Recruitment FAQ

What is sorority recruitment?

Primary Recruitment is a unique recruitment experience that gives a prospective member a chance to meet girls from every chapter and learn more about each chapter’s values and philanthropy! There are 3 rounds over the course of the weekend with different themes each day.

When is sorority recruitment?

Fall 2023

September 15th, 16th, and 17th

Where is sorority recruitment?

Elmhurst University hosts sorority recruitment on campus! We use various buildings around the campus for each chapter.

What happens during each recruitment round?

During the rounds, the prospective member will have a chance to talk to members from the chapters. There are often short video presentations, introductions of a few chapter leaders, and time to get to know different members in the chapter!

On the first day, a prospective member will visit all 4 chapters on campus! After selections on Saturday, a prospective member will be able to visit up to 3 chapters again. On Sunday, during the Preference Round, a prospective member will be able to visit up to 2 chapters one final time.

What are the requirements for sorority recruitment?

Prospective members must be full time, degree-seeking students.

If I'm a transfer student, can I go through sorority recruitment?

Absolutely! We have many transfer students that go through Primary Recruitment and find their homes! Panhellenic chapters are open to full time students in any year of their college program.

If I was in a chapter before, can I join a different one?

If you were initiated into an NPC chapter, you are unable to join any other NPC chapter.

What if I can't attend every round?

Reach out to the VP of Recruitment or Panhellenic Advisor! Exceptions for rounds can be made, but let us know as soon as possible if you can't make it.

Why should I go through recruitment?

Recruitment is an amazing way to get to know the Panhellenic community and find your home! You'll meet so many amazing people and learn more about yourself and the Elmhurst community.

Recruitment Terms and Phrases!

Primary Recruitment: Refers to the period of recruitment where all chapters are recruiting at the same time.

NPC; National Panhellenic Conference: The national organization that oversees all NPC affiliated sororities.

Panhellenic Council (Panhel): The organization that organizes primary recruitment, oversees all sororities on campus, and supports Greek Life at Elmhurst.

Rho Gammas: Rho Gammas, or Recruitment Counselors, are members of chapters that spend the recruitment weekend working with potential members to offer guidance and support.

PNM; Potential New Member: It refers to a member that is not yet pledged to a sorority but is interested in sorority life.

COB; Continuous Open Bidding: It refers to the period in which chapters can recruit members outside of the Primary Recruitment period.