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REGISTER FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT PAN.OU.EDU

THE UNIVERSITY OF

OKLAHOMAAND

RECRUITMENT

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION


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You are now part of the Sooner

family and beginning a new adventure

at a pacesetter university with an

outstanding and diverse Greek

system. While academics will, of

course, be the major focus of your

undergraduate years, participation in

Greek life can be an integral part of

a complete educational experience

preparing you for your personal, social

and professional life. Your experiences

as a member of one of our sorority

chapters will provide a framework for

achievement and strong personal value

development that may be applied to

your academic studies. Community service, academic

support, campus involvement, multicultural activities and

leadership development are just a few of the opportunities

provided by the OU Greek system. The University of Oklahoma is

a special place where special things happen every day. It is

enriched by the many contributions of the members of our

outstanding sororities. I hope you will consider sharing in this

life-changing experience. Along with your degree, your Greek

experience will last long beyond your undergraduate years.

Sincerely,

David L. Boren

President

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Welcome from the University

Welcome from Panhellenic

Panhellenic Executive Coun

Panhellenic Committees

Parent Prole

Student Prole

Scholarship

Service

Leadership

Sisterhood

New Member Experience

Sorority Living

Finances

Panhellenic Chapters

Panhellenic Recruitment Tea

Formal Recruitment Week

Fall Recruitment 2014 Sched

Chapter House Locations

Recruitment Rules and Polic

PNM Bill of Rights

Recruitment Housing and Di

Recruitment Guides

Registration Information

Letters of Recommendation


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On behalf of the OU Greek communityand the Ofce of Fraternity & Sorority

Student Life, I would like to extendcongratulations on your acceptance tothe University of Oklahoma. The Ofce

of Fraternity & Sorority Student Life,

which is composed of four full-timeprofessional staff members, is locatedin Oklahoma Memorial Unionand provides oversight and guidance

to the fraternities and sororities currently recognized at OU.

More signicantly, our ofce serves as a liason between faculty,

alumni advisers, national ofces and parents; develops

values-based leadership development programming; provides

training in areas such as chapter operations, risk management,health and safety, and membership recruitment; monitors the

academic performance of fraternity and sorority members; and

recognizes the positive achievements and contribution ofcommunity members.

It is our hope that you nd the Ofce of Fraternity and

Sorority Student Life to be a resource, not only to you, but also toyour parents. If at any point you have questionsabout Greek life or Fall Formal Sorority Recruitment, please donot hesitate to contact us at (405) 325-3163. Again,congratulations on your decision to attend the University ofOklahoma, and we look forward to seeing you in August!Boomer Sooner!

Very best,

Jill TranAssociate Director of Student Life

Congratulations on becoming a part ofthe Sooner family. We are excited yourstudent has chosen the Universityof Oklahoma, and we enthusiasticallywelcome you. From academics to many

co-curricular activities, I encourage yourstudent to take advantage of thenumerous opportunities OU has to offer.

We are strongly committed to all of ourstudents. We constantly listen to their needs and makeimprovements to provide a positive and safe environment withinour fraternity system. We encourage feedback from students andparents to help us make decisions that will impacteveryone involved.

This is a rst step on a new path that will lead your student

toward numerous opportunities and can provide a rewardingexperience to help prepare for life after college. We also knowthis is a family decision and we provide many resources for youas parents to stay informed and involved during your students

time at OU. Please do not hesitate to call my ofce if you haveany questions. I look forward to meeting you. Welcome!

Sincerely,

Clarke StroudUniversity Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students


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Welcome to the University of OklahomaPanhellenic Association. We areexcited that you have chosen to jointhe Sooner family and thrilled that youare considering joining one of thelargest student organizations oncampus! Established in 1906,Panhellenic Greek life at the Universityof Oklahoma is one of the oldest andrichest traditions that our campushas to offer.

We, the OU Panhellenic Association, are the coordinating andgoverning body of 11 National Panhellenic Conference sororities.These chapters represent over 2,500 women, which makes usthe largest womens group at OU! Our membership numbers are

evidence of the strong inuence that sorority women have

on campus and within the community. We are extremely proudof our Greek community and its outstanding reputationlocally and nationwide.

Each sorority at the University of Oklahoma has somethingunique to offer. You will nd that sorority women at OU are

well-rounded individuals who strive for excellence in scholarship,campus involvement and community service. We hope that youconsider becoming a member of our Panhellenic family!

Anna Royce2014 Panhellenic President

National Panhellenic Conference

Go GREEK!

The National Panhellenic Conference, founded in 1902, is the encompassing organization for 26 national and international womens fra-ternities and sororities. Its mission is to promote sorority unity. Today, there are NPC-afliated chapters on over 620 college campuses

in the United States and Canada. For more information about NPC, visit www.npcwomen.org.

When you join one of the 11 National Panhellenic Conference sororities at OU, you also become a member of the University of Okla-homa Panhellenic Association. The Panhellenic Association serves as the governing body for the eleven NPC chapters and is run bya student executive board. We promote equality and establish guidelines that govern membership, recruitment, social activities andmember responsibilities.


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ANNA ROYCE

President

SHANNON SHERMAN

Vice President of

Finance

ALLISON WHITMEYER

Vice President of

Programming

MACKENZIE DUFFY

Vice President of

Public Relations

BREANNA BOBER

Vice President of

Judicial Affairs

CHRISTINE WILLIAMS

Vice President of

Community Relations

KATI HARRIS

Vice President of

Administrative Affairs

ASHLEY LEWIS

Vice President of

Recruitment

We, as undergraduate members of womens fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, formaintenance of ne standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering

fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities. We, as fraternity women,stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternityand Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet bywhich we strive to live.

The Panhellenic Association at the University of Oklahoma is the coordinating and governing body of 11 NPC-afliated

sororities on campus. The council is composed of eight executive board members. The Panhellenic Association strengthensthe Greek community and is responsible for promoting scholarship, philanthropy and safety for each sorority chapter, as well as

for the Greek community as a whole. The OU Panhellenic Association provides activities and programs throughout the year toaddress current issues affecting collegiate women.

Panhellenic association at OU

2014 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL


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panhelleniccommittees

The Panhellenic delegates act as liaisons between theirindividual chapters and the Panhellenic ExecutiveCouncil. By attending biweekly meetings, serving onvarious committees and volunteering to step in whenneeded, these 11 women play a vital role inhelping to direct our sororities toward working togetheras a Panhellenic community.

The purpose of the Panhellenic Judicial Board is topromote self governance, accountability, education anddue process with the Panhellenic Association. ThePanhellenic Judicial Board is composed of six members:the vice president of judicial affairs, and ve additional

members who are responsible for upholding theconstitution, by-laws and recruitment rules of the OUPanhellenic Association.

The Sucess by Six committee is composed of six

members: the Vice President of Community Relations, aco-committee chair and four additional members whojoin together in order to promote the Panhellenic-widephilanthropy, United Ways Success by Six program. Thecommittee meets on a biweekly basis to discuss andorganize a fall philanthropy project, which serves as thefundraising highlight of the year. Along with planningthis event, the committee members promote andencourage volunteering for the Success by Six program,where Panhellenic women have the opportunity tointeract and mentor children in the Norman communitythroughout the year.


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PARENT PROFILE

WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE BENEFIT YOU BELIEVE YOUR DAUGHTER HAS GAINED FROM HER SORORITY EXPERIENCE?

From the rst day of her freshman year, my daughter has had an immediate community and sense of belonging because of the

association with her new sorority. This helped make her transition to college life easier and less intimidating not to mention funand exciting due to the numerous organized activities! It was comforting for her to be part of a group from the start and know thatshe had 70+ girls in her pledge class to make new friends. From there, it only got better. Over time, relationships deepened andlifelong friendships formed. In addition, she received academic encouragement, mentoring and leadership opportunities for personadevelopment and growth beyond college. My daughter will be a senior this year and, looking back on her sorority experience, I amso thankful she was part of the Greek system at OU because it has benetted her in so many ways and has truly enriched her life.

WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS OR ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THE PARENTS OF PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEMBERS?

The OU Greek system is one of the strongest in the country, so know that if your daughter chooses to go through recruitment, shewill be in good hands. Formal Recruitment, while it may seem overwhelming and scary at rst, is a fantastic opportunity for girls to

get a glimpse of sorority life and decide whether it is something they want to be a part of. The week-long process is fun and

informative but can also be very exhausting so my rst advice is to wear comfortable shoes! Secondly, there are 11 outstandingsororities, all of which are strong nationally and provide equally valuable opportunities at OU, so encourage your daughter to beopen-minded, as this will help her have the most positive experience possible.

HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH YOUR DAUGHTER'S SORORITY?

Yes, it has been a wonderful experience for both of us, and actually the whole family. Her chapter has an active Parents' Club, as Ibelieve most do, which keeps us informed about various activities throughout the year that the women are involved in. The Parents'Club also hosts numerous events, such as House Mother teas and open house lunches on Parents' Weekend, Dad's Day and Mom'sWeekend. Aside from all of that, the part I enjoy the most is spending time with my daughter at the sorority house and getting toknow the other chapter members. I am always so impressed by the outstanding caliber of young women!

MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE ROYCEParents of Anna Royce (Class of 2015)

Anna is a Panhellenic sorority member and the 2014 Panhellenic President.


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HOMETOWN:Oklahoma City , Okla.MAJOR: Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Pre-Medicine

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:Student Alumni Association, President's Leadership Class, Crimson Club,

Student Government Association, Green Week, Multicultural Engineering Program, OU Cousins,

Camp Crimson

HOMETOWN:Edmond, Okla.

MAJOR: International and Area Studies, Pre-Medicine

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:President's Leadership Class Student Adviser, Pe-Et Top 10 Senior,

Campus Activities Council, The Oklahoma Group, Crimson Club, Student Government Association,

Camp Crimson, Lead Team

HOW HAS JOINING A SORORITY

BENEFITTED YOU HERE AT OU?

Being in a sorority has engaged me in a part

of campus that I might not have been involved

with otherwise; it has introduced me to a

diverse group of girls from a variety of states,different areas of study and backgrounds. I

have made strong relationships with many

that I have no doubt will be lifelong friends, I

have gained mentors who have been the best

resources since the beginning of my time here

at the University of Oklahoma, and I can't

imagine my college experience without them!

WHY SHOULD INCOMING STUDENTS

JOIN A SORORITY?

Sororities provide the greatest support

system, new experiences, lifelong memories

and friends. Joining a sorority will help you

build a stronger connection with the univer-sity and enhance the time that you spend

here. Whether you're interested in leadership

positions, philanthropies or intramural sports,

sororities offer many ways to get involved and

have meaningful experiences while making

valuable friendships and connections along

the way!

WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS OR

ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO

PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEMBERS?

The most important thing is for you to be

yourself! At the end of the day, you'll want to

end up at the chapter that makes you feel themost comfortable a place where you can be

yourself with people who will help shape you

into the best version of yourself (all the while

laughing, crying and everything in between).

You're looking for a place to call home for

longer than just four years so, during the

recruitment process, do not be afraid to ask

questions!

HOW HAS JOINING A SORORITY

BENEFITTED YOU HERE AT OU?

During my time at OU, being a par t of

sorority has helped me nd mentors and

my niche. Without the guidance and

encouragement from older members, I would

not be who I am today. Daily, I am challenged

by my sorority sisters to become the best

version of myself, and they are constantly

supporting me in all aspects of my life.

WHY SHOULD INCOMING STUDENTS

JOIN A SORORITY?

A sorority provides a family and a community

in which you can grow and ourish. When

studying for the MCAT this past January, there

was never a day without someone

encouraging me. Many of my sorority sisters

would write me notes and leave treats in my

room, and my phone was ooded with their

texts and phone calls lled with encourag-

ing words. This is just one example of how a

house can surround you with love and

encouragement during times of stress or

sadness. My sorority sisters have helped

me through my tears and cheered with methrough my successes!

WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS OR

ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO

PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEMBERS?

When things go differently than expected,which they often will, do not get discouraged.

Freshman year is full of ups and downs but

look to those around you because they are

going through the same thing. Go into recruit-

ment with an open mind and give it time, and

you will not be disappointed. Being in a soror-

ity is an amazing experience. Let your house

enhance your university experience, and

you will get all that our wonderful

university has to offer.

ALLISON NGYUEN

ROBIN RAINEY


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THE PANHELLENIC GRADE-POINT AVERAGE IS CONSISTENTLY HIGHER THAN THE ALL-CAMPUS WOMEN GPA.

Greek chapters were founded on the principal of exceptional scholarship. Academic achievement is the foundation for ourfuture success, and the Panhellenic community is committed to creating an environment conducive to learning and to

attaining high academic goals. In fact, the all-sorority grade-point average has consistently been higher than theall-undergraduate female average. The sorority experience will assist you and make the academic

transition from high school to college by providing the following:

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS TIME-MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

TUTORING NETWORKS TUTORING REIMBURSEMENT PROCTORED STUDY HALLS

INFORMATION ON FREE CAMPUS RESOURCES

ALL-PANHELLENIC GPA:

3.29ALL-UNDERGRADUATE WOMEN GPA:

3.18ALL-GREEK GPA:3.15ALL-UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE GPA:

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SCHOLARSHIP


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SERVICE

PHILANTHROPIES

One of the most gratifying aspects of sorority life is the sense of satisfaction and pride that comes with involvement in community service. Sorority

women recognize the need throughout the year to raise money and donate time for their special philanthropies and community service projects. The

ideals of most sororities are exemplied through their service efforts. Sorority members donate thousands of hours and dollars to local and national

philanthropic organizations each year. Fundraising events and service projects help sorority members learn about their responsibility to the

community. In taking advantage of these opportunities, sorority members learn the joy that comes from giving of oneself to help others.

VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VI OLENCE ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION FOR DIABETES ARTHRITIS

RESEARCH ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION ST. JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH

HOSPITAL SERVICE FOR SIGHT CAMP FIRE USA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES CENTER

FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC. READING IS FUNDAMENTAL ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS ANDCRAFTS CHILDRENS MI RACLE NETWORK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF

OKLAHOMA REL AY FOR LIFE SOONERTHON BIG EVENT

11 SORORITIES UNITE FOR ONE CAUSE:In addition to each chapters individual philanthropy events, OU Panhellenic Association organizes an annual event to benet thePanhellenic-wide philanthropy, United Way of Normans Success by 6. Panhellenic women serve as volunteers by providingchildcare at Early Bird sessions throughout the year. This Success by 6 program teaches parents how to promote braindevelopment in their children from birth until age 6 so that they are prepared when they begin school. Panhellenic women alsodonate books to Success by 6, which are then distributed to children in Norman schools who may be receiving the rst booktheyve ever owned. Our women work together to foster unity among chapters and to enjoy the spirit of giving back.

OU PANHELLENIC WOMEN VOLUNTEERED OVER 6,000 INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY

SERVICE HOURS AND 25,800 GROUP COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS THIS PAST YEAR.


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GREEK LIFE IS A DIRECT SPRINGBOARD INTO CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT.

and preparing student leaders for life after college isone of the many goals of OU sororities. Whether at thechapter level or beyond, a sorority will teach, encourageand assist you in the development and renement of your

leadership skills and the attainment of your goals.

If you wish to be involved on campus and desire real-lifeopportunities to test and train your leadership skills, thereis no better way than becoming afliated with a sorority

at the University of Oklahoma. Fraternity and sororitymembers are involved in more than 300 registered studentorganizations and can be found on many committees thatshape campus life. At OU, to be Greek means to lead.

LEADERSHIP

PANHELLENIC WOMEN ARE INVOLVEDIN RECOGNIZED GROUPS ON CAMPUS:

NETWORKING

CAMP CRIMSON

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES COUNCIL

UNIVERSITY SING

HOMECOMING

SOONER SCANDALS

CRIMSON CLUB

OU ATHLETICS

OU COUSINS

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC

HONOR SOCIETIES

SOONERS HELPING SOONERS

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

UNION PROGRAMMING BOARD

Being Greek also provides an invaluable network whenseeking employment and career opportunities. Greekalumni understand the Greek experience of being bothan individual and a team player, the desire to excel bothin and out of the classroom, and the commitment to giveback to the community. Through interactions with Greekalumni, you can begin building relationships that will helpyou in the future.


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Sororities were founded as social organizations. The abilityto function comfortably in a social environment will provealmost as important as the ability to do so in a workenvironment. Sorority chapters at the University ofOklahoma provide a diverse selection of events that willenrich your social life and take you beyond the daily routineof class, working and studying. All of these events supportthe goal of bringing members together to develop bonds of

friendship.

SISTERHOOJoining the Greek system is the beginning of a newexperience. One of the most enjoyable parts of joininga sorority is making new friends and forming bonds thatwill last long after college is over. You will not only learn tolive with others but, through sharing the same experiences,environment and interests, you will develop a very special

closeness to those around you. Sisterhood means more thanwearing the same Greek letters, attending meetings and go-ing to social events; it is about developing

camaraderie and a sense of belonging that you will carry

throughout the rest of your life.

EACH YEAR, SORORITIESPARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETYOF SOCIAL EVENTS:

BIG/LITTLE MENTORSHIP

BOWLING AND SKATING NIGHTS

DATE PARTIES

INTRAMURALS

FOOTBALL TAILGATES

FORMAL MEALS

MOVIE NIGHTS

NEW MEMBER RETREATS

SOCIAL MIXERS

SPEAKERS & LECTURESHIPS


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NEW MEMBER

Some chapters require a certain number of study hall hoursto be completed each week during your rst semester at OU.Sororities also implement a number of educational programs toassist new members in the academic transition from high schoolto college.

As a new member, you will be required to attend weekly newmember meetings in addition to weekly chapter meetings. Thegoal of these meetings is to teach new members about thevalues, traditions and rituals of their sorority chapter.

Many chapters also require a certain number of communityservice hours to be completed each semester. Sorority womenmaintain a presence within the community by giving backas often as possible.

Each Greek chapter enjoys serving its local and nationalphilanthropy and will host events each semester to raiseawareness and donations for the cause. New members areinvited to attend these events as a way to socialize withinthe community while also helping a worthwhile cause.

In the spring, chapters host recruitment workshops to help theirnew members prepare for next years Fall Formal

Recruitment. As a new member, you will be expected toattend and participate in these events.

As a new member, you will be encouraged to participatein campus- and Greek-wide events, such as University Sing,Homecoming, Big Event, Soonerthon, Relay for Life, etc. Theseevents are not only fun but they also provide an opportunityfor you to meet other members of the Greek community.

STUDY HALL HOURS

NEW MEMBER MEETINGS

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

PHILANTHROPY EVENTS

RECRUITMENT EVENTS

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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS:

HAZING AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS

STEP IN SPEAK OUT

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AWARENESS

SAFEBREAK

SPRING BREAK SAFETY AWARENESS

BRAND U

SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS

NEW MEMBER

SAFE BREAKIn March 2014, the OU Panhellenic Association hostedits 10th Annual SafeBreak. This event is held eachspring to increase awareness about safety and smartdecision-making during Spring Break. Each year, wededicate the event to celebrating the life of Lisa Wieder,a beloved member of the Panhellenic community andAlpha Omicron Pi sisterhood at OU, who tragicallypassed away during her Spring Break vacation in 2004.

The purpose of SafeBreak is to remind students to havefun but still be safe on Spring Break so that ourcommunity never has to experience the tragedy of losinga sister again. This event allows Panhellenic women tounderstand the impact of their actions and the extremeimportance of safety.

Each year, Panhellenic Association hosts severalprogramming events for new members and all of thePanhellenic community to educate our members on suchtopics as leadership and risk management. The PanhellenicAssociation also frequently partners with the otherGreek councils in order to encourage unity and diversity.


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LIVING

*OU REGENTS HOUSING POLICY FOR FRESHMEN

ALL SINGLE FRESHMAN STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT 20 YEARS OF AGE, WHO DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST

24 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION (ADVANCED PLACEMENT

OR CLEP HOURS DO NOT APPLY TO THIS 24-HOUR REQUIREMENT), OR WHO HAVE NOT LIVED IN

THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS FOR AT LEAST TWO SEMESTERS MUST LIVE IN A UNIVERSITY

RESIDENCE HALL FOR THE FIRST TWO SEMESTERS. EXCEPTION FROM THIS POLICY IS BY

SPECIAL PERMISSION ONLY GRANTED IN WRITING BY THE UNIVERSIT Y VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT

AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF STUDENTS OF HIS/HER DELEGATE(S). SPECIAL PERMISSIONS ARE

GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE SEMESTER ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW PRIOR TO RENEWAL.

Sorority members have the opportunity to live inbeautiful, historic homes just off of campus. Chapter housesare university-approved housing for upperclassmen* but areprivately owned and maintained by local or national sororityalumnae house corporations.

Once accepted into sorority membership at OU, new

members remain in the residence halls. Typically,sorority members do not move into the chapter facilityuntil their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Upperclassmenmembers may have an obligation to live in the sorority house;

however, each sorority establishes its own regulationsregarding members living in or out of the chapter house.

Each sorority employs a full-time, live-in house director,sometimes referred to as the house mother. The housedirector oversees the daily operations of the chapter house.

The City of Norman Revitalization Division, Norman FireDepartment, University of Oklahoma Fire Marshal, andCleveland County Health Department inspect each houseannually to ensure they meet all health and safety standards.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: BEING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

OF CAMPUS

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN HOUSE DIRECTORS

COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES,

SERVING ALL MEALS DURING THE WEEK

ALCOHOL-FREE POLICIES

REGULAR FIRE, SECURITY AND

SAFETY INSPECTIONS

COSTS COMPETITIVE WITH RESIDENTIAL

HALL AND UNIVERSITY MEAL PLAN PRICES


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FINAN

CES

Financial requirements are an importantconsideration for women participating in

sorority recruitment, so it is important foryou to be as informed as possibleregarding the costs associated with Greeklife. If you accept an invitation to join asorority, you will enter into a nancial

agreement and contract for housing anddues during your college years.

Dues and fees vary for each chapter andfrom year to year. It is important to notethat sorority costs may be more expensive

the rst year due to one-time expensesand fees. It is also important to be aware

that some additional costs may arisethroughout the year, such as T-shirts, party

favors and pictures. Chapters may assessadditional fees during the year to covercosts for special events or projects.

Financial obligations may be an importanttopic for you to consider when visitingchapters during recruitment. If you havequestions, a potential new membershould ask sorority members about thenances and payment options. Each

sorority sets its own fees and housing

costs as well as payment schedules.

FIRST-YEAR MEMBER DUES

PER YEAR

AVERAGE: $2,701.41

RANGE: $2,058-3,761.41

IN-HOUSE MEMBER DUES

PER YEAR

(INCLUDES ROOM AND BOARD)

AVERAGE: $8,195.47

RANGE: $6,140-10,700

OUT-OF-HOUSE MEMBER DUES

PER YEAR

AVERAGE: $2,483.21

RANGE: $1,800-2,980

2013-2014 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:


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NICKNAME(S):

A Chi O, Alpha Chi

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

Oct. 15, 1885 | DePauw University

COLORS:

scarlet red and olive green

SYMBOL(S):

lyre and pearl

FOUNDING VALUES:

wisdom, devotion, & achievement

MOTTO:

Together let us seek the heights.

PHILANTHROPY:

Domestic Violence Awareness

CONTACT:

www.oualphachi.comFacebook: Oklahoma Alpha Chi Omega

Twitter: @OU_AXOInstagram: OU_AXO

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORJackie Bessinger

CHAPTER PRESIDENTBrooke Buckmaster

RECRUITMENT CHAIRLesli Love

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE


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NICKNAME(S):

Alpha Gam, AGD

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

May 30, 1904 | Syracuse University

COLORS:

red, buff and green

SYMBOL(S):

squirrel

FOUNDING VALUES:

lifelong learning,commitment to highereducation, to help prepare members

to contribute to the world's work

MOTTO:

"Live with purpose."

PHILANTHROPY:

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation

CONTACT:

www.oualphagam.comFacebook: Oklahoma Alpha Gamma Delta

Twitter: @OUAlphaGam

RECRUITMENT CHAIRKatie McCarley

CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Kylie Frisby

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORGinny Greene


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NICKNAME(S):

AOII, Alpha O

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

January 2, 1897 | Barnard College

COLORS:

cardinal

SYMBOL(S):

sheaf of wheat and rose

FOUNDING VALUES:

character, dignity, scholarship andcollege loyalty

MOTTO:

"Exceed the expectation."

PHILANTHROPY:

National Arthritis Foundation

CONTACT:

ouaoii.airset.comFacebook: Oklahoma AOII

Twitter: @OUAOIIInstagram: OUAOII

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORMadison Carlyle

CHAPTER PRESIDENTJohannah Walker

RECRUITMENT CHAIRLauren Votaw


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NEW MEMBER EDUCATORKayla Reather

CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Blair McDonald

RECRUITMENT CHAIRKendall Morgan


NICKNAME(S):

A Phi

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

October 10, 1872 | Syracuse University

COLORS:

silver and bordeaux

SYMBOL(S):

ivy leaf

FOUNDING VALUES:

sisterhood, leadership, service,scholarship, loyalty, character development

MOTTO:

"Union hand in hand."

PHILANTHROPY:The Alpha Phi Foundation

CONTACT:

www.alphaphisooners.comFacebook: Oklahoma Alpha Phi

Twitter: @OUAlphaPhiInstagram: OUAlphaPhi


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NICKNAME(S):

Chi O

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

April 5, 1895 | University of Arkansas

COLORS:

cardinal and straw

SYMBOL(S):

owl, skull and crossbones

FOUNDING VALUES:

friendship, personal integrity, service toothers, academic excellence and intellectual

pursuits, community and campus involvementand personal and career development

MOTTO:

"Sisters inspired by our values whoserve the world while keeping

Chi Omega ever at heart."

PHILANTHROPY:

Make-A-Wish

CONTACT:

www.ou.edu/chiomegaTwitter: @OklahomaXO

Instagram: OklahomaXO

NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR

Tate Hanchin

CHAPTER PRESIDENTCaitlin Garman

RECRUITMENT CHAIRColleen Gaasbeck


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NICKNAME(S):

Tri Delt

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

Nov. 27, 1888 | Boston University

COLORS:

silver, gold and blue

SYMBOL(S):

dolphin

FOUNDING VALUES:

Loyalty to my fraternity, faithfulservice to my chapter, and

unselsh friendship to her members

MOTTO:

"Let us steadfastly love one another."

PHILANTHROPY:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

CONTACT:

www.outridelta.comTwitter: @OUTriDelta

Instagram: OUTriDelta

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORJordan Nix

CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Heather Lawler

RECRUITMENT CHAIRDarci Lambeth


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NICKNAME(S):

DG

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

Dec. 25, 1873 | Lewis School for Girls

COLORS:bronze, pink and blue

SYMBOL(S):

anchor, cream-colored rose

FOUNDING VALUES:

To foster high ideals of friendship, topromote educational and cultural

interests, to create a true sense of socialresponsibility, and to develop the nest

qualities of character

MOTTO:

Do Good

PHILANTHROPY:

Service for Sight

CONTACT:

www.oudeltagamma.comFacebook: Delta Gamma - OU

Twitter: @OUDeltaGamma

Instagram: OUDeltaGamma

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORAli Pordos

CHAPTER PRESIDENTCaitlyn Gunter

RECRUITMENT CHAIRNatalia Migliaccio


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NICKNAME(S):

Gamma Phi, GPhi

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

November 11, 1874 | Syracuse University

COLORS:

brown and pink

SYMBOL(S):

crescent moon

FOUNDING VALUES:

Love, labor, learning & loyalty

MOTTO:

"Founded upon a rock."

PHILANTHROPY:

CampFire USA

CONTACT:

www.gammaphibeta-ou.orgFacebook: Oklahoma Gamma Phi Beta

Twitter: @OUGPhi

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORSummer Batten

CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Erin Byrne

RECRUITMENT CHAIRMary Greenough


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NICKNAME(S):

Theta

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

January 27, 1870 | DePauw University

COLORS:

black and gold

SYMBOL(S):

kite

FOUNDING VALUES:

scholarship, leadership, serviceand personal excellence

MOTTO:

"Leading women."

PHILANTHROPY:

Court Appointed Special Advocate

CONTACT:

www.alphaomicron.kappaalphatheta.orgTwitter: @OUTheta

Instagram: OU_Theta

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORHaley Poarch

CHAPTER PRESIDENTSavannah Johnson

RECRUITMENT CHAIRAlexa Lienhard


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NICKNAME(S):

Kappa

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

October 13, 1870 | Monmouth College

COLORS:

light blue & dark blue

SYMBOL(S):

key, eur-de-lis, owl

FOUNDING VALUES:

loyalty, friendship, scholarship

MOTTO:

"Aspire to be"

PHILANTHROPY:

Readng is FundamentalCenter for Children and Families, Inc.

CONTACT:

chapters.kkg.org/betathetaFacebook: OU Kappa Kappa Gamma

Twitter: @OUKKGInstagram: OUKKG

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORHaley Urschel

CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Ashtin Evans

RECRUITMENT CHAIRAnnie White


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NICKNAME(S):

Pi Phi

NATIONAL FOUNDING:

April 28, 1867 | Monmouth College

COLORS:wine and silver blue

SYMBOL(S):

arrow

FOUNDING VALUES:

integrity, lifelong commitment, honorand respect, personal and intellectual growth,

philanthropic service to others,and sincere friendship

MOTTO:

"Friends and leaders for life."

PHILANTHROPY:

First Book

CONTACT:

www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/ouFacebook: University of Oklahoma Pi Beta Phi

Twitter: @OUPiBetaPhiInstagram: OUPiBetaPhi

NEW MEMBER EDUCATORSamatha Turner

CHAPTER PRESIDENTKaylee Wright

RECRUITMENT CHAIRAlex Koenig


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Becoming a member of a sorority organization will enhance yourundergraduate experience and provide you withcountless opportunities to achieve your full potential. The Greekcommunity offers programs that foster academic, physical, mentaland spiritual growth. You will learn and be exposed to new experi-ences that will prepare you well for the post-college years.

As I hope you will see, the sorority experience isrewarding. Sorority life allows you to become an integral, con-tributing part to both the campus community and the universitytradition that started in 1906.

I invite you to learn more about our 11 sorority

chapters and to participate in our recruitment programs.By choosing to go through recruitment, you will openyourself up to countless opportunities and you will meet and con-nect with many unique individuals.

I encourage you to read this guide to help you betterunderstand what the Panhellenic community can offer and to helpyou decide if going through recruitment is r ight for you.

Each of our sororities is unique and offers somethingdifferent to its members. I am condent that you will nd a soror-ity that shares your ideals and values. There is truly a sorority foreveryone here at the University of Oklahoma,

so make the right choice now! Give the OU Greek system theopportunity to share with you what it has to offer.

Ashley LewisVice President of Recruitment

KATIE CREPEAU

Recruitment Assistant

ASHLEY LEWIS

Vice President of Recruitment

OLIVIA LANE

Recruitment Assistant

PANHELLENIC

2014 RECRUITMENT TEAM

2014 RECRUITMENT GUIDES


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FORMAL RECRUITMENT WEEK

11 PARTIES ATTENDED

PARTY LENGTH: 25 MINUTES

WHAT TO EXPECT:This round of parties focuses on the importance and excitement ofGoing Greek! During the rst two days of recruitment, you will visit all 11 sororities withyour recruitment walking group. You will be greeted at each house by door songs as you arewelcomed into the party. Feel free to ask questions of the members and to tell them a little bitabout yourself as you begin to get acquainted with each chapter.

WHAT TO WEAR:Recruitment T-shirts (provided by Panhellenic Association) and casual

shorts or skirt with tennis shoes, ip ops or sandals.

TIP:These rst two days are the longest and you will be doing a lot of walking, so you willdenitely want to be dressed comfortably. Also, nd a method that works for you to keep trackof all of the chapters that you visit.

MAXIMUM OF EIGHT PARTIES ATTENDED


WHAT TO EXPECT:Community service is an important part of the overall Greekexperience, and Philanthropy Day will give you a glimpse into the philanthropic work thatsororities participate in at the local and national level. You will learn about the womensinvolvement both on campus and within the community.

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual daytime dress, skirt or capris with comfortable sandals or ats.NO T-shirts or heels.

TIP:Think about what philanthropies are important to you and what service projects youwere involved in during high school.

MAXIMUM OF FIVE PARTIES ATTENDED


WHAT TO EXPECT: House Tour Day allows you the opportunity to see our beautifulsorority homes. The parties on this day are informative and allow you more time forconversations with the sorority women. You will be able to see rsthand the individuality andspirit of each sorority, as well as experience the special bond of sorority sisterhood.

WHAT TO WEAR:A nicer sundress with wedges, heels or ats.

TIP:This is the day when you learn what each chapter is involved in on campus. Think hardabout what you would like to be involved in while at OU and whether this chapter could helpyou reach your goals.

ROUND 1 - OPEN HOUSE DAYS

ROUND 2 - PHILANTHROPY DAY

ROUND 3 - HOUSE TOUR DAY


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MAXIMUM OF TWO PARTIES ATTENDED


WHAT TO EXPECT:This is the day to really focus on what you want to gain from joining a

sorority. An invitation to Preference Round means that the sorority is very interested inhaving you become a member. The events focus on the core aspects of sorority life,including sisterhood, friendship and ritual. This is your last chance to interact withchapter members.

WHAT TO WEAR:Cocktail dress with heels, perhaps a dress that you would wear to anevening wedding.

TIP:Look around the room at each of your events. Many of the other potential new memberspresent could be your pledge sisters, so make sure that you feel comfortable.

WHAT TO EXPECT:Formal Recruitment ends with Bid Day. Bid cards will be distributedby the Recruitment Guides at 2 p.m. Families are welcome to join the new members at thesorority house. A Panhellenic representative will be downstairs in Adams Center with acomplete list showing where each woman joined. (Parents, please do not go to your student'sroom while the bids are being distributed by the Recruitment Guides.)

WHAT TO WEAR:Shorts and comfortable shoes. You will receive a T-shirt with your newsorority letters when you receive your bid card.

TIP:This is a very exiting and long day. Make sure to get a good nights rest, as somechapters will have a retreat planned immediately after Bid Day.

ROUND 4 - PREFERENCE DAY

ROUND 5 - BID DAY


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JUNE 2

Registration opens online.

JULY 15

Last day for registration without late fee.

AUG. 4

Last day to register for formal recruitment.

AUG. 4

Last day for registration refund.*

*There is a $15 service charge. All refund

requests must be in writing and sent to:

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE

900 ASP AVENUE, SUITE 370

NORMAN, OK 73019

(request must be postmarked by this date)

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6MOVE-IN DAY

8 A.M. NOON

Potential new members arrive and receive rooming assignments.

Registration tents will be located in the housing area between

Adams and Walker Centers.

1:P.M.

Mandatory Potential New Member Orientation

THURSDAY, AUG. 7ROUND 1, DAY 1 - OPEN HOUSE

Potential new members will visit half of the sororities.

FRIDAY, AUG. 8ROUND 1, DAY 2 - OPEN HOUSE

Potential new members will visit the remaining half of the sororities.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9ROUND 2 - PHILANTHROPY DAY

Potential new members attend a maximum of eight parties.

SUNDAY, AUG. 10

ROUND 3 - HOUSE TOUR DAYPotential new members attend a maximum of ve parties.

MONDAY, AUG. 11ROUND 4 PREFERENCE NIGHT

Potential new members attend a maximum of two parties.

TUESDAY, AUG, 12

BID DAY

2 P.M.

Bids are distributed.

THURSDAY, AUG. 14SOONER ORIENTATION

WEEKEND BEGINS

MONDAY, AUG. 18

CLASSES BEGIN

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

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1CHI OMEGA

820 Chautauqua Ave.

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

BROOKS STREET

CRUCE STREET

CATLETT

MUSIC

CENTER

DALE HALL

CATE CENTER

ADAMS

TOWER

WALKER

TOWER

COUCH

TOWERCOUCHRESTAURANTS

LAH

OMAAVENUE

CHAUTAUQUA

AVENUE

COLLEGE

AVENUE

ELM

AVENUE

PARSONS STREET

HOOVER STREET

ELMWOOD DRIVE

EMERALD WAY

DELTA STREET

LINDSEY STREET

CHAPTER HOUSE LOCATIONS

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA

700 College Ave.

KAPPA ALPHA THETA

845 Chautauqua Ave.

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA

930 Chautauqua Ave.

DELTA GAMMA

744 Elm Ave.

GAMMA PHI BETA

1105 College Ave.

ALPHA CHI OMEGA

1115 College Ave.

ALPHA PHI

1401 College Ave.

DELTA DELTA DELTA

1611 College Ave.

PI BETA PHI

1701 Elm Ave.

ALPHA OMICRON PI

1411 Elm Ave.


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FORMAL RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES A woman must be an enrolled, full-time undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma (Norman campus or

Health Sciences Center campus) to be eligible to participate in formal or informal recruitment activities.

Potential new members must register with the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association and pay the registration

and housing fees in order to participate in Formal Recruitment.

All women participating in Formal Recruitment must live in the residence halls during the week.

Potential new members must abide by the Membership Recruitment Guidelines published in the University of Oklahoma

Panhellenic Association Recruitment Manual as well as the NPC Unanimous Agreements.

A potential new member may not have guests (including family members) in her residence hall room from 8 p.m. on

Aug. 6, 2014 until after the distribution of bids on Aug. 12. All guests must be met in the lobby area of the

residence hall.

Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment must wear the nametags provided by the Panhellenic

Executive Recruitment Team during all Formal Recruitment week activities.

Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment must be in their own residence hall room every night by 11 p.m.

Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment may not visit any fraternity chapter from August 6, 2014, through

noon on Aug.12, 2014. Fraternity recruitment is Aug. 14, 2014 Aug. 19, 2014. Sorority women may not visit chapter

facilities during fraternity recruitment.

Potential new members must attend all Formal Recruitment events at the designated times. A potential new member must

receive prior approval from the Panhellenic Recruitment Chairman or the Panhellenic Advisor to miss any event during

the week.

A potential new member participating in Formal Recruitment shall not be, nor ever have been, an initiated member of a

National Panhellenic Conference organization.

A woman is ineligible for membership recruitment if she has been a new member of an NPC sorority at the University of

Oklahoma within the same calendar year.

A woman shall complete the "Membership Recruitment Acceptance" card immediately following the last preference event

she attends. Once a "Membership Recruitment Acceptance" has been signed and submitted, no changes may be made.

A woman signing a "Membership Recruitment Acceptance" card and receiving a bid at the end of Formal Recruitment shall

be bound to the chapter she matched by the agreement for one calendar year at the University of Oklahoma.

Failure to follow any of these rules could result in dismissal from the Formal Recruitment process.

The University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association Membership Recruitment Guidelines areintended to help guide fraternity women and potential new members through the membership

selection process and Formal Recruitment week. The guidelines incorporate many of the

procedures recommended and/or required by National Panhellenic Conference. The purpose ofFormal Recruitment is two-fold: 1) to ensure that member organizations have equitable

opportunities for membership recruitment within the Panhellenic system; and 2) to providepotential new members every opportunity to become acquainted with as many sororities as

possible in order that they may make informed decisions concerning membership.

RECRUITMENT RULES AND POLICIES


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CHAPTERSAny member-sorority of the University of

Oklahoma Panhellenic Association.

CHAPTER BIDAny invitation to join a sorority.

CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDINGAn informal recruitment process that

Panhellenic sororities use to recruit

new members outside of the designated

Formal Recruitment period, also called

Open Bidding and Informal Recruitment.

INITIATIONA ceremony during which new members

receive lifelong membership privileges.

INTENTIONAL SINGLE PREFERENCEWhen a woman only lists one sorority on herMembership Recruitment Acceptance when

two options are available.

NEW MEMBERA woman who has accepted a sorority bid

but is not yet an initiated member.

SUMMER CONTACTA potential new member should not be in contact with a chapter member,alumna member, or anyone acting on the sorority's behalf during the summermonths from May 9, 2014 Aug. 12, 2014, or anytime outside a scheduledFormal Recruitment event.

No woman is eligible to join a sorority during the summer months oranytime when school is not in session with the exception of the end ofFormal Recruitment.

LEGACIESA legacy is dened as a daughter or sister of an initiated sorority member

unless an international or national organization recognizes additional relations.

A legacy may not be given any gifts by the legacy sorority.

Potential new members may not spend the night at a sorority house unlessprior approval is received from the Panhellenic Adviser. However, a legacy(as dened above) is permitted to spend the night at the legacy sorority house,

upon invitation, during the academic year.

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THE POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS

BILL OF RIGHTS WAS ADOPTED

UNANIMOUSLY BY NATIONAL

PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE

IN 1989.

EACH POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER HAS:The right to be treated as an individual.

The right to be fully informed about the

recruitment process.

The right to ask questions and receive true

and objective answers from recruitment

counselors and members.

The right to be treated with respect.

The right to be treated as a capable and

mature person without being patronized.

The right to ask how and why and

receive straight answers.

The right to have and express opinions to

the recruitment counselors.

The right to have inviolable condentiality

when sharing information with

recruitment counselors.

The right to make informed choices without

undue pressure from others.

The right to be fully informed about the

binding agreements implicit in the

preference card signing.The right to make ones own choice and

decision and accept full responsibility for

the results of that decision.

The right to have a positive, safe,

and enriching recruitment and new

member period.

POTENTIAL

MEMBERS'

BILL

OF

RIG

HTS

HAZING:

Any activity expected of someone joining a group(or to maintain full standing in a group) thathumiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/orphysical harm, regardless of the personswillingness to participate.

Within the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association,hazing is strictly prohibited. We want you to have a positiveand comfortable new member period, and dangerous ornegative activities will not be tolerated by our organizations.

HAZING INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

Scavenger or treasure hunts

Requiring personal servitude

Forcing someone to eat or drink against his or her will

Staging any type of a lineup

The presence or use of any alcohol in any new

member activity

Paddling or striking in any mannerSleep deprivation

Calisthenics

Expecting participation in an activity that full

members will not do

Publicly wearing apparel that is conspicuous and

not normally in good taste

Yelling and screaming at new members

Not permitting new members to talk for extended

periods of time

STATEMENT ON HAZING

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?If you have any questions or concerns about hazingor activities that could constitute as hazing, please donot hesitate to contact the Panhellenic AssociationAdvisor at (405) 325-3163, or the Student AffairsHotline at (405) 325-5000.


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OU Housing and Food Services works with the

Panhellenic Association to support students during their

collegiate experience. Contact information and details

about Housing and Food Services may be found at

housing.ou.edu, or by calling (405) 325-2511.

RECRUITMENT HOUSING:All potential new members must live in the residence hallsduring the Formal Recruitment week. For potential new

members living in the residence halls during the academic

year, Housing and Food will place you in your permanent

room upon move-in. Those not living in the residence halls

for the academic year will be placed into a temporary room

for the week.

The cost of living in the residence halls during FormalRecruitment is not included in the campus living contract

nor in the Formal Recruitment registration costs. Housing

costs $22.25 per day (this is based on seven days and six

nights of usage prior to the start of the Fall contract) and

OU Housing and Food will charge the fee to your bursar

account. Please do not send payment for housing with

your Formal Recruitment registration. Rates are

subject to change pending University of Oklahoma

Regents approval.

RECRUITMENT MEALS:Lunch and dinner will be provided on all days of Formal

Recruitment except Move-in Day, Preference Round

(Round 4) and Bid Day. Potential new members must

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Recruitment Guides also called Rho Gammas are women from various chapters within the Panhelleniccommunity who disafliate from their chapters during the

recruitment season in order to help potential newmembers navigate recruitment. Leadership andenthusiasm are two required qualities for Recruitment

Guides, but they also partake in an extensive applicationand interview selection process. Approximately 80 womenare chosen each spring to attend training, and theydedicate the week of Formal Recruitment to helping thepotential new members. Recruitment Guides are availablefor you throughout all of the recruitment process asunbiased listeners, guides and friends. Get to know yourRho Gamma because they want to get to know you andhelp you make the best decision based on yourpersonality and interests.

HOW MUCH TIME DOES A SORORITY REQUIRE?

There is a required meeting once a week where you willexchange information on chapter events and fraternity education.Weekly chapter study sessions are an option for all members,along with events such as sisterhood activities, communityservice projects and social events. Remember, the more you putinto the sorority, the more you will get out of it.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BE INITIATED?

Most chapters have an initiation period that ranges from four to12 weeks. The new member period offers opportunitiesto meet other members, learn fraternity history and establishcomfortableness within the chapter. Each chapter builds its ownnew member program and decides its own initiation dates.This is a great question to ask active members as you meetthem during recruitment.

ARE UPPERCLASSMEN ALLOWED TO

PARTICIPATE IN RECRUITMENT?

Most sororities look for a four-year commitment; however, most

of our groups do consider upperclassmen in their recruitmentprocess. Fewer upperclassmen than freshmen participate inFormal Recruitment and fewer join chapters. We cannotpredict any one persons recruitment experience. The bestadvice is to go through the process with an open mind.

IS THERE A REQUIRED GPA TO PARTICIPATEIN RECRUITMENT?

The OU Panhellenic Association does not require a specic

grade-point average to participate in Formal Recruitment.However, each sorority has a minimum grade requirement to beconsidered for membership and initiation. The average gradepoint for a freshman to join is around 3.20 and the average graderequirement for an upper-class student is around 3.00. Thesegrades are pulled from university records. So, for enteringfreshmen, we will use the grades that you were admitted to theuniversity. For upperclassman, we will use your overallGPA from prior spring semester.

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DO I NEED TO ATTEND ALL OF THE PARTIES

LISTED ON MY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE?

Yes, the objective of recruitment as a potential new member is tolearn as much about you can about the OU Greek community aswell as each of the chapters so that you can make the bestpossible decision regarding membership. If you intentionallymiss an event you were invited to, you are not maximizing

your options and you could be released from the FormalRecruitment process.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MAXIMIZE

MY OPTIONS?

When a potential new member makes a selection, it is in herbest interest to rank all of the chapters she attended during thatround. By ranking all chapters, she maximizes her ability toreceive an invitation from any chapter for the next round. If apotential new member does not maximize her options, it ispossible that she will receive zero invitations for the next round.If a potential new member does not rank a chapter, she cannot

receive an invitation for the next round from that chapter. OUPanhellenic strongly discourages intentional single-preference.

WILL ALL PARTICIPANTS PLEDGE A SORORITY

AT THE END OF RECRUITMENT?

Recruitment is a process of mutual selection and, as such,there are many different outcomes to this process. Participationin Formal Recruitment does not guarantee an invitation to join asorority, nor does it obligate you to join. However, approximately80 to 90 percent of the women participating in FormalRecruitment each year join a sorority at the end of the week!

IF I PARTICIPATE IN FORMAL RECRUITMENT,

AM I OBLIGATED TO JOIN A SORORITY?

Potential new members who choose to participate in recruitmentare not obligated to join a sorority. The recruitment process isstructured so as to allow women interested in sororitymembership the opportunity to explore Greek life and to see if itis the right t.

IF I AM A LEGACY TO A SORORITY, IS THERE

ANYTHING THAT I SHOULD KNOW?

It does not hurt nor does it help to be a legacy; it simply noties

our chapters that you have a family member who was a part of aspecic organization. Each sorority has its own policy regarding

legacies, and it is up to the discretion of each individual chapteras to whether they are interested in offering membership toa legacy. Likewise, legacies are not obligated to pledge thesorority that they are a legacy to. Each potential new member isevaluated on an individual basis and sororities are more so likely

to consider mutual compatibility, versus a family connection.

WHAT IF I ONLY WANT TO BE IN A

CERTAIN SORORITY?

Only wanting to be a member of one specic sorority or only

considering a few sororities can severely limit a potential newmembers options for membership and can lead todisappointment. Please do not choose a sorority based onstereotypes or others opinions. We encourage you to keep anopen mind and make a decision that is r ight for you.


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PAN.OU.EDUREGISTER FOR FORMALRECRUITMENT ONLINE AT:THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO OFFICIALLY REGISTER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF

OKLAHOMA PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR REGISTERING: Know your OU student ID number (located on your

SoonerOne card).

If a eld is required but you do not have the information

needed, you can enter 0 or N/A.

Please be very detailed in what you enter as your high

school, college and volunteer opportunities, as this

will be considered your rsum.

You will not be able to continue to the next page of the

online registration form until all required information

is completed.

It is recommended that you send the highest-quality

headshot available (i.e. senior picture).

NOTE: You will not be registered for Formal Recruitment without

paying a $150 registration fee.

After registering, you will receive a conrmation email for

your records. If you have any questions about the

registration process, please contact our ofce.

If you need information edited after completing your

application, please email [email protected]. DO NOT

register twice, you will be charged each time you register.

REGISTRATION OPENS DURING THE FIRST

WEEK OF JUNE AND ENDS THE DAY BEFORE

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A letter of recommendation also referred to as a rec,

reference is a recruitment information form that is

completed by an alumna of the sorority. The purpose of

a letter of recommendation is to introduce a potential new

member to the alumnas sorority chapter at the University

of Oklahoma. Sororities appreciate and use this

information to assist in their recruitment selection process.

Some sororities require a letter of recommendation, but

it is important to understand that, if a sorority requires a

recommendation, it is the individual sororitys responsibilityto obtain said recommendation.

It is permissible for a potential new member to ask an

alumna member of a sorority to complete a

recommendation form for her own chapter. However, it is

inappropriate for a potential new member (or anyone on

her behalf) to contact an alumna member that she does not

know to ask for a recommendation. Each national sorority

has its own guidelines and its own recommendation formsthat the alumna must use. OU Panhellenic Association

does not provide these forms or any other information

regarding an individual sororitys recommendation

requirements. If an alumna is not familiar with her own

sororitys regulations, she should contact the national

sorority. The information is available in the alumnas

national magazine or on the national website.

Although there is no ofcial deadline for when letters of

recommendation must be received, all alumnae areencouraged to submit them no later than Aug. 5 to ensure

that they are received prior to the start of

Formal Recruitment.

Alpha Chi Omega

1115 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Alpha Gamma Delta

930 Chautauqua Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Alpha Omicron Pi

1411 Elm Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Alpha Phi1401 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Chi Omega

820 Chautauqua Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Delta Delta Delta

1611 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Delta Gamma

744 Elm Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Gamma Phi Beta1105 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Kappa Alpha Theta

845 Chautauqua Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Kappa Kappa Gamma

700 College Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Pi Beta Phi

1701 Elm Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

RECOMMENDATION

LETTERS

Recommendation letters can also be sent to the Panhellenic Association ofce at:

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

ATTN: [SORORITY NAME]

900 ASP AVE. SUITE #370

NORMAN, OK 73019


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PANHELLENIC OFFICE

[email protected]: (405) 325-6350

JILL TRAN

Associate Director, Fraternity and Sorority Student LifePhone: (405) 325-3163Email: [email protected]

ASHLEY LEWIS

Panhellenic Association Vice President of RecruitmentPhone: (405) 325-6350

Email: [email protected]

Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is adoctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economicand health-care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves ashome to all of the universitys academic programs except health-related elds. The OUHealth Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four compre-

hensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. Both theNorman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at the Schusterman Cen-ter, the site of OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has more than 2,400

full-time faculty members, and has 20 colleges offering 165 majors at the baccalaureate

level, 159 majors at the masters level, 80 majors at the doctoral level, 29 majors at therst professional level, and 28 graduate certicates. The universitys annual operatingbudget is $1.6 billion. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.

www.ou.edu/eoo

The 2013 Recruitment Manual is printed by the Interfraternity Council, with 3,000 copiesprepared at no cost to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma. Accommodations on the

basis of disability are available by calling (405) 325-3163.

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Well Get All Your Stuff

Moved In For You!You never have to lift a finger!Getting into college has never been so easy!

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