UWYO Sorority Recruitment Guide 2021

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Letter from the VP of Recruitment

Dear Potential New Members,

I am pleased to welcome you to the University of Wyoming and our formal Panhellenic recruitment process. This guide was created to help you through the recruitment process and answer some of your initial questions. At the University of Wyoming, we host a values-based recruitment process that strives to create a close community of students. Each sorority has their own specific ideals but all work to mold the best leaders, scholars, and women possible. The recruitment process is an opportunity to get involved on the UW campus and create lifelong friendships. I know that this past year has looked very different, but we are excited to be getting back to a somewhat normal life. Recruitment is an incredible opportunity to meet new people, get involved on campus, and step out of your comfort zone!

The past three years that I have been in a sorority have been filled so much more than just good friends. I have grown in many different leadership positions and to do the best that I can academically. My sisters have been there for me through all of the ups and downs that come with college and each day I look up to them and see them as the best role models. This community has been more than I could've hoped for and given me more opportunities to thrive here at UW. There are no words to describe the feeling of being a part of a sisterhood, it is something that can only be experienced. I hope to help you have the best experience with recruitment as possible, and advise you to be confident in yourself and your decisions. With all the uncertainty and changes we have faced the past year, I hope you find a sense of solace and security within this community and I look forward to seeing how you influence it!

Best, Kenzie Overy; Panhellenic VP of Recruitment

Panhellenic Information

2021 College Panhellenic Council Officers

The University of Wyoming Panhellenic Council is the governing body for four National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) recognized chapters on campus and two associate sororities. NPC is the premier advocacy and support organization for the advancement of the sorority experience. Founded in 1902, NPC is one of the oldest and largest women's membership organizations, representing more than 4 million women at 655 College and University campuses and 4,500 local alumnae chapters in the United States and Canada.

The Wyoming Panhellenic Council consists of members of the community elected into various positions and two delegates from each chapter. These women come together to govern the community and provide opportunities to build connections, lead with integrity, give back, and grow and develop into a woman and a leader.

Panhellenic Creed

The Panhellenic Creed is a motto that guides the Wyoming Panhellenic Council and all activities in the sorority community.

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.

Panhellenic Executives

Cheyna Bradshaw, President

Kenzie Overy, Vice President of Recruitment

Sophie Spicer, Vice President of Standards

Jenna Goodrich, Vice President of Finance

Claire Bartlett, Vice President of Safety and Wellness

Lily Fiest, Vice President of Education

Jackie Zalcman, Vice President of Programming

Payton McEndree, ASUW Liaison

Recruitment Counselors

Recruitment counselors are current members of a sorority on campus and are trained to help answer any questions you may have and help you find your forever home.

Alayna P.

Ashtyn H.

Caroline L.

Carter S.

Elise W.

Grace M.

Jordan D.Y.

Kayla H.

Lauren S.

Madison D.

Morgen L.

Nicole C.

Sam S.

Tori M.

FSL Core Values

Build Connections

Humans are social creatures. To be most successful while at the University and feel connected, relationships must be built. Relationships are at the core of the FSL community because of the support and friendships offered day-to-day and the larger networks that develop and last a lifetime.

Give Back

Our chapters and the greater FSL community give their time to local and national agencies, use their talents to help or teach others in need, and raise money and donate to important causes which make a profound impact on the UW, Laramie, and greater Wyoming community.

Grow & Develop

Education and personal development is first. While enrolled, students will be challenged and grow due to experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. An FSL experience provides practical application to classroom knowledge and conversation.

Lead with Integrity

The FSL experience is about developing a deeper understanding of oneself. With a great understanding of oneself, personal values align with actions and others want to follow. The group then becomes a model for others and positive change is created.

Terminology

Active

An initiated collegiate member who is currently paying dues to an undergraduate chapter

Alumna

A sorority member who is a graduated member of a collegiate chapter

Bid

A formal invitation extended to a prospective member to join a collegiate chapter

Chapter

A membership unit of an [inter]national sorority

Continuous Open Bidding (COB)

Ongoing recruitment outside of the formal recruitment period

Fraternity

Greek letter sisterhood or brotherhood

Sorority

A society for women students through a University or college

Initiation

A ceremony unique to each organization in which members receive lifelong membership privileges

Legacy

A woman whose mother, sister, or grandmother is an alumna or active member of a sorority

New Member

A person who has accepted an invitation to join a chapter and has not yet been initiated

Potential New Member

A person interested in joining a sorority

Preferential Bidding

A system used at the conclusion of recruitment to match sorority and potential new member preferences

Recruitment

A designated period during which a series of organized events are held by each NPC sorority

Potential New Member Bill of Rights

Every Potential New Member has the right to:

Be treated as an individual

Be fully informed about the recruitment process

Ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors, Panhellenic executives, and members

Be treated with respect

Be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized

Have and express opinions to recruitment counselors

Have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors

Make informed choices without undue pressure from others

Be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) signing process

Make one's own choice and decision and accept fully responsibility for the results of that decision

Have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience

Potential New Member Responsibilities

Potential new members are expected to uphold the same values and expectations as our current members. The Panhellenic Council has created the Code of Ethics for Potential New Members to help you understand these expectations.

As a participant in primary recruitment, I will:

Behave respectfully towards myself, other potential new members, chapter members, recruitment counselors, Panhellenic executives, and University staff at all times

Act politely and respectfully when attending recruitment events

Attend all recruitment events including recruitment rounds and events organized by the Wyoming Panhellenic Council

Not discuss my opinion of any sorority participating in recruitment with other potential new members

Communicate regularly with my recruitment counselor, including if I choose to withdraw from primary recruitment

Follow all expectations and policies of the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Panhellenic Council, and the National Panhellenic Conference shared with me by my recruitment counselor and recruitment staff.

Recruitment Schedule

Thursday, September 9

Orientation; 5:00pm - 7:00pm & House Tours; 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Dinner will be provided

Casual Attire

Friday, September 10

Philanthropy & Service Round

4:00PM - 9:30PM

Casual Attire

Saturday, September 11

Scholarship & Personal Development Round

9:30AM - 1:30PM

Casual Attire

Sunday, September 12

Preference Round

10:00AM - 2:00PM

Business Casual Attire

Monday, September 13

Bid Day

Begins at 3:45PM

Recruitment Tips

Be Yourself

Each chapter has its own unique personality and we want you to find the place that feels like home. Be who you really are so you can find connections and give yourself the chance to find where you belong.

Ask Questions

Recruitment is about finding your place in our community and you are choosing your home just as much as the active members are choosing you. Do not be afraid to find out the things you value and want to know about.

Use your Recruitment Counselor

Recruitment counselors are here to help you through this process. They have been in your shoes before and they have been trained to answer your questions. Utilize their help and talk through things if you need to.

Make your own Decision

It may be tempting to choose the same chapter as your roommate or friend, but this chapter will be in your life for the rest of your life, so make the decision for yourself. These women will welcome you home with open arms wherever you go and you will grow friendships inside and out of the chapter you choose.

Chapters

Alpha Phi

Nickname: A-Phi

Values: Sisterhood, Innovation, Generosity

Philanthropy: Women's Heart Health

Colors: Silver & Bordeaux

Symbols: Ivy Leaf, Great Bear, Lily of the Valley, Big Dipper

Facebook & Instagram: @uwyoalphaphi

Alpha Phi - Kappa Iota chapter members

Alpha Phi was established at the University of Wyoming in the fall of 2019. The objectives of Alpha Phi are the promotion of growth in character, unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social communion among members. Alpha Phis seek the highest ideal of womanhood and gain this ideal by cultivating the spirit of love and charity.

Chi Omega

Nickname: ChiO

Values: Sisterhood, Scholarship, Community Service

Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation

Colors: Cardinal & Straw

Symbols: Carnation, Pearl, Skull & Crossbones, Owl

Facebook: @uwyochiomega, Instagram: @wyo_chio

Chi Omega - Psi Delta chapter members

The Psi Delta chapter of Chi Omega was established in 1933 at the University of Wyoming. Chi Omega is forever committed to their founding purposes: friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence & intellectual pursuits, community & campus involvement, and personal & career development.

Delta Delta Delta

Nickname: Delta or Tri Delta

Values: Live, Lead, Learn

Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Colors: Silver, Gold, Cerulean

Symbols: Trident, Pansy, Pine, Pearl, Dolphin

Facebook: @uwyotrideltathetaetachapter, Instagram: @uwyotridelta

Delta Delta Delta - Theta Eta chapter members

The Theta Eta chapter of Delta Delta Delta has called the University of Wyoming home for over 130 years. The purpose of Delta Delta Delta is to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, and to broaden the moral and intellectual life.

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Nickname: Kappa

Values: Individuality, Education, Merit

Philanthropy: Mental Health Awareness

Colors: Dark Blue & Light Blue

Symbols: Key, Fleur-de-lis, Sapphire, Owl

Facebook: @uwyo.kkg, Instagram: @uwyo_kkg

Kappa Kappa Gamma - Gamma Omicron chapter members

The University of Wyoming gained the Gamma Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1870. Kappa Kappa Gamma offers a member experience ranging from friendship to mentoring, from leadership to service, and from campus activities to a lifetime of community involvement.

Housing

After PNM orientation, each potential new member will have the opportunity to discover each of our chapter facilities on campus.

Alpha Phi

1306 E Ivinson Ave

Chi Omega

1630 E Sorority Row

Delta Delta Delta

1616 E Sorority Row

Kappa Kappa Gamma

1604 E Sorority Row

Finances

Finances will be talked about at each chapter during the recruitment process. Ask chapters questions about their finances and what their dues go toward during the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to join?

Each sorority has different criteria for membership which may include a GPA or academic requirement. We encourage potential new members to ask questions about membership eligibility as well as expectations for membership during recruitment.

Do sororities haze?

UW FSL seeks to promote a safe environment in which students may participate in events without compromising their health, safety, or welfare. Our community has a strict anti-hazing policy that all chapters adhere to. We do not support hazing, as the goal of being in a sorority is to empower and support other women.

Are sororities here like the ones in the media?

Our community is small, tight-knit, and driven by our values and high standards. We pride ourselves on keeping a low-risk community where we educate and empower ourselves and our chapters.

Do I have to live in the sorority house?

New members do not move directly into any chapter facilities, but most sorority women move into the facilities their second year. Each sorority has a different live-in policy, so ask each chapter about their requirements during recruitment.

Will I fit in?

Our recruitment process at UW is values-based, which means you will have real conversations with our members that focus on your values. Every woman can find a place in our community, so be open to seeing which chapter will best fit your needs.

Associate Chapters

If you are interested in joining a smaller chapter with a focus on specific interests, our community also has two associate chapters which will be recruiting after the formal recruitment period has ended. Contact the chapters or ask your RC for more details!

Phi Sigma Rho; Engineering Major Specific

Phi Sigma Rho chapter members

Nickname: Phi Rho

Motto: Together We Build the Future

Philanthropy: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Colors: Wine Red & Silver

Symbols: Penguin, Pearl, Orchid

Facebook: @uwyophisigmarho, Instagram: @uwyo_phisigmarho

Recruitment Dates: TBA

Sigma Alpha; Agriculture Interest Based

Sigma Alpha chapter members

Nickname: Sigma Alpha

Motto: Cultivating Professional Women in Agriculture

Philanthropy: Heifer Int'l

Colors: Emerald & Maize

Symbols: Bull, Emerald, Chrysanthemum

Facebook: @uwsigmaalphasorority, Instagram: @uwyo_sigmaalpha

Recruitment Dates: September 13th-17th

Follow Us OnSocial Media

Facebook: @uwyofsl

Instagram: @uwyo_pahnellenic

We hope you have an incredible experience during recruitment and cannot wait to have you be a part of our community