UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA Panhellenic Recruitment Handbook Fall 2026
Table of Contents UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA PANHELLENIC 03. PNM Bill of Rights 04. UNG Panhellenic Council 05. Greek Life Vocabulary 06. Panhellenic Recruitment Counselors 07. Panhellenic Values 08. Why Recruitment? 09 - 10. Time Commitment 12. Financial Commitment 13. Save the Dates 14. Recruitment Schedule 15. What to Bring? 16. Round One: Open House 17. Round Two: Sisterhood & Philanthropy 18. Round Three: Preference 19. Bid Day! 20. Meet the Sororities 21. Alpha Gamma Delta 22. Delta Phi Epsilon 23. Delta Zeta 24. Kappa Delta 25. Phi Mu 26. Sigma Kappa 27. Questions?
Potential New Member Bill of Rights POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER’S BILL OF RIGHTS BEST PRACTICE (1989) A sorority is a social experience based on the fundamental rights of free people to form voluntary associations, and sorority membership is a social experience arrived at by mutual choice and selection. The right to be treated as an individual The right to be fully informed about the recruitent process The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members 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 invoidable confidentiality 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 NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA) signing process The right to make one’s 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 experience
V I CE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Lindsey Berman lberm3107@ung.edu Panhellenic Executive Council EXECUT I VE V I CE PRES I DENT V I CE PRESIDENT OF RECRUITMENT Jayda Braithwaite jobrai4706@ung.edu PRES I DENT Kyra Pena kmpena2315@ung.edu V I CE PRESIDENT OF CAMPUS RELAT IONS Presley Bartkow prbart7334@ung.edu VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY & SCHOLARSHIP Anna Dyer aldyer9383@ung.edu Zelle Moore zemoor2575@ung.edu V I C E P R E S I D E N T O F R E C R U I T M E N T C O U N S E L O R S Hannah Marsalis hrmars1184@ung.edu V I C E P R E S I D E N T O F A C T I V I T I E S Kylie Copeland kncope0926@ung,edu
Greek Life Vocabulary Below are some terms that you may hear throughout the recruitment process! If you are unsure what something means, refer to your Pi Chi and they can help guide you! Active Member - a sorority woman who has been formally initiated by her chapter Alumna - an initiated sorority member who is no longer in college, but can provide recommendations for her sorority Bid - a formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity issued by the Panhellenic Council or by and individual sorority Chapter - a local group of a national organization, designated by its own Greek letter name Initiation - the formal ceremony which brings new members into full membership of a sorority Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) - also known as “Pref Card”; binding agreement in which you will rank the sororities you visit during preference round, stating you will accept a bid from any sorority listed New Member - one who has been accepted as a member of a sorority; after a period of education about the sorority, they may be initiated National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) - a conference body consistent of all 26 members of women’s fraternities. UNG has 6 of the 26. Panhellenic Council - governing body of UNG’s 6 NPC member sororities on campus Potential New Member (PNM) - a woman who is participating in the Recruitment process and wishes to explore the possibilities of sorority membership (you!)
Panhellenic Recruitment Counselors “Pi Chis” A Pi Chi, or recruitment counselor, is a sorority member who acts as a guide and confidant to a group of potential new members (PNMs) during the recruitment process. They have left their own sorority’s recruitment team to provide an unbiased and supportive experience for the PNMs. Pi Chis help PNMs navigate the recruitment process, make friends, and understand the Panhellenic community. Each Pi Chi has their own designated Instagram account for recruitment! Peyton Tharpe - @pi.chi_peyton Allison Highsmith - @pichi_allison Hannah Parks - @pi_chi_hannahp Lila Pace - @pichi.lila Maddie Dills - @pi_chi_maddie Madi Cochran - @pichi_madi Marla Muianga - @pi.chi_marla Hannah Gray - @pichi_hannahg Rahlyn Green - @pichi_rahlyn Addie Harper - @pichi.addie Sedona Perron - @pi.chi.sedona Audrey Woodward - @pi_chi_audrey Kendyl Mcgrath - @pichi_kendyl Ashlynne Thomas - @pi.chi.ashlynne Madelynn Higgs - @pi.chi.madelyn Amber Newton - @pi.chi.amber Suzana Sandoval - @pi_chi_suzana Caitlyn Petty - @pichi_caitlyn Emily Whitmore - @pichi_emily Mariella Stevens - @pi.chi.mariella Lexi Fraiser - @pi.chi_lexie Jayda Smith - @Pi_chi_jayda Lexi Wallin - @pichi.lexi Hailey Binger - @pi.chi.hailey Hope Brown - @pi.chi.hope Brooke Hull - @pichi_brooke Aubrey Steen - @pi_chi_aubrey Madelyne Tanner- @pichi.madelyne Grace Page - @pichi_grace Holly Wesley - @Pi_chi_hollyw Kaylee Peck - @pi_chi_kaylee Charlotte Davenport - @pi_chi_charlotte PI CHI’S
Panhellenic Values SCHOLARSHIP It is important for our Panhellenic community to maintain high principles of exceptional academic Our chapters understand this importance, and have academic excellence programs dedicated to supporting their sisters and their grades. PHILANTHROPY Our community strives to provide support for those in need. Each of our chapters is partnered with one or more unique philanthropic efforts and host events for their philanthropies. LEADERSHIP The Panhellenic community provides many leadership opportunities for members. Chapter and Panhellenic officers have the opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills and attend national conferences. SISTERHOOD Sororities create lasting friendships which are made stronger by the bonds of sisterhood. Each chapter in our community has a unique history, ritual, and values that create a bond with extends outside of the University of North Georgia. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Why Recruitment? TESTIMONIALS FROM PANHELLENIC EXEC. KYRA PEÑA - PANHELLENIC PRESIDENT For me, recruitment was something I never thought about until college. I grew up all over the place and was not sure if a “home” was in my future. My father is a fraternity man who, truthfully, never talked about sororities. My mother never went through recruitment. However, when I came to UNG I felt myself being pulled towards greek life. I grew up in a leadership based household based off the service and bravery of actions for others. So naturally, I wanted to pursue a route that would allow me to do that. As I entered recruitment I made it a personal goal to keep my options open, and it was the best decision I made. Through the process I’ve made so many friends, in addition to gaining a chapter that I truly love. Without recruitment, I would not have been able to connect to the university, other women, and my community. I can confidently tell you that recruitment changed who I am and who I will forever be. My final piece of advice: Go to a chapter that makes you feel seen, heard, loved, valued, and accompanied. I am wishing you the best thought your recruitment, and I am here for you all! GO GREEK! JAYDA BRAITHWAITE - VICE PRESIDENT OF RECRUITMENT Joining a sorority was never something I imagined for myself, but it has truly transformed both my college experience and my life for the better. Through the formal recruitment process, I met so many incredible women who I’m fortunate to still call friends today. More importantly, I found sisters who have supported and inspired me, and I am endlessly grateful that I chose to go through recruitment. Along the way, I’ve been given meaningful leadership opportunities within my own chapter, and as a Panhellenic woman, that have allowed me to grow and develop skills that I will carry with me into my future career. Looking back, my college experience would not be the same without this journey. I’m so thankful I took a chance, stepped outside of my comfort zone, and found my best friends along the way!
New Member Period The first semester of joining a sorority is considered your new member semester. During this period, chapters have a new member process that helps new members become acclimated to Greek life. This process typically adds weekly new member meetings and events to the general body requirements of attending chapter, philanthropy events, and other events held. All new member education is required to be completed in 6 weeks maximum. Education First At UNG, our chapters understand that educations comes before everything else because it is the reason we are all here. We encourage you to be as involved as possible in your sorority, as you gain leadership development and opportunities you may not receive elsewhere. With that being said, every chapter has relief when needed. Many chapters offer a limited amount of study cuts from mandatory events to help out sisters who need to focus on their school. Time Commitment
Leadership Positions If you choose to fulfill a leadership position within your chapter OR on the Panhellenic council you will be responsible for fulfilling those duties. Different positions require different amount of time; however, the least time consuming positions are typically on a chapter’s junior executive council (also could be named as chairwoman or committee heads). Positions on the Executive Council for your chapter or Panhellenic typically require more time than a junior executive position. General Body Member Once you have completed your new member process, you will become a general member. The duties of a general member consists of attending weekly chapter meetings, philanthropy events, and other mandatory events designated by the chapter. Some chapters have service hour requirements per semester required for every member. Time Commitment Cont.
Delta Zeta No Minimum Delta Phi Epsilon 2.7 GPA Alpha Gamma Delta 2.5 GPA Kappa Delta 2.5 GPA Phi Mu 2.75 GPA Sigma Kappa 2.5 GPA Educational Commitment Our Panhellenic Community is committed to supporting academic excellence. Due to this fact, your college grade point average is taken into consideration while going through the recruitment process. Each chapter at UNG has their own GPA requirement which is listed below. If you do not have a college GPA, your high school GPA will be used.
Member dues are displayed in full for one semester, but they are typically paid through a smaller monthly fee. New member dues tend to be higher in order to cover one time fees. SORORITY NEW MEMBER DUES ACTIVE MEMBER DUES Alpha Gamma Delta $968.50 $470 Delta Phi Epsilon $520 $400 Delta Zeta $479.02 $330 Kappa Delta $864 $462 Phi Mu $706.75 $90 per month (one time national fee $120) Sigma Kappa $833 $477 Financial Commitment Listed below are the New Member and semesterly dues for each sorority. Some sororities dues may include t-shirts, social ticket prices, etc. while others may not.
Save the Dates Recruitment Registration Open: June 1st - August 28th $70 Registration Fee Greek-A-Palooza Thursday, August 13 th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Promenade PNM Orientation Friday, September 4th, 6:30 pm Hoag Auditorium Primary Recruitment: Saturday, September 5th 10:00 am Sunday, September 6th 10:00 am Monday, September 7th 10:00 am Convocation Registration: Bid Day Tuesday, September 8th 5:00 pm Memorial Gym
Recruitment Schedule Friday, September 4 th Sunday, September 6 th Saturday, September 5 th PNM Orientation (Hoag Auditorium) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 9:00 am Convocation Center Check-in 10:00 am - 10:40 am 1 Round st 11:10 am - 11:50 am 2 Round nd 12:20 pm - 1:00 pm 3 Round rd 1:30 pm - 2:10 pm 4 Round th 2:40 pm - 3:20 pm 5 Round th 3:50 pm - 4:30 pm 6 Round th 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm 7 Round th 6:10 pm - 6:50 pm 8 Round th 9:00 am Convocation Center Check-in 10:00 am - 10:30 am 1 Round st 11:00 am - 11:30 am 2 Round nd 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 3 Round rd 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm 4 Round th 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 5 Round th 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm 6 Round th 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 7 Round th 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm 8 Round th 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 9 Round th 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 10 Round th 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm 11 Round th Monday, September 7 st 9:00 am Convocation Center Check-in 10:00 am - 10:45 am 1 Round st 11:15 am - 12:00 pm 2 Round nd 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm 3 Round rd 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm 4 Round th 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm 5 Round th Tuesday, September 8 th 5:30 pm PNMs report to Memorial Hall Gym 6:00 pm PNMs Run Home 6:15 pm New Members celebrate with their new chapter
What to Bring? Most PNMs will carry a bag with some of their personal belongings to use during waiting periods, or to freshen up before rounds. You can bring a bookbag, tote bag, etc., but whatever you bring will NOT be allowed in the Recruitment Rooms SCHOOL SUPPLIES Bring anything that you may need to work on! You will have down time throughout the day, so a laptop, iPad, Airpods, etc. could be helpful to ensure you don’t fall behind on assignments. HYGEINE PRODUCTS Deodorant, perfume, a hairbrush, etc. could be helpful to ensure you look and feel your best before going to different rounds! MISCELLANEOUS A phone charger, book, and snacks could help you get through each day as well!
WHAT TO WEAR For Open House, you will wear your Panhellenic Shirt and your choice of bottoms. Some wear athletic skirts, jean shorts, cute skirts, etc; the best advice is wear what you feel comfortable and confident in! Round One: Open House WHAT TO EXPECT During Round One, you will visit all six sororities. You will speak to active members of the chapter and get to know a little bit about you! This is the most casual day, so be sure to be yourself and allow your personality to shine through. At the end of the day, you will rank the 6 sororities. Front of Shirt Back of Shirt
Round Two: Sisterhood & Philanthropy WHAT TO EXPECT During Round Two, you will visit AT MOST FOUR sororities. Each sorority you visit will inform you of their unique philanthropies and values. This day serves to form a deeper connection with the sororities and to also ask important questions you may have about the sorority’s sisterhood. When selecting your preferred sororities at the end of the day, consider which philanthropies and values resonated with you the most and which sisterhoods you feel a potential connection with. WHAT TO WEAR Philanthropy & Sisterhood round is a step up from Open House. Typically, PNMs wear a nice top with a nice skirt, a cute sundress, or a nice top with jeans. It’s important that you are comfortable an confident in whatever you choose to wear!
Round Three: Preference WHAT TO EXPECT During Preference Round, you will visit AT MOST TWO sororities. This is the most intimate round of the recruitment process. Each chapter you visit will share the stories of their sisterhood and what bonds each sister together. Be honest with the sororities regarding where your heart is and be ready to have tough conversations if you find yourself feeling torn. This round is all about you finding your home and that should be the main topic of conversation. WHAT TO WEAR Preference Round is another step up from Philanthropy Round. This round is more formal than the past two due to it’s intimacy. Typically, PNMs will wear a nice dress or jumpsuit that makes them feel confident. Sororities will typically be seen wearing dresses.
WHAT TO WEAR Your chapter will give you a t-shirt once you receive your bid! A neutral pair of shorts, an athletic skirt, or leggings are easy to pair with your new chapter’s bid day theme. The chapters will provide accessories that go with their Bid Day theme! WHAT TO EXPECT Bid Day is the BEST DAY of the recruitment process! On Bid Day, PNMs get to find our which sorority they are being offered a bid from. Once the bids have been accepted, everyone will report to the gum to run home to their new sisters! After running home, chapters will go their separate ways to their own individual bid day venues. Bid Day!
Meet the Sororities UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA ΑΓΔ • ΔΦΕ • ΔΖ • ΚΔ • ΦΜ • ΣK ΑΓΔ • ΔΦΕ • ΔΖ • ΚΔ • ΦΜ • ΣK
Alpha Gamma Delta THETA DELTA CHAPTER; “ALPHA GAM; AGD” Values - Loving, Leading, Lasting Colors - Red, Buff, and Green Chapter Jewel - Pearl Chapter Flower - Red and Buff Roses & Green Asparagus Plumosa Fern Instagram: @alphagamung Chapter Mascot - Squirrel Weekly Chapter Day - Tuesdays at 8 Philanthropies - Fighting Hunger, Feeding America, Meals on Wheels, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Fun Fact: Alpha Gamma Delta has international chapters!
Delta Phi Epsilon GAMMA OMEGA CHAPTER; “D PHI E; DEEPH” Values - Sisterhood, Justice, Love Colors - Royal Purple and Pure Gold Chapter Jewel - Pearl Chapter Flower - Lovely Purple Iris Chapter Mascot - Unicorn Weekly Chapter Day - Mondays at 7 pm Philanthropies - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), Delta Phi Epsilon Foundation, and No One Alone Fun Fact: Delta Phi Epsilon is the only sorority founded at a professional school! Instagram: @dphieung
Delta Zeta XI XI CHAPTER; “DEEZEE/DZ” Values - Friendship, Belonging, Curiosity, Generosity, Citizenship, Empowerment Colors - Rose and Green Chapter Jewel - Diamond Chapter Flower - Pink Killarney Rose Chapter Mascot - Turtle Weekly Chapter Day - Mondays at 7:30 pm Philanthropy - Hearing and Speech Fun Fact: Delta Zeta has a week of volunteering at the Painted Turtle camp each summer! Instagram: @deltazetaung
Kappa Delta EPSILON GAMMA CHAPTER; “KAYDEE/KD” Values - Friendship & Loyalty, Personal Belonging, Lifelong Learning, Selfless Sacrifice Colors - Olive Green and Pearl White Chapter Jewel - Diamond, Emerald, and Pearl Chapter Flower - White Rose Chapter Symbol - Nautilus Shell, Dagger, Teddy Bear Weekly Chapter Day - Mondays at 7:30 pm Philanthropies - Prevent Child Abuse of America Fun Fact: Kappa Delta has 168 collegiate chapters across the nation! Instagram: @ungkappadelta
Values - Love, Honor, Truth Colors - Pink and White Chapter Symbol - Quatrefoil Chapter Flower - Carnation Chapter Mascot - Lion named Sir Fidel Weekly Chapter Day - Tuesdays at 8 pm Philanthropies - Community Helping Place & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Phi Mu KAPPA UPSILON CHAPTER Fun Fact: Phi Mu is the second oldest sorority in the nation! Instagram: @ungphimu
Values - Friendship, Loyalty, Personal Growth, and Service Colors - Maroon and Lavender Chapter Jewel - Pearl Chapter Flower - Wild Purple Violet Chapter Symbols - Dove and Heart Weekly Chapter Day - Mondays at 7 pm Philanthropies - Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology, Maine Seacoast Mission Sigma Kappa KAPPA LAMBDA CHAPTER; “SKAPPA, SK” Fun Fact: Sigma Kappa was the first sorority to establish an official philanthropic focus on gerontology (the study of aging)! Instagram: @sigmakappaung
QUESTIONS? JAYDA BRAITHWAITE (VP OF RECRUITMENT) jobrai4760@ung.edu MICHAEL STEELE (DIRECTOR OF FSL) michael.steele@ung.edu CONTACT US MADDIE LINDELL (FSL COORDINATOR) madeline.lindell@ung.edu Instagram: @ung_panhellenic
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