Sorority Parents Blog

Greek life, potential new member, sorority life, sorority recruitment

We received a question from the mother of a potential new member, who is a “beginner” in her knowledge of the sorority system. Here’s some general advice for her and all beginners on sorority recruitment.

For many families whose daughters are considering sorority recruitment, it may seem overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the process or terminology. NPC has launched a Web site, thesororitylife.com, which provides great information about sororities, as well as an e-newsletter with helpful information.

If your daughter is considering participating in recruitment, a good place to start is the campus office of Fraternity/Sorority Affairs, or Greek Life office. On most campuses, these offices are housed within the Student Affairs Division. The director of the program should be able to provide you with the information necessary to register for recruitment and give you an idea of what to expect. Ask about the financial responsibilities and other requirements of membership such as time commitment. Your campus Panhellenic can also provide information about what to wear during recruitment, and can let you know whether or not recommendations are suggested.

Sororities on each campus are different, and so it’s important for your daughter to have an open mind and get to know each group during recruitment. Many groups have Web sites that can provide additional information about their organizations. The best advice is for your daughter to be herself. During recruitment, encourage her to have genuine and honest conversations, spend time really getting to know the members, and look for the group where she feels most comfortable.