GEORGETOWN AREA PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

GEORGETOWN AREA
PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION
General Information on Recruitment
The Georgetown Area Panhellenic Association (GAPA) will help provide you with
general sorority information and will notify Georgetown Area Alumnae groups of your
intent to participate in membership recruitment.
Please complete and submit the GAPA Recruitment Application Form by July 1, 2014.
Register on-line at www.gtownpanhellenic.org.
If you miss this deadline or fail to register with GAPA, it does NOT mean that you will not
be able to participate in recruitment. It does mean that you may have difficulty finding
alumnae members who are home in the summer, available to write your reference, and get
it to the school in time for their deadline.
The GAPA deadline is the same whether your school has Fall or Spring recruitment. The
sorority members use the summer time to get organized and ready for recruitment.
REGISTERING WITH GAPA DOES NOT REGISTER YOU WITH YOUR
COLLEGE CAMPUS PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION
To participate in Recruitment 2014-2015 you must ALSO register with your college
or university’s Panhellenic Association.
Contact your Dean of Students for additional information or help with locating the
Office of Greek Life.
Campus Panhellenic Association
When you register with your campus Panhellenic Association (this is required), they will
send you information about what you can expect during the recruitment process on their
campus. Campus registration dates vary, so check their website or call to find out the
deadline at your university. The information you will receive usually has dress guidelines
and photo examples. Wear clothes that you feel good in, along with comfortable shoes. You
will be standing and walking a lot.
Recruitment
In order to go through the recruitment process, you may need a reference (a form with
your personal information that is requested by each sorority chapter on your campus)
written by a sponsor (an alumna member). Each sponsor will obtain the reference form
for her sorority.
The recruitment process typically includes three or four events. These events are intended
for you and the sorority membership to meet and for you to learn more about sorority life
and their sorority in particular. Since recruitment is a mutual selection process and each
sorority is unique, don’t prejudge one sorority by a stereotype given to you for the whole
group. The period of recruitment varies, but usually lasts for several days. If you would like
to join a sorority, it is best to go through the recruitment process your first year in college,
since recruitment classes are limited in size, but many colleges have established a
sophomore quota.
Sorority Membership
All sororities were created with the desire for friendship, leadership, achievement and
philanthropy, in their pursuit of higher education. Among the many benefits, they offer you
a home away from home, help make the university smaller by providing an easy way to
connect with others, and give you an opportunity to develop leadership skills. This also
provides a lifetime of friendship through alumnae associations throughout the country and
abroad where you can make new friends as you move to different locations. Alumnae
groups are among the most noted organizations that support community non-profit
organizations. Sorority membership offers benefits for a lifetime which are too numerous
to mention. Go to the Georgetown Area Panhellenic Association website and click on “The
Sorority Life” to find out more about whether the Greek life is right for you.
GPA Requirement
Every sorority wishes to maintain a high chapter grade point average, therefore each must
consider a woman's ability to adhere to its scholastic standards. There is hope that each
student pledged will place importance upon the completion of her education and that she
remains involved with the sorority for the full four years. Although some universities
publish a GPA requirement of 2.5 for admittance, many sororities require a 3.0 to be
considered for membership.
Interest in Involvement
Those who are group-oriented and who enjoy working with people are more likely to
contribute to sorority operations and to benefit from membership. The potential member’s
list of high school activities need not be long if there is an indication that she has truly
participated in some, rather than being merely a "joiner" in many activities. It’s the quality
of involvement over the number of activities that counts the most.
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Financial Responsibility
Membership dues finance each sorority. Women participating in the membership
recruitment process should be aware of the cost of sorority membership and be willing to
accept this financial obligation.
Cost of Membership
Expenses for sorority membership include pledge fees, initiation fees, building fees, and
dues. To secure accurate information regarding the expenses for sorority membership on
your campus, go to their website and search for “Greek Life.” A list of Panhellenic links
begins on page 8 of this guide. Review the material on the university website or contact the
Panhellenic Council on the campus you are attending to find out specific costs for sorority
membership at that particular campus. Fees will vary by sorority. This information changes
from year to year. The Panhellenic office at each campus has the up-to-date information
regarding these costs, and will be your most reliable source for this information.
It’s a Mutual Decision
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities are private, social organizations. These
collegiate groups have the right to invite those recruits into their membership that they
consider to be the best all-around fit for their organization. The privilege of choice is
mutual for both the sorority and the recruit.
It is best not to make up your mind about joining any sorority until you have met its active
collegiate members. Remember that you are not joining a "name" but choosing a closelyknit group in which you expect to make lasting friendships in college and alumna life. Also,
remember that individual sororities differ from campus to campus and there are girls in
every sorority with whom you would develop lasting friendships. Enter recruitment with
an open mind. Go to all of the first round parties you are invited to attend, and give each
group a chance.
At preferential signing at the end of the membership recruitment events, you are
encouraged to list more than one sorority in order to maximize your chances for sorority
membership. Please understand that when you receive your invitation for membership, it
could be that your second or third choice is the one that has offered you membership.
Recruitment Process
BEGIN NOW
Make a list of all of the sororities at the universities you are considering. A list of some
Texas colleges and some out-of-state schools with their Panhellenic link is provided in this
guide.
• GAPA has Key Women from every sorority that will write your reference letter. These
women have been writing references for years and have association with the universities.
For each sorority on your campus, you will need a reference and one or two letters of
support, if required (see page 5). After registering with GAPA, the key woman will take
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care of your references, but you can contact area women to write a letter of support. The
letter of support is just another way that chapters will know a little more about you. It is
your responsibility to contact friends and neighbors that have Greek affiliation for letters of
support. They will mail the letter of support directly to their chapters at the universities. If
you have questions, contact Robin Gilleland. Additionally, a list of Key Women can be
found on the website’s “Go Greek” tab.
Social Resume
• Prepare your social resume (a suggested format is included below). Present your
scholastic and extra-curricular activities and honors in a clear and concise way. Be specific.
Don’t assume they know what “PALS” stands for and what you did.
• List your sorority legacy information. Each sorority has its own definition of a “legacy.” It
is generally defined as a daughter or sister of an initiated member. Some sororities also
recognize a granddaughter, stepdaughter or stepsister. Sororities try to extend every
courtesy to legacies and try to get to know them, but sororities cannot guarantee them
invitations or membership. At times, there are more legacies entering recruitment than a
college chapter has membership openings. Legacies must meet the same qualification
standards that non-legacies meet, but if you are a legacy to any sorority, you should list
them on your resume.
Pictures
• The pictures are used so that the girls will recognize you when you arrive at the party, not
to judge you. You will need to submit three digital photographs (1 or 2 full body and 2
headshots) with your application. Be sure these photos look like you. Do not include anyone
else in your photo (pets, stuffed animals, costumes, friends). The photos do not have to be
professional, but they should be good quality.
The form will not allow you to attach photos larger than 2MB. Contact Holly Stevens
(mailto:[email protected]) if you need help reducing the size of your photos
because they are larger than 2MB (2048 kb).
Also, some sororities require hard copies of your photos. If this is the case, a Key Woman
will contact with the information on mailing the photo(s) to her.
Transcript
• A copy of your school-issued transcript is all that you need for those groups requiring a
transcript. You may upload your unofficial copy (unsealed) on the GAPA Recruitment
Application.
Letters of Support
• Letters of support are optional and in addition to the reference written by your GAPA Key
Women.
• They should be written by an alumna member who knows you personally and not just
your parents. She needs to say personal things about you that would not necessarily be
included on your reference form. Provide your social resume so that she can describe your
achievements.
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• All information is sent in together via the Recruitment Application Form: photos, social
resume copies, and high school transcript.
• While “thank you” notes are always appreciated, GAPA and NPC discourage gifts of
any size to your sponsor.
DO NOT put your social security number on any documents.
Mark it out on transcripts.
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Social Networks
• During the recruitment process, no sorority member will ever contact you through
Facebook or Twitter and ask to be your friend.
• Most forms of social networking (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) are accessible to
others, including sorority members. You should “clean up” your accounts NOW. Be
mindful of your security settings, accepting friends, and sharing personal information and
private photos online. This type of information will be accessible to sorority members
during the entire recruitment process!
GAPA Registration Instructions
Complete the Recruitment Registration Form on the GAPA website
www.gtownpanhellenic.org).
Attach the following WHERE IT SAYS UPLOAD:
Resume - see sample format below. Be specific. For example, don’t assume they know
what “PALS” stands for and what you did in the organizations in which you participated.
Digital photos- One or two full body and two headshots are recommended, files not to
exceed 2 MB in size. Pictures should look like you. They want to recognize you. Do not
send pictures with animals, letter jackets, cheerleading outfits, or prom/cotillion
pictures. Don’t crop yourself from a group picture. It does not have to be a professional
photograph.
Transcript (remove any social security information). Unofficial (unsealed) copies may
be uploaded to the website.
IMPORTANT: You must sign up with your college Panhellenic in order to go through
recruitment. They will require similar information which will be unique to each college
campus. Check your college website to find out the exact requirements and deadlines.
This is a separate process from filling out the GAPA Recruitment Application Form.
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Sample Social Resume
Your Full Name
Home Address
Home and Cell Phone
Email Address
EDUCATION:
Admitted to University of _____________ College of _______________ (Fall 2014)
Attended _______________ High School, ______________, Texas (graduated May
2014)
GPA: _______________
Highest Composite SAT (or ACT) Score: _________
Math: _____ Reading: _____ Writing: _____
HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: For example, yearbook, school newspaper, clubs, sports,
performing arts, choir. Be sure to list leadership positions and years involved.
AWARDS AND HONORS: School awards, community awards (i.e. President’s
Volunteer Service Award).
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Church and similar youth groups, mission trips, NCL and
other community organizations, summer camps, etc.
EMPLOYMENT: Names of employer(s), dates of employment, description of duties.
HOBBIES & OTHER INTERESTS:
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Parents: Names and occupation(s)
Family Greek Affiliations: (if applicable)
Mother: Sorority and school
Sister(s): Name, sorority and school
You may also list grandmothers, aunts, cousins, although those may not constitute
legacy relationships.
IMPORTANT!
Do NOT include your Social Security number on your resume.
Be sure to mark through your Social Security number on your transcript.
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Recruitment Tips
BE YOURSELF – This is not a cliché. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re
not to fit into a sorority. You want to be in a sorority that feels like home and
that likes you for who you are.
KEEP AN OPEN MIND – Do not have a preconceived idea of which groups
you are interested in. Make decisions based on the members you will be
meeting during the week, and fully consider all of your options throughout
the process.
MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES – Base your decisions on your experiences,
not on what you hear from friends or family. Choose groups with whom you
feel most comfortable.
YOU ARE A GUEST – Remember that you are a guest in each of the
chapter houses and be polite and courteous to all of the active members
you meet.
HOW TO DRESS – Each school is different as to what to wear to each
party, and your College Panhellenic will give you guidelines. Each day’s
attire gets slightly more dressy. If you are wearing a dress, make sure you
can comfortably sit on the floor in it. You may want to wear flip-flops for
walking between the houses. Many colleges give you a gallon Ziploc in
which to carry your personal items, so check with your college before you
plan your wardrobe. Some girls find it helpful to carry oil blotting sheets for
perspiration (recruitment in August will be very warm!).
CARRY MINTS INSTEAD OF CHEWING GUM
CONVERSATION – Think of some questions to ask, such as a member’s
favorite activities, that sorority’s philanthropy, are there people in the
chapter in your major or sport, etc.
HAVE FUN- The recruitment process can be stressful, but is also a lot of
fun.
REMEMBER – You must register with your College Panhellenic
in order to go through Recruitment
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National Panhellenic Conference Sororities
The National Panhellenic Conference and many of its NPC member sororities have their own websites.
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National Panhellenic Conference www.npcwomen.org
National Panhellenic Conference Sororities
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma Tau
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Phi Epsilon
Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Phi Mu
Phi Sigma Sigma
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Delta Tau
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Theta Phi Alpha
Zeta Tau Alpha
http://www.alphachiomega.org
http://www.alphadeltapi.org
http://www.aephi.org
http://www.alphagammadelta.org
http://www.alphaomicronpi.org
http://www.alphaphi.org
http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org
http://www.alphasigmatau.org
http://www.alphaxidelta.org
http://www.chiomega.com
http://www.tridelta.org
http://www.deltagamma.org
http://www.dphie.org
http://www.deltazeta.org
http://www.gammaphibeta.org
http://www.kappaalphatheta.org
http://www.kappadelta.org
http://www.kappa.org
http://www.phimu.org
http://www.phisigmasigma.org
http://www.pibetaphi.org
http://www.sigmadeltatau.com
http://www.sigmakappa.org
http:// www.sigmasigmasigma.org
http://www.thetaphialpha.org
http://www.zetataualpha.org
National Panhellenic Conference Creed
“We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development
of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide
and human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the
tenet by which we strive to live.”
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National Panhellenic Conference Sororities
Texas Colleges and Universities
Panhellenic Links are included when available.
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
www.angelo.edu/org/greek_life/
Delta Zeta
Sigma Kappa
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
www.baylor.edu/studentactivities/gree
klife/
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha
HBU
www.hbu.edu/StudentsAlumni/Student-Information/StudentOrganizations/Greek
Alpha Chi Omega
Phi Mu
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
www.lamar.edu/student-life/clubsandorganizations.
html
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Zeta Tau Alpha
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
students.mwsu.edu/development
/greeklife/
Alpha Phi
Chi Omega
Gamma Phi Beta
Sigma Kappa
SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY
www.stmarytx.edu/greek
Alpha Phi
Alpha Sigma Tau
Delta Zeta
Sigma Sigma Sigma
SAM HOUSTON STATE
www.shsu.edu/~org_npc/home.html
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Zeta Tau Alpha
Sigma Sigma Sigma
SMU
http://smu.edu/fsl/
Alpha Chi Omega
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Lambda Gamma
SOUTHWESTERN
www.southwestern.edu/studentlife/org
s/greek.php
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Xi Delta
Delta Delta Delta
Zeta Tau Alpha
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
www.sfasu.edu/studentaffairs/106.a
sp
Alpha Chi Omega
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Zeta
Zeta Tau Alpha
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
www.tarleton.edu/~greeklife
www.tarleton.edu/~Panhellenic
Alpha Gamma Delta
Delta Zeta
Phi Mu
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
http://greeklife.tamu.edu
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Chi Omega
Gamma Phi Beta
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha
TEXAS A&M – COMMERCE
www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/stud
entCenter/greekLife/default.aspx
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta
Zeta Phi Beta
TEXAS A&M - CORPUS CHRISTI
http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~studact/
greeklife/pc.htm
Alpha Gamma Delta
Delta Delta Delta
Gamma Phi Beta
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
www.greeks.tcu.edu/
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Tau Alpha
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
txstate.theginsystem.com
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Zeta Tau Alpha
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
www.orgs.ttu.edu/gogreek
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Phi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha
TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
txwes.edu/life/clubAndOrganization.aspx
#Greek
Alpha Xi Delta
Gamma Phi Beta
TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
www.twu.edu/greek-life/
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
Sigma Sigma Sigma
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
www.uh.edu/Panhellenic
Alpha Chi Omega
Chi Omega
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Phi Mu
Zeta Tau Alpha
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
greeklife.unt.edu
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Phi
Chi Omega
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha
UT- AUSTIN
www.texasgreeks.com
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Phi
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Delta Tau
Zeta Tau Alpha
UT – ARLINGTON
www.uta.edu/greek/
Alpha Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Zeta
Zeta Tau Alpha
UT - EL PASO
sa.utep.edu/greeklife/
Alpha Xi Delta
Zeta Tau Alpha
UT - PAN AMERICAN
portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dsa_home/dos
_home/osd_home_new/osd_get_involved/
osd_greek_life
Delta Zeta
UT - SAN ANTONIO
utsa.edu/sa/greeklife/index.html
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Gamma Phi Beta
Phi Mu
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Tau Alpha
UT – DALLAS
www.utdallas.edu/gogreek
Alpha Gamma Delta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Delta Delta Delta
UT - TYLER
www.uttyler.edu/greeklife
Alpha Chi Omega
Delta Gamma
Gamma Phi Beta
WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
wtpanhellenic.com/
Chi Omega
Delta Zeta
Zeta Tau Alpha
Out-of-State University Panhellenic Links
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mu/greeklife/
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
www.auburn.edu/greek
COLORADO COLLEGE
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/campusactivities/greeklif
e.htm
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
http://www.csugreeks.com/
DUKE UNIVERSITY
http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/greek/programsservices/panhel
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/greekaffairs2.nsf/index
RHODES COLLEGE
http://www.rhodes.edu/campuslife/676.asp
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
http://www.okstatePanhellenic.com/
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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
http://bama.ua.edu/~greeklif/SororityRecruitment.html
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
http://arizonagreek.orgsync.com/
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
http://uagreeks.uark.edu/3223.php
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
http://www.ou.edu/content/studentlife/get_involved/fssl/P
anhellenic.html
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
http://www.virginia.edu/fsl/isc.html
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/greek_life/sororities.html
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
http://wakeforest.orgsync.com/org/wfugreek
WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY
http://Panhellenic.wlu.edu/
NPC PARENT INFORMATION
HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION
ON THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS?
A wealth of information is available on the National Panhellenic Conference’s website located
at www.npcwomen.org. On the Sorority Parent Information page, you will find answers to the
most common questions parents or guardians might have.
HOW DOES MY DAUGHTER REGISTER
FOR THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS?
Georgetown Area Panhellenic Association (GAPA) requires that all registrations for
participation in the recruitment process be completed ONLINE. Login to the GAPA website at
http://www.gtownpanhellenic.org and register as soon as possible. Registrations should be
updated if any of your daughter’s information changes. The deadline for GAPA registration is
July 1, 2014. Key Women will contact you if additional hard-copy photos are required.
Your daughter must ALSO register with her college or university’s Panhellenic
Association. Completing the GAPA Recruitment Application DOES NOT register your
daughter with her campus Panhellenic organization. She will NOT be allowed to participate in
Recruitment if she is not registered with her campus organization. The University/College’s
website she is attending should have a Greek Life or similar link that will explain their process
for registering.
THE IMPACT OF SORORITY LIFE
During college, an NPC sorority offers your daughter personal and professional support
within a smaller group of friends in the larger university environment. With this support, her
individual personal and leadership development is fostered through attending seminars, as
well as holding officer and committee positions within the chapter.
Membership in an NPC sorority enhances your daughter’s academic achievement by
providing several forms of support to assist her, from study resources to quiet study areas.
She also is encouraged to participate in community service through philanthropic activities,
setting a pattern of lifetime service to others.
After her undergraduate years are completed, she will have developed lifelong friendships, as
well as continued personal and professional support through alumnae activities and
networking programs.
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For more information, contact Robin Gilleland: [email protected] or
complete the Contact Us form on the GAPA website: www.gtownpanhellenic.org
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