Panhellenic Recruitment
Fall 2024 Sorority Recruitment (Updated on 3/29/2024 at 3:10 pm)
Updated on 4/11/2024 at 11:30 am - Added Early Move-In information from UA Housing.
Panhellenic recruitment offers an opportunity to meet chapter members and peers, while learning what each sorority has to offer. Throughout the process, Recruitment Counselors (Gamma Chi's) will answer all questions that may arise while participating in recruitment. Participating in the recruitment process does not require a person to join a chapter, but enables her to explore and learn more about the campus and Greek community. This is a great way to meet new people and find out about different ways to get involved on campus. This process is intended to be a positive, fun, and enriching experience for everyone who participates.
Fall 2024 Schedule of Events
Early move-in:
- Early move-in for Sorority Recruitment will be on Wednesday, August 7 in limited locations, with students moving in on this day to receive a $35 early move-in charge.
- Additional move-in times will be available on Thursday, August 8 across campus and Friday, August 9 in specific locations. NOTE: All students moving in on Friday, August 9 will be moved into their room hours before any recruitment events begin that evening!
- NOTE: The additional UA Housing charge of $35 will apply for early move-in on August 7 (this fee is separate from the Recruitment Registration fee) and the fee will be billed to the student's UAConnect account.
- Beginning on June 18, once students have registered for Sorority Recruitment, you will receive an email from University Housing that will allow you to pick an Arrival Time for one of the Early Move-In dates.
- University Housing requests that students participating in Sorority Recruitment DO NOT pick an Arrival Time in the General Population student arrival time selection process, but to only use the Sorority Recruitment Arrival Time selection process. Arrival Times can be selected through the Student Housing Contracting Portal once Greek Life has notified University Housing that you are officially participating in Sorority Recruitment. All University Housing students participating in Sorority Recruitment are requested to select an Arrival Time for move-in.
Sorority Recruitment:
August 9-17, 2024
August 17, 2024 - Bid Day at the Greek Theater, 10:00a.m.
How To Register:
NOTE: Registration will open on May 20, 2024.
Welcome to Recruitment 2024! We are extremely excited to know that you have expressed interest in joining a sorority at the University of Arkansas! Please read the following information thoroughly because you must agree to the following terms before submitting this application.
It will take 30-45 minutes to complete the registration form. In addition, you are only allowed to register “ONCE”. If there are duplicate registration forms from the same person, Panhellenic reserves the right to use the first registration form completed within the system. So, please make sure your information is correct when registering.
THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER:
1) A Laptop or Desktop should be used when registering. Your application needs to be completed and submitted in one sitting. You cannot save it to come back to it later.
2) Use the "Chrome" internet browser when completing your application.
3) Your Resume. Chapter members will focus heavily on this registration form. So, please be sure to list all extracurricular activities, honors, community service, and work experience. It is strongly encouraged that you have your resume available. Your registration form should mirror your resume. In addition, you are highly encouraged to upload a pdf copy of your resume as well.
4) Your High School Transcript or a Recent Grade Report Card. See Section "B" below.
5) A Most Recent Head Shot Photograph (i.e. Senior Pictures).
6) Your T-Shirt Size.
7) Payment by debit or credit card is required at the time of registration. Registration fee is non-refundable.
8) Essay - NOTE: below are the essay questions from 2023. Watch for these questions to be updated soon!
Please upload one Word Document addressing the following six questions. All six questions need to be answered; please limit the response to each question to 350 words or less. Be sure to include your name and hometown in the top right corner. Questions:
- Why are you interested in joining a sorority at the University of Arkansas?
- What is your course of study at the U of A? What do you plan to do after college with your degree?
- What is a task or accomplishment you have achieved in the past two years that has no connection to academic studies?
- What words would your best friends use to describe you? Explain why.
- What do you think you will gain from being in a sorority?
- What is the biggest decision you have had to make, and how did you make it?
9) Video - NOTE: below is the video question from 2023. Watch for this question to be updated soon! Please upload one video to introduce yourself to chapters. In the video, please state your name and hometown. Then answer this question:
- Describe something that you are passionate about and why?
Please keep the entire video to one minute. The video should be recorded on your phone and then uploaded to your registration application. Please click here to find more helpful tips before submitting your video. (Sample video)
10) All of these things must be submitted at the time of application. Once submitted, your application is final. You will not be able to edit, revise, add, and/or remove your application. Greek Life staff will not make any changes or additions to your application.
11) Official Panhellenic Recruitment Application. Registration for Fall 2024 recruitment will open on May 20, 2024.
OTHER HELPFUL TIPS REGARDING REGISTRATION:
A) SAT and ACT scores are required fields. If you did not take the SAT, put "0" for your score, and further down the form in the "Additional Information" box, type "I did not take the SAT."
B) Send your official transcript to the Admissions Office. This applies for women who recently graduated high school and for transfer students. Students who completed their freshman year at the University of Arkansas, and are participating in recruitment as a sophomore, do not need to send their transcripts to Admissions. The deadline for sending in transcripts is July 30, 2024.
C) Pay the non-refundable application fee online after you complete your online application (#11 above). The Recruitment fee will be posted soon. The deadline for Recruitment registration is Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm CST.
OR mail your registration fee to the following address:
Office of Greek Life
1 University of Arkansas c/o Panhellenic Council
Walton Hall 101 Fayetteville, AR 72701
* Please make checks or money orders payable to Panhellenic Council. We're sorry, but we do not accept cash as a form of payment.
** Sorority applications will not be completed until the application fee is received.
D) Read the Panhellenic Recruitment Rules 2024. (Updated March, 2024)
E) Information about where to meet for Recruitment Orientation in August will be emailed to you before Recruitment begins.
***Please note: Although you may register with your Local Alumnae Panhellenic Association for assistance with Letters of Recommendation, please keep in mind that you MUST register with the University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council to be considered eligible to participate in Recruitment 2024, including completing our Official Panhellenic Recruitment Application online (#11 above), as well as submitting a payment. The last day to register is July 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm CST.
If you do not receive an email confirmation stating you have registered with the University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council immediately upon completion of your online registration form and submission of payment, all potential new members are encouraged to contact our office at gogreek@uark.edu.
F) See More Information About Recruitment regarding Letters of Recommendation, Chapters, a sample resume, information for parents, and FAQ's.
G) Accommodations - The University of Arkansas is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made in advance to Center for Educational Access (CEA) at ada@uark.edu or (479) 575-3104.
Panhellenic Recruitment Look Book 2023
(Look Book 2024 coming soon!)
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Questions or Concerns: If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail us at gogreek@uark.edu or call 479.575.5001