Thank you for your interest in joining a Panhellenic organization at DePauw University. Our Greek community is unique, distinctive, and historical. DePauw is proud to have founded Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta on campus.
Today, approximately 71% of students are affiliated with a Greek-letter organization on our campus. Members of our sorority community are leaders in distinctive honors programs, athletic teams and various organizations and clubs. Our sorority community on campus is comprised of six organizations, each of which ascribe to their unique histories and values.
Today, approximately 71% of students are affiliated with a Greek-letter organization on our campus. Members of our sorority community are leaders in distinctive honors programs, athletic teams and various organizations and clubs. Our sorority community on campus is comprised of six organizations, each of which ascribe to their unique histories and values.
Sorority recruitment is a great experience.
If you're interested in going Greek here is a basic overview of the Formal Recruitment process at DePauw University. Learn what to expect and how to prepare!
Registration
In order to participate in the recruitment process, you must register. Registration opens in October and closes in early January. The link to our registration can be found on the DePauw Panhellenic Facebook page or accessed HERE
Recruitment Counselors
You will be assigned to a recruitment group with a recruitment counselor. At DePauw we call recruitment counselors "Rho Gammas." Your recruitment counselor acts as a guide to recruitment—she can answer any questions you have about the process and is there to listen to your thoughts. Recruitment counselors disaffiliate from their chapters so that all biases are set aside.
Recruitment Rounds
The recruitment process includes three rounds: first round, second round, and preference round. After each day of recruitment, you will meet with your recruitment counselor and process your thoughts about the chapter houses. You will narrow down the list of chapters you are interested in at the end of each round.
Bid Day
Bid Day is the final day of the recruitment process! There are several scenarios that can take place on Bid Day:
You receive a bid from your top choice chapter.
You receive a bid from one of the chapters listed on your MRABA.
You do not receive a bid.
You receive a phone call offering you a snap bid. A snap bid is when a Chapter did not reach quota and reaches out to students who are available to receive a bid.
You may not think that a chapter is the best fit at first, but you will realize as time goes on that it is your home away from home.