NPC Sorority Recruitment
Attention Fall 2009 Recruitment Schedule!! |
If you have already registered for fall Recruitment please take note of the following times and locations to meet for your recruitment events. |
NIGHT 1 Wednesday, House Tours, 9/2 |
Meet your Rho Gamma's at the Manzanita Bowl no later than 5:00 p.m. Events will end around 10:00 p.m. |
NIGHT 2 Thursday, House Tours, 9/3 |
Meet your Rho Gamma's at the Manzanita Bowl no later than 5:00 p.m. Events will end around 10:00 p.m. |
NIGHT 3 Friday, Philanthropy Night, 9/4 |
Meet your Rho Gamma’s at the Manzanita Bowl no later than 4:30 p.m. Events will end around 11:00 p.m. |
NIGHT 4 Saturday, Skit Night, 9/5 |
Meet your Rho Gamma’s at the Manzanita Bowl no later than 4:30 p.m. Events will end around 11:00 p.m. |
NIGHT 5 Sunday, Preference Night, 9/6 |
Meet your Rho Gammas at the Manzanita Bowl no later than 4:30 p.m. Events will end around 10:00 p.m. |
NIGHT 6 Monday, Bid Day, 9/7 |
Meet your Rho Gammas at Honor Court (The Gazebo between the Clark Bld and Morrill Hall) at 10:00 a.m. Plan to attend events for most of the day. |
If you have scheduling conflicts with these meeting times please contact your designated Rho Gamma. |
For all other questions please contact: Molly McCormack 775-682-6257 mmmccormack@unr.edu Kristen Glaze kristen_glaze@yahoo.com |
Formal Sorority Recruitment for Fall 2009
Formal Recruitment is the Greek community’s yearly process that allows prospective brothers and sisters to see what we are all about. Sorority recruitment is roughly a week-long period that is governed by the University of Nevada’s National Panhellenic Council. During this time you will attend a series of events where you will learn about each sorority and what they represent. They will educate you on their chapters philanthropic ideals, academic standards and sisterly bond. In this process you will be able to meet all of the participating Panhellenic chapters which include Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Gamma, and Sigma Kappa.
For these events, it is highly advised that you arrange to take off work so you can attend as many events as possible. Recruitment will run from September 1, 2009 – September 7, 2009 and will begin roughly around 4 p.m.
To participate in formal recruitment, please follow the steps noted below.
- Complete the SORORITY REGISTSTRATION FORM on line by Tuesday, September 2nd, 2009. There is a $30 fee for participating in Sorority Recruitment. Please drop cash or check off at Molly McCormack's office on the 3rd floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union in the ASUN offices by September 1st at 5pm. Please make checks payable to the Board of Regents. The number to the front desk is (775) 784-6589.
- Attend the makeup Recruitment Orientation Tuesday, September 1, at 4 pm on the 4th floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union in room 402.
- Attend as many Recruitment events as possible. These events will occur the evenings of September 2nd - September 7th.
- Check out all of the Chapters and their members.
- Ask questions about the process, financial obligations, the time required, community service, athletics, academics, benefits, etc.
- Choose the Chapter that fits you and what you are looking for in a sorority.
- Complete the proper paperwork with Panhellenic at the end of the week.
- Attend Bid Distribution on Monday, September 7th.
- Find out the time and location of the first meeting for the first New Member meeting.
**MANDATORY MAKEUP ORIENTATION FOR FORMAL SORORITY RECRUITMENT: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4-6pm, Joe Crowley Student Union 4th Floor Room 402
Here you will learn about joining the [g]movment & the expectations throughout recruitment.
*During New Student Orientation, there will be information
on joining the [g] movement & Nevada Greek Community.
Open Sorority Recruitment (Informal).
**OPEN RECRUITMENT takes place year round.
Please contact ASUN or individual organizations for more information.
If you can’t make it to Formal Recruitment or have a new interest in Greek life, Open Sorority Recruitment is a good option you. This type of recruitment takes place year round. Each sorority will determine when they will host recruitment events and to what extent. Some will have events during the first week of the semester and some will happen later in the year. Informal or Open Recruitment allows each chapter to showcase their organization at a time that is best for them within the academic year. Getting involved in an Open Recruitment event can be as simple as meeting a new sorority classmate, seeing a flier, or visiting club table on campus. If you are interested in the process, please follow the directions below:
1. Complete a Recruitment Interest Form from ASUN
2. Contact the sorority of interest to you.
3. Attend an event sponsored by them.
4. Attend as many Recruitment events as you can.
5. Ask questions about the Chapter: financial obligations, time commitments, community service, academics, athletics, socials, benefits, etc.
6. Choose the Chapter that best fits you and what you are looking for in a fraternity.
7. Accept the invitation to join the chapter
8. Find out the time and location for the first New Member meeting.
Please contact the Panhellenic Council, individual organizations, or the Panhellenic Advisor for more information.
