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2015-2016Guide to Sorority Recruitment
atValparaiso University
Sorority Life
• Sorority membership offers a comprehensive
college experience
– Academic excellence
– Community Service and Philanthropy
– Leadership Development
– Social opportunities
– Networking
• Chapters offer programming on the following:
– Academic achievement
– Personal and Career Development
– Risk Management and harm Reduction
Valpo Sororities At A Glance
• Six sororities with average chapter size of 55 in the fall and 70 in the spring
• Average Sorority Member GPA: 3.313
• Chapter Average Initiation Rate: 98%
• Completed more than 6,000
hours of service in 2014-2015
• Raised more than $50,000 for local and national non-profit organizations
• Participated in more than 100 educational programs in 2014-2015
Panhellenic Council
• Panhellenic Council is the governing
body of all of the sororities
• Panhellenic works to develop cooperative
relationships with all chapters, provide educational
programming, and leadership opportunities for
sorority women
• Panhellenic received the AFLV Sutherland Award
for Overall Excellence in 2014
Sorority Recruitment Schedule
Potential New Member Orientation
Monday, January 4, 2016
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Neil’s Science Center 234
This event will be for all women registered for Spring 2016
Sorority Recruitment. This meeting will preview formal
recruitment, educate the women on all policies and procedures
related to recruitment and joining a sorority, and Recruitment
Counselor groups will meet.
Attire: Casual
Sorority Recruitment Schedule
Sorority Recruitment Round 1: Philanthropy Round
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Scheele Hall The Philanthropy Round events will introduce all women to the National Philanthropy
programs for each of the sororities. The women will be participating in a series of craft
projects all to be donated to local and national organizations following the formal
recruitment period.
Attire: Casual – jeans and a sweater. Be sure to
wear something comfortable in which you can sit
on the floor during rounds.
Sorority Recruitment Schedule
Sorority Recruitment Round 2: Sisterhood &Values
Friday, January 8, 2016
6:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Scheele Hall The Sisterhood and Values round will introduce all women to the elements of sisterhood
that each of the sororities at Valparaiso University celebrates. Each chapter will be showing
a video showcasing their sisterhood and sharing special aspects of the values of the
organization with the potential new members. Women going through recruitment will attend
between one and four events during this round.
Attire: Business attire – dress slacks
or a skirt is appropriate.
Sorority Recruitment Schedule
Attire: Cocktail Dress. Please no
prom dresses.
Sorority Recruitment Round 3: Preference Round
Saturday, January 9, 2016
4:00 –8:30 p.m.
Scheele Hall The Preference Ceremony is the most serious of the events during the formal recruitment
period. Women participating in recruitment will be exposed to some of the ceremonial
aspects of sorority membership and will learn about the lifelong commitment of joining a
sorority. Women going through recruitment will attend between one and two events this
round.
Sorority Recruitment Schedule
Sorority Bid Day
Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Neil’s Science Center 234
Bid Day is the celebration of being asked to join a sorority at Valparaiso University. All women going
through formal recruitment are asked to meet in Neil’s Science Center at 1:00 p.m. Women will receive
their membership invitation at this time and then participate in the Panhellenic New Member Ceremony
and Celebration with all of the sorority women at Valparaiso University!!
Women should be prepared that the ceremony and celebration will take about two hours and then there
will be additional activities in the evening with your new chapter. Please be prepared that you may be
busy until about 10:00 p.m. on Sunday evening.
Attire: Jeans, t-shirt and a zip up hoodie/fleece. Each
new member will be provided a t-shirt from the
chapter she is joining to wear to the ceremony.
Founding Location: University of Arkansas
Founding Date: April 5, 1895
Chapter Name: Alpha Lambda
Charter Date: March 31, 1998
Colors: Cardinal and Straw
Mascot: Owl
Symbol: Skull and Crossbones
Flower: White Carnation
National Philanthropy: Make A Wish Foundation
On-Campus Events: Swishes for Wishes
Educational Programs: Scholarship Scoop, SAAFE Events, Chapter Roundtables
Spring 2015 Academic Performance: 3.428
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
New Member Retention Rate: 100%
Financial Obligations
Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $383.00
• Local Dues: $143.00
• National Dues: $65.00
• Insurance: $50.00
• House Corporation and Parlor Fee: $125.00
Spring 2016 Dues for Initiated Members: $320.00
• Local Dues: $195.00
• House Corporation Fee: $125.00
Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $530.00
• National and Local Dues: $195.00
• New Member Fee: $55.00
• Insurance: $50.00
• Badge Fee: $120.00
• Initiation Fee: $110.00
Founding Location: Syracuse University
Founding Date: November 11, 1874
Chapter Name: Zeta Iota
Charter Date: 1998
Colors: Brown and Mode
Symbol: Crescent Moon
Flower: Pink Carnation
National Philanthropy: Camp Fire, Girl Guides of Canada, and Girls on the Run
On-Campus Events: Gamma Phive K and Camp Tannadoonah volunteering
Educational Programs: Rock Solid Relationships and Crescent Values
Spring 2015 Academic Performance: 3.431
GPA Requirement: 2.80 with 12 credit hours
New Member Retention Rate: 100%
Financial Obligations
Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $524.00
• Local Dues: $413.00
• National Dues and Fees: $96.00
• Building Fee: $15.00
Spring 2016 Dues for Initiated Members: $444.00
• Local Dues: $373.00
• National Dues and Fees: $56.00
• Building Fee: $15.00
Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $523.00
• National and Local Dues and Fees: $343.00
• Badge Fee: $90.00+ depending on badge selection
• Building Fee: $50.00
• Liability Insurance: $40.00
Gamma Phi Beta Creed
Gamma Phi Beta from the past has given
A heritage that makes a fuller life.
Gamma Phi Beta in the present bids
Us strive for lasting values and ideals.
Gamma Phi Beta in the days to come
Will prove that fundamentals can endure.
Therefore we shall embody our lives
The truths that make for finer womanhood.
Once more we pledge a loyalty that means
Adherence to all true and noble things;
A learning that enriches all our days
With magic gold that is forever ours;
A labor that each hour will glorify
The simple, common task, the common cause;
A love that will be strong and great enough
To encompass and to pity all the world.
Founding Location: Longwood University
Founding Date: October 23, 1897
Chapter Name: Zeta Psi
Charter Date: April 13, 1998
Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White
Mascot: Teddy Bear
Symbol: Nautilus Shell, Dagger and Diamond Shape
Flower: White Rose
National Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse
On-Campus Events: Shamrock Event to support Prevent Child Abuse
Educational Programs: Sisterhood education events
Spring 2015 Academic Performance: 3.301
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
New Member Retention Rate: 100%
Financial Obligations
Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $377
• Local Dues: $252.00
• National Dues and Fees: $75.00
• Building Fee: $50.00
Spring 2016 Dues for Initiated Members: $333
• Local Dues: $238.00
• National Dues and Fees: $95.00
Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $432
• National Dues and Fees: $40.00
• Initiation Fee: $210.00
• Local Dues and Fees: $182.00
Kappa Delta Creed
May We, Sisters in Kappa Delta, strive
each day to seek more earnestly the
honorable and beautiful things. May
We each day through love of those
within our circle, Learn to know and
understand better those without our
circle. May the diamond shield that
guards our love find us each day
Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More
Loving, and More Noble.
Founding Location: Monmouth College
Founding Date: October 13, 1870
Chapter Name: Eta Delta
Charter Date: 1998
Colors: Light and Dark Blue
Mascot: Owl
Symbol: Key
Flower: Fleur-de-Lis
National Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental
On-Campus Events: Kappa Boat Regatta, Kappa Karnival
Educational Programs: Healthy Eating Habits and Etiquette, Safe Alcohol Use, Mental Health
Spring 2015 Academic Performance: 3.169
GPA Requirement: 2.70 with 12 credit hours
New Member Retention Rate: 92%
Financial Obligations
Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $296.00
• Local Dues: $179.00
• National Dues and Fees: $87.00
• Building Fee: $30.00
Spring 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $307.00
• Local Dues: $262.00
• Building Fee: $45.00
Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $483.00 plus the badge fee
• Local Dues: $81.00
• National Dues and Fees : $257
• Building Fee: $145.00
• Badge Fee: $38.00 - $354.00 depending on the selection of the badge
Kappa Kappa Gamma Mission
Kappa Kappa Gamma is an organization of
women, which seeks for every member
throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual
support, opportunities for self-growth, respect
for intellectual development, and an
understanding of and an allegiance to positive
ethical principles.
Founding Location: Monmouth College
Founding Date: April 28, 1867
Chapter Name: Indiana Theta
Charter Date: 1998
Colors: Wine and Silver Blue
Mascot: Angel
Symbol: Arrow
Flower: Wine Carnation
National Philanthropy: Literacy, Champions are Readers, Read. Lead. Achieve.
On-Campus Events: Pi Phest, Arrow Spike
Educational Programs: Leading with Values
Spring 2015 Academic Performance: 3.341
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
New Member Retention Rate: 95%
Financial Obligations
Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $362.00
• Local Dues: $245.00
• National Dues and Fees: $55.00
• Other Fee: $62.00
Spring 2016 Dues for Initiated Members: $332.00
• Local Dues: $245.00
• National Dues and Fees: $55.00
• Other Fees: $32.00
Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $572.00
• Local Dues: $297.00
• New Member Fee: $25.00
• Initiation and Badge Fee: $125.00
• Building Fee: $125.00
Pi Beta Phi Mission
The mission of Pi Beta Phi
Fraternity for Women is to
promote friendship, develop
women of intellect and
integrity, cultivate
leadership potential and
enrich lives through
community service.
Founding Location: University of Iowa
Founding Date: April 9, 1990
Chapter Name: Valparaiso Colony
Charter Date: TBD
Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple
Symbol: Purple Panther
Flower: Pink Rose
National Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness and TRIO Program
On-Campus Events: To Be Determined
Educational Programs: Panther Prep programming
Spring 2015 Academic Performance: NA
GPA Requirement: 2.60 with 12 credit hours
New Member Retention Rate: 100%
Financial Obligations
2015-2016 Financial Obligation are yet to be determined at this time.
Leadership Opportunities• Each chapter has an executive board
– President, VP, Treasurer, etc.
• Each chapter utilizes committees
• Panhellenic Council
– President, VP Standards, VP Operations, VP Recruitment, VP Programming , VP Public Relations and a Head Recruitment Counselor
• Greek Week, Order of Omega, Dance Marathon
• Great way to get involved on campus, and within your own chapter
Educational Programming
• Sorority women participate in educational
programming on the following topics:
– Alcohol and other drug education
– Bystander Intervention
– Career Development
– Diversity and Equity Education
– Leadership Development
– Recruitment Training
– Sexual Assault Prevention
– Sisterhood Development
– Values Development
Important Policies and Rules
• General Tenants of Student Behavior – Student Guide Page 130
• Alcohol and Other Drug Policy– Valparaiso University Policy
– Panhellenic Risk Management
– Individual Chapter Policies
• Hazing Policy– All new members will sign their understanding and
agreement with the University Hazing Policy
Important Policies and Rules
• Alcohol Policy for Recruitment
– No woman in a chapter or participating in the formal
recruitment process may consume alcohol during the
recruitment process. This means Tuesday, January 5
– Sunday, January 10, 2016
– There is to be no alcohol
during Bid Day Celebrations
– There is to be no alcohol as a part of any new
member program or activity
Financial Information
• Every chapter has individual dues structures
• Every chapter offers a payment
plan option
• There are both local and
inter/national dues and fees that are to be paid
• These fees may not include additional costs such as t-
shirts, gifts for your big/little, etc.
Sorority Housing• All sororities will be housed in the new Sorority
Housing Complex starting in Fall 2016
• Chapters have a Chapter Room with a full kitchen and
space for meetings and chapter activities
• Most sophomore and junior members live in the
chapter house