What is Recruitment?

Formal Recruitment, formerly called “rush”, may be held in either the fall (fall recruitment) or spring (spring recruitment), depending on the university. Recruitment is a mutual selection process and typically includes a series of structured events that Potential New Members (PNM) attend in order to meet and converse with active members. As recruitment progresses, the events become fewer and the time spent at each sorority becomes longer. Through a process of mutual selection, PNM’s return to sororities that are interested in getting to know them more and where they they feel the most comfortable.

During the entire formal recruitment process the PNM’s are guided by Recruitment Guides, undergraduate sorority members who are temporarily disaffiliated from their chapters during the recruitment period, meaning they have no input in the recruitment process of their sorority.

Every spring, the Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic Association holds a Recruitment Information Forum to educate young women about the fraternity system and the recruitment process. For information about this meeting, please go to their website.
 
Who may participate?

Any undergraduate female student enrolled full time at that university may participate in recruitment.

Do I need a recommendation of some kind?

Any initiated member of Kappa Kappa Gamma may write a reference. It is a Kappa Kappa Gamma National requirement that anyone accepting a formal invitation to join have a reference written by an alumni. If you do not know a Kappa, the Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic Association may help you locate women in your area that may be able to submit a reference on your/your daughter’s behalf.

Each young woman who wishes to participate in Recruitment must register with Panhellenic at her college or university.

Why join a sorority?

Sororities are rooted in principles that foster academic achievement, student involvement, community service and life-long friendships. They are groups of unique women who come together to form a close-knit community of individuals with similar ideas, interest, and a mutual pursuit of a well-rounded education.

Advantages of joining a sorority include:

• A support network to help make the adjustment to college easier.
• Academic resources and mentorship to help students achieve their academic goals.
• Leadership skills acquired through hands-on experience.
• Opportunities for active community service and philanthropy.
• Internship and job networking.

Sororities are a great scholastic resource for students, offering the mentorship of older girls as well as the opportunity for study groups and tutoring programs. Most chapters require a high grade point average for initial membership.

Kappa Kappa Gamma has taken great strides toward creating a responsible and safe environment for its members. All chapters have strict policies regulating the consumption of alcohol for underage members.

Is there a cost associated with joining a sorority?

Like any opportunity for involvement in college, there is a financial commitment associated with a joining any sorority. The costs go towards National Fees, chapter operating expenses, and social functions.

Who oversees these organizations?

Individual chapters elect officers to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. These officers are assisted by alumni who act as advisors. Each chapter is also responsible to the National organization of Kappa Kappa Gamma which offers support, advice, and direction through professional staff  members and regional volunteers. Every campus will have a Panhellenic Council, the umbrella organization that unites and oversees the chapters’ collegiate level activities.