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Panhellenic Adviser: Jill Tran, Assistant Director, Student Life

Vice President of Recritment: Kassidy Lee

Designed b: Adrienne Bloomer

Printed b: University of Oklahoma Printing Services

Table of Contents Welcome from the Panhellenic Association 2

Welcome from President David L. Boren 3Panhellenic Association 4

Sororit Life 6Scholarship 8

Service 10Leadership 12

Chapter Hoses 14Formal Recritment 17

What to Wear 18Recritment Schedle 20

Hosing and Dining 21Recommendation Forms 22

Sororit Hosing 23Finances 24

Other Opportnities 25Hazing and Bill of Rights 26Recritment Gidelines 27

No Matter the Letter, We’re All Greek Together 28Online Registration Information 29

Panhellenic Recruitment 2011



Welcome to the University of Oklahoma elcome to the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association. We are excited that you

have chosen to become a part of the OU family and want to help you get involved in one

of the largest groups on campus. The OU Panhellenic Association is an organization

composed of 11 National Panhellenic Conference sororities totaling approximately 25 percent of

undergraduate female students. We have a very strong Panhellenic system that ranks at the top

among campuses nationally. Each sorority offers leadership and community service opportun ities

while promoting academic excellence and involvement in other campus organizations. The main

goal for sororities is to better their members through educational experiences and the teaching of

high ideals.

We invite you to take a close look at each Panhellenic sorority by participating in Formal Re-cruitment from Aug. 11 to 16, 2011. This ve-day process allows you the opportunity to assess theunique features of each sorority. We strongly recommend that you come with an open mind andpursue the sorority that best matches your interest and comfort level. Membership in aPanhellenic sorority can open the door to so many great opportunities and experiences as astudent at OU.

Your college years are the time for building your future and experiencing life. Women involvedin the sorority system excel at academics and serve in many leadership roles on campus. Eachwoman develops her individual potential while sharing in the benets of the group experience. Wehope that you get involved and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities available for you atthe University of Oklahoma.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at (405) 325-6350or at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Jill TranAssistant Director Student Life,

Panhellenic Adviser

Cierra Odom2011 Panhellenic

President

Kassidy Lee2011 Panhellenic

Vice President of Recruitment

ou are now part of the Sooner family

and beginning a new adventure at a

pacesetter university with an outstanding

and diverse fraternity and sorority system.

While academics will, of course, be the

major focus of your undergraduate years,

participation in fraternity and sorority 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 fraternity

and sorority 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 sorority experience will last long beyond your undergraduate years.

Sincerely,

President David L. Boren

David L. Boren



Panhellenic Association

W hen you join one of the National Panhellenic Conference sororities at OU, you also become

a member of the Panhellenic Association. The OU Panhellenic Association is the umbrella

organization for the NPC sororities chartered at OU and is responsible for organizing activities of

mutual concern and interest to all the sororities on campus.

NPC, founded in 1902, is the encompassing organization for 26 national and international women’s

fraternities and sororities. Each member group is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of

college women and alumnae. Members are represented on more than 600 college and university

campuses in the United States and Canada and in more than 5,300 alumnae associations, making up

more than 3 million sorority women in t he world.

The OU Panhellenic Association is composed of 11 NPC sororities. Sororities have enjoyed a rich

history at OU since 1909. The university’s commitment to the fraternity and sorority system is equal to

the Panhellenic Association’s commitment to the university.

Panhellenic Creed We, as undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of

good health, for maintenance 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 fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and

wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

Joining a sorority is the beginning of a new experience with

new friends and a new home away from home. Since all

sororities stress their individuality during the membership

selection process, each chapter’s new member

program extends for a different length of time. Some

chapters have a program that continues throughout the

fall semester, and others have initiation four to eight

weeks into the semester. Asking questions about eachchapter’s program content during the recruitment process

will help you make the decision that best meets your

needs.

During the rst semester of your association, all of the

activities are designed to orient you with your sorority’s

history and goals, while working toward initiation.

Activities such as retreats, service projects, meetings,

study programs and formal dinners will help you build a

strong foundation for sorority life.

Sisterhood means having women there to help guide

you through the college transition. During your sorority

education program as a new member, you will get to

know many women; you also will be matched with a Big

Sis or mentor. You and your Big Sis/mentor will have a

very special friendship, and she will be a person upon

whom you can always count.

Sisterhood



ne of the most enjoyable parts of sorority life is makingnew friends and forming bonds with hundreds ofcollegiate women. You not only learn to live in

community, but through sharing common life interests andexperiences you will develop a very special closeness tothose around you. New friends will want to share in yoursuccesses and happiness. Being part of a sorority meansmore than wearing Greek letters, attending meetings andgoing to social functions; sometimes it means relaxing around

the chapter house with your sisters. Membership provides asense of belonging to a group that will support you throughoutyour college years.

Another important part of sorority life is participation insorority and campus activities. Community service, Parents’Weekend, Family Weekend, date parties, Homecoming,intramural sports and leadership seminars are only a few ofthe activities in which sorority members take part. Specialevents such as Sooner Scandals, The Big Event andUniversity Sing provide multiple opportunities to build newfriendships. The Panhellenic Association and individualchapters also sponsor educational programs on currenttopics such as women’s issues, career planning, nancialindependence after college, wellness, sexual assaultawareness, risk management and leadership development.Attending these different events and developing newrelationships with men and women across campus will enrichyour college experience.

Sorority Life

Active: An undergraduate sorority member who

has been initiated by her chapter.

Almna: A sorority member who is no longer

a member of a collegiate chapter (plural is

alumnae).

Bid: An invitation to join a sorority or fraternity.

Chapter: A membership unit of a national orinternational sorority or fraternity.

Continos Open Bidding: COB bids may

be extended and accepted at any time during

the school year other than Formal Recruitment

(COB also is called Open Bidding and Informal

Membership Recruitment).

Formal Membership Recritment: A designated

membership recruitment period during which a

series of organized events are held by each NPC

sorority; membership recruitment is organized

and implemented by the Panhellenic Association.

Fraternit: Greek-letter sisterhood or

brotherhood.

Fraternit and Sororit Stdent Life: Fraternity

and Sorority Student Life is a part of Student Life

at the University of Oklahoma. Fraternity and

Sorority Student Life is composed of the following

four umbrella organizations: InterfraternityCouncil, National PanHellenic Council,

Panhellenic Association and Multicultural Greek

Council.

Initiation: Ceremony during which new members

receive lifelong membership privileges.

Intentional Single Preference: When a woman

only lists one sorority on her Membership

Recruitment Acceptance when two options are

available.

Legac: A

woman whose

mother, sister

or, in some cases, grandmother is an alumna

active member of a sorority.

National Panhellenic Conference: NPC is

a conference body composed of 26 national

women’s fraternities, each of which isautonomous as a social, Greek-letter society

college women, undergraduates and alumnae

New Member: A woman who has accepted a

sorority bid but is not yet an initiated member

Panhellenic Association: The College

Panhellenic Association is a cooperative cam

organization of collegiate members of NPC

sororities.

Potential Member: Any woman interested in

becoming a sorority member who is matricula

and eligible to join according to the Panhellen

Association’s requirements.

Preferential Bidding: A system used at the

conclusion of Formal Membership Recruitme

match sorority and potential member preferen

Recommendation/Reference: A letter or a fo

written by an alumna member recommending

potential member to a sorority.

Recritment Gide (Rho Gamma): A

Panhellenic representative who has no conta

with her own chapter during Formal Members

Recruitment and is available to guide women

through the recruitment process and answer

questions.

Sororit: A Greek-letter sisterhood.

It ’ s Greek to Me A Glossary of Terms You May Need To Know



Panhellenic sororities recognize the importance of scholarship. Many chapters have study

hall hours to assist with time management. Tutors are available to guide students in their

individual coursework. Academic achievement is promoted by national sororities, individual

chapters and the Panhellenic Association through distribution of thousands of dollars in scholarships

awarded annually.

Each semester the academic performance of every sorority is tabulated to determine an all-sorority

grade-point average. For fall 2010 it was 3.25. Since 1998, the average all-sorority grade-point

average has been above 3.1. This number has been consistently higher than the undergraduate

all-women grade-point average. The OU Panhellenic Association has been recognized by the National

Panhellenic Conference for its outstanding scholarship programming and performance.

The Panhellenic Association does not require a specic grade-point average to participate in Formal

Recruitment. However, each sorority has a minimum grade requirement to be considered for

membership and initiation. The average grade requirement for a freshman to join is around 3.2 and the

average requirement for an upper-class student is around 3.0.

It is important to nderstand that if or grade-point average is lower than the average chapter

reqirements, or opportnities of joining decrease.

A Alpha

B Beta

G Gamma

D Delta

E Epsilon

Z Zeta

H Eta

Q Theta

I Iota

K Kappa

L Lambda

M Mu

N Nu

X Xi

O Omicron

P Pi

R Rho

S Sigma

T Tau

U Upsilon

F Phi

C Chi

Y Psi

W Omega

Scholarship

Greek phabet

Panhellenic Fact :The all-sorority grade-point average

for Fall 2010 was 3.25.



he desire to serve others is one of the most importantqualities that is developed in a sorority member. Eachsorority has chosen a local or national philanthropy

to support through nancial donations and volunteerhours. Throughout the academic year, a sorority will host afundraiser or other events to raise money for their specicphilanthropy. Sororities also support othernonprot organizations, donating blood for the OklahomaBlood Institute, building houses for Habitat for Humanity,mentoring young people through Big Brothers and BigSisters, and tutoring children through the Adopt-a-Schoolprogram. Sorority women spend thousands of hoursvolunteering in the community while developing a lifestyleof serving others in need.

Service

Service : When sisters come togeto build a better community



Membership in a sorority provides numerous

opportunities for the development of

leadership skills. As a chapter ofcer, you

develop leadership qualities by organizing events

and building teamwork. Chapter committees allow

you to be involved in the operational aspects of

a sorority. Other leadership opportunities within

each chapter include event chairman, community

service event coordinator and director of a musical

production.

The Panhellenic Association is an additional

opportunity for sorority members to develop

leadership skills on the OU campus. Panhellenic

Council members host events for OU students as well as sorority members. They promote

communication among sororities, encourage unity and maintain a judicial system to guide the actions

of sororities.

Sororities encourage members to ll leadership positions in organizations outside the Panhellenic

Association, such as the Campus Activities Council, student government, Women’s Outreach Center

and other special-interest groups. The Center for Leadership Development and Volunteerism

helps students further develop their leadership skills and connects them to volunteer opportunities.

Leadership skills may be developed by holding positions in a sorority as well as other campus

organizations. Participation in multiple organizations promotes well-roundedness and makes women

more marketable to future employers.

Leadership



Alpha Chi Omega ACW

Address: 1115 College Ave., 73072

OU Chapter: Psi

Founded: DePauw University | Oct. 15, 1885

Philanthropy: Victims of Domestic Violence

National website: www.alphachiomega.org/

Local website: www.oualphachi.com/

Alpha Gamma Delta AGD

Address: 930 Chautauqua Ave., 73069

OU Chapter: Upsilon

Founded: Syracuse University | May 30, 1904

Philanthropy: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation for Diabetes

National website: www.alphagammadelta.org/

Local website: www.oualphagam.com/

Alpha Omicron Pi AOP

Address: 1411 Elm Ave., 73072

OU Chapter: Xi

Founded: Barnard College | Jan. 2, 1897

Philanthropy: Arthritis Research

National website: www.alphaomicronpi.org/

Local website: www.ou.edu/aoii

Alpha Phi AFAddress: 1401 College Ave., 73072

OU Chapter: Phi

Founded: Syracuse University | Oct. 10, 1872

Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation, supporting women’s cardiac health

National website: www.alphaphi.org/

Local website: www.alphaphisooners.com/

Chapter Houses Chi Omega CW


OU Chapter: Epsilon Alpha

Founded: University of Arkansas | April 5, 1895

Philanthropy: Make-a-Wish Foundation

National website: www.chiomega.com/

Local website: www.ou.edu/chiomega/

Delta Delta Delta DDD


OU Chapter: Theta Gamma

Founded: Boston University | Thanksgiving Eve, 1888

Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

National website: www.deltadeltadelta.org/

Local website: www.outridelta.com/

Delta Gamma DG


OU Chapter: Alpha Iota

Founded: Lewis School for Girls, Oxford Mississippi | D

Philanthropy: Service for Sight

National website: www.deltagamma.org/

Local website: www.ou.edu/htdocs/delta_gamma/Home

Gamma Phi Beta GFB

Address: 1105 S. College Ave., 73072

OU Chapter: Psi

Founded: Syracuse University | Nov. 11, 1874

Philanthropy: Camp Fire USA and United Way of Norma

National website: www.gammaphibeta.org/

Local website: www.gammaphibeta-ou.org/



Kappa Alpha Theta KAQ


OU Chapter: Alpha Omicron

Founded: DePauw University | Jan. 27, 1870

Philanthropy: CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates

National website: www.kappaalphatheta.org/

Local website: www.outheta.org/

Kappa Kappa Gamma KKG


OU Chapter: Beta Theta

Founded: Monmouth College | Oct. 13, 1870

Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental, Rose McGill Fund, and

J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities

National website: www.kappakappagamma.org/

Local website: www.oukappa.com/

Pi Beta Phi PBF


OU Chapter: Oklahoma Alpha

Founded: Monmouth College | April 28, 1867Philanthropy: Literacy and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

National website: www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/

Local website: www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/ou/

ormal Recruitment begins Thursday,

Aug. 11, 2011. All female stdents

participating in Formal Recritment need to

check in at one of the registration tents between

the Adams and Walker Residence Halls between

8 and 11 a.m. Potential members will complete

registration and receive housing information, a room

key and a recruitment nametag. Registrants have

until mid-afternoon to move into the residence halls.

Recruitment Guides (Rho Gammas), who are women

already afliated with a sorority, have been assigned

to each oor of t he residence halls to assist individual

students participating in Formal Recruitment.

All potential members will attend a mandator

orientation at Llod Noble Center at 3:30 p.m.

Families, parents and guardians are welcome to

attend as well. During the orientation session, the

Formal Recruitment process will be reviewed. If

questions arise that were not answered during

orientation, Jill Tran, t he Panhellenic Association

adviser, the OU Panhellenic executive ofcers and the

recruitment team will be available to answer additional

questions throughout the week.

The rst day of Greek house touring begins early

on Friday, Aug. 12. All potential members walk in

assigned groups to each of the 11 sorority houses,

following a pre-determined party route. Each group

will be led by a Rho Gamma. Once all chapter houses

have been visited for 25 minutes each, potential

members will complete an electronic selection process

indicating the chapters from which they would like to

receive an invitation for the next day’s parties.

At the same time, sororities will decide to whom they

will issue invitations to visit their house the next day.

A computerized matching process then aligns the

corresponding student requests with house invitations.

This selection and matching process occurs after each

daily round of Formal Recruitment.

Round Two of Formal Recruitment begins S aturda

Aug. 13. In the morning, Rho Gammas will issue

individual house invitations through distribution of

a page listing chapters to visit along with times of

the individual house parties. Potential members w

attend a maximum of eight parties, with 45 minute

spent at each house. It is very important for poten

members to follow their schedule precisely as not

disrupt the ow of recruitment.

Round Three begins Sunday, Aug. 14 in the morni

Again, Rho Gammas will distribute party routings.

Potential members will attend a maximum of veparties, with each one lasting one hour.

Round Four, or “Preference Night,” starts the even

of Monday, Aug. 15. Rho Gammas will distribute p

routings. Potential members will attend a maximu

of two parties, with 90 minutes spent at each hous

Once the parties have ended, potential members w

sign a preference card listing their personal prefer

to join the sororities they have visited.

The week of Formal Recruitment is a selection

process. Please know that participation in Form

Recritment does not garantee an invitation t

join a sororit, nor does it obligate a woman to

join. Feel free to ask questions about fees, housi

opportunities in the individual sororities and colleg

in general as you visit. Seek to join the sorority th

feels most comfortable to you.

Formal Recruitment : What to Expec



Rond One Frida, Ag. 12DO’S: Short-sleeve T-shirt (or

ofcial recruitment T-shirt)

Casual shorts

Skirts (khaki or denim)

Pants

Tennis shoes

Flip opsDON’TS: Suits

Shorts and T-shirts

that are too short

Heels or dress shoes

Rond Two

Satrda, Ag. 13DO’S: Casual slacks

Top with capris or skirt

Casual dresses

Sandals or ats

DON’TS: T-shirts

Fancy dresses


Rond ThreeSnda, Ag. 14DO’S: Casual dresses

Skirt outts

Pantsuits

Sandals or dress shoes

DON’TS: Shorts

Fancy dresses

Hose and heels

What to Wear

OfcialRecritmentT-Shirt:The “Ofcial 2011

Panhellenic Recruitment

T-shirt” is included in the

registration fee.

Pref NightMonda, Ag. 15DO’S: Skirt

Dress

Suit

Dress shoes or heels

DON’TS: Sequined or beaded

dresses

Bid DaTesda, Ag. 16DO’S: Short-sleeve T-shirt (or

ofcial recruitment T-shirt)

Casual shorts

Skirts (khaki or denim)

Pants

Tennis shoes

Flip ops

DON’TS: Suits

Shorts and T-shirts

that are too short


Tips on How to Dress forRecritment• Be comfortable! Now is not the time to wear

shoes you have never worn or an outt in which

you are not comfortable.

• Be condent! Your personality should shine

through, no matter how you dress.

• Have fun and relax! Recruitment is a fun week

to meet new friends and make memories.

Clothes provided by Cayman ’ s



Schedule Frida, Jl 15: Formal Recruitment

registration due. Any registration postmarked after

this date will be charged a $25 late fee.

Wednesda, Ag. 3: Last day for a

registration refund minus a $15 service charge. All

requests for refund must be in writing and sent to

Fraternity and Sorority Student Life, 900 Asp Ave.,

Suite 370, Norman, OK 73019-4058.

Monda, Ag. 8: Final day to register for

Formal Recruitment (include $25 late fee)

Thrsda, Ag. 11: Check-in between

8 and 11 a.m. in the registration tents located in

the housing area between Adams and Walker

Residence Halls towers. Early check-in is NOT

available.

Frida, Ag. 12: Open House

Satrda, Ag. 13: Round Two

Snda, Ag. 14: Round Three

Monda, Ag. 15: Round Four

Tesda, Ag. 16: Bid Day

New members will receive their bids around 2 p.m.

and report to their sorority chapter houses. Family

members are allowed to join the new member at

the sorority house or wait at the bottom oor of the

residence halls for their students. Please do not go

to the new member’s room prior to the distribution

of bids. A Panhellenic representative will be onthe rst oor of Adams Residence Hall with a list

showing which chapter each woman chose to join.

Thrsda, Ag. 18: Sooner Orientation

Weekend begins. All new members should attend

OU Convocation at the Lloyd Noble Center.

Monda, Ag. 22 : Classes begin.

SORORITy LOCATIONSAlpha Chi Omega 1115 College Ave., 73072Alpha Gamma Delta 930 Chautauqua Ave., 73069Alpha Omicron Pi 1411 Elm Ave., 73072Alpha Phi 1401 College Ave., 73072Chi Omega 820 Chautauqua Ave., 73069Delta Delta Delta 1611 College Ave., 73072Delta Gamma 744 Elm Ave., 73069Gamma Phi Beta 1105 S. College Ave., 73072Kappa Alpha Theta 845 Chautauqua Ave., 73069Kappa Kappa Gamma 700 College Ave., 73069Pi Beta Phi 1701 Elm Ave., 73072

Campus living means being at the heart of the university. 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.

Housing and Food Services provides potential members with an exclusive

move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 11, on the Walker-Adams Mall in the

residence hall area. Potential members living on campus for the academic

year will receive full move-in details and room assignment information from

Housing and Food Services beginning in June.

Housing and Dining

Recritment HosingAll potential members must live in the residence halls

during the Formal Recruitment Week. For potential

members living in the residence halls during the academic

year, Housing and Food Services will place you in your

permanent room on Aug. 11. 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 Formal Recruitment is not included

in the campus living contract or Formal Recruitment costs.

Housing costs $20.80 (this is based on 6 days, 5 nights

of usage prior to start of fall contract) and OU Housing

and Food Services will charge the fee to your OU Bursar

account, so please do NOT send payment with your Formal

Recruitment registration. Rates are subject to change

pending University of Oklahoma Regents approval.

Recritment MealsLunch and dinner will be provided on Friday, Aug. 12

and Saturday, Aug. 13. Only dinner will be provided on

Aug. 14. Potential members must purchase all other

meals during the week. Housing and Food Services meal

plans for the academic year begin Aug. 17. There are

several restaraunts located within a 5 minute drive of the

residence halls.



ome sororities require a recommendation from an alumna

member of that sorority before the sorority can extend a bid

to a woman. A recommendation simply introduces a woman

to a sorority to help the sorority members become acquainted

with her before recruitment actually begins. Sororities appreciate

and use this information to assist in their recruitment process.

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

a recommendation, it is the individual sorority’s responsibility to

obtain that recommendation.

It is permissible for a potential member to ask an alumna memberof a sorority to complete a recommendation form for her own

sorority. However, it is inappropriate for a potential member, or

anyone on her behalf, to contact an alumna member she does not

know to ask for a recommendation.

In 1992, the National Panhellenic Conference passed a resolution

addressing recommendations. The resolution, in part, states:

“The responsibility of providing recommendations for

potential members rests with the members of NPC

fraternities, and recruitment information distributed

through College and Alumnae Panhellenics shall

contain nothing that infers that recommendations must

be secured by the potential member.”

All NPC sororities at OU adhere to this resolution. Women

participating in Formal Recruitment at the University of Oklahoma

must register with the OU Panhellenic Association (online at http://

pan.ou.edu), but are under NO OBLIGATION to register with a City

Wide or Area Alumnae Panhellenic. The earlier a potential member

registers for Formal Recruitment with OU Panhellenic, the more

time individual sororities have to secure information they require.

Each national sorority has its own guidelines and its own

recommendation forms that its alumna members must use. The

OU Panhellenic Association does not provide these forms nor any

information regarding an individual sorority’s recommendation

requirements. If an alumna is not familiar with her own sorority’s

regulations, she should contact the national sorority. The

information is available in the alumna’s inter/national magazine or

on the inter/national website.

Recommendation Forms Housingorority members have the opportunity to live in

beautiful, historic homes within walking distance

of campus. Chapter houses are university-

approved housing for upperclassmen*, but are

privately owned and maintained by local or national

sorority alumnae house corporations.

Upper class members may have an obligation to live in the sorority house; however,

each sorority establishes its own regulations regarding members living in or out of

the chapter house. Potential members should ask each sorority about individual

requirements for living in or out of the chapter house.

Each sorority employs a full-time, live-in house director, also referred to as a “house

mother.” The house director oversees the daily operations of the chapter house. The

sorority houses provide a comfortable and secure environment for the members.

Each house is inspected annually by the City of Norman Revitalization Division,

Norman Fire Department, University of Oklahoma Fire Marshal and Cleveland County

Health Department to ensure they meet all health and safety standards.

Each sorority establishes house rules, including visitation and quiet hours. The

possession and consumption of alcohol on sorority property is prohibited. Study halls,

dining facilities and TV lounges are a f ew of the features you will nd in each sorority

house.

Emergenc Phone NmbersIn case of emergency, parents or guardians will be able to reach the

Panhellenic staff 24 hours a day during recruitment week call (405) 325-6350

or the University of Oklahoma Police Department at (405) 325-2864.

*OU Regents–HOUSING POLICY FOR FRESHMEN

Certain students are required to live in University housing. All

single freshmen students under 20 years of age must live in a

University residence hall for the academic year except for those

who have earned 24 or more hours of college credit in residence

or have already lived in University residence halls for two

academic semesters, specically, the spring and fall semesters.

CLEP, AP, or hours earned through concurrent enrollment or

similar opportunities are not applicable. Exemption from this

policy is by special permission only, granted in writing by

the Vice President for Student Affairs, or his/her delegates(s).

Requests for exemption to the Housing rule should be directed

to Debbie Wells at (405) 325-1284.



is important for students and parents to be as informed as possible regarding the costs

associated with obtaining a college education. Understanding the nancial obligations associated

with sorority membership is just as important.

Each woman joining a sorority should be aware of the dues, fees and other expenses that are involved

and should consider these when making nancial plans to attend college. During Formal Recruitment,

a potential member should ask sorority members about nancial obligations and payment options.

Each sorority sets its own fees and housing costs as well as payment schedules.

The average cost the rst year of joining a sorority ranges from $2,470 to $3,386, with an average of

$2,816. This rst year has a higher level of costs due to one-time expenses and fees. The average

annual cost of sorority membership for a member who lives in the sorority chapter house ranges from

$5,617 to $8,350 with an average of $7,205. This cost includes all membership fees as well as room

and board. For comparison, the cost of living in a Tower in a double room with a freshman meal plan

for the 2010-2011 year was $7,826.

Finances Other Opportunities Inside the Greek SysteOpen Panhellenic Recritment:

Open Recruitment or Continuous Open Bidding

allows women who are unable to participate in

Formal Recruitment to still join a Panhellenic sorority.

Open Recruitment begins after Bid Day activities and

ends before Formal Recruitment the next year. If you

are interested in COB or have any questions, please

contact the Panhellenic ofce at (405) 325-6350.

National Panhellenic Concil:

The National Panhellenic Council, founded in 1930

at Howard University, nds its purpose in promoting

interaction, encouraging cooperation and providing

support for each member. There are four sororities

under the NPHC umbrella.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sororit Inc.Founded: Howard University, Jan. 15, 1908

Delta Sigma Theta Sororit Inc. Founded: Howard University, Jan. 13, 1913

Sigma Gamma Rho Sororit Inc. Founded: Butler University, Nov. 12, 1922

Zeta Phi Beta Sororit Inc. Founded: Howard University, Jan. 16, 1920

Mlticltral Greek Concil:The Multicultural Greek Council joined the Fraternityand Sorority Student Life in spring 2000. It contains

ve sororities.

Kappa Delta Chi Sororit Inc. Founded: Texas Tech University, April 6, 1987

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sororit Inc.

Founded: University of Iowa, April 9, 1990

Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sororit Founded: University of California at Berkeley,

fall 1989

Phi Delta Alpha Sororit Founded: 1957

Delta Phi Omega Inc.Founded: University of Houston, Dec. 6, 1998

Special-Interest Sororities:

Gamma Delta Pi is committed to creating lif

friendships among sisters while instilling char

an appreciation of American Indian culture, u

respect, scholarship, and most importantly, thsisterhood of American Indian women. It was

founded at the University of Oklahoma on Aug

2001.

Alpha Sigma Kappa is committed to achie

academic goals and promoting women in the

technical elds through leadership, f riendship

sisterhood and support. This organization is

composed of female engineers, scientists and

architects. It was founded at the University o

Minnesota on May 1, 1989.

Sigma Phi Lambda “exists for the sole pur

glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ.” This sororit

to provide a source of fellowship to Christian

who sincerely seek to know His person, His w

His ways. Sigma Phi Lambda, or Sisters for t

was founded in 1988 at the University of Texa



At the University of Oklahoma, hazing is strictly

prohibited. We want you to have a positive and

comfortable new member period, and dangerous or

negative activities will not be tolerated by our organizations.

Hazing is dened within the University of Oklahoma

Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct as “an

activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the

mental health or physical health or safety of a student

or the purpose of initiation or admission into or afliation

with any organization operating subject to the sanction of

he public or private school or of any institution or higher

education in this state” (Title 21, Section 1190 Oklahoma

Statutes Hazing).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 manner

Sleep 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

f you have questions or concerns about hazing, or

activities that could constitute hazing, please do not

hesitate to contact the Panhellenic Association adviser

at (405) 325-4024, or the Student Affairs Hotline at

405) 325-5000.

Hazing

Smmer Contact

1. A chapter member, alumna member or anyone

acting on a sorority’s behalf shall not initiate contact

in any manner with a potential member (i.e., a

woman participating in, or planning to participate

in, Formal Recruitment week) during the summer

months or anytime outside a scheduled Formal

Recruitment event. Likewise, potential members

may not be sent flowers, gifts, correspondence,

mementos, etc. According to the NPC Manual

of Information, “NPC believes that normal, social

contacts should not be disrupted in the case of

long-standing friendships by prohibiting all contact

between sorority women and potential [members].

(Normal contact implies relatives, friends, neighbors,co-workers.) However, each sorority is charged with

the responsibility of seeing that unfair advantage is

not taken of such contacts.”

2. No woman is eligible to join a sorority during the

summer months.


acting on a sorority’s behalf shall not imply to a

potential member nor her family that she has an

invitation to a party, ask her to pledge, nor imply

that she will receive a bid.


acting on the sorority’s behalf who is unknown to

the potential member shall not contact a potential

member nor her family for the purpose of soliciting

photographs or other information.

Legacies

1. A legacy is defined as a granddaughter, daughter or

sister of an initiated sorority member unless an inter/

national organization recognizes additional relations.

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

3. Potential members may not spend the night at a

sorority house unless prior approval is received from

the Panhellenic adviser. However, a legacy (as

defined above) is permitted to spend the night at a

sorority house, upon invitation, during the academic

year.

Formal Recritment

1. Formal Fall Recruitment consists of five stages:

Round One (Open House - all sororities visited);

Round Two Invitational (maximum of eight parties);

Round Three Invitational (maximum of five parties);

Round Four Invitational (Preference Party -

maximum of two parties); Round Five (Bid Day).

2. A woman must be an enrolled, full-time

undergraduate student at the University of

Oklahoma, Norman campus or University of

Oklahoma Health Sciences Center to be eligible

to participate in Formal or Informal Recruitment

activities.

3. Potential members must register with the Universityof Oklahoma Panhellenic Association and pay the

registration and housing fee to participate in Formal

Recruitment. All women participating in Formal

Recruitment must live in the residence halls during

the week.

4. Potential members must abide by the Recruitment

Guidelines published in the University of Oklahoma

Panhellenic Association Recruitment Book and

National Panhellenic Conference unanimous

agreements.

5. Chapters may not allow potential members to leave

the party with any item(s) received during the party

(e.g., gifts, letters, napkins, cups, etc.).

6. Alcohol is prohibited during recruitment and new

member activities.

7. Hotboxing and/or any inappropriate conversation

are strictly prohibited. Hotboxing is defined as

any situation in which the potential member is

intentionally separated from typical recruitment

activities by conversation and/or position.

8. Parents, guardians or relatives of a potential

member may not attend any recruitment party

during Formal Recruitment unless the person is an

official chapter adviser.

9. A potential member may not have guests (including

family members) in her residence hall room from

7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 until AFTER

the distribution of bids on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011.

All guests must be met in the lobby area of theresidence hall.

10. Males may not participate in any recru

Employees of the sorority may be in th

house during recruitment week, but m

verbal contact with any potential mem

11. Potential members participating in For

Recruitment must wear the nametag p

Panhellenic during all Formal Recruitm

activities.


Recruitment must be in their own resid

room every night by 11.


Recruitment may not visit any fraternit

house or any event/facility associatedfraternity from 8 a.m. Thursday Aug. 1

through noon Wednesday, Aug. 16, 20

14. Potential members must attend all For

Recruitment events at the designated t

potential member must receive prior a

the Panhellenic adviser to miss any ev

week.

15. A potential member participating in Fo

Recruitment shall not be, nor ever hav

an initiated member of a National Pan

Conference organization.

16. A woman is ineligible for membership

if she has been a new member of an

at the University of Oklahoma within th

calendar year.

17. A woman shall complete the “Member

Recruitment Acceptance” card immedi

the last preference event she attends.

“Membership Recruitment Acceptance

signed and submitted, no change may

18. A woman signing a “Membership Rec

Acceptance” card and receiving a bid

of Formal Recruitment shall be bound

agreement for one calendar year at th

Oklahoma.

19. Failure to follow any of these rules cou

dismissal from the Formal Recruitmen

Visit the Panhellenic Web site at http://pan.o.ed

The University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association Membership Recruitment Guidelines are intended to help guide fraternity women apotential members through the membership selection process and Formal Recruitment Week. The guideline s incorporate many of therecommended and/or required by the National Panhellenic Conf erence. The purpose of Formal Recruitment is two-fold: (1) to ensure torganizations have equitable opportunities for membership recruitment within the Panhellenic system; and (2) to provide potential membopportunity to become acquainted with as many fraternities as possible in order that they may make informed decisions concerning mem

Recruitment Guidelines

Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting research university servineducational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the unacademic programs except health-related fields. Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at the Schustermanthe site of OU-Tulsa. The OU Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive academic heain the nation with seven professional colleges. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has more t han 2,400 full-time faculty members, and hcolleges offering 158 majors at the baccalaureate level, 167 majors at the master’s level, 81 majors at the doctoral level, 26 majors at the doprofessional level, and 24 graduate certificates. The university’s annual operating budget is $1.45 billion. The University of Oklahoma is anopportunity institution.

The 2011 Recruitment Manual is printed by the Panhellenic Association, with 4,500 copies prepared at no cost to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma.(49632,

The Potential Member’s

Bill of Rights

The Potential Member’s Bill of Rights was adopted

unanimously at the 1989 NPC Biennial Conference.

• 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 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 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 membership experience.



o Matter the Letter , We 're All Greek Together

or every woman going through Recruitment, theprospect of joining a sorority has different meaning –for us, it was leadership. For many, it is friendship. For

some, it is scholarship, and for others, it can be philanthropicservice.

However, once you join a sorority, you learn that it isn’t justone value that you gain by being a member; it is a multitudeof virtues that you are encouraged to embody.

Becoming a member of a sorority means endlessopportunities for leadership, service, scholarship andfriendship. It means being a part of a group of women

bigger than you, which will support you as you grow as anindividual striving for excellence.

Thinking back to when we were in your shoes, preparingto go through Recruitment, we had a feeling that joining a

ity would help us make friends in college and would assist us in creating great college memories. What wet realize at the time? Being a member of a sorority would drive u s to become the best friends, successfulents, role models and visionary leaders that we are capable of being.

k life encourages you to dene your personal standards and cultivate them. It will arise in your individualations, and will set you up with a support system to strengthen your spirit and ensure that you reach your.

Panhellenic system will be there for you as a resource, an ally, a learning venture and as an organization fullmpassionate women. When you choose to join a sorority, you are devoting yourself to a group that servess, and that will, in turn, serve you.

wishes,

Chapter Presidents

n behalf of Panhellenic Exec, thankyou for your interest in the Universityof Oklahoma’s Panhellenic system. Wecondently say that becoming a memberanhellenic will provide you with endless

ership opportunities, the encouragemented to excel in scholarship and countlessdships. We are excited for you to embarkis new adventure.

-The University of OklahomaPanhellenic Exec

BEFORE REGISTERING:

1. Have your OU ID number ready (on your OU Soon

Card)

2. Have a high-quality jpeg picture ready to upload

3. Have a credit/debit card or electronic check ready f

*You will not be registered with the University of Oklahoma PAssociation for 2011 Formal Recruitment without paying theregistration fee.

Please visit or website at http://pan.o

to register for recritment online.

This is the only way t o ofcially register with the Univer

Oklahoma Panhellenic Association for 2011 Formal Re

After registering you will receive a conrmation email fo

records. If you have any questions about this process,

visit our Frequently Asked Questions section on the we

above.

HELPFuL HINTS

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

can enter either “0” or “N/A”. For example if you have

any college courses, enter “0.”

• Please be very detailed in what you enter for your hi

college and volunteer activities, as this will be consid

“resume.”

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

until all required information is completed.

• It is recommended you send in the highest-quality p

available.

Registration

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