author of Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America’s Campuses. UPC brings speakers because we hope that they can spark conversations among students.

GREEN GREEKS. Since 2013, the Green Greeks Project Team has been working with UT’s Greek life to promote sustainability practices and programs at UT and in the Austin community including making this year’s RoundUp completely waste-free! Green Greeks initiatives include West Campus clean ups, recycling education, and water and electricity conservation practices within the Greek system. Green Greeks is a project under the Campus Environmental Center and is made up of representatives from the sororities and fraternities on campus.

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AS A PANHELLENIC WOMAN...

NOT ON MY CAMPUS Not on my campus is a completely student-led movement dedicated to breaking the silence surrounding sexual assault, providing support for survivors and educating students about the resources available for survivors at our University. Not On My Campus aims to create a college community that stands together against sexual assault.

CLASS OF 2023, JOIN THE MOVEMENT! 1) Sign the pledge at the link: tinyurl.com/NOMCTEXAS

2) Take a picture with the words “Not On My Campus� written on your hand 3) Post your picture on social media using #notonmycampusUT Follow us on social media: @notonmycampusUT

STATEMENT ON ALCOHOL AND HAZING: The University Panhellenic Council does not tolerate the use of illegal substances and expect all associated to abide by city, state, and federal laws.

According to the UPC Constitution, alcohol is not to be served to minors under any circumstances (Article VXI. Social Affairs Guidelines, Section D, 2, d). No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under legal drinking age).

Additionally, all UPC organizations have national policies that prohibit the use of alcohol at any and all recruitment and new member activities.

Hazing is commonly defined as any action taken or situation created to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. The State of Texas, The University of Texas at Austin, National

Panhellenic Conference, and every UPC organization has adopted anti-hazing legislation or policies.

The fact that a person consented or acquiesced in a hazing activity is not a defense under the law. If you are subjected to hazing you must, according to state law, report it to the Office of the Dean of Students.

Organizations that haze are not worth your consideration and are dangerous.

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sorority

Once you have accepted membership to a sorority at UT Austin, new members remain in the residence halls or apartments on or off campus during their first year of membership. Typically, sorority members do not move in the chapter house until their sophomore, junior or senior year.

Nearly all groups have an expectation that members will live in the chapter facility at some point during their time as an active member.

HOUSE LIVING Alpha Chi Omega (ΑΧΩ)

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Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ)

Chi Omega (ΧΩ)

Kappa Delta (ΚΔ)

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Full time, live-in House Directors Complete residential facilities, serving all meals during the week Alcohol-free policies exist for all sorority houses Regular fire and safety inspections Security provided in all houses Competitive with west campus living prices and location

Alpha Epsilon Phi (ΑΕΦ)

Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ)

Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ)

Alpha Phi (ΑΦ)

Delta Gamma (ΔΓ)

Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ)

Alpha Xi Delta (ΑΞΔ)

Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ)

Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ)

Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA)

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AS A UT WOMAN:

IMPORTANT RESOURCES UT COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

SURE WALK

Business Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

If you are on campus late and have concerns about your safety

Phone: (512) 471-3515

getting home, all students, faculty, and staff can request SURE

Location: Student Services Building 5th Floor

Walkers to accompany them. Two SURE Walkers may accompany you on your walk home or provide a complimentary cart or car

TITLE IX OFFICE

ride, depending on service area. It is such a great resource to

The University of Texas at Austin’s Title IX Office embodies

know about!

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Email: orderasurewalk@gmail.com

components—Compliance, Accountability,

Resources,

Education, and Support—as it actively works to prevent,

Phone: (512 )232-9255

respond, and remedy acts of sexual discrimination and gender based violence. Visit http://titleix.utexas.edu for information.

STUDENT EMERGENCY SERVICES

Location: University Administration Building (UTA) 2.507

Student Emergency Services provides outreach, advocacy,

1616 Guadalupe Street Suite 2.507

intervention, support, and referrals for students in emergency

Austin, Texas 78701

situations. Visit deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency for more

Phone: 512-471-0419

information.

Phone: (512) 232-5050

UHS WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC Phone: (512) 475-8242 Location: SSB 3rd Floor Business Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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AS A UT WOMAN:

AUSTIN LIFE! It’s fun to be a UT woman, we get to live in the great city of ATX! Here’s some fun things to do and pretty things to see with friends in Austin.

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Hike the Greenbelt or Mt. Bonnell

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Stand up paddle board on Lake Austin

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Walk to the Capitol. Do a self tour!

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Walk through the Umlauf Sculpture Garden

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Walk the trail at Lady Bird

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See some live music

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Go to Barton Springs. Do a cool dive off of the diving board!

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See a movie at the Bob Bullock

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Drive out to The Oasis and get a table at sunset. Worth the view!

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Use your UTID to go to the Blanton for free

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Pet some dogs at Zilker, maybe throw a frisbee!

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Have a picnic at Auditorium Shores/Butler Park

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Bat bridge.

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Learn how to Swing dance at Austin Swing Syndicate

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Go bowling at the Union underground

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See some comedy at Esther’s Folley’s

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Study at the Austin Public Library

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DISCOVER AUSTIN LIFE!!

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ALPHA CHI OMEGA NICKNAME: Alpha-Chi

FLOWER: Red Carnation

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.alphachiomega.org

SYMBOL: Lyre

LOCAL WEBSITE: www.texasalphachiomega.com

COLORS: Scarlet and Olive Green

INSTAGRAM: @texasaxo

MOTTO: Together Let Us Seek the Heights

FOUNDED: De Pauw University, 1885

PHILANTHROPY: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Alpha Phi Chapter, 1924

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 8 weeks

MASCOT: Koala Bear

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ALPHA DELTA PI NICKNAME: A-D-Pi

FLOWER: Woodland Violet

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.alphadeltapi.org

SYMBOL: Diamond

LOCAL WEBSITE: www.texasadpi.com

COLORS: Azure Blue and White

INSTAGRAM: @texasadpi

MOTTO: We Live For Each Other

FOUNDED: Wesleyan Female College, 1851

PHILANTHROPY: The Ronald McDonald House

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Delta Chapter, 1906

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 10 weeks

MASCOT: Lion

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ALPHA EPSILON PHI NICKNAME: A-E-Phi・Phi

MASCOT: Giraffe

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.aephi.org

FLOWER: Lily of the Valley

LOCAL WEBSITE: www.aephitexas.com

SYMBOL: Pearl

INSTAGRAM: @texasphi

COLORS: Green and White

FOUNDED: Barnard College, 1909

MOTTO: Multa Corda,Una Causa (Many Hearts, One

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Omega Chapter, 1925

Purpose) PHILANTHROPY: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS

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ALPHA PHI NICKNAME: A-Phi (A-Phee)

MASCOT: Phi Bear

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.alphaphi.org

FLOWER: Forget-Me-Not

LOCAL WEBSITE: https://www.texasalphaphi.com

SYMBOL: Ivy Leaf

INSTAGRAM: @texasalphaphi

COLORS: Silver and Bordeaux

FOUNDED: Syracuse University, 1872

MOTTO: Union Hand in Hand

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Omega Chapter, 1920

PHILANTHROPY: Cardiac Care for Women NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 8 weeks

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ALPHA XI DELTA NICKNAME: Alpha-Xi

MASCOT: BetXi Bear

NATIONAL WEBSITE:www.alphaxidelta.org

FLOWER: Pink Rose

LOCAL WEBSITE: www.texasalphaxidelta.com

SYMBOL: Quill

INSTAGRAM: @texasalphaxi

COLORS: Double Blue and Gold

FOUNDED: Lombard College, 1893

MOTTO: Inspiring Women to Realize Their Potential

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Beta Alpha Chapter, 1929

PHILANTHROPY: Autism Speaks NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 6-8 weeks

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CHI OMEGA NICKNAME: Chi-O

FLOWER: White Carnation

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.chiomega.com

SYMBOL: Skull and Crossbones

LOCAL WEBSITE: http://www.texaschiomega.com

COLORS: Cardinal and Straw

INSTAGRAM: @txchiomega

MOTTO: Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose

FOUNDED: University of Arkansas, 1895

PHILANTHROPY: Make a Wish Foundation

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Iota Chapter, 1904

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 10 weeks

MASCOT: Owl

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DELTA DELTA DELTA NICKNAME: Tri-Delt(a)

FLOWER: Pansy

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.tridelta.org

SYMBOL: Trident, Pearl, Pine Tree

LOCAL WEBSITE: http://utexas.tridelta.org

COLORS: Silver, Gold and Blue

INSTAGRAM: @texas_tridelta

MOTTO: Let Us Steadfastly Love One Another

FOUNDED: Boston University, 1888

PHILANTHROPY: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Theta Zeta Chapter, 1912

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 8 weeks

MASCOT: Dolphin

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DELTA GAMMA NICKNAME: D-G

FLOWER: Cream-Colored Rose

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.deltagamma.org

SYMBOL: Anchor

LOCAL WEBSITE: www.texasdeltagamma.com

COLORS: Bronze, Pink and Blue

INSTAGRAM: @texasdeltagamma

MOTTO: Do Good

FOUNDED: Lewis School for Girls, 1873

PHILANTHROPY: Service for Sight

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Beta Eta Chapter, 1939

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 8 weeks

MASCOT: Hannah Doll

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KAPPA ALPHA THETA NICKNAME: Theta

SYMBOL: Kite

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.kappaalphatheta.org

COLORS: Black and Gold

LOCAL WEBSITE: http://utaustin.kappaalphatheta.org/

MOTTO: Leading Women

INSTAGRAM: @texastheta

PHILANTHROPY: Court Appointed Special Advocates

FOUNDED: DePauw University, 1870

(CASA)

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Alpha Theta Chapter, 1904

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 6 weeks

FLOWER: Black and Gold Pansy

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KAPPA DELTA NICKNAME: K-D

FLOWER: White Rose

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.kappadelta.org

SYMBOLS: Dagger, Nautilus Shell, Katydid

LOCAL WEBSITE: www.texas.kappadelta.org

COLORS: Olive Green and Pearl White

INSTAGRAM: @txkappadelta

MOTTO: Let Us Strive for That Which is Honorable,

FOUNDED: State Female Normal School, 1897

Beautiful and Highest

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Sigma Epsilon Chapter, 1921

PHILANTHROPY: Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts

MASCOT: Teddy Bear

of the USA NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 6 weeks

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KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA NICKNAME: Kappa

FLOWER: Fleur-de-lis

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.kappakappagamma.org

SYMBOL: Key

LOCAL WEBSITE: http://utexas.kappa.org

COLORS: Dark and Light Blue

INSTAGRAM: @texaskappakappagamma

MOTTO: Aspire to Be

FOUNDED: Monmouth College, 1870

PHILANTHROPY: Reading Is Fundamental

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Beta Xi Chapter, 1902

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 6 weeks

MASCOT: Owl

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PI BETA PHI NICKNAME: Pi-Phi

MASCOT: Angel

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.pibetaphi.org

FLOWER: Wine Carnation

LOCAL WEBSITE: www.pibetaphi.org/utexas/

SYMBOL: Arrow

INSTAGRAM: @texaspibetaphi

COLORS: Wine and Silver Blue

FOUNDED: Monmouth College, 1867

MOTTO: Cultivating Sincere Friendships

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Texas Alpha Chapter, 1902

PHILANTHROPY: Read > Lead > Achieve NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 8 weeks

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SIGMA DELTA TAU NICKNAME: Sig-Delt・S-D-T

FLOWER: Golden Tea Rose

NATIONAL WEBSITE: https://www.texassigmadeltatau.com/

SYMBOL: Torch

LOCAL WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/SDTatTexas

COLORS: Café au Lait and Old Blue

INSTAGRAM: @texassigdelts

MOTTO: Patriae multae spes una (One Hope of Many People)

FOUNDED: Cornell University, 1917

PHILANTHROPY: Prevent Child Abuse America

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Tau Chapter, 1939

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 6 weeks

MASCOT: Teddy Bear

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ZETA TAU ALPHA NICKNAME: Zeta

MASCOT: Bunny

NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.zetataualpha.org

FLOWER: White Violet

LOCAL WEBSITE: http://utexas.zetataualpha.org/

SYMBOLS: Crown and Strawberry

INSTAGRAM: @texaszta

COLORS: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray

FOUNDED: Longwood University, 1898

MOTTO: Seek the Noblest

UT CHAPTER FOUNDED: Kappa Chapter, 1906

PHILANTHROPY: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: 8 weeks

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sororotiy + fraternity TERMINOLOGY ACTIVE – An initiated member of a sorority chapter.

ALUMNA (PLURAL–AE) – Any initiated member of a sorority who has graduated from college.

BADGE – The pin of an initiated member.

BID – A formal invitation to pledge or associate with a chapter.

BID DAY – The final day of formal recruitment when the potential new member receives an invitation to join a chapter.

CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING (COB) – A term for ongoing, informal recruitment. COB bids may be extended and accepted at any time during the school year other than formal recruitment. Not all UPC organizations participate in COB so it is recommended to participate in formal recruitment in order to interact with all sororities.

PRIMARY RECRUITMENT – A designated membership period during which each NPC sorority holds a series of organized events. Formal Recruitment is implemented and organized by the University Panhellenic Council.

FRATERNITY – A social Greek letter brotherhood; the term “fraternity” also applies to some sororities.

INITIATE – A fully initiated member of a chapter.

INITIATION – A ritual or ceremony in which a new member begins full membership in that specific organization.

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) – The central governing body of men’s fraternities that provides service to chapters; the IFC holds chapters accountable for the policies and procedures of the council and the University.

LATINO PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (LPHC) – The central governing body of the predominantly Latino/a based fraternal organizations.

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LEGACY – A woman whose mother, sister, or in some cases grandmother is an alumna or active member of a sorority. Legacy status varies from one chapter to another.

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC) – The governing body for the fraternal organizations that are multicultural by mission.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) – The governing body for the nine historically African American Greek organizations.

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE (NPC) – NPC is a conference body composed of 26 national women’s fraternities.

NEW MEMBER – A member of a Greek letter organization who has not yet been initiated.

NEW MEMBER PROGRAM – The time when new members of an organization learn about the chapter.

PHILANTHROPY – A charitable project to raise money and awareness for a particular cause sponsored by each chapter on campus.

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM) – A term used to describe a woman seeking membership in a Panhellenic organization.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REFERENCES – A written letter recommending a potential member for membership signed by an alumna of that particular chapter.

RECRUITMENT GUIDE – A member of a Panhellenic sorority who chooses to disaffiliate from her chapter during Formal Recruitment and assists PNMs through the recruitment process.

TEXAS ASIAN PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (TAPC) - The governing body for Asian-interest Greek organizations at The University of Texas at Austin.

UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (UPC) – The central governing body of the NPC sororities on campus that offers services to chapters and the community as a whole.

Q.

FAQ

HOW DOES RECRUITMENT WORK? WHAT IS A RECRUITMENT PARTY LIKE? The recruitment process is designed to allow all interested women to get to know chapters and find their home in the Panhellenic community. The week is broken down into different rounds which have different themes or focuses, such as philanthropy, sisterhood etc. As you and the chapter get to know each other better you will both begin to narrow your options at the conclusion of each round. Your schedule is created through a process called mutual selection. You make preferences about the chapters you would like to return to the next round and the sororities also make preferences about which Potential New Members (PNM) they would like to invite back.

During parties you will spend most of your timing talking and getting to know active members as well as see presentations relating to the round’s theme. Our chapters also like to cheer and sing for PNMs as they enter and exit the house. It can be loud at times but it is always exciting and fun!

Q. WHERE DO I LIVE DURING RECRUITMENT WEEK?

You will live where you plan to reside during the school year. You will need to contact your residence hall to find out what the move-in date is and to make the appropriate arrangements, as there may be a prorated cost associated with early move-in.

Q. IF I AM A SOPHOMORE, SHOULD I GO THROUGH FORMAL

RECRUITMENT? We encourage anyone to register and attend Formal Recruitment! The Panhellenic Community has a sophomore quota, which is a process that allows for an increased placement of sophomores in all chapters during formal recruitment.

Q. IF I AM ASKED TO GO TO DINNER OR OUT WITH A SORORITY OVER THE SUMMER, SHOULD I ATTEND?

This is called summer recruitment and is strictly against UPC policy. No chapter should engage in summer recruitment activities of any kind.

Chapters that do not abide by this policy are breaking the rules and will be subject to sanctions by their national organization. It is wise to think twice about joining a chapter that would knowingly break the rules.

Q. WHAT IS SPRING RECRUITMENT?

The University of Texas University Panhellenic Council does not sponsor or organize a formal spring recruitment, however some chapters continue to recruit and pledge women throughout the school year. Events are organized and scheduled at each chapter’s convenience and UPC can keep you updated on the details of these events. If you want the opportunity to interact with all fourteen of our sororities before making your sorority choice, then you should participate in fall formal recruitment.

Q. WHAT IS A LEGACY? DOES IT MATTER IF I AM ONE?

A legacy is typically a sister, daughter, or granddaughter of an initiated member of a UPC sorority. For details on each chapter’s legacy definitions and policies please visit their national website.

If you are legacy you may be familiar with sorority life or a particular chapter.

At UT Austin, there are often more PNMs who are legacies then it is possible to have in a new member class. Therefore while being a legacy might mean you have a special connection with a chapter it does not guarantee a bid.

Additionally, if you are a legacy you should not feel obligated to that chapter if it is not a fit for you.

At UT Austin there are also many PNMs and chapter members who are not a legacy and may be the first person in their family to be interested in Greek Life. The best advice for any PNM, regardless of legacy status, is to keep an open mind throughout the process. Everyone is getting to know the chapter and active members during the recruitment process.

For more information, an extensive FAQ page is located under the Recruitment tab at texaspanhellenic.com.

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the greek ALPHABET A

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Alpha (al-fuh)

Beta (bay-tuh)

Gamma (gam-uh)

Delta (del-tuh)

Epsilon (ep-si-lawn)

Zeta (zay-tuh)

Eta (A-tuh)

Theta (thay-tuh)

Iota (ee-o-tuh)

Kappa (cap-uh)

Lambda (lamb-duh)

Mu (mew)

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X

O

P

R

S

Nu (new)

Xi (zEYE)

Omicron (ohm-i-cron)

Pi (pie)

Rho (row)

Sigma (sig-muh)

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U

F

C

Y

W

Tau (taw)

Upsilon (oop-si-lawn)

Phi (fye)

Chi (kEYE)

Psi (sigh)

Omega (oh-may-guh)

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