- Would I like to get to know these women better?
- Were the sisters pleasant and friendly?
- Did I feel welcome here?
Friday: Philanthropy Round
During this round, you will visit as many as three sororities. The sororities speak about the charities and causes they support and the events they sponsor throughout the year to raise money for these causes. Potential new members will learn why that certain cause is so important to the chapters and how they can make a difference.
The dress attire is smart-casual or snappy casual. Present your personal style while also looking good.
Questions to ask yourself to prepare for Philanthropy Round:
- Do I feel comfortable with these women?
- Do I feel drawn to this philanthropy?
- What can I gain from membership in this group?
- What can I contribute to this chapter?
Saturday: Preference Round
For the final round, women will visit one or two chapters. This round is called Preference Round because at the end of the night, potential new members will sign a Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) and choose which sorority chapter(s) they prefer. This is the last chance to learn about the chapters and ask any remaining questions or address any remaining concerns before placement.
The dress attire is semi-professional. This is the night you want to present your most mature best self.
Questions to ask yourself to prepare for Preference Round:
- Do I see myself being lifelong friends with these women?
- Does this organization seem like something I could commit to for the rest of my life?
- How do I see my life changing by committing to this values-based sorority?
Sunday: Bid Day
Bid Day is the conclusion of the recruitment process. The recruitment system has played matchmaker and used your preferences to place you with the sorority chapter you visited in Preference Round where you match best.
The dress attire for bid day is semi-casual. You can wear weather appropriate clothing such as jeans, shorts, and your choice of shirt.
Contact Information:
We hope to see you this Fall at our recruitment events. You are the future of RMU Panhellenic sororities, and your family away from home is waiting for you! For information on upcoming events, visit our Facebook page RMU Panhellenic or on Twitter at @RMUPanhellenic. For students interested in more information about joining a sorority at RMU, please contact the Panhellenic Association Vice President for Recruitment, Aletta Fischer at atfst128@mail.rmu.edu