Values-Based Recruitment.
The Primary Recruitment process at the University of Tennessee is an exciting time that gives you the opportunity to not only learn more about our Panhellenic chapters, but also about yourself. We all have things in our lives that are important to us, otherwise known as our personal values. Each of our 13 Panhellenic sororities have specific values they were founded on and take great pride in them. Our Panhellenic community wants to have members who hold the same ideals to heart and want to improve the community and world around us.
The recruitment process will help you identify which of your personal values align best with our chapters’ and help you figure out the place where you feel most at home. Take a look at each organization in the “Chapters” tab to learn more about them!
Round Descriptions
Go Greek
PNMs will meet with their Gamma Chi's in Sorority Village for a walking tour to get familiar with the layout of the village before the in-person rounds start the following day.
Additionally, PNMs will watch videos from each of our 13 chapters together with their Gamma Chi group. These videos are each about 5 minutes long and will help you learn more about each of the chapters - their values, history, signature events, and personality. Similarly, each chapter will have the opportunity to watch your video and get to know more about you.
Philanthropy & Service
The Philanthropy Round will span three days, during which Potential New Members (PNMs) will gain insight into the philanthropic organizations supported by each of the chapters on both national and local levels. They will learn about causes that are significant to the members and explore opportunities for involvement in raising awareness and fundraising for these organizations.
This round offers PNMs the possibility of being invited back to up to 10 chapters. However, it's important to note that not all PNMs will receive a full schedule, so it's perfectly normal for a PNM to receive fewer than 10 invitations.
After meeting with up to 10 chapters, PNMs will once again indicate their preferences. However, this time they will list their top 6 preferences and rank their remaining 4. It's important to note that ranking certain preferences does not guarantee that they will or will not be invited back to a specific organization.
Sisterhood
Sisterhood Round will take place over the course of two days. PNMs will learn what it is like to be a member of that particular chapter during these days. She will learn about their chapter values such as scholarship, leadership, involvement, and sisterhood. She will get to talk to members about commitments such as financial costs, housing requirements, and time obligations. This is the opportunity for PNMs to see what it is really like to be a member of that chapter, and it is a great time for her to ask more specific questions.
During this phase, PNMs may receive invitations back to up to 6 chapters. However, it's important to understand that not receiving invitations from all 6 chapters is normal.
At the end of the round, PNMs will list their top 2 preferences and rank their remaining 4. It's important to note that ranking certain preferences does not guarantee that they will or will not be invited back to a specific organization.
Preference
Preference Round is the final and most formal round of recruitment. During this round, PNMs could be invited back to up to 2 chapters. It is not uncommon to be invited back to only 1 organization during this round. Chapters will show a more serious side of their organization, including revealing some ritual and having conversations about what the chapter means to them personally.
After attending all events they were invited to, PNMs will rank their choices in preferential order. They may only rank the chapters whose preference events they attended, and they may not go back and change their rank order after it has been submitted. They will also be asked to read and sign an MRABA, or Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement. To learn more about the MRABA, visit https://www.npcwomen.org/resources/pdf/MRABA%20Script.pdf for more information. This is a binding agreement and will not change even a PNM is unhappy with her options.
Go Greek
Wear whatever makes you feel the most comfortable! Athletic/casual attire is recommended to walk through Sorority Village and meet with Gamma Chis.
Outfits & Attire Guide
Philanthropy & Service
The recommended attire is cute, casual, and comfortable. Outfit ideas include pairing blouses with casual skirts or shorts, or opting for a casual dress. Footwear options can include wedges, sandals, or sneakers.
Sisterhood
For this round, the suggested attire is slightly more formal than Philanthropy and Service round. Recommended outfits include a nice skirt and blouse, a stylish romper, or a more formal sundress. The attire is similar to what one might wear to a nice brunch.
Preference
This is the most formal round of recruitment. Wear something that you would be comfortable wearing to graduation, such as a nice dress or cocktail attire.
RESUME
Though not required, uploading your resume is a great way for our Panhellenic chapters to see your involvement and leadership. Feel free to follow one of the templates provided or your own template!