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1. THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP in signing up for membership recruitment is to contact the Panhellenic or Campus Life office at the college or university you plan to attend and REGISTER with them. You must be registered there to participate in the Membership Recruitment process.
  • Log onto or call the Panhellenic or Campus Life office at your college or university to find out their registration process. College/University Links
  • Review the information concerning sororities and the calendar of events for that campus.
  • You should receive a registration form, recruitment rules and details about recruitment on your chosen campus.
  • Be aware of deadlines for submission of forms - each campus is different!
2. Prepare a resume listing your academic standing, honors, activities, and interests Sample Resume. Make copies and be prepared to furnish it to schools or alumnae upon request.

3. Choose photographs for submission; most sororities prefer two pictures. Put your name and hometown on the back of each photo. (hint: be sure these photos are a good likeness - sorority members want to be able to recognize you when you arrive at their sorority house!)

4. Obtain an official high school transcript. Make copies to attach with each resume.

5. Begin networking with family, friends and teachers to let them know your plans about participating in sorority recruitment.

6. You will need personal recommendations from sorority alumnae who know you or your family. Try to get a recommendation or letter for each sorority group on the campus you will attend.
  • Alumnae writing recommendations may need a personal resume, a copy of a current transcript and several photographs.
  • Remember to thank each alumnae writing a letter or recommendation on your behalf!
7. Fill out the Austin Alumnae Panhellenic Recruitment Information Form click here.

8. The National Panhellenic Conference sororities have websites providing information about their values, philanthropic pursuits and successes. Become familiar with those sororities on your intended campus. This knowledge will enable you to ask good questions based on your interests and ultimately make an informed decision about your sorority membership.

9. Review the Panhellenic web site for your campus and learn about the sororities on the campus you will be attending.

10. Check out the National Panahellenic Conference (NPC) website ( www.npcwomen.org).

11. Review rules of the Panhellenic on your chosen college campus. Potential members are responsible for learning and abiding by these rules. A violation of these rules could make you ineligible for pledging. When you register with your college Panhellenic, the rules of that campus should be sent to you.

13. Contact us with any additional questions or concerns.

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