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SORORITY RECRUITMENT

Parent Orientation 2019

Commit to Georgia | give.uga.edu An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution

Greek Life 153 Tate Student Center Athens, Georgia 30602

TEL 706-542-4612 | FAX 706-542-4611 www.greeklife.uga.edu

Dear Parents:

Since 1776, Greek-letter organizations have been an integral part of campus life at colleges and universities across the nation. Founded under the principles of scholarship, leadership, community service and the development of life-long friendships, Greeks today still practice these fundamental principles in their daily pursuit of collegiate excellence.

The University of Georgia maintains a commitment to create a learning environment with emphasis on a full collegiate experience for each student, leading to opportunities for cognitive, social and personal development. The Greek community works in conjunction with the University of Georgia in this mission to educate the “whole” student.

Membership in a Greek organization will prove to be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences for your daughter. The Greek community at the University of Georgia has enhanced the lives of thousands of students since 1865 and can add many valuable dimensions to a student’s college experience. The Greek community can provide your daughter with a network of sisters, each working toward common goals. This smaller group setting provided by the Greek community is valued by many since it helps create more of the traditional and personal collegiate experience for students.

The opportunities for meaningful campus and community involvement are endless. Whether serving on a chapter committee or serving as a president of a community-wide governing council, all sorority members are challenged to reach their personal best.

As the University’s advisors who work directly with the Greek community, we are pleased your daughter has decided to investigate sorority membership. The University is fully committed to the positive development of our more than 5,000 sorority women. The opportunities are unlimited!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth H. Pittard Lauren Siegel Assistant Director for Greek Life Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment Panhellenic Council Advisor [email protected] [email protected] 706-542-4612

Nicole Adamovich Claudia Shamp Panhellenic President Director of Greek Life [email protected] [email protected]

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6 a.m. Breakfast, Tate Plaza PNMs receive schedules for Round Three from Gamma Chis

7 a.m. Meet buses at Tate PlazaEvent 1: 8:00 – 8:30 Event 2: 8:50 – 9:20 Event 3: 9:40 – 10:10 B R E A K Event 4: 10:40 – 11:10 Event 5: 11:30 – 12:00

12:15 p.m. Lunch, Tate Grand Hall

1:15 p.m. Meet buses at Tate Plaza

Event 6: 2:00 – 2:30 Event 7: 2:50 – 3:20 Event 8: 3:40 – 4:10

4:20 pm – 5:30 pm Gamma Chi Group Meetings/ PNM Sorority Selections Dinner on your own

8 a.m Breakfast, Tate Plaza PNMs receive schedules for Prefs

9 a.m Meet buses at Tate PlazaEvent 1: 9:30 – 10:20 Event 2: 10:50 – 11:40 Event 3: 12:10 – 1:00

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. PNM sorority selections and MRABA signings at Gamma Chi group meetingsLunch & Dinner on your own

8 a.m. PNMs scheduled to live in University residence halls move in to assigned rooms. Report to your assigned residence hall first, then check in for recruitment.

9 a.m – 5 p.m Recruitment Check-in – Reception Hall, Tate Student Center and at residence halls

3 – 4 p.m. Parent Orientation, Tate Grand Hall6 – 7:30 p.m. Recruitment Orientation/

Recruitment CounselorMeetings – Tate Grand Hall

7 a.m. Breakfast, Tate Plaza8 a.m. Meet buses at Tate Plaza

Event 1: 9:00 – 9:20 Event 2: 9:35 – 9:55 Event 3: 10:10 – 10:30B R E A K Event 4: 10:55– 11:15 Event 5: 11:30 – 11:50 Event 6: 12:05 – 12:25



Event 7: 2:15 – 2:35 Event 8: 2:50 – 3:10 Event 9: 3:25 – 3:45 Event 10: 4:00 – 4:20 Event 11: 4:35 – 4:55

5 – 6 p.m. Gamma Chi Group Meetings Dinner on your own


Event 12: 8:00 – 8:20 Event 13: 8:35 – 8:55 Event 14: 9:10 – 9:30 Event 15: 9:45– 10:05 B R E A K Event 16: 10:30– 10:50 Event 17: 11:05– 11:25 Event 18: 11:40– 12:00Event 19: 12:15– 12:35

12:40 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Gamma Chi Group Meetings/ PNM Sorority SelectionsLunch & Dinner on your own

5 p.m. – 6 p.m. PNM Programming, Tate Grand Hall

Sunday, August 11 | Round One Completion

ROUND ONE EVENTS 1 – 11

ROUND ONE EVENTS 12 – 19

Monday, August 12 | Round Two, Events 1-10

Saturday, August 17 | Round Three

ROUND THREE EVENTS 1-8

PREF ROUND EVENTS 1 – 3

Monday August 19 | Bid Day

6 p.m. Bid Distribution – Tate Grand Hall

7 p.m. Bid Day activities begin

Friday, August 9 | Check-in & Orientation

7 a.m. Breakfast, Tate Plaza PNMs receive schedules for Round Two from Gamma Chis

8 a.m. Meet buses at Tate PlazaEvent 1: 9:00 – 9:25 Event 2: 9:45 – 10:10 Event 3: 10:30 – 10:55 Event 4: 11:15 – 11:40 Event 5: 12:00 – 12:25



Event 6: 2:15 – 2:40 Event 7: 3:00 – 3:25 Event 8: 3:45 – 4:10 Event 9: 4:30 – 4:55 Event 10: 5:15 – 5:40

5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Gamma Chi Group Meetings Dinner on your own


Event 11: 10:00 – 10:25 Event 12: 10:45 – 11:10 Event 13: 11:30 – 11:55 Event 14: 12:15 – 12:40

12:45 p.m.– 2 p.m. Gamma Chi Group Meeting/ PNM Sorority Selections Lunch & Dinner on your own

Saturday, August 10 | Round One, Events 1-11

Tuesday, August 13 | Round Two Completion

Wednesday-Friday, August 14-16 | NO EVENTS

Sunday, August 18 | Preferential Round

ROUND TWO EVENTS 1 – 10

ROUND TWO EVENTS 11 – 14

SCHEDULE of ACTIVITIES

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ROUND TWO ROUND THREE PREF ROUND

Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega

Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Delta Pi

Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Phi Alpha Phi Alpha Phi

Chi Omega Chi Omega Chi Omega

Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta

Delta Gamma Delta Gamma Delta Gamma

Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Phi Epsilon

Delta Zeta Delta Zeta Delta Zeta

Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Phi Beta

Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Alpha Theta

Kappa Delta Kappa Delta Kappa Delta

Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Kappa Gamma

Phi Mu Phi Mu Phi Mu

Pi Beta Phi Pi Beta Phi Pi Beta Phi

Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Delta Tau

Sigma Kappa Sigma Kappa Sigma Kappa

Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha

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Round One – Water Parties: During Round One, you will visit all 19 sororities for 20 minutes each over the course of 2 days. These events are intended to introduce you to every chapter before you begin to make any decisions. Each event will begin with the chapter members performing loud, enthusiastic chants and cheers. Don’t be intimated by the noise; the chapter members are simply excited to meet you! After these cheers, you will spend the remainder of the party meeting different sisters and talking to sorority members about yourself. You may get tired of repeating information about yourself, your hometown, your interests, etc., but each house is a new group of women that wants to meet you. Also, don’t hesitate to ask the sorority women questions about themselves or the chapter.

In terms of what to wear, casual skirts and dresses are appropriate for Round One. Because Round One occurs over 2 days, feel free to wear the same thing for both days or wear two separate outfits—either option is acceptable. Lightweight materials are a necessity because of the hot weather. You will be walking the majority of the day; therefore, sandals and flats are highly recommended; heels are strongly discouraged. The most important thing is to make sure you feel comfortable and confident.

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Round Two – Philanthropy: Round Two events are focused on each chapter’s philanthropy and campus involvement. Events are 25 minutes in length, and if invited, you may attend up to 14 events. At each house, the chapter members will show a video about their philanthropic focus, as each sorority has a specific cause to raise funds and awareness for. This round is a good opportunity to ask sorority women about other activities that the chapter is involved in, such as service projects and campus organizations.

In terms of what to wear, Round Two is often considered slightly dressier than Round One. However, casual skirts and dresses are still appropriate for Round Two. Lightweight materials are a necessity because of the hot weather. Again, you will be walking the majority of the day; therefore, choose sandals and flats over heels.

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WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR PURSE The days are long and you will be tired, so make sure you aren’t putting too much in your purse! Each house will have food and water outside for Potential New Members, so there isn’t much need to carry these items. However, you can still stick snacks in your bag if you want. You may want to carry a small umbrella, a hand held fan, breath mints, oil absorbing sheets, lipstick, and deodorant. Your Gamma Chi will explain, but please bring a pen and a pack of notecards, as well.

Round Three – House Tours: Round Three is an exciting day and consists of tours of each sorority’s chapter house. Each round is 30 minutes long, and if invited, you may attend up to 8 events. All 19 sororities have beautiful, historic homes and during this round they chapter members will show you bedrooms and other spaces where they spend time with one another. During this round, the sorority women will want to get to know you on a more personal basis. You should begin to recognize the character and spirit of each sorority.

In terms of clothing, Round 3 is certainly more relaxed. All women will wear the same Panhellenic Recruitment t-shirt with a choice of bottoms. You may choose to wear a skirt or shorts, but athletic shorts are discouraged.Lightweight materials are strongly encouraged, as are sandals and flats.

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Preferential Round (Prefs):The last day of Recruitment is Preferential Round. The events are 50 minutes long and if invited, you may attend up to 2 parties. This round is meant to help you make your final decision. A sorority would not have invited you to Prefs if they did truly enjoy your company. At each event, think carefully about how you feel at each house and take time to look around, as the women at these events could become your sisters.

Each sorority will present a ceremony, which usually consisting of various speeches and songs. The members will give accounts about what it means to be a sister and reflect on what their sorority has to offer. When making your final decision, think back to the previous rounds of Recruitment and recall what you liked about each chapter. It can sometimes be challenging to choose between two sororities, but remember that there is not necessarily one “right” choice, and a chapter that you may not have strongly considered earlier in the week may be the perfect place for you.

In terms of what to wear, Preferential Round is dressier than previous rounds. Nice dresses or skirts that you wear to a wedding, church or other special event are appropriate. Since you may only attend up to 2 events, heels or wedges are more appropriate, but not required. Because Pref Round events are the most formal, many women choose to wear black dresses; however, this is not a requirement. If you do choose to wear a black dress, it does not have to be solely black. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and are accurately expressing your true self!

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Bid Day Kto ExpectWHAT

Bid Day: The conclusion of Recruitment is Bid Day. You may receive an invitation to join or you may be notified by Panhellenic that your bid has not been matched. If your bid has not been matched, you will be eligible for continuous open bidding. If you receive an invitation to join, your bid card will list the sorority that has selected you. You will meet with your new member class at Tate Grand Hall and be shuttled by University buses to your Bid Day celebration.

At your sorority house, you will be met by your new sisters. Bid Day is a time for fun, entertainment, and new friends. Enjoy it!

In terms of what to wear, Bid Day is the only day that there is a required dress code. Every New Member is required to wear a white dress on Bid Day. However, feel free to accessorize how you want with jewelry and shoes. Most New Members tend to wear sandals or wedges on Bid Day.

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R O U N D O N E Potential New Member Event Rankings Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2019

Full Name:

PNM Number:

Gamma Chi Name & Number:

______________________________________________ ____________________ Signature of Potential New Member Date

SORORITIES Alpha Chi Omega Gamma Phi Beta

Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Theta

Alpha Gamma Delta Kappa Delta

Alpha Omicron Pi Kappa Kappa Gamma

Alpha Phi Phi Mu

Chi Omega Pi Beta Phi

Delta Delta Delta Sigma Delta Tau

Delta Gamma Sigma Kappa

Delta Phi Epsilon Zeta Tau Alpha

Delta Zeta

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16.____________________

17.____________________

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R O U N D T W O Potential New Member Event Rankings Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2019

Full Name:

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11.____________________

12.____________________

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R O U N D T H R E E Potential New Member Event Rankings Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2019

Full Name:

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Alpha Phi Phi Mu





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4. ____________________

5.____________________

6.____________________

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Withdrawal from Sorority Recruitment Date: ____/____/_______

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle)

PNM Number:_________ Class Standing: First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year

Withdrawing during: Round One Round Two Round Three Round Four

Recruitment Counselor Name: _____________________________________________

She was: ____very helpful ____helpful ____somewhat helpful ____ not helpful

Reason for withdrawing (check all that apply):

1. ____ Signed up for recruitment with no intention of joining

2. ____ Financially unable to join

3. ____ Interested in just one or a few sororities and am withdrawing because not invited back to specific groups. Circlewhich ones:

Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta

Delta Gamma Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Zeta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta

Kappa Kappa Gamma Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha

4. Withdrawing on the advice of: ____girlfriend(s) ____parents ____boyfriend(s)Other____________________________________________________________________________

5. ____ I could not decide which sorority to join

6. ____ Sorority membership will conflict with other responsibilities

7. ____ I am worried about not having enough time to study

8. ____ Recruitment was not what I expected. Please explain:

9. ____ Other reason:

Have you discussed your decision to withdraw with a recruitment counselor? ____Yes ____No

Are you interested in joining a sorority at another time? ____Yes ____No

Please add my name to the COB list: ____Yes ____No

Please provide any additional comments regarding your recruitment experience and/or your reason for withdrawing:

Signature_________________________________________ Date____________________

Office Use Only ______ Entered into C.Director ______ Posted on CD Msg. Board

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Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding AgreementPlease read this document carefully. You should not sign this binding agreement unless you understand it.

Name:

Campus address:

Phone number: Email:

I have participated in the membership recruitment period at: [name of campus]

At this time:[check one of the following options]

I want to withdraw from recruitment.This means I will not join a sorority now, but I am eligible for future opportunities such as continuous open bidding (COB).Please skip to the bottom of this form and sign on the signature line.

I want to continue in the recruitment process. I will sign this agreement.Continue completing this form.

By signing this agreement, I understand and agree to the following terms:[initial each statement]

I am willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid) from any sorority I list on this form.

I will list the sorority(ies) in my order of preference for receiving a bid.

I do not have to rank all the sororities that are my remaining choices if I am certain I will not accept a bid from them and do not see myself as a member of that sorority.

I understand that should I choose to limit my choices, I might not receive a bid through this recruitment process.

After submitting this form:[initial each statement]

I cannot change my ranking. I also cannot add or delete any sorority(ies).

If I do not receive a bid from any sorority(ies) I have listed, I understand that I am eligible to join any sorority through COB if there is an opportunity. I also understand that not all sororities will recruit through COB.

If I do receive a bid from a sorority I have listed, and I choose to not accept that bid, I understand that I am NOT eligible to join any other sorority on this campus until the start of the next primary recruitment period.

List in rank order sorority(ies) whose preference event I attended and where I am willing to join:

1st:

2nd (if applicable):

By signing this membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement, I agree to accept a bid from any of the sororities I rank above. I also agree that I will be bound to that bid until the beginning of the next primary recruitment period on this campus. (Note: Clicking submit on an electronic version of the MRABA denotes a signature and agreement to the terms listed.)

Signature: Date:

I affirm I have never been initiated into an NPC sorority. I understand that if I join an NPC sorority and choose to become an initiated member of that sorority, I am ineligible to join another NPC member organization, regardless of any

circumstances.

This membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement must be filed with the College Panhellenic within one (1) business day of the above date.

REVISED: July 2019

PNM #:

The University of Georgia

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2018 2017# Registered 1773 1763# Refunds 21 19#No-Shows 50 37

# Starting Recruitment- First Round 1702 1707# Withdrawn (voluntary) 7 3# Released (receiving no invitations) 0 0

# Invited to Second Round 1695 1704# withdrawn 21 27# released 0 0

# Invited to Third Round 1674 1676# withdrawn 118 79# released 0 1

# Invited to Preference Round 1558 1584# withdrawn 108 171# released 0 12

# not matched 58 66# pledged 1393 1346

Totals# pledged (1393/1702) 82% (1347/1707) 79%# withdrawn (254/1702) 15% (280/1707) 16%# released (0/1707) 0% (13/1707) .1%# not matched (58/1702) 3% (66/1707) 3%

QUOTA 68 Freshmen 66 Freshmen7 Upperclass 9 Upperclass

Past Sorority Recruitment Statistics

*Note: # invited may include some of the withdrawals

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Membership Mechanics & FAQ’s

What does it mean to maximize your options? If someone selects in her preferences every sorority whose preference party she attended, she has maximized her options. This is because she has said that she would join any of those sororities possibly available to her. If someone selects fewer sororities than the choices she has, she has not maximized her options because she has chosen on her own to narrow down the options available to her. Your daughter will be encouraged to maximize her options following preference round.

Maximizing your options at UGA means attending one preference party and ranking one preference, or attending two preference parties and ranking two preferences.

A PNM runs the risk of being mismatched if she does not maximize her options, which means only ranking one preference if she attended two preference parties. There is a chance a PNM will not receive a bid if she does not maximize her options.

What is campus total? The average or median sorority size is set as campus total. Campus total for UGA is currently 275. Many chapters are currently above campus total. This is because each sorority is always allowed to take quota even if it puts them above campus total. Sororities often take in more members than they graduate out during the year, which can keep a group above campus total.

What about finances? Specific sorority dues are provided at the end of this packet. PNMs will be provided the same financial information for each individual sorority by their recruitment counselor. Please know that joining a sorority is a big commitment that includes financial responsibilities – at least four years of financial responsibilities. It is very important that PNMs and their families are aware of what these responsibilities are.

What about recommendations? Recommendations are letters or statements recommending a woman for membership. They are sent directly to the sorority by alumnae of that particular sorority. Panhellenic does not coordinate the recommendation process in any manner.

Sororities find it helpful to receive recs on PNMs in order to get to know a woman better. If a PNM knows alumnae of sororities, she should request that they write her recs. Recs are not necessary for every sorority. If a sorority requires a rec to pledge a woman and has not received one, the final responsibility for obtaining a rec lies with the chapter, not the PNM. Please note that recs are helpful but not required. No PNM should worry because she does not know alumnae to write her recommendations.

During Recruitment, a sorority member should never tell a PNM that her particular sorority does not have a rec on file for her and ask the PNM to get a rec. It is the responsibility of the sorority to obtain recs for PNMs.

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What about grades/transcripts? If a PNM’s GPA falls below a 3.0, chances of pledging are greatly reduced. Each sorority maintains its own minimum GPA average required for membership. Even though the Panhellenic Council receives your transcripts, it is the ultimate responsibility of the sorority to verify a PNM’s grades as needed according to their individual sorority policy.

What about legacies? Legacy is the term used for a woman whose mother or sister is an initiated member of a sorority. Some sororities also consider granddaughters, nieces and cousins to be legacies. The bond of having an actual family member in one’s sorority is special and one that sororities want to encourage. However, it is not a guarantee that a woman will be chosen to be a member of her family member’s sorority. She will be chosen based on her own merits as would any other PNM. Likewise, a PNM who is a legacy to a sorority should carefully consider every other sorority on campus to make sure the chapter she chooses to join is the best match for her, not just for her family member.

MYTHS about legacies: • A legacy will automatically be chosen to join the sorority where she is a legacy. FALSE.

Being a legacy does NOT guarantee membership. Panhellenic does not have any legacypolicies because each sorority has its own policy.

• A legacy to one sorority will automatically be cut from every other house. FALSE. Whilechapters realize that a woman may feel a special bond to a sorority where she is a legacy,each chapter wants to find the women who will best fit into the chapter and will look atPNMs individually to find these women.

• If you are not a legacy you do not have as good a chance at joining as those who arelegacies. FALSE. Chapters look at each woman based on her own merits.

Things to keep in mind… 1. Recruitment is an emotional rollercoaster ride.Recruitment is full of highs and lows, good days and bad, and many ups and downs. It is naturalfor a PNM to feel disappointed if a sorority she really liked does not invite her back. It is verydifficult for a PNM to understand how a sorority can be so nice to her during an event and thennot invite her back to the next round. Some PNMs may even feel that the sorority members werefake because they were so nice and then they did not receive an invitation back to that particularsorority.

It is human nature to be courteous. We hope that everyone has a pleasant experience at all of our houses. However, a sorority woman should never lead a PNM on or indicate that she will be invited back. Membership voting in groups is a democratic process and one sorority member can never guarantee membership because she is one opinion out of many. It is sometimes helpful to assist your daughter in clarifying exactly what was said that may indicate why she felt she was going to get invited back. It is also important to try to get your daughter to focus on the sororities that she will be returning to and what they have to offer.

If your daughter feels terribly misled, that is a situation that Panhellenic Exec needs to be made aware of. You can call and talk to us in the Greek Life Office at any time at (706)542-4612.

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2. Stay well informed with current information.Use the information in the parent packet and the Pointer. Track your daughter’s progressthroughout the process and know what is going on during each round. Use the worksheet, thefinancial information and other handouts as you monitor her progress. We also work with rumorcontrol. If you hear anything unusual, please let us know about it. Again, do not hesitate to callour office if you have any questions. It is also important to know that things change over timeand Recruitment is no different. The way Recruitment is now is very different from when manymoms and sisters went through, and is different from Recruitment at other schools. Read allinformation carefully and make sure the information is coming from the UGA PanhellenicCouncil. Other information may not be accurate or current.

3. Help your daughter understand the membership obligations.There is a time commitment you make to the group when you join. You will have a required newmember meeting once a week. You may also attend chapter meeting or other requirededucational programs and study hours. There may also be philanthropy events or socialactivities, intramural sports games and other practices, just to name a few. Time management isvery important. Always make time to study!

There is a financial commitment to the group as well. Have your daughter pay attention to the more detailed financial information as she narrows down her choices. Have her ask what the dues and fees are for. She needs to understand very carefully every document she signs. Many may be contracts and she needs to understand what she is legally committing herself to.

All sororities have minimum GPA policies to join and stay active and in good standing. Make sure she knows what the GPA is for a sister to stay in good standing. She also needs to know what requirements are placed on sisters that fall below that average. Grade requirements do not go away after initiation.

Most sororities have a housing requirement. Usually a member must live in the house for one year. This requirement may be increased pending special circumstances unique to each group. A housing contract is a legal, binding agreement with major financial commitments. Make sure your daughter knows what she is signing when she is dealing with sorority housing.

4. Being a legacy can be difficult.Parents want their daughters to be happy. Most family members generally do not push a PNM tojoin their particular group. However, a daughter may feel uncomfortable if she is not interestedin her mom or sister’s group. It is also difficult for the family member if her sorority opts torelease the legacy. Some of our sororities will have enough legacies going through to fill three orfour new member classes. While being a legacy is a special connection, it does not guaranteemembership. Some legacies are going to be released from their mom or sister’s sorority.

The individual sorority is the group that needs to address any problems or concerns about legacy situations. Panhellenic cannot really provide any assistance or answers other than a listening ear or the phone numbers for chapter advisors and national headquarters.

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5. Continue to encourage your daughter to keep an open mind and to stay interested in allof her options as long as possible.Encourage her to focus on the sororities she IS going back to and not to focus ondisappointments!

6. Help ensure your daughter is making an unbiased decision that is hers alone and onewith which she will truly be happy.This is imperative, as she will be the one who will be sitting in chapter meetings, going to socialevents and working with the group of women. She needs to feel as comfortable as possible withher choices.

7. Be mindful of the UGA sorority campus culture as it relates to recruitment.Parents are not encouraged to spend the week of recruitment with their daughter. They will bevery busy and are encouraged to spend this time getting to know the other first-year students!

Parents do not typically attend bid distribution (bid day) as the women are immediately bussed to their new sorority houses for evening activities.

Spreading out gift-giving after bid day is helpful, as your daughter will receive many gifts at her sorority house on bid day.

8. Do not let your questions or concerns go unanswered.Please call us and hang in there! UGA Greek Life Office: 706.542.4612

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Potential New Members, Recruitment can be a stressful and confusing time, especially when it comes to making your final preferences of which sororities you would most like to join. Many times, people are confused about exactly what to do and how the process works. This guide is designed to help you understand the mechanics of making your choices and how you can be affected by the choices that you make. Hopefully, this will help your understanding so that you can submit your preference choices with confidence and certainty about your choices. Above all, remember to keep an open mind in regard to the sororities. Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks. This is the time to think about what you want and to make the choices that you believe are right for you. You are the one who will be impacted by them. Good luck!

The UGA Panhellenic Council

Before discussing the mechanics of preference card signing, let’s define some of the terms:

Bid An offer to join a sorority.

“One Year” Rule If someone receives a bid through preferential bid matching and immediately declines her bid, she may not pledge another sorority until the beginning of the next primary membership recruitment period on the same campus. If a potential member receives a bid and accepts it, then later declines her bid, she will be held to this same rule, regardless of how the bid was offered. The only exception to the rule is that a woman may re-pledge the same sorority within one year. If a woman has been initiated into a sorority and resigns her membership, she may never join another sorority.

Continuous Open Bidding If bids have already been distributed and a sorority still has spaces to fill, they may offer bids through COB.

Intentional Single Preference (ISP) When someone attends two or more parties for the preference round and lists only one on her preference card. Some people incorrectly refer to this as “suicide.” It can lower a woman’s chances of receiving a bid, but it also removes the chance of a potential member receiving a bid from a sorority she would not join and being bound to the one year rule.

Maximizing Your Options If someone selects in her preferences every sorority whose preference party she attended, she has maximized her options. This is because she has said that she would join any of those sororities possibly available to her. If someone selects fewer sororities than the choices she has, she has not maximized her options because she has chosen on her own to narrow down the options available to her.

Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) This is a binding agreement reminding potential members of the policies of preferential bid matching and bid acceptance, most importantly the one year rule and Intentional Single Preference. The potential member must sign it in order to participate in the preferential bid matching process.

New Member Once someone has accepted a bid, but has not yet been initiated, she is a new member.

Pledge This is the promise that a new member makes when she joins a sorority. It is not the term for the person who has made the promise.

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Preferential Bid Matching The process by which potential members indicate a preference ranking of sororities and it is matched with information from sororities in order to place women in sororities.

Analyzing the MRABA When you submit final preferences, you must also submit the binding Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement. Below, you will find the agreement with an explanation. The items in italics are from the agreement and the words in standard type are an explanation. So that there are no surprises, be sure that you are familiar with this agreement before pref round. You should ask your Gamma Chi any questions you might have. By signing this agreement, I understand and agree to the following terms: 1. I am willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid) from any sorority that I list on this form.Explanation: This means that you are basically pre-accepting a bid to any sorority you submit on your list. It is not await-and–see thing. It is like you saying, “If I get a bid from any of these sororities, I am going to take it.”

2. I will list the sorority(ies) in my order of preference for receiving a bid. Explanation: This means thesorority you list first is your first preference, or favorite, and the sorority you list second is your second favorite.

3. I do not have to rank all the sororities that are my remaining choices if I am certain I will not accept a bidfrom them and do not see myself as a member of that sorority. This statement is an acknowledgment that you can list as few or as many as you would like. If you went to two parties, you may list one or two preferences.

4. I understand that should I choose to limit choices, I might not receive a bid through this recruitmentprocess. Explanation: This statement is an acknowledgment that by not listing an option available to you, it limitsthe number of sororities you could be matched to, lowering your chance of receiving a bid.

5. After submitting this form, I cannot change my ranking. I also cannot add or delete any sorority(ies).Explanation: This is an acknowledgment that once you submit your preferences, you can’t change them. They have to stay the way you originally submit them, even if you change your mind one minute later. For this reason, you are allowed all of the time you want to complete your preferences. So, do not turn in your preferences and then ask to change them.

6. If I do not receive a bid from any sorority(ies) I have listed, I understand that I am eligible to join anysorority through continuous open bidding (COB) if there is an opportunity. I also understand that not all sororities will recruit through COB. Explanation: This statement is a reminder that if you complete and submit your preferences and do not receive a bid, the opportunities to join are not over with. If you do not receive a bid, you are free to join any sorority who offers you a bid at your earliest opportunity.

7. If I do receive a bid from a sorority that I have listed, and I choose to not accept that bid, I understandthat I am NOT eligible to join and other sorority on this campus until the start of the next primaryrecruitment period. Explanation: This statement means that if you are offered a bid from anyone you havesubmitted on this list and you do not accept it, you may NOT join another sorority until the next formalrecruitment, which would be Fall 2020. It is for this reason that you should be careful about listing sororities youare definitely not interested in. It is also for this reason that we recommend at least giving it a try for one week ifthe bid you receive is not one that you are especially thrilled about.

How it works when… ...you have attended two preference parties...

...and you list two choices on your pref list... You have maximized your options and you will receive a bid from one of those two. You will be held to the one year rule, which means you can’t join another sorority until next formal recruitment.

...and you list one choice on your pref list... You have not maximized your options. Hopefully, you will receive a bid from the sorority you indicated. If you receive a bid from the sorority you have indicated a preference to, you will be held to the calendar year rule, which means you can’t join another sorority until next formal recruitment.

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How it works when… ... you have attended one preference party...

...and you list one choice on your pref list... You have maximized your options and you will receive a bid from that sorority. You will be held to the one year rule, which means you can’t join another sorority until next formal recruitment.

How it works when… ...recruitment is over and you don’t have a bid.... Not everyone who registers for recruitment joins a sorority at the end of recruitment. This happens in many ways for many reasons. Occasionally a woman will reach a point in the week where she has no invitations. More commonly, a woman will decide that sorority life isn’t for her and she will withdraw on her own. There is also a chance that someone will participate in preferential bid matching and not receive an invitation to join a sorority. If any of these happen, there are other options.

1. Continuous Open Bidding… Anyone who has not been initiated into an NPC group is eligible to participate in COBas long as they have not declined a bid received through preferential bid matching or turned in an accepted bidwithin the preceding year. You do not have to register to participate in COB.

2. Participate in Fall Formal Recruitment the next year. Every year, sophomores, juniors, and seniors participate informal recruitment.

3. It’s OK to not be Greek. About 30% of UGA’s undergraduate women are Greek. That means that about 70% ofUGA’s undergraduate women are having a great UGA experience without being Greek. Recruitment can certainlymake one think that Greek Life is the only thing on campus, but once the school year gets going, you will find thereis much more. The University of Georgia has over 700 organizations in which you can be involved. Use recruitmentweek to determine for yourself if you would like to become a part of the Panhellenic community at Georgia. Pleaseknow, however, that affiliation with a sorority is not a prerequisite for an active and successful collegeexperience. Joining a sorority, therefore, should be an individual decision, one which you make for yourself, not foryour mother or your sister or best friend. Whether you join a sorority or not, recruitment week will be a time formaking new friends and beginning a new and exciting part of your life. For more information on ways to getinvolved on campus, stop by the Center for Student Organizations, located in room 102 in the Tate Student Center.

When you submit your preferences, what to expect: Once your last preference party is over, you will immediately proceed to the buses which will take you to the Tate Student Center and be directed to the your meeting place with your Gamma Chi. It is important that you go there without speaking to anyone regarding your preference decision and that you make your decision without consulting the opinions of others. Do not worry about which order your best friend or roommate puts her choices in. You may not be as happy in the sorority that she likes the best. If you two are not in the same sorority, it will still be easy for you to be friends. In fact, if you are in two different sororities, your circle of friends will expand even more. Some other things to know:

1. You will be given a written copy of the preference agreement to complete. You may take as long as you need tocomplete that, but you may not talk with anyone.

2. You will complete your paper form and turn it into your Gamma Chi, who will read your selections back to youin order to confirm your preferences. You will also submit them through the PNM app like in previous rounds.

3. Once you have completed your submission, you are free to go. Leave your signed, written copy behind.

4. Once you turn in your preferences, you cannot change them, so take all of the time that you need.

5. Once you are completely finished, please exit quietly and return to your place of residence.

Questions? Concerns? Confused? If you are still unsure about the process or have any questions, please ask. Your Gamma Chis can explain anything that you still do not understand or have concerns about. You can also contact any of the staff from the Greek Life office. Just remember: this process is about you! Keep an open mind and make the decisions that you believe are best for you.

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HOW MUCH DOES A SORORITY COST? Sorority membership is a contractual agreement. When you join, you assume many financial obligations and it is important that you and your family are aware of these obligations and take them into consideration.

Range for New Member Semester: $1,300 - $2,400

The first semester of membership is the most expensive due to many one-time fees (housing corporation fee, initiation fee, etc.). All sororities are willing to work with their members on an individual basis to create payment plans if necessary. The average cost of New Member Dues is $1,700 (Fall semester). This average includes what is required. These financial obligations do not include every expense for a member. National organizations and private companies will put sorority letters on anything that can be stamped, engraved, or embroidered. Additional expenses such as t-shirts and special event charges are in no way mandatory.

Range for Spring Semester: $950- $1,700

The cost for members not living in the house averages $1,200 per semester. This typically includes parlor fees, social fees, and one meal a week at the house. This amount will be the average cost for Spring Semester and any other semester when not living in the sorority house.

Range for In-House Semester: $2,500 - $4,800 (Per semester)

Most sororities have a requirement that members live at least one year in the sorority house, usually during the second year of membership. The price of living in the sorority house is usually an exceptional value as the average cost of room, board, and dues can be less than the average cost of living in a typical UGA residence hall and a 5-day meal plan. The average cost for living in the house is $4,000 per semester ($8,000 annual).

Usually the first opportunity to move into the house is the beginning of the second year of membership. However, space is not always available for all members. We have recently seen waitlists. Each sorority has a system of determining who will live in the house each year. House sizes range from 45 to 75 women in each house. The UGA average house size is 62 women.

Specific sorority dues are listed alphabetically by sorority on the following pages & will also be provided to your daughter by her recruitment

counselor at her recruitment orientation. These contain the specific breakdown of semesterly costs charged by the chapter.

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS

Member Organization Fees Badge fee: Each member organization has a badge/pin. Some organizations require a member to purchase a badge and others include it in the initiation fee. Badges may be very simple or jeweled. If a member is purchasing her badge, she determines how much or little she would like to spend. Per capita fee: Fee paid to inter/national organization per member to support overall sorority operations. Technology fee: These funds support the member organization database, social media and other technologies.

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Chapter Fees Assessment: A chapter may vote to support an activity/event/cause that is not included in the chapter budget and the expense would be assessed per member. Campus obligation: These funds are used when a chapter is asked to donate funds to other organizations and/or fundraising opportunities on campus. Chapter dues: These monies fund member activities including programming, recruitment, chapter supplies and chapter operations. Composite: An annual photograph is taken of each chapter’s membership. This expense can be included in chapter dues or billed separately. Initiation fee: Fee paid to finalize initial membership in the organization. Liability/Risk management insurance: This fee covers insurance-related costs for the safety of members, their guests and sorority property. Funds may also be used for special programming relating to risk management concerns on campus or within the chapter. New member fee: Fee paid to establish membership in the organization. Panhellenic dues: These funds are used to support Panhellenic operations. Examples of items that may be included in the Panhellenic budget are attending conferences, office operations, marketing and electronic media. Parking permit: Parking is typically limited at chapter houses. Spaces are allocated by each chapter to members based on criteria set by the leadership and/or chapter corporation. Philanthropy fee: Each chapter has a philanthropy and some have local causes they support. This fee can be included in chapter dues or billed separately. Purchase fund: This fund is set up at the beginning of each term to pay for things not included in chapter dues. It may be used to purchase T-shirts, sorority paraphernalia or attend optional social functions. Social fees: Social functions not included in chapter dues are billed out individually based upon the cost of event(s).

Facility Fees House corporation fee: These funds are used to support chapter property and physical plant. Often this is a one-time fee paid prior to initiation. Parlor/House usage fee: The entire membership has access to the house and thus the property is subject to a great deal of wear and tear. This fee is used primarily for care and maintenance of the property and furnishings in the common areas of the chapter facility. Security fee: Special security staff may be employed to protect chapter property, members and guests. Typically, all members, not just those living in the house, would be asked to help cover this expense.

Campus Fees Campus housing per semester: $5,154 * The above total includes an on-campus shared room with a community bathroom + meal plan + parking pass

Sorority: Alpha Chi Omega

Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,855* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $110 National Sisterhood Packet $23 National New Member Fee $199 Badge fee $165 National Certificate Fee & Bond Card $8 Facility Operations $1,000 New Member Dues $350

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $4,725 Spring $4,725 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National fee $110 Facility Operations/Parlor Fee $1,000 Chapter Dues $250 Meal plan $1,800 Room Rent $1,565

Sorority residency requirement: Second Year of Membership

III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,360 Spring $1,360 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $110 Facility Operations $1,000 Chapter Dues $250

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Sorority: Alpha Delta PiChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,788.75* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Administration Fee $28.75 Semester Dues $525 Badge Fee $165 Building Fund Fee $250 Headquarter Membership $400 Initiation Fee $140 Out of House Board $130 Out of House Rent $150

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $3,867.25 Spring $3,793.75 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Headquarter Membership $400 In House Board $1,600 In-House Rent $1,200 Admin Fee $28.75 Delta Member Fee $113.50 Delta Semester Dues $525


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,347.25 Spring $1,273.75 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Headquarter Membership $400 Out of House Board $130 Out of House Rent $150 Admin Fee $28.75 Delta member Fee $113.50 Delta Semester Dues $525

Sorority: Alpha Gamma DeltaChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,833.00* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $203 Sisterhood Events $75 Social//Special Events $300 Philanthropy Events $55 Badge Fee $58 Parlor Fee $566 T-Shirts $30 House Association Dues $290 Reserve Fund Dues $5 Officer Budgets $176 International New Member Fee $75

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $3,780 Spring $3,780 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National fee $148 Sisterhood Events $50 Social/Special Events $240 Philanthropy Events $36 Room & Board $3,025 T-Shirts $30 House Association Dues $165 Reserve Fund $5 Officer Budgets $81


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,380 Spring $1,380 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National fee $148 Sisterhood Events $60 Social/Special Events $290 Philanthropy Events $45 Parlor Fee $540 T-Shirts $30 House Association Dues $165 Reserve Fund Dues $5 Officer Budgets $97

Sorority: Alpha Omicron Pi Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,836* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National/Badge fee $1,362 T-Shirts $15 Chapter Dues $459

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $3,816 Spring $3,861 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Room & Board/Meal Plan/ International Fees $3,357 T-Shirts $15 Chapter Dues $459 Social/Special Events (Spring Semester Only) $45


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,321.50 Spring $1,366.50 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National Fees $862.50 T-Shirts $15 Chapter Dues $459 Social/Special Events (Spring Semester Only) $45

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Sorority: Alpha PhiChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: 1st Semester: $2,336.97 2nd Semester: $2,040.50 (Both semesters total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $226.47 Badge fee $70 Parlor Fee $2,527 Chapter Bond $600 Chapter Dues $625 Refundable Processing Fee $129 Building Fund $200

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $5,291.47 Spring $4,279 (Both semesters total amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National fee $112.47 Room & Board $9,200 Chapter Dues $625 Refundable Processing Fee $333 Housing Deposit ($900) Building Fund $200

*Housing deposit is paid at the end of the 1st semester of membership if the member will be living in the house during the 2nd year of membership.Sorority residency requirement: Second year of membership

III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,840.97 Spring $1,728.50 (Both semesters total amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National fee $112.47 Parlor Fee $2,527 Chapter Dues $625 Refundable Processing Fee $105 Building Fund $200

Sorority: Chi OmegaChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: Fall $1,890 Spring: $965 or $2,690 (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National New Member Fee (Fall only)

$75 Inter/National Risk Management Fee (Fall only)

$50 Inter/National Initiation Fee (Fall only)

$125

Inter/National Badge Fee (Fall only) $150 Chapter Dues* $390-Fall/ $515-Spring

Chapter New Member Fee (Fall only)

$200

House Building Fund/Parlor Fee $700-Fall/$450-Spring

House Meal Fund (Fall only) $200 2020-2021 Housing Deposit++

$1,725

++Most new members live in the chapter house during their second year. Those members pay the housing deposit in the spring of the first year. The actual deposit amount will be announced in January 2020. The amount listed is based on the 2019-20 school year housing contracts. *T-shirts: 4 shirts are included in the chapter dues and all others are optional

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $3,865 Spring $2,365 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National Membership Fee $75-Fall Only Inter/National RiskManagement Fee

$50-Fall Only Chapter Dues+ $390-Fall/$515-Spring

House Room & Board* $3,350-Fall/$1,850-Spring

*The spring room & board is $3350 - $1500 previous spring deposit = $1850.+T-shirts: 4 shirts are included in the chapter dues and all others are optional


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $965 Spring $965 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National Membership Fee $75-Fall Only Inter/National Risk Management Fee $50-Fall Only Chapter Dues+ $390-Fall/$515-Spring House Parlor Fee $450+T-shirts: 4 shirts are included in the chapter dues and all others are optional

*Fees quoted are based on estimates at the time of document preparation. Chi Omega dues and fees may be paid as a single payment or in 4 monthlyinstallments. Please discuss financial questions with the chapter finance officer.

Sorority: Delta Delta DeltaChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,788.50* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Fraternity Dues $420 Badge fee $175 Meal Plan $230 Parlor Fee $505 New Member Fee $203.50 Initiation Fee $205 Capital Improvement Fee $50

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $4,050 Spring $4,050 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Parlor Fee $2,300 Meal Plan $1,280 Capital Improvement Fee $50 Fraternity Dues $420


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,205 Spring $1,205 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Parlor Fee $505 Meal Plan $230 Capital Improvement Fee $50 Fraternity Dues $420

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Sorority: Delta Gamma Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,544* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $42.50 Chapter Dues $525 Social/Special Events $185 Parlor Fee $194 Meal Plan $370 Technology Fee $25.50 New Member Fees $189 Panhellenic Fees $12

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $4,670 Spring $4,536* (Both semesters total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $85 Chapter Dues $1,050 Social/Special Events $375 Parlor Fee $704 Rent Fee $6,920 Technology Fee $51 Panhellenic Fees $21

Sorority residency requirement: Second Year of Membership III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,422 Spring $1,288* (Both semesters total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $85 Chapter Dues $1,050 Social/Special Events $375 Parlor Fee $388 Meal Plan $740 Technology Fee $51 Panhellenic Fees $21

Sorority: Delta Phi Epsilon Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,500 * (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $75 Sisterhood Events $100 Social/Special Events $100 Philanthropy Events $100 Badge Fee $35 Parlor Fee $550 T-Shirts $60 Building Fund Fee $200 New Member/Initiation Fee $205 Parents/Family Events $75


Inter/National fee $75 Sisterhood Events $225 Social/Special Events $350 Philanthropy Events $100 Rent & Meal Plan $3.050 T-Shirts $75 Parents/Family Events $100

Sorority residency requirement: Second Year of Membership III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,300 Spring $1,300 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $75 Sisterhood Events $100 Social/Special Events $100 Philanthropy Events $100 Parlor Fee $350 T-Shirts $75 Parents/Family Events $100 Other Chapter Dues $400

Sorority: Delta Zeta Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $ 1,339 * (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $326 Badge Fee $123 Parlor Fee $260 Initial Fee $155 Initiation Fee $15 Building Fund $120 Furnishing Fund $160 Security Fee $60 Insurance Fee $80 Administration Fee $40

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $4,586 Spring $4,186* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $326 Room & Food Service $850 Reservation Fee $200 Refundable Security Deposit $200 Building Fund $120 Furnishing Fund $160 Security Fee $60 Insurance Fee $60 Administration Fee $40

Sorority residency requirement: Second year of membership III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,046 Spring $1,046* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $326 Insurance $80 Parlor Fee $260 Security $60 Building Fund $120 Administration Fee $40 Furnishing Fund $160

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Sorority: Gamma Phi BetaChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: Fall $1,690.50 Spring $1,517.50

Inter/National fee $217.50 Local Building Fund $320 Parlor Fee $545 Badge Fee (Fall only) $98 Meal Plan (Fall only) $75 Chapter Fees $435

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $3,885.50 Spring $3,885.50Inter/National fee $100.50 Room & Board $1,700 Meal Plan $1,425 Chapter Fees $410 Security Fee $250

Sorority residency requirement: Optional for second year of membership

III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,055.50 Spring $1,055.50Inter/National fee $100.50 Parlor Fee $545 Chapter Fees $410

Sorority: Kappa Alpha ThetaChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $2,108* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $180 Initiation & Badge Fee $180 NPC Fee $3 Facility Fee $680 Usage Fee $520 Chapter Dinner Fee $95 College Panhellenic Fee $10 Chapter Member Dues $440 Meal Plan is optional at $130/month

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $3,225 Spring $3,045 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National Fee –Fall only $180 NPC Fee $3 Room Fee $1,312 Board Fee $1,280 College Panhellenic Fee $10 Chapter Member Dues $440


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,248 Spring $1,068 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.) Inter/National fee –Fall only $180 Usage Fee $520 NPC Fee $3 Chapter Dinner Fee $95 College Panhellenic Fee $10 Chapter Member Dues $440 Meal Plan is optional at $130/month

Sorority: Kappa DeltaChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,839* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $768 Badge fee $54 Social/Special Events $196 Meal Plan $150 Security $125 Common Area Maint. Fee $500 Copier Fee $16 Composite Fee $30

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $3,294 Spring $3,232 (Both semesters total amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National fee $602 Social/Special Events $362 Housing & Meal Plan $4,200 Common Area Maint. Fee $1,000 Security $300 Copier Fee $32 Composite Fee $30


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,319 Spring $1,257 * (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.) Inter/National fee $602 Social/Special Events $362 Meal Plan $300 Common Area Maint. Fee $1,000 Security $250 Copier Fee $32 Composite Fee $30

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Sorority: Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: Fall $1,899 * (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

National Per Capita Fee $92 House Fee $285 Chapter Dues (includes 2 t-shirts, lunches $555 National one-time New Member Fee $175 Maintenance Fee $190 during recruitment, composite fee, all fall & House Corp./Association Fee (one-time) $340 Transient Board (includes dinners on chapter $215 spring socials, Semi formals & formals Badge Fee $47 meeting nights & 5 additional dinners or 10 lunches) [except parents’ weekend])

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $4,537 Spring $4,355* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

National Per Capita Fee (Fall only) $92 Chapter Dues (includes 2 t-shirts, lunches $555 / $465 Room Rent $1,300 during rush, composite fee, all fall & spring socials, Regular Board $2,400 Semi formals & formals [except parents’ weekend]) Maintenance Fee $190

Sorority residency requirement: All second year chapter members, regardless of their year in school, are required to live in the Kappa house for two consecutive semesters, except in extraordinary circumstances. Room assignments for their second year are done in the fall of the year that members pledge. III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,337 Spring $1,155* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

National Per Capita Fee (Fall only) $92 Transient Board (includes dinners on chapter $215 Chapter Dues (includes 2 t-shirts, lunches $555 / $465 Maintenance Fee $190 meeting nights & 5 additional dinners or 10 during recruitment, composite fee, all fall & House Fee $285 lunches per semester) spring socials, Semi formals & formals [except parents’ weekend])

*Fees quoted are based on estimates at the time of document preparation. Kappa Kappa Gamma does NOT fine or assess its members. Chapter payment plans are offered; please discuss financial questions with the chapter finance officer.

Sorority: Phi Mu

Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees:

Fall Total: $1,552 Spring Total: $988.52 Chapter Dues $380 Chapter Dues $380 Parlor Fee $225 Parlor Fee $225 House Fund $200 House Fund $200 Chapter Meal $150 Chapter Meal $100 National Obligation Fee $95 Technology Fee $25 Philanthropy $40 Philanthropy $40 Initiation Fee $145 M3 Campaign $18.52 Provisional Member Fee $46.50 Housing and Decorating Fee $250 Composite Fee $20

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE:

Fall Total: $4,135 Spring Total: $4,063.52 Chapter Dues $380 Chapter Dues $380 Rent $1,700 Rent $1,700 Meal Plan $1,700 Meal Plan $1,700 House Fee $200 House Fee $200 National Obligation Fee $95 Technology Fee $25 Philanthropy $40 Philanthropy $40 Composite Fee $20 M3 Campaign $18.52

Sorority residency requirement: Second Year of Membership III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*:

Fall Total: $1,060 Spring Total: $988.52 Chapter Dues $380 Chapter Dues $380 Parlor Fee $225 Parlor Fee $225 House Fund $200 House Fund $200 Chapter Meal $100 Chapter Meal $100 National Obligation Fee $95 Technology Fee $25 Philanthropy $40 Philanthropy $40 Composite Fee $20 M3 Campaign $18.52

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Sorority: Pi Beta Phi Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,862.50* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Campus Obligations $10.50 Chapter Initiation Fee $53 Chapter New Member Dues $215 Chapter New Member Fee $60 Entertainment/Social $220 Parlor Fee $530 Fraternity Dues $55 Fraternity Initiation Fee $125 Fraternity New Member fee $35 House Fund Fee $525 Technology Fee $34

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $4,570.50 Spring $4,539.50 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Campus Obligations $10.50 Chapter Dues $220 Entertainment/Social $220 Fraternity Dues $55 Insurance (Fall only) $31 Room & Board $4,000 Technology Fee $34


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $,100.50 Spring $1,069.50 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.) Campus Obligations $10.50 Chapter Dues $220 Entertainment/Social $220 Parlor Fee $530 Fraternity Dues $55 Insurance (Fall only) $31 Technology Fee $34

Sorority: Sigma Delta TauChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $2,397.50* (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National Fee $27.50 Chapter Dues $385 Activity Fee $300 New Member Fee $100 Pin Fee $85 Parlor Fee 460 Building Fund $500 House Gift $50 Security Fee $90 Initiation $100 Sorority Deposit $300


Room & Board $3,180 Security Fee $150 Chapter Dues $385 National Fees $120


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,385 Spring $1,085 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)

National Dues $120 Local Dues $385 Security Fee $100 Parlor Fee $480 Activity Fee (Fall Only) $300

Sorority: Sigma KappaChapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,925.74 (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

Inter/National fee $387 Badge fee $58 T-shirts $30 Sisterhood events $250 Furnishing Fee $400 Social/Special Events $150 Parlor Fee $400 Parents Events $100 Philanthropy Events $143.74 Panhellenic Fee $7

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $4,800.74 Spring $4,800.74 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)Inter/National fee $100 Technology Fee $28 Sisterhood Events $155 Insurance/Risk Fee $37 Social/Special Events $150 T-Shirts $30 Parents Fee $100 Philanthropy Events $143.74 Room & Board $4,050 Panhellenic Fee $7


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,150.74 Spring 1,150.74 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.) Inter/National fee $100 Parlor fee $400 Insurance/Risk Fee $37 Sisterhood Events $155 Parents Events $100 Social/Special Events $150 T-Shirts $30 Panhellenic Fee $7 Philanthropy Events $143.74 Technology Fee $28

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Sorority: Zeta Tau Alpha

Chapter Fees per semester I. New Member Fees: $1,678.50 (This total amount includes all items listed below.)

National Fees $382 Chapter Dues $325 House Reserve Fund $150 Board: Out-of-House $300 Composite (Fall) $25 Panhellenic Dues $8 Zeta Day (Fall activity) $45 House Parlor Fees $374 House Security, Live-Out $50 Sportswear (Merchandise) $19.50

II. Members Residing IN HOUSE: Fall $4,363.50 Spring $4,273.50 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.) National Fees (Fall) $100 National Fees (Spring) $80 Chapter Dues $325 Composite (Fall) $25 House Security, Live-In $125 Panhellenic Dues $8 Zeta Day (Fall activity) $45 Room Rent $1,929 House Reserve Fund $110 Board: In-House $1,677 Sportswear (Merchandise) $19.50


III. Members Residing OUT OF HOUSE*: Fall $1,356.50 Spring $1,266.50 (Individual semester amount includes all items listed below.)National Fees (Fall) $100 National Fees (Spring) $80 Chapter Dues $325 Composite (Fall) $25 House Security, Live-Out $50 Panhellenic Dues $8 Zeta Day (Fall activity) $45 House Parlor Fees $374 House Reserve Fund $110 Board: Out-of-House $300 Sportswear (Merchandise) $19.50

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2019 Sorority Parents’ Weekends Alpha Chi Omega September 13-14

Alpha Delta Pi September 13-15

Alpha Gamma Delta September 13 - 14

Alpha Omicron Pi September 13 - 14

Alpha Phi September 13-15

Chi Omega September 6 - 8

Delta Delta Delta September 14-15

Delta Gamma November 9 - 10

Delta Phi Epsilon September 13

Delta Zeta October 18-20

Gamma Phi Beta September 6-8

Kappa Alpha Theta September 13-15

Kappa Delta October 4 - 6

Kappa Kappa Gamma October 4 – 6

Phi Mu September 29

Pi Beta Phi September 13 -14

Sigma Delta Tau September 6 -8

Sigma Kappa September 14

Zeta Tau Alpha October 18 - 20

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