Sorority Recruitment
Frequently Asked Questions
What will being in a sorority do for me?
- Leadership opportunities
- Life long friendships
- Sisterhood
- Opportunity to give back to the community through service
- Emphasis on scholarship
- Everlasting memories
- Networking opportunities to connect with national chapter members from across the country and internationally
What is sorority recruitment?
Recruitment is a week long series of events, coordinated by the Panhellenic Council, where the chapters get to know you, and you get to know the women of each chapter.
What is a Nu Chi?
A Nu Chi, or recruitment counselor, is a woman who is already a member of a sorority who will help you through the recruitment process by answering questions, and guiding you through the exciting events of the week. They will remain disaffiliated from their sorority during recruitment, enabling them to remain impartial. Every Potential New Member (any woman going through the recruitment process) will be assigned to a group of about 10 girls led by a Nu Chi.
What is Recruitment Week?
Recruitment Week is designed for you to get to know the 4 sororities at SJU. Each day will consist of 4 recruitment parties hosted by each chapter, the groups will rotate so they can attend all 4 parties. These activities help the potential new members and the sorority members acquaint themselves with one another. During recruitment functions, potential new members will be able to talk one-on-one with sorority members to assist them in finding the right sorority for them.
What is the time commitment for Recruitment Week?
Each night of recruitment will last 3-4 hours and it is strongly encouraged that you attend every night of recruitment, however academic commitments, such as class or internships must come first. Every effort has been made to avoid conflicts with class time. The majority of events happen on the weekends. If there is a class conflict, please discuss this with your Nu Chi. For a complete schedule of recruitment events, please click here.
What is Preference Night?
Preference night, or Pref Night, signals the end of Formal Recruitment. This night is more serious than the other days and will consist of traditional ceremonies very dear to the sisters. Further details about Preference Night will be discussed in groups by your Nu Chi during recruitment.
What is Bid Day?
Bid Day is the last day of Formal Recruitment where Potential New Members receive their invitation, or bid, to join a sorority and Potential New Members get to meet their new sorority sisters. This is the most exciting day of formal recruitment.
Do I need to apply to be a part of Recruitment?
Yes. All applications can be found on the 3rd floor of the Campion Student Center in the Office of Student Leadership and Activities. Applications are available now through the deadline which is Tuesday January 22, 2008 at 5pm. No late applications will be accepted.