Sorority Recruitment

Sorority Life

Sorority life offers so much: friendship, leadership, service, social events and more! It is a home away from home for many young women. It is a place to grow and mature. It provides leadership development and philanthropic opportunities. Your sorority sisters become your support network. You can lean on them for help. You rely on them to get you through good times and bad. You support each other. And you change and grow to become a better person because of them. Joining a sorority is not only going to enrich your college experience; it’s going to provide you with the foundation for a successful life after college.

Sororities

Common Questions

Why Join?

• You will have plenty of rich experiences to add to your resume after graduation.
• Academic achievement is emphasize by providing the right atmosphere and encouraging good study habits.
• You will have many opportunities to expand your friend circle and become more connected with our diverse campus through our Fraternity and Sorority Life Community.
• You have opportunities to do community service, philanthropy events, and volunteer on and off campus.
• You get paired with a mentor that will keep you keep you accountable both academically and socially.
• You experience the Aggie Spirit from a new perspective!
• You gain experience planning small and large scale events through your chapter.
• You gain a support system while attending college.
• Through your organization you will cultivate strong leadership skills and expand those skills onto campus clubs, organizations and student body positions.
• You grow as a person AND gain new life skills that will help you beyond your years at college.
• You will develop lifelong friendships that grow strong through common experiences and remain true over years to come.
• Through your alumnae you will gain an expansive network of professionals after college.

If these aspects of Sorority Life interest you, then we suggested giving sorority recruitment a try! Going through sorority recruitment here at Utah State is a fun and exciting experience that gives you the opportunity to gain a home away from home. Every chapter is different, but sorority members are involved in almost every capacity on campus: from intramural sports to USUSA positions, leaders of clubs and organizations to Resident Assistants, being ambassadors for the university to running Supplemental Instruction sessions as a Teaching Assistant, sorority women do all this and so much more! On top of that, each sorority individually host events to raise money for local and national charities and volunteer time with a wide variety of local agencies. If you are elected to a leadership role within your chosen sorority, you will basically be an officer on the board of a small corporation! Sorority life here at Utah State is a safe place for a diverse group of women to come together under common goals and celebrate our growth through learning. 

Formal Recruitment

The information below pertains only to Sororities on campus belonging to the National Panhellenic Conference of which Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Delta are members. For recruitment information regarding Theta Nu Xi, USU’s multicultural sorority, please visit http://www.thetanuxi.org

Sorority recruitment is a great experience. During recruitment you will meet new people on your campus and be exposed to a new opportunity for involvement. Here is some advice to help you through the recruitment process:

To guide you through your recruitment process, there will be a team of individuals that will help you find your way and answer any questions you may have

The Panhellenic Recruitment Team

This group of individuals consists of current sorority and staff members of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center. Recruitment Guides (AKA “Rho Gammas”), will help you during your recruitment experience. Even though these women are current members of a particular organization, they have chosen not to be in their current chapter house during recruitment. They are available to help you find your place in the Utah State University FSL Community. Each of the participants will be assigned to a Rho Gamma at the beginning of Formal Recruitment.

What to Wear

• Open House, House Tours and Philanthropy Night: All of these evening are casual events. All types of clothing are acceptable.
• Preference Party: During the last evening of recruitment, you will visit a maximum of two chapters. This party will last about one hour and will allow you to really get to know the chapter and to make your final choice. Attire is semi-formal. Skirts and dresses are appropriate.
• Bid Day: During this day, you will discover which chapter you will join. Casual attire is appropriate. 

How much does it cost?

* Amounts are subject to change. Figures reflect the Fall 2023 semester.

Who is Eligible for recruitment?

In order to be eligible to participate in sorority recruitment and join (affiliate with) a particular sorority, a woman must be a full-time student, enrolled at Utah State University. In addition, interested women must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA or a 2.5 cumulative college GPA.

How do I register for recruitment?

Every woman who wishes to affiliate, is REQUIRED to formally register for recruitment. You must complete this process and pay a $20 registration fee. Registration closes at 8 p.m. on September 13, 2022. However, for planning purposes, early registration is highly encouraged. You can register online.

Do I have to go to all the recruitment events?

In order to be considered for membership, you must visit both houses before the conclusion of the second night.

What if I only want to be in a certain sorority?

Sorority membership is more than wearing certain letters. Don’t make decisions based on stereotypes and the opinion of others. Keep an open mind and make the decision that is right for you.