Recruitment
What to Expect
Recruitment Registration Dates & Deadlines
Fall Formal Recruitment 2013: August 17 - 23, 2013
| Early | May 20 - July 1 | $110 |
| Regular | July 2 - July 15 | $135 |
| Late ** | July 16 - August 1 | $160 |
**Any woman desiring to register for Recruitment after the August 1 deadline because of an extenuating circumstance, must submit a written request and include all necessary registration items to Texas Tech Panhellenic at gogreekttu@aol.com. This written request must include details as to why this extenuating circumstance prevented the woman from meeting the August 1 deadline. Approval of this request will be reviewed by the Panhellenic Recruitment Team and Panhellenic Advisor. Decisions and notifications will be made within 72 hours of receipt.
Checklist
1. Register & Pay Online
- Visit the www.gogreek.ttu.edu homepage for the on-line registration and payment link.
- You will be required to upload a picture of yourself during on-line registration.
- Registration will close at 5pm on August 1st.
2. Mail 12 Copies of your High School and/or College Transcript
- These must include your GPA, rank in class and ACT/SAT scores (if they don't include ACT/SAT scores, see step 3).
- Only 1 transcript must be an official version. The other 11 can be copies. Transcripts DO NOT need to be final.
- **You may have to request the high school send the official transcript to our mailing address separately, some high schools do not provide official copies to students.
| Number of College/University Credit Hours | What Transcripts to Send |
| Women with NO hours taken at a college or university (includes high school seniors and women with any dual credit hours) | Send ONLY your high school transcript |
| Women with any hours not exceeding 59 hours taken at a college or university | Send BOTH your high school & college transcript |
| Women with 60 or more hours taken at a college or university | Send ONLY your college transcript |
3. Mail 1 Copy of your ACT and/or SAT Scores
- This can be a CollegeBoard print off of your ACT/SAT scores if not provided on your transcripts.
4. Mail 12 Pictures of Yourself
- DO NOT send more than 12 - any extra pictures will be DISCARDED.
- These may be snapshots or professional pictures & do not have to be the same pose.
- These are separate from any photographs requested by your Area Alumnae Panhellenic.
- Pictures should be of ONLY the individual participating in Recruitment.
Mail the Requested Transcripts, SAT/ACT Scores & Pictures To:
Texas Tech Panhellenic
Box 4018
Lubbock, TX 79409
Things to Keep in Mind:
- DO NOT send resumes or anything extra other than what is required from above.
- You are STRONGLY encouraged to register on or before July 15th. Late registration may decrease the number of invitations you receive from the sororities. Payment is made online with a credit card or e-check.
- It is recommended, not required, that women going through Recruitment contact their nearest Alumnae Panhellenic. A list of these can be found below under the "Recommendation Letters" tab. All information they require is COMPLETELY SEPARATE from what Texas Tech Panhellenic requires. Please remember, you may register with your Alumnae Panhellenic, but you MUST register with Texas Tech Panhellenic and still send us the requested materials.
Days of Recruitment & Attire
Overview
Eleven National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities will participate in Fall Formal Recruitment. Recruitment is an ongoing process of mutual selection during which you and the sorority choose each other. During Recruitment, you will have the opportunity to visit each of the sororities. As Recruitment progresses, the number of events each day decreases, and the amount of spent time in each event increases.
Recruitment Kick-Off: Saturday, August 17th
This will be an informational session for everyone registered for Fall Formal Recruitment. Parents are also welcome to attend! You will receive information concerning Recruitment, and will meet your Rho Gammas and Recruitment Group. This is NOT a recruiting day, however, attendance is MANDATORY! Please plan on attending, and feel free to wear comfortable clothes, as most of you will be moving in to your residence halls.
PERIOD ONE (Part I & 2): Sunday, August 18th and Monday August 19th
During the first two days of Recruitment, you will attend events at each of the 11 sororities (you will see half of the sororities on Sunday and the other half on Monday). These events are 25 minutes in length and these events will give you the opportunity to meet several women from each chapter and learn about the sororities. This is the time to ask questions about the information you have been provided concerning each sorority.
ATTIRE: Your favorite Texas Tech T-shirt. Please note that this is to be a regular cotton t-shirt and no variation of that. Casual pants, Capri pants, walking shorts or jeans are appropriate. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
PERIOD TWO: Tuesday, August 20th - Philanthropy Day
During Period Two, individuals will have the opportunity to attend a maximum of 8 events. Each event will be 40 minutes in length and will focus on the sorority's national philanthropy, local philanthropy and community service projects. Some sororities will put on a short skit to tell you about their philanthropic activities and some sororities may have you participate in a craft that supports their philanthropy.
ATTIRE: Casual sundress, Capri pants or skirt and top
PERIOD THREE: Wednesday, August 21st
During Period Three, individuals will have the opportunity to attend a maximum of 5 events. Each event will be one hour in length, allowing time for more in-depth conversation at each lodge. Some of the sororities will put on a short skit to teach you more about their organization. This is a time when it is important to ask any questions you might have about each particular sorority and think about what their organization has to offer you. You need to begin to think about where you feel comfortable.
ATTIRE: Church attire or dressy skirt and top.
PREFERENCE NIGHT: Thursday, August 22nd
During Preference Night, individuals will have the opportunity to attend a maximum of 2 events. Each event will be one hour and twenty minutes long and will be a special night for you and the sorority members. Preference night is serious in nature and is a time where members will explain to you the values of their organization. You should be thinking about how the members live the values of their organization and if you can see yourself as part of their sisterhood. This is the time to consider which sorority best meets your needs and where you will be the happiest. This is the last night for you to ask whatever is on your mind as this is the night you must make your final decision. Immediately after your last Preference event, you will complete a Preference card or MRABA. This is when you will be asked to make your final decision which will be made on your own. Only you know what is best for you, so do not let anyone else influence your decision.
ATTIRE: After-five or cocktail dress. Beading is not necessary and the dress does not have to be black.
BID DAY: Friday, August 23rd
This is the day you will receive your bid (invitation) to join the sorority you were matched with through the mutual selection process. Events will begin at the United Spirit Arena and then you will travel on the provided CitiBus to your sorority's welcoming event.
ATTIRE: Casual shorts, pants, Capris, skirts, etc. and casual top are recommended. You will be given a t-shirt to wear from the sorority once you arrive at the sorority's welcoming event.
Attire Notes :
- Please note that each day's attire is slightly dressier in nature.
- During Recruitment, it will be hot, and comfortable shoes are a must.
- Also, please keep in mind that you are attending events to meet other young women whose attire will be appropriately conservative. Clothing should match the tone of the events, and be appropriate for a variety of physical situations (ex.: walking, sitting, kneeling, etc.)
Mutual Selection Process
How you make your choices:
- Starting Monday, at the conclusion of every day, you will meet with your Rho Gammas and will rank all eleven sororities in order of your preference at the Library computer lab.
- Therefore, you will not ever “cut” or “release” a sorority.
- The next day you will receive invitations to Recruitment events one hour prior to the first event.
How the sororities make their choices:
- Sororities make their choices based on academic, leadership, and community service accomplishments and on the conversations you had with their members during the event.
- The sorority women also look for PNMs that appear to uphold and value their sorority’s membership requirements and founding values.
- At the end of each day, the entire sorority will approve the women receiving invitations for the following day.
Rho Gamma Information
During Fall Formal Recruitment week, you will be placed with a group of other Potential New Members and your Recruitment Group will be assigned Recruitment Counselors or more commonly referred to as Rho Gammas. Each Rho Gamma is a member of the sorority community at Texas Tech and will meet with you daily during the week of Recruitment. Your Rho Gamma will be able to personally answer questions about Recruitment and will assist with any problems that may arise.
Your Rho Gamma's primary purpose is to help you experience Recruitment in the most positive way possible and to help answer any questions you may have. Your Rho Gammas will have no contact with any sorority during Recruitment, and can be relied on to keep any problems or questions confidential.
It is important that you attend all meetings with your Rho Gammas, as they will have important information for you.
Rho Gammas are individuals who are committed to making sure you have the best Recruitment experience possible.
Red Raider Orientation
There are several options to learn more about Greek Life at Texas Tech during Red Raider Orientation.
Greek Life Session during RRO
Student Organization Fair
***It is strongly recommended that you attend Red Raider Orientation PRIOR to the August RRO sessions if you plan to participate in Sorority Recruitment. Please make every effort to attend RRO during June or July.
For More Information contact Red Raider Orientation at: www.redraiderorientation.ttu.edu or 806-742-5433.
SCHEDULE
Recruitment Schedule 2013
**Schedule subject to change. Rho Gammas will announce any schedule changes to PNMs at their daily and nightly meetings.**
SATURDAY, August 17th:
| 10:00 a.m. | Potential New Members move into resident halls |
| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Recruitment Kick Off Check In (United Spirit Arena) |
| 6:15 p.m. | Recruitment Kick Off **Mandatory** |
| Parents are welcome and are invited to the parent session |
SUNDAY, August 18th:
| PERIOD I | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Board Buses |
| 12:00 - 12:25 p.m. | Event 1 |
| 12:40 - 1:05 p.m. | Event 2 |
| 1:20 - 1:45 p.m. | Event 3 |
| 2:00 - 2:25 p.m. | Event 4 |
| 2:40 - 3:05 p.m. | Event 5 |
| 3:05 - 4:05 p.m. | LUNCH - at Greek Circle |
| 4:20 - 4:45 p.m. | Event 6 |
| 5:00 - 5:25 p.m. | Event 7 |
| 5:40 - 6:05 p.m. | Event 8 |
| 6:20 - 6:45 p.m. | Event 9 |
| 7:00 - 7:25 p.m. | Event 10 |
MONDAY, August 19th:
| PERIOD I (Continued) | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Board Buses |
| 11:00 - 11:25 a.m. | Event 11 |
| 11:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Event 12 |
| 12:20 - 12:45 p.m. | Event 13 |
| 1:00 - 1:25 p.m. | Event 14 |
| 1:25 - 2:25 p.m. | LUNCH - at Greek Circle |
| 2:40 - 3:05 p.m. | Event 15 |
| 3:20 - 3:45 p.m. | Event 16 |
| 4:00 - 4:25 p.m. | Event 17 |
| 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Priority Preference - Library |
TUESDAY, August 20th:
| PERIOD II | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Board Buses |
| 10:00 - 10:40 a.m. | Event 1 |
| 10:55 - 11:35 a.m. | Event 2 |
| 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Event 3 |
| 12:45 - 1:25 p.m. | Event 4 |
| 1:40 - 2:20 p.m. | Event 5 |
| 2:20 - 3:20 p.m. | LUNCH - at Greek Circle |
| 3:35 - 4:15 p.m. | Event 6 |
| 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. | Event 7 |
| 5:25 - 6:05 p.m. | Event 8 |
| 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. | Event 9 |
| 7:15 - 7:55 p.m. | Event 10 |
| 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. | Priority Preference |
WEDNESDAY, August 21st:
| PERIOD III | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Board Buses |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Event 1 |
| 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Event 2 |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Event 3 |
| 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. | Event 4 |
| 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Event 5 |
| 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. | Event 6 |
| 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Event 7 |
| 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. | Priority Preference |
THURSDAY, August 22nd:
| PREFERENCE NIGHT | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Board Buses |
| 5:00 - 6:20 p.m. | Event 1 |
| 7:00 - 8:20 p.m. | Event 2 |
| 9:00 - 10:20 p.m. | Event 3 |
| 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. | Priority Preference |
FRIDAY, August 23rd:
| BID DAY | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Potential New Members Receive Bids - United Spirit Arena |
| 7:00 p.m. | Board Buses for Bid Day Activities |
How to Register
Register for Recruitment
Recommendation Letters
Letters of Recommendation/Reference
Recommendation letters are an OPTIONAL step in the recruitment process and are NOT REQUIRED to participate in the recruitment process. If a chapter desires a recommendation letter, it is ultimately the chapter's responsibility to obtain the recommendation.
Potential New Members MUST register with the Texas Tech Panhellenic Council even if you register with a local Alumnae Panhellenic Association. And we still need you to mail TTU Panhellenic the requested pictures and transcripts!
Forms for letters of reference/recommendation can usually be found on the national organization's website or in the national magazine.
For any questions concerning the alumnae organization's Recruitment or letters of reference/recommendation, they should contact their chapter directly.
Letters of reference should be mailed by the Alumna writing the reference directly to the sororities at Texas Tech University. Please address all envelopes "Attention: Recruitment Reference Chair" Addresses are below:
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Alpha Chi Omega #7 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
Delta Gamma #5 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
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Alpha Delta Pi 4255 Texas Tech Station Lubbock, TX 79409 |
Kappa Alpha Theta #19 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
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Alpha Phi #1 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
Kappa Delta #14 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
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Chi Omega 4323 Texas Tech Station Lubbock, TX 79409 |
Kappa Kappa Gamma #9 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
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Delta Delta Delta #13 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
Pi Beta Phi #17 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
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Zeta Tau Alpha #11 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 |
Area Alumnae Panhellenic Associations
If you desire to register with your local Alumnae Panhellenic or would like assistance in obtaining letters of recommendation, you may contact the individuals listed below. While we attempt to keep the information up-to-date, some contact information may not be current.
| Area | Contact Name/Organization | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene | Judi Hughes | judi17@suddenlink.net |
| Atascocita | Cyndy Pare | 936-336-7064 |
| Amarillo | Lisa Darnell | rldarnell@amaonline.com |
| Arlington | Margaret Settle | |
| Austin | Leigh Anne Crowell - Austin Alumnae Panhellenic |
recruitment@austinpanhellenic.org |
| Beaumont | Sara Matheny | 409-866-5814 |
| Boerne | Cindy Blake Taylor | 830-336-3799 cbt3799@aol.com |
| Carrollton-Farmers Branch | Betty Bulloch Elizabeth Etier |
Betty: 972-754-8201 Elizabeth: 214-738-2857 elizabethetier@yahoo.com https://sites.google.com/site/cfbpanhellenic/ |
| Clear Lake Area |
Kathryn Vernau Nikki Strange |
281-286-3639 kathrynvernau@hotmail.com 832-2214565 nicole.strange@comcast.net |
| Cleburne | Alice Rugeley | 817-556-0712 |
| Comal County | Marcie Helmke | 830-629-4029 mjhelm@wireweb.net |
| Coppell | Tricial Martin | |
| Corpus Christi | Vicki Wilkerson |
(C)361-877-2036 (H)361-226-3750 |
| Dallas | Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic | recruit@dallaspanhellenic.org www.dallaspanhellenic.org |
| El Paso | Mallory Driggers | mallorydriggers@gmail.com gogreekelpaso.org |
| Frisco-Allen | Frisco-Allen Alumnae Panhellenic | http://fataap.org |
| Ft. Bend County (Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, etc) |
Ft. Bend Alumnae Panhellenic Cherie Roche |
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| Ft. Worth | Ft. Worth Alumnae Panhellenic | |
| Galveston | Melanie Kaufman | 409-744-7944 kaufmanmel@aol.com |
| Garland-Rowlett | Janice Armstrong | 972-495-1707 |
| Georgetown | Nancy Benold | 512-863-8467 nbenold@gmail.com |
| Gulf Coast | Betty Joyce Sikora | 979-532-2435 bjsikora@sbcglobal.net |
| Houston |
Houston Area Alumnae Panhellenic Polly Kent Joni Fichter Julie Vowell-Ramirez |
713-417-0681 pkent1@yahoo.com 713-621-8880 cptemps@aol.com 280-265-8953 vowell@hotmail.com |
| Katy | Wendy Schiele | |
| Kingwood-Humble | Carol-Leigh Harvey | gbertrand@suddenlink.net |
| Laredo | Ann Clifton | 956-722-3807 |
| Lewisville-Flowermound -The Colony |
Nancy Dykes Paige Lanz |
972-318-0425 nkdykes@hotmail.com 972-672-2834 paigelanz@yahoo.com |
| Lubbock | Kristen Seideman | kseideman@gmail.com |
| McKinney - Anna, Melissa, Princeton, Farmersville, Blue Ridge, Fairview (Non-Allen HS Students) and North & East to the Grayson County Line | Patti Hughes | pattihughes908@tx.rr.com |
| Mid-Cities - NE Tarrant County | Debbi Schneider | debschneider1@verizon.net www.midcitiespanhellenic.com |
| Midland | Dana Holland |
806-262-1918 |
| Montgomery County | Devin Bigler | presidentmcpanhellenic@live.com www.mcpanhellenic.org |
| NW Harris County | NW Harris County Alumnae Panhellenic | |
| Odessa | ||
| Plano-Richardson | Carol Best Hillman | (C) 214-499-6884 (H) 972-242-6936 carolhillman@verizon.net www.praptx.org |
| San Angelo | Betty Mayer | |
| San Antonio | Ferne Burney | www.sapanhellenic.org sapanhellenic@hotmail.com |
| Sherman-Denison | Brenda Young | 903-893-8920 |
| Stephenville | Kristi Adams | kristi.adams@sville.us |
| Temple/Belton Area | Cyndie Davis | bellpanhellenic@yahoo.com |
| Texas Hill Country | Carol Arnold |
830-459-4295 |
| Victoria | Sheryl Guthrie | 363-935-3342 cricket2@suddenlink.net |
| Waco | Pati Milligan | 254-772-2622 pati_milligan@baylor.edu |
Recruitment Rules/PNM Bill Of Rights
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FAQs
Who is eligible for Recruitment?
- A woman is eligible to participate in Recruitment and join a sorority if she is enrolled at Texas Tech University as a full-time student. A full-time student is defined as having 12 credit hours per semester, excluding correspondence courses and courses at other universities.
- She must not be a new or initiated member of any National Panhellenic Conference Sorority.
How do I register for Recruitment?
- To register with Texas Tech University Panhellenic, you must submit your application and pay on-line. You must also mail in all of the information requested on the Registration Checklist.
- You may also register with your Area Alumnae Panhellenic. By registering with your area Alumnae Panhellenic, you have an opportunity to meet alumnae from your area, attend an orientation session, and gain assistance in obtaining reference letters.
What kind of grade point average do I need?
- Although the Panhellenic Association does not require a specific GPA to participate in Recruitment, the individual chapters establish their own requirements. The chapters strongly adhere to these grade requirements.
- Both high school and college grade requirements for sororities start at approximately 3.0.
- Sororities were founded primarily upon principles of academic excellence, and this is a primary consideration in membership selection.
How many letters of reference/recommendation do I need?
- It is not required that you obtain reference letters to participate in Recruitment. The responsibility for providing reference letters rests with alumnae. Joining a sorority is not necessarily contingent upon alumnae sponsorship.
- For more information on reference letters/letters of recommendation, please contact your local Area Alumnae Panhellenic.
What does being a “legacy" mean for my Recruitment process?
- Being a legacy of a group does not ensure membership in that group. It is important to note a sorority is not obligated to offer a bid to a legacy, and a potential new member is not obligated by anyone to commit to a chapter where they are a legacy.
- There are no Panhellenic regulations covering legacies. Legacy regulations are chapter specific.
- Please remember the ultimate decision to join a chapter rests with the potential new member. The potential new member should not make a decision or be under pressure based on her legacy chapter affiliation.
Are my SAT/ACT scores important?
- The chapters will take into account a participant's SAT/ACT scores along with her high school/college grades.
- If a Potential New Member's scores/grades are low, the chapters will have concern for the possibility of the Potential New Member experiencing difficulty in managing the time commitment required for New Member Education and a busy school schedule.
Should I attend Red Raider Orientation?
- Yes! Red Raider Orientation allows you to pre-register for classes and become acquainted with the campus. A session on Greek Life will be presented as a program during Orientation.
- We advise you attend a Greek Life Orientation session and visit with the Panhellenic Council and/or Sorority Advisor during Red Raider Orientation, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Can I take IS 1100 Freshman Seminar and participate in Recruitment?
- The IS 1100 schedule and Recruitment schedules shouldn't conflict, but be sure to check the class dates.
- We definitely recommend enrolling in the class during the Fall semester to gain the knowledge and benefits of participation in IS 1100.
Can I go through Recruitment as an upperclassman?
- Yes. As long as you have not accepted a bid from an NPC sorority in the past calendar year, or been initiated into an NPC sorority, you may go through Recruitment.
Where do I live during Recruitment week?
- You will live where you plan to reside during the school year. All University residence halls will be open for participants.
Do I need a car for Recruitment events?
- NO! Because Greek Circle is located off-campus, the Panhellenic Council will provide transportation to and from all Recruitment events.
- All Potential New Members are required to utilize the buses provided for transportation to and from Recruitment events.
How much time does a sorority take?
- There is a required meeting once a week where you receive information of chapter events and learn fraternity history. New members have a separate weekly meeting to learn more about their new sorority or fraternity. Weekly chapter study sessions are a programming option for all members.
- In addition, weekend events like sisterhood activities, community service projects, and social events are also an option. Remember, the more you put into the sorority, the more you will get out of it.
How much is a sorority going to cost?
- Each Potential New Member should be aware of the financial responsibilities of sorority life before joining a sorority.
- On average, the first semester of sorority membership is twice as expensive as the following semesters.
- During the New Member Education semester, dues at Texas Tech range from $951 to $1,248.
- Semester dues for initiated/active members range from $486 to $767.
- These costs exclude sorority paraphernalia such as shirts, jewelry, and other items.
- Sororities typically ask for dues payments at the beginning of the semester. Payment plans and scholarships are also available.
Spring Recruitment
Spring 2013 Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
The Spring Recruitment Information Session will take place Thursday, January 31st at 6pm in the Red Raider Lounge of the Student Union Building. There is no formal registration process as Spring Recruitment is much more informal than Fall Recruitment.
Recruitment events will take place by invitation from participating sororities at the time and location of the sorority's choice. There is not a pre-assigned schedule nor will the Panhellenic Executive Council facilitate the invitation process. Spring Recruitment is much more informal and relaxed than Fall.
Sororities that are below chapter total are eligible to take members in the spring semester, however it is the chapter's perogative to invite women to join their organization. The exact sororities that meet this requirement will not be known until closer to the spring and will be announced at the information session. Not all sororities will have available spots in their membership numbers, but 6-10 is usual.
Questions?
Please contact Texas Tech Panhellenic:
- 806-742-2403 or
- gogreekttu@aol.com or
- Megan Robare
- Unit Coordinator & Panhellenic Advisor, Center for Campus Life
- 806-742-LIFE
- lee.robare@ttu.edu