Whether you're a curious freshman preparing for your first recruitment or a seasoned sorority woman reminiscing about your own bid day, we've got something for everyone. Here, you'll read about the whirlwind rush weeks leading up to bid day, the nail-biting moments before the envelopes are opened, and the sheer euphoria of finding your perfect sisterhood match. Plus we will share sorority know-how so you are prepared for your own sorority story!
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How to Get to Know Your Big—and Choose the Right Big Sister for You
How to Choose Your Sorority Big Sister and Build a Genuine Connection
Learn practical ways to get to know potential sorority big sisters, choose a supportive match, manage expectations, and stay encouraged during Big/Little season.
How to Connect With the Girls in Your New Member Class
How to Connect With the Girls in Your New Member Class
Bid Day is exciting: you receive your bid, run to your new chapter, put on a new T-shirt, and take more photos than you can count. But once the music quiets down and the decorations come down, many new members have the same question:
How do I actually connect with the girls in my new member class?
What You Can Control During Sorority Recruitment—and What You Can’t
What You Can Control During Sorority Recruitment—and What You Can’t
Sorority recruitment can feel like a week filled with unknowns. You may wonder which chapters will invite you back, what recruiters are saying after you leave, or whether one awkward moment changed someone’s impression of you.
Those thoughts are completely normal—but they can also steal your confidence.
One of the best ways to stay calm during recruitment is to separate what you can control from what you cannot control. When you stop spending energy on decisions happening behind closed doors, you have more energy to be present, connect genuinely, and make thoughtful decisions of your own.
What Recruiters Actually Remember About You During Sorority Recruitment (Hint: It's Not What You Think)
What Recruiters Actually Remember About You During Sorority Recruitment
Learn what sorority recruiters really remember during recruitment and how authentic conversations—not perfection—can help you stand out and find your best fit.
The Night Before Sorority Recruitment: Remember These Three Things
The Night Before Sorority Recruitment: Remember These Three Things
The night before sorority recruitment begins, your mind may be racing.
You might be wondering: What if I say the wrong thing? What if the conversations feel awkward? What if I do not get invited back to the chapters I like? What if everyone else seems more confident than I feel?
Take a deep breath.
Before you go to sleep tonight, remember these three things.
The Complete Guide to Sorority Recruitment: What PNMs (and Moms) Need to Know Before Rush
The Complete Guide to Sorority Recruitment: What PNMs (and Moms) Need to Know Before Rush
From preparation to conversations to final decisions—this is everything you need to walk into recruitment feeling confident, calm, and truly ready.
5 Things Every PNM Needs Before Submitting Sorority Recruitment Registration
Sorority Rush Checklist Before Registration: 5 Things Every PNM Needs Before Signing Up
Preparing for sorority recruitment? Before you hit submit on your registration, make sure you have everything ready!
Sorority recruitment (also called rush) can feel overwhelming — especially when every campus has different requirements, deadlines, and expectations.
Whether you are going through recruitment at a large SEC school, Big 12 university, or a smaller campus, your registration is one of the first opportunities chapters have to learn more about you.
Before you submit your sorority recruitment application, use this checklist to make sure you are prepared.
Attended an Alumnae Panhellenic Recruitment Forum? Here’s What to Do Next
Attended an Alumnae Panhellenic Recruitment Forum? Here’s What to Do Next
Just attended an Alumnae Panhellenic recruitment forum? Here are the simple next steps PNMs and moms should take to feel confident and prepared for sorority recruitment.