Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How can I prepare for recruitment?
A1: Do your research to know the sororities on your campus. Visit their chapter Instagrams along with the websites of their inter/national organization. You can get a sense of their philanthropic and service events, scholarship requirements, requirements for letters of recommendation, and opportunities for involvement the chapter has on campus.
Ask questions. Consider the mutual selection process like an interview. Chapter members will be asking questions about you, but this is also your opportunity to get to know the chapters.
Q2: How will I know which group is right for me?
A2: In order to choose a chapter that is right for you, you should do some preliminary research about each organization before recruitment. Then you should participate in recruitment. The recruitment process will allow you and the chapters to decide on the best fit. As you go through the process, be sure to keep an open mind, take notes after each round to remember your conversations, and be yourself!
Q3: Can I join a sorority if I’m going to be on a sports team?
A3: Athletes are often members of sororities, and sorority women welcome the chance to support their sisters on the field or court. Once you join a sorority, you should inform them of your commitment to your sports team so the chapter can work with you and make special arrangements for any sorority events or obligations you might miss due to participation in a sports team.
Q4: I’m not a freshman anymore. Can I still go through recruitment?
A4: Any regularly matriculated undergraduate student can participate in recruitment. Many upperclassmen join sororities and begin their lifetime membership. Your sorority experience extends behind the four years of your undergraduate degree, it lasts a lifetime.
Q5: I’m an international student. Can I still join a sorority?
A5: All women who are regularly matriculated undergraduate students, as defined by the college or university they attend, are welcome to join a sorority. There are many international students who have joined sororities during their collegiate careers.
Q6: What are the long-term benefits of Greek life?
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A6: Each Greek organization has its own national membership network that can help with job hunting after graduation. Career advice and job information are available from other members of these Greek networks. A member of a Greek organization will be welcomed by that group on any university campus, and can typically join an alumni group for their organization in any city that they move to. Greek life is not just during college, but for life!
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Q7: How much time will a student have to put into a Greek chapter?
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A7: Like most things in life, one will get out whatever they put into their Greek organization. The first year in a Greek chapter will take a little more time to learn about its history, organization, and membership. Participating in activities to get to know the other members is a good way to enjoy the benefits of Greek life as well as meet new people. After the first year, students have usually figured out how much time they can put into the group without sacrificing their other commitments. During the remaining years on campus, a student can choose to participate more in their organization. This often means taking on leadership roles in their chapter.