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REGISTER FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT ATPAN.OU.EDU

THE UNIVERSITY OF

OKLAHOMAAND

RECRUITMENT

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION


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You are now part of the Sooner

family and beginning a new adventure

at a pacesetter university with an

outstanding and diverse Greek

system. While academics will, of

course, be the major focus of your

undergraduate years, participation in

Greek life can be an integral part of

a complete educational experience

preparing you for your personal, social

and professional life. Your experiences

as a member of one of our sorority

chapters will provide a framework for

achievement and strong personal value

development that may be applied to

your academic studies. Community service, academic

support, campus involvement, multicultural activities and

leadership development are just a few of the opportunities

provided by the OU Greek system. The University of Oklahoma

is a special place where special things happen every day. It is

enriched by the many contributions of the members of our

outstanding sororities. I hope you will consider sharing in this

life-changing experience. Along with your degree, your Greek

experience will last long beyond your undergraduate years.

Sincerely,

David L. Boren

President

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Welcome to the University of O klahomaPanhellenic Association! First andforemost, congratulations on joiningthe Sooner Family! In addition, weare excited and honored that you areconsidering joining one of the largeststudent organizations on campus. Alongwith OUs many other traditions, beingestablished in 1909, the PanhellenicGreek life at the University of Oklahoma

continues to be one of the oldest and richest traditions ourcampus has to offer.

The OU Panhellenic Association, is the coordinating andgoverning body of our 11 National Panhellenic Conferencesororities. These chapters represent over 2,500 women, whichmakes us the largest womens group at OU! Our membership

numbers are evidence of the strong inuence that sororityhave on campus and within the community. Each of our chas an outstanding reputation both locally and nationally.Each sorority at the University of Oklahoma has somethinspecial and unique to offer. You will nd that sorority womOU are well-rounded individuals who strive for excellencein scholarship, campus involvement and community servicWe hope that you consider becoming a member of ourPanhellenic family!

Breanna Bober2015 Panhellenic President

On behalf of the OU Greek communityand the Ofce of Fraternity and Sorority

Student Life, I would like to extendcongratulations on your acceptance tothe University of Oklahoma. The Ofce

of Fraternity and Sorority Student Life,which is composed of four full-timeprofessional staff members, is locatedin Oklahoma Memorial Union

and provides oversight and guidance the fraternities and sororities currently recognized at OU.

ore signicantly, our ofce serves as a liason between faculty,

umni advisers, national ofces and parents; develops

alues-based leadership development programming; providesaining in areas such as chapter operations, risk management,ealth and safety, and membership recruitment; monitors thecademic performance of fraternity and sorority members; and

cognizes the positive achievements and contribution ofommunity members.

It is our hope that you nd the Ofce of Fraternity andSorority Student Life to be a resource, not only to you, but also toyour parents. If at any point you have questionsabout Greek life or Fall Formal Sorority Recruitment, please donot hesitate to contact us at (405) 325-3163. Again,congratulations on your decision to attend the University ofOklahoma, and we look forward to seeing you in August!Boomer Sooner!

Very best,

Jill TranAssociate Director of Student Life

National Panhellenic Conference

Congratulations on becoming a part ofthe Sooner family. We are excited yourstudent has chosen the Universityof Oklahoma, and we enthusiasticallywelcome you. From academics to many

co-curricular activities, I encourage yourstudent to take advantage of thenumerous opportunities OU has to offer.

We are strongly committed to all of ourudents. We constantly listen to their needs and make

mprovements to provide a positive and safe environment withinur fraternity system. We encourage feedback from students andarents to help us make decisions that will impactveryone involved.

This is a rst step on a new path that will lead your student

toward numerous opportunities and can provide a rewardingexperience to help prepare for life af ter college. We also knowthis is a family decision and we provide many resources for youas parents to stay informed and involved during your students

time at OU. Please do not hesitate to call my ofce if you haveany questions. I look forward to meeting you. Welcome!

Sincerely,

Clarke StroudUniversity Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Go GREEK!

The National Panhellenic Conference, founded in 1902, i s the encompassing organization for 26 national and international womefraternities and sororities. Its mission is to promote sorority unity. Today, there are NPC-afliated chapters on over 620 collegecampuses in the United States and Canada. For more information about NPC, visit www.npcwomen.org.

When you join one of the 11 National Panhellenic Conference sororities at OU, you also become a member of the University ofOklahoma Panhellenic Association. The Panhellenic Association serves as the governing body for t he 11 NPC chapters and is ra student executive board. We promote equality and establish guidelines that govern membership, recruitment, social activities amember responsibilities.


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MADELINE BULLVice President of

Programming

EMMA HUTCHISONVice President of

Judicial Affairs

KATIE CREPEAU

Vice President ofRecruitment Operations

OLIVIA LANE

Vice President ofRecruitment Programming

BREANNA BOBERPresident

CARLY WENYON

Vice President of

Public Affairs

CHRISTA CHERIAN

Vice President of

Finance

KESIA BLACK

Vice President ofCommunity Relations

TORY LOONEY

Vice President of

Administrative Affairs

We, as undergraduate

members of womens

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.

e Panhellenic Association at the University of Oklahoma is the coordinating and governing body of 11 NPC-afliated sororities on

mpus. The council is composed of eight executive board members. The Panhellenic Association strengthens the Greek communityd is responsible for promoting scholarship, philanthropy and safety for each sorority chapter, as well as for the Greek community as

whole. The OU Panhellenic Association provides activities and programs throughout the year to address current issues affectingllegiate women.

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2015 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

The Panhellenic delegates act as liaisons betweindividual chapters and the Panhellenic ExecutivCouncil. By attending biweekly meetings, servivarious committees and volunteering to step in wneeded, these 11 women play a vital role in helpdirect our sororities toward working together as Panhellenic community.

The purpose of the Panhellenic Judicial Board ispromote self governance, accountability, educatdue process with the Panhellenic Association. TPanhellenic Judicial Board is composed of six mthe vice president of judicial affairs, and ve add

members who are responsible for upholding theconstitution, by-laws and recruitment rules of thePanhellenic Association.

The Sucess by Six committee is composed of s

members: the vice president of Community Relaco-committee chair and four additional memberjoin together in order to promote the Panhellenicphilanthropy, United Ways Success by Six progcommittee meets on a biweekly basis to discussorganize a fall philanthropy project, which servefundraising highlight of the year. Along with planthis event, the committee members promote andencourage volunteering for the Success by Six pwhere Panhellenic women have the opportunityinteract and mentor children in the Norman comthroughout the year.


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PARENT PROFILE

WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE BENEFIT YOU BELIEVE YOUR DAUGHTER HAS GAINED FROM HER SORORITY EXPERIENCE?

From the rst day of her freshman year, my daughter has had an immediate community and sense of belonging because of the

association with her new sorority. This helped make her transition to college life easier and less intimidating not to mention funand exciting due to the numerous organized activities! It was comforting for her to be part of a group from the start and know thatshe had 70+ girls in her pledge class to make new friends. From there, it only got better. Over time, relationships deepened andlifelong friendships formed. In addition, she received academic encouragement, mentoring and leadership opportunities for personaldevelopment and growth beyond college. My daughter will be a senior this year and, looking back on her sorority experience, I amso thankful she was part of the Greek system at OU because it has benetted her in so many ways and has truly enriched her life.

WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS OR ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THE PARENTS OF PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEMBERS?

The OU Greek system is one of the strongest in the country, so know that if your daughter chooses to go through recruitment, shewill be in good hands. Formal Recruitment, while it may seem overwhelming and scary at rst, is a fantastic opportunity for girls toget a glimpse of sorority life and decide whether it is something they want to be a part of. The week-long process is fun and

informative but can also be very exhausting so my rst advice is to wear comfortable shoes! Secondly, there are 11 outstandingsororities, all of which are strong nationally and provide equally valuable opportunities at OU, so encourage your daughter to beopen-minded, as this will help her have the most positive experience possible.

HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH YOUR DAUGHTER'S SORORITY?

Yes, it has been a wonderful experience for both of us, and actually the whole family. Her chapter has an active Parents' Club, as Ibelieve most do, which keeps us informed about various activities throughout the year that the women are involved in. The Parents'Club also hosts numerous events, such as House Mother teas and open house lunches on Parents' Weekend, Dad's Day and Mom'sWeekend. Aside from all of that, the part I enjoy the most is spending time with my daughter at the sorority house and getting toknow the other chapter members. I am always so impressed by the outstanding caliber of young women!

MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE ROYCEParents of Anna Royce (Class of 2015)

Anna is a Panhellenic sorority member and served as t he 2014 Panhellenic president.

HOMETOWN:Oklahoma City

MAJOR: Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Pre-Medicine

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:Student Alumni Association, President's Leadership Class, Crimson Club,

Student Government Association, Green Week, Multicultural Engineering Program, OU Cousins,

Camp Crimson

HOMETOWN:Edmond, Oklahoma

MAJOR: International and Area Studies, Pre-Medicine

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:President's Leadership Class Student Adviser, Pe-Et Top 10 Senior,

Campus Activities Council, The Oklahoma Group, Crimson Club, Student Government Association,

Camp Crimson, Lead Team

HOW HAS JOINING A SORORITY

BENEFITTED YOU HERE AT OU?

Being in a sorority has engaged me in a part

of campus that I might not have been involved

with otherwise; it has introduced me to a

diverse group of girls from a variety of states,different areas of study and backgrounds. I

have made strong relationships with many

that I have no doubt will be lifelong friends, I

have gained mentors who have been the best

resources since the beginning of my time here

at the University of Oklahoma, and I can't

imagine my college experience without them!

WHY SHOULD INCOMING STUDENTS

JOIN A SORORITY?

Sororities provide the greatest support

system, new experiences, lifelong memories

and friends. Joining a sorority will help you

build a stronger connection with the univer-sity and enhance the time that you spend

here. Whether you're interested in leadership

positions, philanthropies or intramural sports,

sororities offer many ways to get involved and

have meaningful experiences while making

valuable friendships and connections along

the way!

WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS O

ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO

PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEM

The most important thing is for you

yourself! At the end of the day, you'

end up at the chapter that makes yomost comfortable a place where y

yourself with people who will help s

into the best version of yourself (all

laughing, crying and everything in b

You're looking for a place to call ho

longer than just four years so, durin

recruitment process, do not be afra

questions!

HOW HAS JOINING A SORORITY

BENEFITTED YOU HERE AT OU?

During my time at OU, being a part of

sorority has helped me nd mentors and

my niche. Without the guidance and

encouragement from older members, I would

not be who I am today. Daily, I am challenged

by my sorority sisters to become the best

version of myself, and they are constantly

supporting me in all aspects of my life.

WHY SHOULD INCOMING STUDENTS

JOIN A SORORITY?

A sorority provides a family and a comm unity

in which you can grow and ourish. When

studying for the MCAT this past January,

there was never a day without someone

encouraging me. Many of my sorority sisters

would write me notes and leave treats in my

room, and my phone was ooded with their

texts and phone calls lled with

encouraging words. This is just one example

of how a house can surround you with love

and encouragement during times of stress

or sadness. My sorority sisters have helped

me through my tears and cheered with me

through my successes!

WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS O

ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO

PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEM

When things go differently than exp

which they often will, do not get dis

Freshman year is full of ups and do

look to those around you because t

going through the same thing. Go in

recruitment with an open mind and

time, and you will not be disappoint

in a sorority is an amazing experien

your house enhance your university

experience, and you will get all that

wonderful university has to offer.

ALLISON NGYUEN

ROBIN RAINEY


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HE PANHELLENIC GRADE-POINT AVER AGE IS CONSISTENTLY HIGHER THAN THE ALL-CAMPUS WOMEN GPA.

Greek chapters were founded on the principal of exceptional scholarship. Academic achievement is the foundation for ourfuture success, and the Panhellenic community is committed to creating an environment conducive to learning and to

attaining high academic goals. In fact, the all-sorority grade-point average has consistently been higher than theall-undergraduate female average. The sorority experience will assist you and make the academic

transition from high school to college by providing the following:

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS TIME-MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

TUTORING NETWORKS TUTORING REIMBURSEMENT PROCTORED STUDY HALLS

INFORMATION ON FREE CAMPUS RESOURCES

ALL-PANHELLENIC GPA:

3.28ALL-UNDERGRADUATE WOMEN GPA:

3.18ALL-GREEK GPA:3.15ALL-UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE GPA:

3.07

SCHOLARSHIP

SERV

PHILANTHROPIES

One of the most gratifying aspects of sorority life is the sense of satisfaction and pride that comes with involvement in community service. women recognize the need throughout the year to raise money and donate time for their special philanthropies and community service pro

ideals of most sororities are exemplied through their service efforts. Sorority members donate thousands of hours and dollars to local and

philanthropic organizations each year. Fundraising events and service projects help sorority members learn about their responsibility to th

community. In taking advantage of these opportunities, sorority members learn the joy that comes from giving of oneself to help others.

VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION FOR DIABETES ARTHRIT

RESEARCH ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION ST. JUDE CHILDRENS RESEA

HOSPITAL SERVICE FOR SIGHT CAMP FIRE USA COURT APPOINTE D SPECIAL ADVOCATES C

FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC. READING IS FUNDAMENTAL ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS

CRAFTS CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTER

OKLAHOMA RELAY FOR LIFE SOONERTHON BIG EVENT

11 SORORITIES UNITE FOR ONE CAUSE:In addition to each chapters individual philanthropy events, OU Panhellenic Association organizes an annual event to bPanhellenic-wide philanthropy, United Way of Normans Success by Six. Panhellenic women serve as volunteers by prochildcare at Early Bird sessions throughout the year. This Success by Six program teaches parents how to promote braidevelopment in their children from birth until age six so that they are prepared when they begin school. Panhellenic womdonate books to Success by Six, which are then distributed to children in Norman schools who may be receiving the rsttheyve ever owned. Our women work together to foster unity among chapters and to enjoy the spirit of giving back.

OU PANHELLENIC WOMEN VOLUNTEERED OVER 6,000 INDIVI DUAL COMMUNITY

SERVICE HOURS AND 25,800 GROUP COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS THIS PAST YEAR.


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GREEK LIFE IS A DIRECT SPRINGBOARD INTO CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT.

Preparing student leaders for life after college is one of themany goals of OU sororities. Whether at the chapter levelor beyond, a sorority will teach, encourage and assist youin the development and renement of your leadership skillsand the attainment of your goals.

If you wish to be involved on campus and desire real-lifeopportunities to test and train your leadership skills, thereis no better way than becoming afliated with a sororityat the University of Oklahoma. Fraternity and sororitymembers are involved in more than 30 0 registered studentorganizations and can be found on many committees thatshape campus life. At OU, to be Greek means to lead.

LEADERSHIP

PANHELLENIC WOMEN ARE INVOLVEDIN RECOGNIZED GROUPS ON CAMPUS:

NETWORKING

CAMP CRIMSON

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES COUNCIL

UNIVERSITY SING

HOMECOMING

SOONER SCANDALS

CRIMSON CLUB

OU ATHLETICS

OU COUSINS

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC

HONOR SOCIETIES

SOONERS HELPING SOONERS

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

UNION PROGRAMMING BOARD

Being Greek also provides an invaluable network whenseeking employment and career opportunities. Greekalumni understand the Greek experience of being bothan individual and a team player, the desire to excel bothin and out of the classroom, and the commitment to giveback to the community. Through interactions with Greekalumni, you can begin building relationships that will helpyou in the future.

Sororities were founded as social organizations. The abilityto function comfortably in a social environment will provealmost as important as the ability to do so in a workenvironment. Sorority chapters at the University ofOklahoma provide a diverse selection of events that willenrich your social life and take you beyond the daily routineof class, working and studying. All of these events supportthe goal of bringing members together to develop bonds offriendship.

SISTERHOJoining the Greek system is the beginning of a newexperience. One of the most enjoyable parts of joininga sorority is making new friends and forming bonds thatwill last long after college is over. You will not only learn tolive with others but, through sharing the same experiences,environment and interests, you will develop a very special

closeness to those around you. Sisterhood means mwearing the same Greek letters, attending meetingsgoing to social events; it is about developing camara

and a sense of belonging that you will carry through

rest of your life.

EACH YEAR, SORORITIESPARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETYOF SOCIAL EVENTS:

BIG/LITTLE MENTORSHIP

BOWLING AND SKATING NIGHTS

DATE PARTIES

INTRAMURALS

FOOTBALL TAILGATES

FORMAL MEALS

MOVIE NIGHTS

NEW-MEMBER RETREATS

SOCIAL MIXERS

SPEAKERS AND LECTURESHIPS


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EDUCATIONAL SEMINA

HAZING AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS

STEP IN SPEAK OUT

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND

BYSTANDER BEHAVIOR TRAINING

SAFEBREAK

SPRING BREAK SAFETY AWARENESS

BRAND U

SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS

NEW MEMBER

NEW MEMBER

Some chapters require a certain number of study hall hoursto be completed each week during your rst semester at OU.Sororities also implement a number of educational programs toassist new members in the academic transition fr om high schoolto college.

As a new member, you will be required to attend weekly newmember meetings in addition to weekly chapter meetings. Thegoal of these meetings is to teach new members about thevalues, traditions and rituals of their sorority chapter.

Many chapters also require a certain number of communityservice hours to be c ompleted each semester. Sorority womenmaintain a presence within the community by giving backas often as possible.

Each Greek chapter enjoys serving its local and nationalphilanthropy and will host events each semester to raiseawareness and donations for the cause. New members areinvited to attend these events as a way to socialize withinthe community while also helping a worthwhile cause.

In the spring, chapters host recruitment workshops to help theirnew members prepare for next years Fall Formal Recruitment.

As a new member, you will be expected to attend andparticipate in these events.

As a new member, you will be encouraged to participatein campus- and Greek-wide events, such as University Sing,Homecoming, Big Event, Soonerthon, Relay for Life, etc. Theseevents are not only fun but they also provide an opportunityfor you to meet other members of the Greek community.

STUDY HALL HOURS

NEW MEMBER MEETINGS

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

PHILANTHROPY EVENTS

RECRUITMENT EVENTS

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

SAFE BREAKIn March 2015, the OU Panhellenic Associationits 11th Annual SafeBreak. This event is held espring to increase awareness about safety and decision-making during Spring Break. Each yededicate the event to celebrating the life of Lisa a beloved member of the Panhellenic communitAlpha Omicron Pi sisterhood at OU, who tragicapassed away during her Spring Break vacation

The purpose of SafeBreak is to remind studentsfun but still be safe on Spring Break so that ourcommunity never has to experience the tragedya sister again. This event allows Panhellenic wunderstand the impact of their actions and the eimportance of safety.

Each year, Panhellenic Association hosts severalprogramming events for new members and all of thePanhellenic community to educate our members on suchtopics as leadership and risk management.The Panhellenic Association also frequently partnerswith the other Greek councils in order to encourage unityand diversity.


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LIVINGFINANCES

*OU REGENTS HOUSING POLICY FOR FRESHMEN

ALL SIN GLE FRES HMA N S TUD ENTS WHO ARE NOT 20 YEA RS OF AGE, WHO DO NOT HAVE AT L EAST24 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION (ADVANCED PLACEMENT

OR CLEP HOURS DO NOT APPLY TO THIS 24-HOUR REQUIREMENT), OR WHO HAVE NOT LIVED IN

THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS FOR AT LEAST TWO SEMESTERS MUST LIVE IN A UNIVERSITY

RESIDENCE HALL FOR THE FIRST TWO SEMESTERS. EXCEPTION FROM THIS POLICY IS BY

SPECIAL PERMISSION ONLY GRANTED IN WRITING BY THE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT

AFFAI RS AND DEA N OF STU DENT S OF HIS/ HER DELE GATE(S). SPEC IAL PERM ISSI ONS ARE

GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE SEMESTER ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW PRIOR TO RENEWAL.

Sorority members have the opportunity to live in beautiful,historic homes just off of c ampus. Chapter houses areuniversity-approved housing for upperclassmen* but areprivately owned and maintained by local or national sororityalumnae house corporations.

Once accepted into sorority membership at OU, new

members remain in the residence halls. Typically,sorority members do not move into the chapter facilityuntil their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Upperclassmenmembers may have an obligation to live in the sorority house;

however, each sorority establishes its own regulationsregarding members living in or out of the chapter house.

Each sorority employs a full-time, live-in house director,sometimes referred to as the house mother. T he housedirector oversees the daily operations of the chapter house.The City of Norman Revitalization Division, Norman FireDepartment, University of Oklahoma Fire Marshal, andCleveland County Health Department inspect each houseannually to ensure they meet all health and safety standards.

Financial requirements are an importantconsideration for women participating insorority recruitment, so it is important foryou to be as informed as possibleregarding the costs associated with Greeklife. If you accept an invitation to join asorority, you will enter into a nancialagreement and contract for housing anddues during your college years.

Dues and fees vary for each chapter andfrom year to year. It is important to notethat sorority costs may be more expensive

the rst year due to one-time expensesand fees. It is also important to be aware

that some additional costs may arisethroughout the year, such as T-shirtfavors and pictures. Chapters may aadditional fees during the year to cocosts for special events or projects.

Financial obligations may be an imptopic for you to consider when visitinchapters during recruitment. If you hquestions, a potential new membershould ask sorority members about nances and payment options. Each

sorority sets its own fees and housi

costs as well as payment schedules

BENEFITS INCLUDE: BEING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

OF CAMPUS

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN HOUSE DIRECTORS

COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES,

SERVING ALL MEALS DURING THE WEEK

ALCOHOL-FREE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS

REGULAR FIRE, SECURITY AND

SAFETY INSPECTIONS

COSTS COMPETITIVE WITH RESIDENTIAL

HALL AND UNIVERSITY MEAL PLAN PRICES

FIRST-YEAR MEMBER DUES

PER YEAR

AVERAGE: $2,969.63

RANGE: $1,928-3,886

RESIDENCE HALLS:

AVER AGE: $9,126

IN-HOUSE MEMBER DUES

PER YEAR

(INCLUDES ROOM AND BOARD)

AVERAGE: $8,437.69

RANGE: $6,124-11,170

OUT-OF-HOUSE MEMBER D

PER YEAR

AVERAGE: $2,296.81

RANGE: $1,350-3,040

2014-2015 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:


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NICKNAME(S):

A Chi O, Alpha Chi

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

Oct. 15, 1885 | DePauw University

COLOR(S):

Scarlet Red & Olive Green

SYMBOL(S):

Golden Lyre & Pearl

FOUNDING VALUES:

Wisdom, Devotion, & Achievement

MOTTO:

Together let us seek the heights.

PHILANTHROPY:

Domestic Violence Awareness

CONTACT:

oualphachi.comFacebook: Oklahoma Alpha Chi Omega

Twitter: @OU_AXOInstagram: OU_AXO

EW MEMBER EDUCATORDiana Romero

CHAPTER PRESIDENTAdrianna Doyal

RECRUITMENT CHAIRAnna Marie Rowell

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE


NICKNAME(S)

Alpha Gam, AGD

NATIONAL FOUNDING

May 30, 1904 | Syracuse University

COLOR(S)

Red, Buff and Gree

SYMBOL(S)

Squirre

FOUNDING VALUES

Lifelong learning, commitment to higheeducation, to help prepare member

to contribute to the world's work

MOTTO

"Live with Purpose

PHILANTHROPY

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundatio

CONTACT

oualphagammadelta.comFacebook: Oklahoma Alpha Gamma Delta

Twitter: @OUAlphaGam

RECRUITMENT CHAIRSydney Patrick

CHAPTER PRESIDENTJacki Bradshaw

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORBecca Bell


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NEW MEMBER EDUCATORAudrey Gililland

CHAPTER PRESIDENTHannah Stark

RECRUITMENT CHAIRMadison Rodegast



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NICKNAME(S)

A Ph

NATIONAL FOUNDING

Oct. 10, 1872 | Syracuse University

COLORS

Silver and Bordeaux

SYMBOL(S)

Ivy Lea

FOUNDING VALUES

Sisterhood, Leadership, ServiceScholarship, Loyalty, Character Developmen

MOTTO

"Union Hand in Hand.

PHILANTHROPYThe Alpha Phi Foundation

CONTACT

alphaphisooners.comFacebook: Oklahoma Alpha Ph

Twitter: @OUAlphaPhInstagram: OUAlphaPh

NICKNAME(S):

AOII, Alpha O

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

Jan. 2, 1897 | Barnard College

COLORS:

Cardinal

SYMBOL(S):

Sheaf of Wheat and Rose

FOUNDING VALUES:

Character, Dignity, Scholarship andCollege Loyalty

MOTTO:

"Exceed the Expectation."

PHILANTHROPY:

National Arthritis Foundation

CONTACT:

ouaoii.comFacebook: Oklahoma AOII

Twitter: @OUAOIIInstagram: OUAOII

EW MEMBER EDUCATORClara Wilson

CHAPTER PRESIDENTEmily Geer

RECRUITMENT CHAIRTaylor Losa


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NICKNAME(S):

Chi O

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

April 5, 1895 | University of Arkansas

COLORS:

Cardinal and Straw

SYMBOL(S):

Owl, Skull and Crossbones

FOUNDING VALUES:

Friendship, Personal Integrity, Service toOthers, Academic Excellence and Intellectual

Pursuits, Community and Campus Involvementand Personal and Career Development

MOTTO:

"Sisters inspired by our values whoserve the world while keeping

Chi Omega ever at heart."

PHILANTHROPY:

Make-A-Wish

CONTACT:

ou.edu/chiomegaTwitter: @OklahomaXO

Instagram: OklahomaXO

NICKNAME(S

Tri De

NATIONAL FOUNDING

Nov. 27, 1888 | Boston Univers

COLOR

Silver, Gold and Bl

SYMBOL(S

Dolph

FOUNDING VALUE

Loyalty to my fraternity, faithservice to my chapter, a

unselsh friendship to her membe

MOTTO

"Let us steadfastly love one anothe

PHILANTHROPY

St. Jude Children's Research Hospi

CONTAC

ou.tridelta.oTwitter: @OUTriDe

Instagram: OUTriDe

EW MEMBER EDUCATORSara Hollis

CHAPTER PRESIDENTSarah Tonseth

RECRUITMENT CHAIRLexie Jenkins

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORAnn Estes

CHAPTER PRESIDENTDarci Lambeth

RECRUITMENT CHAIRLauren Oven


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NICKNAME(S):

DG

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

Dec. 25, 1873 | Lewis School for Gi rls

COLORS:

Bronze, Pink and Blue

SYMBOL(S):

Anchor, Cream-Colored Rose

FOUNDING VALUES:

To foster high ideals of friendship, topromote educational and cultural

interests, to create a true sense of socialresponsibility, and to develop the nest

qualities of character.

MOTTO:

Do Good

PHILANTHROPY:

Service for Sight

CONTACT:

oudeltagamma.comFacebook:

Delta Gamma - University of OklahomaTwitter: @OUDeltaGamma

Instagram: OUDeltaGamma

NICKNAME(S

Gamma Phi, GP

NATIONAL FOUNDING

Nov.11, 1874 | Syracuse Univers

COLOR

Brown and P

SYMBOL(S

Crescent Mo

FOUNDING VALUE

Love, Labor, Learning and Loya

MOTTO

"Founded upon a roc

PHILANTHROPY

Girls on the R

CONTAC

gammaphibeta-ou.oFacebook: Oklahoma Gamma Phi Be

Twitter: @OUGP

W MEMBER EDUCATORNola Allinger

CHAPTER PRESIDENTHanna Parizek

RECRUITMENT CHAIRMorgan Brunelli

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORAmanda Schreiner

CHAPTER PRESIDENTOlivia Miller

RECRUITMENT CHAIRNicole McGuire


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NICKNAME(S):

Theta

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

Jan. 27, 1870 | DePauw University

COLORS:

Black and Gold

SYMBOL(S):

Kite and Twin Stars

FOUNDING VALUES:

Scholarship, Leadership, Serviceand Personal Excellence

MOTTO:

"Leading women."

PHILANTHROPY:

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

CONTACT:

outheta.comTwitter: @OUTheta

Instagram: OU_Theta

NICKNAME(S

Kap

NATIONAL FOUNDING

Oct. 13, 1870 | Monmouth Colle

COLOR

Light Blue and Dark Bl

SYMBOL(S

Key, Fleur-De-Lis, O

FOUNDING VALUE

Loyalty, Friendship, Scholarsh

MOTTO

"Aspire to b

PHILANTHROPY

Reading is FundamenCenter for Children and Families, In

CONTAC

chapters.kkg.org/betathFacebook: OU Kappa Kappa Gamm

Twitter: @OUKKInstagram: OUKK

EW MEMBER EDUCATORTessa Paden

CHAPTER PRESIDENTAmy Quirk

RECRUITMENT CHAIRKaty Long

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORCarter Cloud

CHAPTER PRESIDENTClaire Cowman

RECRUITMENT CHAIRCallie Bareld


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Becoming a member of a sorority organization will enhance youundergraduate experience and provide you with countlessopportunities to achieve your full potential. The Greek communoffers programs that foster academic, physical, mental andspiritual growth. You will learn and be exposed to newexperiences that will prepare you well for the post-college years

As we hope you will see, the sorority experience is rewarding.Sorority life allows you to become an integral, contributing partto both the campus community and the university tradition thatstarted in 1906.

We invite you to learn more about our 11 sorority chapters and t

participate in our recruitment programs. By choosing to go throurecruitment, you will open yourself up to countless opportunitiesand you will meet and connect with many unique individuals.

We encourage you to read this guide t o help you betterunderstand what the Panhellenic community can offer and to heyou decide if going through recruitment is right for you.

Each of our sororities is unique and offers something different toits members. We are condent that you will nd a sorority that

shares your ideals and values. There is truly a sorority foreveryone here at the University of Oklahoma, so make the rightchoice now! Give the OU Greek system the opportunity to sharwith you what it has to offer.

Katie CrepeauVP of Recruitment Operations Olivia Lane

VP of Recruitment Prog


NICKNAME(S):

Pi Phi

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

April 28, 1867 | Monmouth College

COLORS:

Wine and Silver Blue

SYMBOL(S):

Arrow and Angel

FOUNDING VALUES:

Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor andRespect, Personal and Intellectual

Growth, Philanthropic Service toOthers, and Sincere Friendship

MOTTO:

"Friends and leaders for life."

PHILANTHROPY:

First Book

CONTACT:

pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/ouFacebook: University of Oklahoma Pi Beta Phi

Twitter: @OUPiBetaPhiInstagram: OUPiBetaPhi

EW MEMBER EDUCATORJackie Harrison

CHAPTER PRESIDENTJessica Freeman

RECRUITMENT CHAIRAmy Lebus

PANHELLENIC2015 RECRUITMENT TEAM

JADE RODRIGUEZ

Recruitment Assistant

KATIE CREPEAUVice President of

Recruitment Operations

OLIVIA LANEVice President of

Recruitment Programming

2014 PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT TEAM


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FORMAL RECRUITMENT WEEK

11 PARTIES ATTENDED

PARTY LENGTH: 25 MINUTES

WHAT TO EXPECT:This round of parties focuses on the importance and excitement ofGoing Greek! During the rst two days of recruitment, you will visit all 11 sororities withyour recruitment walking group. You will be greeted at each house by door songs as you arewelcomed into the party. Feel free to ask questions of the members and to tell them a little bitabout yourself as you begin to get acquainted with each chapter.

WHAT TO WEAR:Recruitment T-shirts (provided by Panhellenic Association) and casual

shorts or skirt with tennis shoes, ip ops or sandals.

TIP:These rst two days are the longest and you will be doing a lot of walking, so you willdenitely want to be dressed comfortably. Also, nd a method that works for you to keep trackof all of the chapters that you visit.

MAXIMUM OF TWO PARTIES ATTENDED


WHAT TO EXPECT:This is the day to really focus on what you want to gain from sorority. An invitation to Preference Round means that the sorority is very interestedyou become a member. The events focus on the core aspects of sorority life, includinsisterhood, friendship and ritual. This is your last chance to interact with chapter me

WHAT TO WEAR:Cocktail dress with heels, perhaps a dress that you would weaevening wedding.

TIP:Look around the room at each of your events. Many of the other potential new mpresent could be your pledge sisters, so make sure that you feel comfortable.

MAXIMUM OF EIGHT PARTIES ATTENDED


WHAT TO EXPECT:Community service is an important part of the overall Greekexperience, and Philanthropy Day will give you a glimpse into the philanthropic work thatsororities participate in at the local and national level. You will learn about the womensinvolvement both on campus and within the community.

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual daytime dress, skirt or capris with comfortable sandals or ats.NO T-shirts or heels.

TIP:Think about what philanthropies are important to you and what service projects youwere involved in during high school.

WHAT TO EXPECT:Formal Recruitment ends with Bid Day. Bid c ards will be disby the Recruitment Guides at 2 p.m. Families are welcome to join the new memberssorority house. A Panhellenic representative will be downstairs in Adams Center withcomplete list showing where each woman joined. (Parents, please do not go to your room while the bids are being distributed by the Recruitment Guides.)

WHAT TO WEAR:Shorts and comfortable shoes. You will receive a T-shirt with ysorority letters when you receive your bid card.

TIP:This is a very exiting and long day. Make sure to get a good nights rest, as somchapters will have a retreat planned immediately after Bid Day.

MAXIMUM OF FIVE PARTIES ATTENDED


WHAT TO EXPECT: House Tour Day allows you the opportunity to see our beautifulsorority homes. The parties on this day are informative and allow you more time forconversations with the sorority women. You will be able to see rsthand the individuality andspirit of each sorority, as well as experience the special bond of sorority sisterhood.

WHAT TO WEAR:A nicer sundress with wedges, heels or ats.

TIP:This is the day when you learn what each chapter is involved in on campus. Think hardabout what you would like to be involved in w hile at OU and whether this c hapter could helpyou reach your goals.

ROUND 1 - OPEN HOUSE DAYS

ROUND 4 - PREFERENCE DAYROUND 2 - PHILANTHROPY DAY

ROUND 5 - BID DAYROUND 3 - HOUSE TOUR DAY


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1CHI OMEGA

820 Chautauqua Ave.

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6

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BROOKS STREET

CRUCE STREET

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HOOVER STREET

ELMWOOD DRIVE

EMERALD WAY

DELTA STREET

LINDSEY STREET

CHAPTER HOUSE LOCATIO

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA700 College Ave.

KAPPA ALPHA THETA

845 Chautauqua Ave.

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA

930 Chautauqua Ave.

DELTA GAMMA

744 Elm Ave.

GAMMA PHI BETA1105 College Ave.

ALPHA CHI OMEGA1115 College Ave.

ALPHA PHI1401 College Ave.

DELTA DELTA DELTA

1611 College Ave.

PI BETA PHI1701 Elm Ave.

ALPHA OMICRON PI

1411 Elm Ave.

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA - TEMPORARY HOUSING500 Elmwood Drive

JUNE 1

Registration opens online.

JULY 22

Last day for registration without late fee.

AUG. 10

Last day to register for formal recruitment.

AUG. 10

Last day for registration refund.*

*There is a $15 service charge. All refund

requests must be in writing and sent to:

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE

900 ASP AVENUE, SUITE 370

NORMAN, OK 73019

(request must be postmarked by this date)

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12MOVE-IN DAY

8 A.M. NOON

Potential new members arrive and receive rooming assignments.

Registration tents will be l ocated in the housing area between

Adams and Walker Centers.

1:P.M.

Mandatory Potential New Member Ori entation.

THURSDAY, AUG. 13ROUND 1, DAY 1 - OPEN HOUSE

Potential new members will visit half of the sororities.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14ROUND 1, DAY 2 - OPEN HOUSE

Potential new members will visit the remaining half of the sororities.

SATURDAY, AUG. 15ROUND 2 - PHILANTHROPY DAY

Potential new members attend a maximum of eight parti es.

SUNDAY, AUG. 16ROUND 3 - HOUSE TOUR DAY

Potential new members attend a maximum of ve parties.

MONDAY, AUG. 17ROUND 4 PREFERENCE NIGHT

Potential new members attend a maximum of two parties.

TUESDAY, AUG., 18

BID DAY

2 P.M .

Bids are distributed.

THURSDAY, AUG. 20SOON ER O RIEN TATION

WEEKEND BEGINS

MONDAY, AUG. 24

CLASSES BEGIN

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

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FORMAL RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES A woman must be an enrolled, full-time undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma (Norman campus or

Health Sciences Center campus) to be eligible to part icipate in formal or informal recruitment activities.

Potential new members must register with the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association and pay the registration

and housing fees in order to parti cipate in Formal Recruitment.

All women participating in Formal Recruitment must live in the residence halls during the week.

Potential new members must abide by the Membership Recruitment Guidelines published in the University of Oklahoma

Panhellenic Association Recruitment Manual as well as the NPC Unanimous Agreements.

A potential new member may not have guests (including family members) in her residence hall room from 8 p.m. on

Aug. 12, 2015, until after the distribution of bids on Aug. 18. All guests must be met in the lobby area of the residence hall.

Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment must wear the nametags provided by the Panhellenic

Executive Recruitment Team during all Formal Recruitment week activities.

Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment must be in their own residence hall room every night by 11 p.m.

Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment may not visit any fraternity chapter from Aug. 12, 2015, through

noon on Aug. 18, 2015. Fraternity recruitment is Aug. 19, 2015 Aug. 25, 2014. Sorority women may not visit chapter

facilities during fraternity recruitment.

Potential new members must attend all Formal Recruitment events at t he designated times. A potential new member must

receive prior approval from the Panhellenic Recruitment Chairman or the Panhellenic Advisor to miss any event during

the week.

A potential new member participating in Formal Recruitment shall not be, nor ever have been, an initiated member of a

National Panhellenic Conference organization.

A woman is ineligible for membership recruitment if she has been a new member of an NPC sorority at the University of

Oklahoma within the same calendar year.

A woman shall complete the " Membership Recruitment Acceptance" card immediately following the last preference event

she attends. Once a "Membership Recruitment Acceptance" has been signed and submitted, no changes may be made.

A woman signing a "Membership Recruitment Acceptance" card and receiving a bid at the end of Formal Recruitment shall

be bound to the chapter she matched by the agreement for one calendar year at the University of Oklahoma.

Failure to follow any of these rules could result in dismissal from the Formal Recruitment process.

The University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association Membership Recruitment Guidelines areintended to help guide fraternity women and potential new members through the membership

selection process and Formal Recruitment week. The guidelines incorporate many of theprocedures recommend ed and/or required by National Panhellenic Conference. The purpose of

Formal Recruitment is two-fold: 1) to ensure that member organizations have equitableopportunities for membership recruitment within the Panhellenic system; and 2) to providepotential new members every opportunity to become acquainted with as many sororities as

possible in order that they may make informed decisions concerning membership.

RECRUITMENT RULES AND POLICIES

CHAPTERSAny member-sorority of the University of

Oklahoma Panhellenic Association.

CHAPTER BIDAny invitation to join a sorority.

CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDINGAn informal recruitment process that

Panhellenic sororities use to recruit

new members outside of the designated

Formal Recruitment period, also called

Open Bidding and Informal Recruitment.

INITIATIONA ceremony during which new members

receive lifelong membership privileges.

INTENTIONAL SINGLE PREFERENCEWhen a woman only lists one sorority on herMembership Recruitment Acceptance when

two options are available.

NEW MEMBERA woman who has accepted a sorority bid

but is not yet an initiated member.

SUMMER CONTACTA potential new member should not be in contact with a chapter membalumna member, or anyone acting on the sorority's behalf during the sumonths from May 8, 2015 Aug. 24, 2015, or anytime outside a scheduFormal Recruitment event.

No woman is eligible to j oin a sorority during the summer months oranytime when school is not in session with the exception of the end ofFormal Recruitment.

LEGACIESA legacy is dened as a daughter or sister of an initiated sorority membunless an international or national organization recognizes additional re

A legacy may not be given any gifts by the legacy sorority.

Potential new members may not spend the night at a sorority house unprior approval is received from the Panhellenic Adviser. However, a le(as dened above) is permitted to spend the night at the legacy sororityupon invitation, during the academic year.

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THE POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS

BILL OF RIGHTS WAS ADOPTED

UNANIMOUSLY BY NATIONAL

PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE

IN 1989.

EACH POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER HAS:The right to be treated as an individual.

The right to be fully informed about the

recruitment process.

The right to ask questions and receive true

and objective answers from recruitment

counselors and members.

The right to be treated with respect.

The right to be treated as a capable and

mature person without being patronized.

The right to ask how and why and

receive straight answers.

The right to have and express opinions to

the recruitment counselors.

The right to have inviolable condentiality

when sharing information with recruitment

counselors.

The right to make informed choices without

undue pressure from others.

The right to be fully informed about the

binding agreements implicit in the

preference card signing.The right to make ones own choice and

decision and accept full responsibility for

the results of that decision.

The right to have a positive, safe, and

enriching recruitment and new member

period.

POTENTIAL

MEMBERS'BILL

OF

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HTS

AZING:

y activity expected of someone joining a groupo maintain full standing in a group) thatiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or

sical harm, regardless of the personsngness to participate.

n the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association,g is strictly prohibited. We want you to have a positive

comfortable new member period, and dangerous ortive activities will not be tolerated by our organizations.

ZING INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

Scavenger or treasure hunts

Requiring personal servitude

Forcing someone to eat or drink against his or her will

Staging any type of a lineup

The presence or use of any alcohol in any new

member activity

Paddling or striking in any manner

Sleep deprivation

Calisthenics

Expecting participation in an activity that full

members will not do

Publicly wearing apparel that is conspicuous and

not normally in good taste

Yelling and screaming at new members

Not permitting new members to talk for extendedperiods of time

ATEMENT ON HAZING

STIONS OR CONCERNS? have any questions or concerns about hazingtivities that could constitute as hazing, please doesitate to contact the Panhellenic Associationor at (405) 325-3163, or the Student Affairs

ne at (405) 325-5000.

OU Housing and Food Services works with the

Panhellenic Association to support students during th

collegiate experience. Contact information and detai

about Housing and Food Services may be found at

housing.ou.edu, or by calling (405) 325-2511.

RECRUITMENT HOUSING:All potential new members must live in the res idenceduring the Formal Recruitment week. For potential n

members living in the residence halls during the acad

year, Housing and Food will place you in your perma

room upon move-in. Those not living in the residence

for the academic year will be placed into a temporary

for the week.

The cost of living in the residence halls during Forma

Recruitment is not included in the campus living cont

nor in the Formal Recruitment registration costs. Ho

costs $24.10 per day (this is based on seven days an

nights of usage prior to the start of the Fall contract) a

OU Housing and Food will charge the fee to your bur

account. Please do not send payment for housing w

your Formal Recruitment registration. Rates are

subject to change pending University of Oklahoma

Regents approval.

RECRUITMENT MEALS:Lunch and dinner will be provided on all days of Form

Recruitment except Move-in Day, Preference Round

(Round 4) and Bid Day. P otential new members mus

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CONTINUOUS OPEN RECRUITMENbiding guies

WHAT IS CONTINUOUS OPEN RECRUITMENT

(COB) OR INFORMAL RECRUITMENT?

Continuous Open Recruitment begins as soon as FormalRecruitment ends. In the fall and spring, eligible chapters areable to extend bids to women who do not receive bids on BidDay. This process is more laid back and, at the Panhellenicevent in the spring, gives chapters the ability to meet girls ona more personal basis.

HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR CONTINUOUS

OPEN RECRUITMENT?Women who are interested in Continuous Open Recruitmentneed to ll out an Informal Recruitment Information Form. This

form will need to be lled out every semester the woman iseligible and interested in Continuous Open Recruitment.

WHAT CHAPTERS PARTICIPATE IN

CONTINUOUS OPEN RECRUITMENT?

This is dependent on multiple variables and cannot bedetermined until after Bid Day in the fall, and until the secondweek of school in the spring.

HOW WILL THE PARTICIPATING CHAPTERS

KNOW IF I AM PARTICIPATING IN

CONTINUOUS OPEN RECRUITMENT?

The Vice President of Recruitment Programming will give acopy of your Informal Recruitment Information Form to alleligible chapters. The chapters will then contact you if they areinterested in arranging another meeting with them.

WHAT IS THE PANHELLENIC SPRING

RECRUITMENT EVENT AND IS IT THE ONLY

INFORMAL RECRUITMENT EVENT?The Panhellenic Spring Recruitment event is a chance foreligible chapters to meet interested women in a more laidback setting, typically within the rst few weeks of school.This is the only event sponsored by Panhellenic, however,chapters may have one to three events depending on theirnational requirements.

WHAT IS A RECRUITMENT GUIDE OR

RHO GAMMA?

Recruitment Guides are upperclassmen women from variouschapters within our Panhellenic community who disafliate fromtheir chapters during the recruitment season in order to helppotential new members navigate recruitment. RecruitmentGuides are always available to speak with potential new

members as unbiased listeners, guides, and friends.

HOW ARE RECRUITMENT GUIDES CHOSEN?

There is an extensive application and interview selectionprocess, through which approximately 80 women are chosen.Leadership and enthusiasm are two qualities that are highlyregarded in our recruitment guides.

WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO RECRUITM

GUIDES RECEIVE?

Recruitment Guides attend two trainings in the spring and two full days of training in the summer before potemembers arrive. In these trainings they learn the policprocedures of the week ahead of them. Recruitment galso required to attend One Sooner training, which is f

by the Womens Outreach Center on campus.

CAN I SPEND TIME WITH MY RECRUITM

GUIDE AFTER RECRUITMENT?

Yes! Being a Recruitment Guide is a yearlong mentorsposition. Recruitment Guides are encouraged to build with all potential new members during and after the recprocess.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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OW MUCH TIME DOES A SORORITY REQUIRE?

ere is a required meeting once a week where you willchange information on chapter events and fraternity education.eekly chapter study sessions are an option for all members,ong with events such as sisterhood activities, communityrvice projects and social events. Remember, the more you puto the sorority, the more you will get out of it.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BE INITIATED?

Most chapters have an initiation period that ranges from four to12 weeks. The new member period offers opportunitiesto meet other members, learn fraternity history and establish alevel of comfort within the chapter. Each chapter builds its ownnew member program and decides its own initiation dates.This is a great question to ask active members as you meetthem during recruitment.

ARE UPPE RCLA SSME N ALLO WED T O

PARTICIPATE IN RECRUITMENT?

Most sororities look for a four-year commitment; however, most

of our groups do consider upperclassmen in their recruitmentprocess. Fewer upperclassmen than freshmen participate inFormal Recruitment and fewer join chapters. We cannotpredict any one persons recruitment experience. The bestadvice is to go t hrough the process with an open mind.

IS THERE A REQUIRED GPA TO PARTICIPATE

IN RECRUITMENT?

The OU Panhellenic Association does not require a specic

grade-point average to participate in Formal Recruitment.However, each sorority has a minimum grade requirement to beconsidered for membership and initiation. The average gradepoint for a freshman to j oin is around 3.20 and the average graderequirement for an upper-class student is around 3.00. Thesegrades are pulled from university records. So, for enteringfreshmen, we will use the grades that you were admitted to theuniversity. For upperclassman, we will use your overallGPA from prior spring semester.

DO I NEED TO ATTEND ALL OF THE PARTIES

LISTED ON MY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE?

Yes, the objective of recruitment as a potential new member is tolearn as much about you can about the OU Greek community aswell as each of the chapters so that you can make the bestpossible decision regarding membership. If you intentionallymiss an event you were invited to, you are not maximizingyour options and you could be released from the Formal

Recruitment process.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MAXIMIZE

MY OPTIONS?

When a potential new member makes a selection, it is in herbest interest to rank all of the chapters she attended during thatround. By ranking all chapters, she maximizes her ability toreceive an invitation from any chapter for the next round. If apotential new member does not maximize her options, it ispossible that she will receive zero invitations for the next round.If a potential new member does not rank a chapter, she cannotreceive an invitation for the next round from that chapter. OUPanhellenic strongly discourages intentional single-preference.

WILL ALL PARTICIPANTS PLEDGE A SORORITY

AT THE END OF RE CRUI TMENT?

Recruitment is a process of mutual selection and, as such,there are many different outcomes to this process. Participationin Formal Recruitment does not guarantee an invitation to join asorority, nor does it obligate you to join. However, approximately80 to 90 percent of the women participating in FormalRecruitment each year join a sorority at the end of the week!

IF I PARTICIPATE IN FORMAL RECRUITME

AM I OBLIG ATED TO JOIN A SOR ORIT Y?

Potential new members who choose to participate in recare not obligated to join a sorority. The recruitment procestructured so as to allow women interested in sororitymembership the opportunity to explore Greek life and tois the right t.

IF I AM A LEGACY TO A SORORITY, IS THE

ANY THIN G THAT I SHOU LD KN OW?

It does not hurt nor does it help to be a legacy; it simply

our chapters that you have a family member who was a specic organization. Each sorority has its own policy relegacies, and it is up to the discretion of each individual as to whether they are interested in offering membershiplegacy. Likewise, legacies are not obligated to pledge thsorority that they are a legacy to.

WHAT IF I ONLY WANT TO BE IN A

CERTAIN SORORITY?

Only wanting to be a member of one specic sorority or

considering a few sororities can severely limit a potentiamembers options for membership and can lead todisappointment. Panhellenic discourages choosing a sobased on stereotypes or others opinions. We encouragekeep an open mind and make a decision that i s right for

Q&A


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A letter of recommendation also referred to as a rec,

reference is a recruitment information form that is

completed by an alumna of the sorority. The purpose of

a letter of recommendation is to introduce a potential new

member to the alumnas sorority chapter at the University

of Oklahoma. Sororities appreciate and use this

information to assist in their recruitment selection process.

Some sororities require a letter of recommendation, but

it is important to understand that, if a sorority requires a

recommendation, it is the individual sororitys responsibilityto obtain said recommendation.

It is permissible for a potential new member to ask a

alumna member of a sorority to complete a

recommendation form for her own chapter. Howeve

inappropriate for a potential new member (or anyone

her behalf) to contact an alumna member that she do

know to ask for a recommendation. Each national so

has its own guidelines and its own recommendation

that the alumna must use. OU Panhellenic Associatio

does not provide these forms or any other informatio

regarding an individual sororitys recommendation

requirements. If an alumna is not familiar with her o

sororitys regulations, she should contact the nationa

sorority. The information is available in the alumnas

national magazine or on the national website.

Although there is no ofcial deadline for when le tters

recommendation must be received, all alumnae areencouraged to submit them no later than Aug. 5 to e

that they are received prior to the start of Formal

Recruitment.

Alpha Chi Omega

1115 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Alpha Gamma Delta

930 Chautauqua Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Alpha Omicron Pi

1411 Elm Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Alpha Phi1401 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Chi Omega

820 Chautauqua Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Delta Delta Delta

1611 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Delta Gamma

744 Elm Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Gamma Phi Beta1105 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Kappa Alpha Theta

845 Chautauqua Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Kappa Kappa Gamma

700 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Pi Beta Phi

1701 Elm Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

PAN.OU.EDU RECOMMENDATIONLETTERS

REGISTER FOR FORMALRECRUITMENT ONLINE AT:

THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO OFFICIALLY REGISTER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF

OKLAHOMA PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT.

Recommendation letters can also be sent to the Panhellenic Association ofce at:

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

ATTN: [SORORIT Y NAM E]

900 ASP AVE. SUITE #370

NORMAN, OK 73019

ELPFUL HINTS FOR REGISTERING:Know your OU student ID number (located on your

SoonerOne card).

f a eld is required but you do not have the information

needed, you can enter 0 or N/A.

Please be very detailed in what you enter as your high

school, college and volunteer opportunities, as this

will be considered your rsum.

You will not be able to continue to the next page of the

online registration form until all required information

is completed.

t is recommended that you send the highest-quality

headshot available (i.e., senior picture).

NOTE: You will not be registered for Formal Recruitment without

paying a $200 registration fee.

After registering, you will receive a conrmation email for

your records. If you have any questions about the

registration process, please contact our ofce.

If you need information edited after completing your

application, please email [email protected]. DO NOT

register twice, you will be charged each time you register.

REGISTRATION OPENS DURING THE FIRST

WEEK OF JUNE AND ENDS THE DAY BEFORE

FORMAL RECRUITMENT BEGINS.


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PANHELLENIC OFFICE

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JILL TRAN

Associate Director, Fraternity and Sorority Student LifePhone: (405) 325-3163Email: [email protected]

Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is adoctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economicand health-care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves ashome to all of the universitys academic programs except health-related elds. The OU

Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only fourcomprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges.

Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at theSchusterman Center, the site of OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has

more than 2,400 full-time faculty members, and has 20 colleges offering 165 majors atthe baccalaureate level, 159 majors at the masters level, 80 majors at the doctoral level,29 majors at the rst professional level, and 28 graduate certicates. The universitys

annual operating budget is $1.6 billion. The University of Oklahoma is an equalopportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo

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Vice President of Recruitment OperationsPhone: (405) 325-6350Email: [email protected]

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