INFORMATION SESSIONS
What to expect: Here at YSU, we like to start things off with a couple days where we provide information to you about who we are and what we do. Attending this event lets you catch a glimpse of what sorority women do – and helps you make a decision on whether or not being in a sorority is for you. You’ll also get a chance to meet the Recruitment Counselors: sorority women who are there to help you through the recruitment process.
What to talk about: Ask about Greek Life in general, about individual sororities, or about personal experiences.
What to Wear: T-shirt, jeans, or leggings and comfortable shoes
RECRUITMENT ORIENTATION
What to expect: Get an overview of the sorority recruitment process. Meet your Recruitment Counselor as well as other women participating in recruitment.
What to talk about: This evening is dedicated to answering any questions or concerns you may have. Be sure you are registered and paid for recruitment by the time you leave this event.
What to Wear: T-shirt, jeans, or leggings and comfortable shoes
OPEN HOUSE ROUNDS
What to expect: The schedule offers three Open House sessions to help meet your scheduling needs. You can attend just one, or two, or all of them. Each of our groups will have a table for you to visit. You'll want to spread out your time evenly among the groups. Don't worry, your recruitment counselor will be there to guide you.
What to talk about: At this point, you’re thinking about being in a sorority; now you just need to figure out where your best match is. Ask questions that will help you learn more about the individual sororities. Tell them about you, too! Additionally, our chapters’ efforts to promote their various philanthropies are a good topic to bring up. This is a great chance to ask them what service projects they do on campus. You might just be surprised at what these women can accomplish!
- What are your chapter’s academic programs?
- What positions have you held?
- What are some other activities on campus that your sisters are involved in?
- Tell me about your chapter’s philanthropy.
- What do you like most about your chapter’s philanthropy?
- What types of community service do you do as a chapter?
- What philanthropy events have you participated in?
What to Wear: A t-shirt and shorts are perfectly fine but you’re also welcome to dress up a bit. Remember that this is the sorority’s first impression of you so dress tastefully!
PREFERENCE
What to expect: This is the most important and meaningful event of the process. This serious hour long event is where you’ll make your final decision on what sorority you want to call your own. Listen carefully to the words they say and the songs they sing – that is where they’ll tell you the essence of their beliefs. This round is often a very emotional step in the recruitment process because each chapter is sharing a ceremony with you that reveals their whole heart and soul.
What to talk about: Pay close attention to what the sisters tell you about their sorority. This is the day when you’ll make a decision that will affect the rest of your life!
- What is your most cherished memory from being in your chapter?
- What made you feel at home in this chapter or why did you choose this chapter?
What to Wear: Business casual dress or pants/skirt and top, flats, boots/booties, heels
BID DAY
What to expect: The last and most exciting event of the week! At this event you’ll receive an invitation to join a sorority. Recruitment is a mutual selection process where your Preference card is matched with the sororities’ preferences. After discovering what chapter each Recruitment Counselor belongs to, you’ll get to join your new sisters in a celebratory sisterhood event.
What to Wear: T-shirt, jeans, or leggings and comfortable shoes