There are a variety of activities throughout the fall to help potential new members meet and connect with active Panhellenic sorority members leading up to the formal recruitment process itself.<\/p>\n
Panhellenic Information Sessions Panhellenic Coffee Chats Panhellenic Speaker Series\u00a0<\/strong> Panhellenic Sorority Social\u00a0<\/strong> Recruitment and Panhellenic 101<\/strong> Panhellenic Recruitment Registration Round One – Display Round\u00a0<\/strong> Round Two – Philanthropy and Service Round<\/strong> Round Three – Sisterhood Round<\/strong> Round Four – Preference Round<\/strong> Bid Day<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Open meetings for potential members to gain information about the sorority recruitment process and to register to participate in recruitment. This event is not a part of the formal recruitment process and is not mandatory for registration, however you must complete the online application and pay the associated fee to be able to participate in formal recruitment.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Coffee Chats are an opportunity for potential new members (you!) to connect with individual active sorority members. You will be able to learn more about each other and what Panhellenic sorority life is like over a meal, coffee, or a walk on campus. Attendance isn’t mandatory, but a sign up is required and can be found on the Panhellenic Anchorlink page under Forms.<\/p>\n
\nSpeaker Series events are an opportunity for potential new members (you!) can learn about topics that impact sorority members on our campus.<\/p>\n
\nThe Sorority Social is an organization fair type of event where the potential new members (you!) can meet with and interact with all nine (9) of our Panhellenic organizations to learn more about them, enjoy some sweet treats and meet other PNMs.<\/p>\n
\nA meeting held right before Winter Break, during which potential members will be given specifics about the formal recruitment weekends. There will be a panel of Vanderbilt sorority women who will share their experiences during the formal recruitment process and will be available to answer questions and offer advice.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Register for the Panhellenic Recruitment process September 14, 2025 through December 14, 2025. Once you decide to do so, it’s important to know that:<\/p>\n\n
\nIf you need a fee reduction\/waiver, you can indicate that on the registration form.<\/em><\/li>\n\n
\nFormal Recruitment Rounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nThe first round of recruitment is meant to give all potential new members an opportunity to meet with all nine of our Panhellenic organizations and learn basic information about each of our groups while enjoying conversations with members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe second round of recruitment is meant to introduce potential new members to the philanthropic side of Panhellenic life. During meetings on this day, chapters will share the different philanthropic and service efforts that they are engaged in as well as other campus organizations. Participants can meet with a maximum of seven chapters during this round.<\/p>\n
\nThe third round of recruitment will see potential new members meeting with chapters again to learn about the financial commitment of sorority membership as well as what makes each organization’s sisterhood unique. Participants can meet with a maximum of five chapters during this round.<\/p>\n
\nThe final round of recruitment will have potential new members meet with chapters to discuss what each sorority can offer to its members. Potential new members will visit up to two chapters.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day, those potential new members receiving bids will find out which group they have been invited to join. There will be a short Panhellenic-wide ceremony before the new members attend their organization-specific celebrations.<\/p>\n