THE UNIVERSITY OF

OKLAHOMA
PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

AND

RECRUITMENT
REGISTER FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT AT

PAN.OU.EDU

TO THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Sincerely,

David L. Boren
President

Welcome From the University

Welcome From Panhellenic

Panhellenic Executive Council

Panhellenic Committees

Parent Profile

Student Profile

Scholarship

Service

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Leadership

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Sisterhood

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New Member Experience

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Sorority Living

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Finances

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Panhellenic Chapters

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Panhellenic Recruitment Team

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Formal Recruitment Week

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Fall Recruitment 2015 Schedule

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Chapter House Locations

contents

You are now part of the Sooner

family and beginning a new adventure
at a pacesetter university with an
outstanding and diverse Greek
system. While academics will, of
course, be the major focus of your
undergraduate years, participation in
Greek 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 Greek 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 Greek
experience will last long beyond your undergraduate years.

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Recruitment Rules and Policies

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PNM Bill of Rights

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Recruitment Housing and Dining

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Continuous Open Bidding

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Recruitment Guides

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Registration Information

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Letters of Recommendation

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Contact Information
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Go GREEK!
Congratulations on becoming a part of
the Sooner family. We are excited your
student has chosen the University
of Oklahoma, and we enthusiastically
welcome you. From academics to many
co-curricular activities, I encourage your
student to take advantage of the
numerous opportunities OU has to offer.
We are strongly committed to all of our
students. We constantly listen to their needs and make
improvements to provide a positive and safe environment within
our fraternity system. We encourage feedback from students and
parents to help us make decisions that will impact
everyone involved.

On behalf of the OU Greek community

and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority
Student Life, I would like to extend
congratulations on your acceptance to
the University of Oklahoma. The Office
of Fraternity and Sorority Student Life,
which is composed of four full-time
professional staff members, is located
in Oklahoma Memorial Union
and provides oversight and guidance
to the fraternities and sororities currently recognized at OU.
More significantly, our office serves as a liason between faculty,
alumni advisers, national offices and parents; develops
values-based leadership development programming; provides
training in areas such as chapter operations, risk management,
health and safety, and membership recruitment; monitors the
academic performance of fraternity and sorority members; and
recognizes the positive achievements and contribution of
community members.

This is a first step on a new path that will lead your student
toward numerous opportunities and can provide a rewarding
experience to help prepare for life after college. We also know
this is a family decision and we provide many resources for you
as parents to stay informed and involved during your students
time at OU. Please do not hesitate to call my office if you have
any questions. I look forward to meeting you. Welcome!
Sincerely,

Welcome to the University of Oklahoma

Panhellenic Association! First and
foremost, congratulations on joining
the Sooner Family! In addition, we
are excited and honored that you are
considering joining one of the largest
student organizations on campus. Along
with OUs many other traditions, being
established in 1909, the Panhellenic
Greek life at the University of Oklahoma
continues to be one of the oldest and richest traditions our
campus has to offer.

numbers are evidence of the strong influence that sorority women

have on campus and within the community. Each of our chapters
has an outstanding reputation both locally and nationally.

The OU Panhellenic Association, is the coordinating and

governing body of our 11 National Panhellenic Conference
sororities. These chapters represent over 2,500 women, which
makes us the largest womens group at OU! Our membership

Breanna Bober

Each sorority at the University of Oklahoma has something

special and unique to offer. You will find that sorority women at
OU are well-rounded individuals who strive for excellence
in scholarship, campus involvement and community service.
We hope that you consider becoming a member of our
Panhellenic family!

2015 Panhellenic President

Clarke Stroud

University Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

It is our hope that you find the Office of Fraternity and

Sorority Student Life to be a resource, not only to you, but also to
your parents. If at any point you have questions
about Greek life or Fall Formal Sorority Recruitment, please do
not hesitate to contact us at (405) 325-3163. Again,
congratulations on your decision to attend the University of
Oklahoma, and we look forward to seeing you in August!
Boomer Sooner!
Very best,

Jill Tran
Associate Director of Student Life

National Panhellenic Conference

The National Panhellenic Conference, founded in 1902, is the encompassing organization for 26 national and international womens
fraternities and sororities. Its mission is to promote sorority unity. Today, there are NPC-affiliated chapters on over 620 college
campuses in the United States and Canada. For more information about NPC, visit www.npcwomen.org.
When you join one of the 11 National Panhellenic Conference sororities at OU, you also become a member of the University of
Oklahoma Panhellenic Association. The Panhellenic Association serves as the governing body for the 11 NPC chapters and is run by
a student executive board. We promote equality and establish guidelines that govern membership, recruitment, social activities and
member responsibilities.

The Panhellenic Association at the University of Oklahoma is the coordinating and governing body of 11 NPC-affiliated sororities on
campus. The council is composed of eight executive board members. The Panhellenic Association strengthens the Greek community
and is responsible for promoting scholarship, philanthropy and safety for each sorority chapter, as well as for the Greek community as
a whole. The OU Panhellenic Association provides activities and programs throughout the year to address current issues affecting
collegiate women.

2015 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

creed
BREANNA BOBER
President

MADELINE BULL
Vice President of
Programming

EMMA HUTCHISON
Vice President of
Judicial Affairs

TORY LOONEY
Vice President of
Administrative Affairs

CARLY WENYON
Vice President of
Public Affairs

CHRISTA CHERIAN
Vice President of
Finance

KESIA BLACK
Vice President of
Community Relations

KATIE CREPEAU
Vice President of
Recruitment Operations

OLIVIA LANE
Vice President of
Recruitment Programming

We, as undergraduate
members of womens
fraternities, stand for good
scholarship, for guarding of good
health, for maintenance of fine
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.

panhellenic committees

Panhellenic association at OU

The Panhellenic delegates act as liaisons between their

individual chapters and the Panhellenic Executive
Council. By attending biweekly meetings, serving on
various committees and volunteering to step in when
needed, these 11 women play a vital role in helping to
direct our sororities toward working together as a
Panhellenic community.

The purpose of the Panhellenic Judicial Board is to

promote self governance, accountability, education and
due process with the Panhellenic Association. The
Panhellenic Judicial Board is composed of six members:
the vice president of judicial affairs, and five additional
members who are responsible for upholding the
constitution, by-laws and recruitment rules of the OU
Panhellenic Association.

The Sucess by Six committee is composed of six

members: the vice president of Community Relations, a
co-committee chair and four additional members who
join together in order to promote the Panhellenic-wide
philanthropy, United Ways Success by Six program. The
committee meets on a biweekly basis to discuss and
organize a fall philanthropy project, which serves as the
fundraising highlight of the year. Along with planning
this event, the committee members promote and
encourage volunteering for the Success by Six program,
where Panhellenic women have the opportunity to
interact and mentor children in the Norman community
throughout the year.

PARENT PROFILE

ALLISON NGYUEN

HOMETOWN: Oklahoma City

MAJOR: Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Pre-Medicine
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES: Student Alumni Association, President's Leadership Class, Crimson Club,
Student Government Association, Green Week, Multicultural Engineering Program, OU Cousins,
Camp Crimson

MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE ROYCE

Parents of Anna Royce (Class of 2015)

Anna is a Panhellenic sorority member and served as the 2014 Panhellenic president.
WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE BENEFIT YOU BELIEVE YOUR DAUGHTER HAS GAINED FROM HER SORORITY EXPERIENCE?

From the first day of her freshman year, my daughter has had an immediate community and sense of belonging because of the
association with her new sorority. This helped make her transition to college life easier and less intimidating not to mention fun
and exciting due to the numerous organized activities! It was comforting for her to be part of a group from the start and know that
she had 70+ girls in her pledge class to make new friends. From there, it only got better. Over time, relationships deepened and
lifelong friendships formed. In addition, she received academic encouragement, mentoring and leadership opportunities for personal
development and growth beyond college. My daughter will be a senior this year and, looking back on her sorority experience, I am
so thankful she was part of the Greek system at OU because it has benefitted her in so many ways and has truly enriched her life.
WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS OR ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THE PARENTS OF PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEMBERS?

The OU Greek system is one of the strongest in the country, so know that if your daughter chooses to go through recruitment, she
will be in good hands. Formal Recruitment, while it may seem overwhelming and scary at first, is a fantastic opportunity for girls to
get a glimpse of sorority life and decide whether it is something they want to be a part of. The week-long process is fun and
informative but can also be very exhausting so my first advice is to wear comfortable shoes! Secondly, there are 11 outstanding
sororities, all of which are strong nationally and provide equally valuable opportunities at OU, so encourage your daughter to be
open-minded, as this will help her have the most positive experience possible.
HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH YOUR DAUGHTER'S SORORITY?

Yes, it has been a wonderful experience for both of us, and actually the whole family. Her chapter has an active Parents' Club, as I
believe most do, which keeps us informed about various activities throughout the year that the women are involved in. The Parents'
Club also hosts numerous events, such as House Mother teas and open house lunches on Parents' Weekend, Dad's Day and Mom's
Weekend. Aside from all of that, the part I enjoy the most is spending time with my daughter at the sorority house and getting to
know the other chapter members. I am always so impressed by the outstanding caliber of young women!

HOW HAS JOINING A SORORITY

BENEFITTED YOU HERE AT OU?
Being in a sorority has engaged me in a part
of campus that I might not have been involved
with otherwise; it has introduced me to a
diverse group of girls from a variety of states,
different areas of study and backgrounds. I
have made strong relationships with many
that I have no doubt will be lifelong friends, I
have gained mentors who have been the best
resources since the beginning of my time here
at the University of Oklahoma, and I can't
imagine my college experience without them!

WHY SHOULD INCOMING STUDENTS

JOIN A SORORITY?
Sororities provide the greatest support
system, new experiences, lifelong memories
and friends. Joining a sorority will help you
build a stronger connection with the university and enhance the time that you spend
here. Whether you're interested in leadership
positions, philanthropies or intramural sports,
sororities offer many ways to get involved and
have meaningful experiences while making
valuable friendships and connections along
the way!

ROBIN RAINEY

WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS OR

ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO
PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEMBERS?
The most important thing is for you to be
yourself! At the end of the day, you'll want to
end up at the chapter that makes you feel the
most comfortable a place where you can be
yourself with people who will help shape you
into the best version of yourself (all the while
laughing, crying and everything in between).
You're looking for a place to call home for
longer than just four years so, during the
recruitment process, do not be afraid to ask
questions!

HOMETOWN: Edmond, Oklahoma

MAJOR: International and Area Studies, Pre-Medicine
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES: President's Leadership Class Student Adviser, Pe-Et Top 10 Senior,
Campus Activities Council, The Oklahoma Group, Crimson Club, Student Government Association,
Camp Crimson, Lead Team

HOW HAS JOINING A SORORITY

BENEFITTED YOU HERE AT OU?
During my time at OU, being a part of
sorority has helped me find mentors and
my niche. Without the guidance and
encouragement from older members, I would
not be who I am today. Daily, I am challenged
by my sorority sisters to become the best
version of myself, and they are constantly
supporting me in all aspects of my life.

WHY SHOULD INCOMING STUDENTS

JOIN A SORORITY?
A sorority provides a family and a community
in which you can grow and flourish. When
studying for the MCAT this past January,
there was never a day without someone
encouraging me. Many of my sorority sisters
would write me notes and leave treats in my
room, and my phone was flooded with their
texts and phone calls filled with
encouraging words. This is just one example
of how a house can surround you with love
and encouragement during times of stress
or sadness. My sorority sisters have helped
me through my tears and cheered with me
through my successes!

WHAT ENCOURAGING WORDS OR

ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO
PROSPECTIVE SORORITY MEMBERS?
When things go differently than expected,
which they often will, do not get discouraged.
Freshman year is full of ups and downs, but
look to those around you because they are
going through the same thing. Go into
recruitment with an open mind and give it
time, and you will not be disappointed. Being
in a sorority is an amazing experience. Let
your house enhance your university
experience, and you will get all that our
wonderful university has to offer.

SCHOLARSHIP
THE PANHELLENIC GRADE-POINT AVERAGE IS CONSISTENTLY HIGHER THAN THE ALL-CAMPUS WOMEN GPA.
Greek chapters were founded on the principal of exceptional scholarship. Academic achievement is the foundation for our
future success, and the Panhellenic community is committed to creating an environment conducive to learning and to
attaining high academic goals. In fact, the all-sorority grade-point average has consistently been higher than the
all-undergraduate female average. The sorority experience will assist you and make the academic
transition from high school to college by providing the following:
ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS TIME-MANAGEMENT SEMINARS
TUTORING NETWORKS TUTORING REIMBURSEMENT PROCTORED STUDY HALLS

OU PANHELLENIC WOMEN VOLUNTEERED OVER 6,000 INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY

SERVICE HOURS AND 25,800 GROUP COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS THIS PAST YEAR.

INFORMATION ON FREE CAMPUS RESOURCES

3.28

ALL-UNDERGRADUATE WOMEN GPA:

3.1 8

ALL-GREEK GPA:

3.1 5

ALL-UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE GPA:

8

3.07

One of the most gratifying aspects of sorority life is the sense of satisfaction and pride that comes with involvement in community service. Sorority
women recognize the need throughout the year to raise money and donate time for their special philanthropies and community service projects. The
ideals of most sororities are exemplified through their service efforts. Sorority members donate thousands of hours and dollars to local and national
philanthropic organizations each year. Fundraising events and service projects help sorority members learn about their responsibility to the
community. In taking advantage of these opportunities, sorority members learn the joy that comes from giving of oneself to help others.

PHILANTHROPIES

ALL-PANHELLENIC GPA:

SERVICE

VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION FOR DIABETES ARTHRITIS
RESEARCH ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION ST. JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH
HOSPITAL SERVICE FOR SIGHT CAMP FIRE USA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES CENTER
FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC. READING IS FUNDAMENTAL ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS AND
CRAFTS CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF
OKLAHOMA RELAY FOR LIFE SOONERTHON BIG EVENT

11 SORORITIES UNITE FOR ONE CAUSE:

In addition to each chapters individual philanthropy events, OU Panhellenic Association organizes an annual event to benefit the
Panhellenic-wide philanthropy, United Way of Normans Success by Six. Panhellenic women serve as volunteers by providing
childcare at Early Bird sessions throughout the year. This Success by Six program teaches parents how to promote brain
development in their children from birth until age six so that they are prepared when they begin school. Panhellenic women also
donate books to Success by Six, which are then distributed to children in Norman schools who may be receiving the first book
theyve ever owned. Our women work together to foster unity among chapters and to enjoy the spirit of giving back.

LEADERSHIP
GREEK LIFE IS A DIRECT SPRINGBOARD INTO CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT.

Preparing student leaders for life after college is one of the

many goals of OU sororities. Whether at the chapter level
or beyond, a sorority will teach, encourage and assist you
in the development and refinement of your leadership skills
and the attainment of your goals.

If you wish to be involved on campus and desire real-life

opportunities to test and train your leadership skills, there
is no better way than becoming affiliated with a sorority
at the University of Oklahoma. Fraternity and sorority
members are involved in more than 300 registered student
organizations and can be found on many committees that
shape campus life. At OU, to be Greek means to lead.

PANHELLENIC WOMEN ARE INVOLVED

IN RECOGNIZED GROUPS ON CAMPUS:
CAMP CRIMSON
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES COUNCIL

NETWORKING
Being Greek also provides an invaluable network when
seeking employment and career opportunities. Greek
alumni understand the Greek experience of being both
an individual and a team player, the desire to excel both
in and out of the classroom, and the commitment to give
back to the community. Through interactions with Greek
alumni, you can begin building relationships that will help
you in the future.

UNIVERSITY SING

HOMECOMING

SOONER SCANDALS

Joining the Greek system is the beginning of a new

experience. One of the most enjoyable parts of joining
a sorority is making new friends and forming bonds that
will last long after college is over. You will not only learn to
live with others but, through sharing the same experiences,
environment and interests, you will develop a very special

closeness to those around you. Sisterhood means more than

wearing the same Greek letters, attending meetings and
going to social events; it is about developing camaraderie
and a sense of belonging that you will carry throughout the
rest of your life.

EACH YEAR, SORORITIES

PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY
OF SOCIAL EVENTS:

CRIMSON CLUB
OU ATHLETICS
OU COUSINS

BIG/LITTLE MENTORSHIP

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC

BOWLING AND SKATING NIGHTS

HONOR SOCIETIES

DATE PARTIES

SOONERS HELPING SOONERS

INTRAMURALS

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
UNION PROGRAMMING BOARD

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SISTERHOOD

Sororities were founded as social organizations. The ability

to function comfortably in a social environment will prove
almost as important as the ability to do so in a work
environment. Sorority chapters at the University of
Oklahoma provide a diverse selection of events that will
enrich your social life and take you beyond the daily routine
of class, working and studying. All of these events support
the goal of bringing members together to develop bonds of
friendship.

FOOTBALL TAILGATES
FORMAL MEALS
MOVIE NIGHTS
NEW-MEMBER RETREATS
SOCIAL MIXERS
SPEAKERS AND LECTURESHIPS
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NEW MEMBER

Each year, Panhellenic Association hosts several

programming events for new members and all of the
Panhellenic community to educate our members on such
topics as leadership and risk management.
The Panhellenic Association also frequently partners
with the other Greek councils in order to encourage unity
and diversity.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS:
HAZING AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS
STEP IN SPEAK OUT
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND
BYSTANDER BEHAVIOR TRAINING

STUDY HALL HOURS

Some chapters require a certain number of study hall hours

to be completed each week during your first semester at OU.
Sororities also implement a number of educational programs to
assist new members in the academic transition from high school
to college.

SAFEBREAK
SPRING BREAK SAFETY AWARENESS
BRAND U
SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS

NEW MEMBER MEETINGS

As a new member, you will be required to attend weekly new

member meetings in addition to weekly chapter meetings. The
goal of these meetings is to teach new members about the
values, traditions and rituals of their sorority chapter.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Many chapters also require a certain number of community

service hours to be completed each semester. Sorority women
maintain a presence within the community by giving back
as often as possible.

SAFE BREAK

PHILANTHROPY EVENTS

Each Greek chapter enjoys serving its local and national

philanthropy and will host events each semester to raise
awareness and donations for the cause. New members are
invited to attend these events as a way to socialize within
the community while also helping a worthwhile cause.

RECRUITMENT EVENTS

In the spring, chapters host recruitment workshops to help their

new members prepare for next years Fall Formal Recruitment.
As a new member, you will be expected to attend and
participate in these events.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

As a new member, you will be encouraged to participate

in campus- and Greek-wide events, such as University Sing,
Homecoming, Big Event, Soonerthon, Relay for Life, etc. These
events are not only fun but they also provide an opportunity
for you to meet other members of the Greek community.

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NEW MEMBER

In March 2015, the OU Panhellenic Association hosted

its 11th Annual SafeBreak. This event is held each
spring to increase awareness about safety and smart
decision-making during Spring Break. Each year, we
dedicate the event to celebrating the life of Lisa Wieder,
a beloved member of the Panhellenic community and
Alpha Omicron Pi sisterhood at OU, who tragically
passed away during her Spring Break vacation in 2004.
The purpose of SafeBreak is to remind students to have
fun but still be safe on Spring Break so that our
community never has to experience the tragedy of losing
a sister again. This event allows Panhellenic women to
understand the impact of their actions and the extreme
importance of safety.

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Sorority members have the opportunity to live in beautiful,

historic homes just off of campus. Chapter houses are
university-approved housing for upperclassmen* but are
privately owned and maintained by local or national sorority
alumnae house corporations.
Once accepted into sorority membership at OU, new
members remain in the residence halls. Typically,
sorority members do not move into the chapter facility
until their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Upperclassmen
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.
Each sorority employs a full-time, live-in house director,
sometimes referred to as the house mother. The house
director oversees the daily operations of the chapter house.
The City of Norman Revitalization Division, Norman Fire
Department, University of Oklahoma Fire Marshal, and
Cleveland County Health Department inspect each house
annually to ensure they meet all health and safety standards.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
BEING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
OF CAMPUS

FINANCES

LIVING
FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN HOUSE DIRECTORS

Financial requirements are an important

consideration for women participating in
sorority recruitment, so it is important for
you to be as informed as possible
regarding the costs associated with Greek
life. If you accept an invitation to join a
sorority, you will enter into a financial
agreement and contract for housing and
dues during your college years.
Dues and fees vary for each chapter and
from year to year. It is important to note
that sorority costs may be more expensive
the first year due to one-time expenses
and fees. It is also important to be aware

that some additional costs may arise

throughout the year, such as T-shirts, party
favors and pictures. Chapters may assess
additional fees during the year to cover
costs for special events or projects.
Financial obligations may be an important
topic for you to consider when visiting
chapters during recruitment. If you have
questions, a potential new member
should ask sorority members about the
finances and payment options. Each
sorority sets its own fees and housing
costs as well as payment schedules.

COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES,

SERVING ALL MEALS DURING THE WEEK
ALCOHOL-FREE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
REGULAR FIRE, SECURITY AND
SAFETY INSPECTIONS
COSTS COMPETITIVE WITH RESIDENTIAL
HALL AND UNIVERSITY MEAL PLAN PRICES

*OU REGENTS HOUSING POLICY FOR FRESHMEN

ALL SINGLE FRESHMAN STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT 20 YEARS OF AGE, WHO DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST
24 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION (ADVANCED PLACEMENT
OR CLEP HOURS DO NOT APPLY TO THIS 24-HOUR REQUIREMENT), OR WHO HAVE NOT LIVED IN
THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS FOR AT LEAST TWO SEMESTERS MUST LIVE IN A UNIVERSITY
RESIDENCE HALL FOR THE FIRST TWO SEMESTERS.

EXCEPTION FROM THIS POLICY IS BY

SPECIAL PERMISSION ONLY GRANTED IN WRITING BY THE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT
AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF STUDENTS OF HIS/HER DELEGATE(S).

SPECIAL PERMISSIONS ARE

GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE SEMESTER ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW PRIOR TO RENEWAL.
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2014-2015 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

FIRST-YEAR MEMBER DUES
PER YEAR
AVERAGE: $2,969.63
RANGE: $1,928-3,886
RESIDENCE HALLS:

IN-HOUSE MEMBER DUES

PER YEAR
(INCLUDES ROOM AND BOARD)
AVERAGE: $8,437.69
RANGE: $6,124-11,170

OUT-OF-HOUSE MEMBER DUES

PER YEAR
AVERAGE: $2,296.81
RANGE: $1,350-3,040

AVERAGE: $9,126
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NICKNAME(S):
Alpha Gam, AGD
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Sydney Patrick
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Jacki Bradshaw
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Becca Bell

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
May 30, 1904 | Syracuse University
COLOR(S):
Red, Buff and Green
SYMBOL(S):
Squirrel
FOUNDING VALUES:
Lifelong learning, commitment to higher
education, to help prepare members
to contribute to the world's work.
MOTTO:
"Live with Purpose."

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

PHILANTHROPY:
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation
CONTACT:
oualphagammadelta.com
Facebook: Oklahoma Alpha Gamma Delta
Twitter: @OUAlphaGam

NICKNAME(S):
A Chi O, Alpha Chi
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Diana Romero
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Adrianna Doyal
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Anna Marie Rowell

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
Oct. 15, 1885 | DePauw University
COLOR(S):
Scarlet Red & Olive Green
SYMBOL(S):
Golden Lyre & Pearl
FOUNDING VALUES:
Wisdom, Devotion, & Achievement
MOTTO:
Together let us seek the heights.
PHILANTHROPY:
Domestic Violence Awareness

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

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CONTACT:
oualphachi.com
Facebook: Oklahoma Alpha Chi Omega
Twitter: @OU_AXO
Instagram: OU_AXO

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NICKNAME(S):
A Phi
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Audrey Gililland
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Hannah Stark
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Madison Rodegast

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
Oct. 10, 1872 | Syracuse University
COLORS:
Silver and Bordeaux
SYMBOL(S):
Ivy Leaf
FOUNDING VALUES:
Sisterhood, Leadership, Service,
Scholarship, Loyalty, Character Development
MOTTO:
"Union Hand in Hand."

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

PHILANTHROPY:
The Alpha Phi Foundation
CONTACT:
alphaphisooners.com
Facebook: Oklahoma Alpha Phi
Twitter: @OUAlphaPhi
Instagram: OUAlphaPhi

NICKNAME(S):
AOII, Alpha O
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Clara Wilson

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
Jan. 2, 1897 | Barnard College
COLORS:
Cardinal

CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Emily Geer
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Taylor Losa

SYMBOL(S):
Sheaf of Wheat and Rose

FOUNDING VALUES:
Character, Dignity, Scholarship and
College Loyalty
MOTTO:
"Exceed the Expectation."

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

PHILANTHROPY:
National Arthritis Foundation
CONTACT:
ouaoii.com
Facebook: Oklahoma AOII
Twitter: @OUAOII
Instagram: OUAOII

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NICKNAME(S):
Tri Delta
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Ann Estes
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Darci Lambeth
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Lauren Oven

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
Nov. 27, 1888 | Boston University
COLORS:
Silver, Gold and Blue
SYMBOL(S):
Dolphin
FOUNDING VALUES:
Loyalty to my fraternity, faithful
service to my chapter, and
unselfish friendship to her members
MOTTO:
"Let us steadfastly love one another."

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

NICKNAME(S):
Chi O
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Sara Hollis
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Sarah Tonseth
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Lexie Jenkins

PHILANTHROPY:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
CONTACT:
ou.tridelta.org
Twitter: @OUTriDelta
Instagram: OUTriDelta

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
April 5, 1895 | University of Arkansas
COLORS:
Cardinal and Straw
SYMBOL(S):
Owl, Skull and Crossbones
FOUNDING VALUES:
Friendship, Personal Integrity, Service to
Others, Academic Excellence and Intellectual
Pursuits, Community and Campus Involvement
and Personal and Career Development

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

MOTTO:
"Sisters inspired by our values who
serve the world while keeping
Chi Omega ever at heart."
PHILANTHROPY:
Make-A-Wish

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CONTACT:
ou.edu/chiomega
Twitter: @OklahomaXO
Instagram: OklahomaXO

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NICKNAME(S):
Gamma Phi, GPhi
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Amanda Schreiner
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Olivia Miller
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Nicole McGuire

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
Nov.11, 1874 | Syracuse University
COLORS:
Brown and Pink
SYMBOL(S):
Crescent Moon
FOUNDING VALUES:
Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty
MOTTO:
"Founded upon a rock."
PHILANTHROPY:
Girls on the Run

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

NICKNAME(S):
DG

CONTACT:
gammaphibeta-ou.org
Facebook: Oklahoma Gamma Phi Beta
Twitter: @OUGPhi

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
Dec. 25, 1873 | Lewis School for Girls
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Nola Allinger

COLORS:
Bronze, Pink and Blue

CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Hanna Parizek

SYMBOL(S):
Anchor, Cream-Colored Rose

RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Morgan Brunelli

FOUNDING VALUES:
To foster high ideals of friendship, to
promote educational and cultural
interests, to create a true sense of social
responsibility, and to develop the finest
qualities of character.
MOTTO:
Do Good

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

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PHILANTHROPY:
Service for Sight
CONTACT:
oudeltagamma.com
Facebook:
Delta Gamma - University of Oklahoma
Twitter: @OUDeltaGamma
Instagram: OUDeltaGamma

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NICKNAME(S):
Kappa
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Carter Cloud
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Claire Cowman
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Callie Barfield

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
Oct. 13, 1870 | Monmouth College
COLORS:
Light Blue and Dark Blue
SYMBOL(S):
Key, Fleur-De-Lis, Owl
FOUNDING VALUES:
Loyalty, Friendship, Scholarship
MOTTO:
"Aspire to be"

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

PHILANTHROPY:
Reading is Fundamental
Center for Children and Families, Inc.
CONTACT:
chapters.kkg.org/betatheta
Facebook: OU Kappa Kappa Gamma
Twitter: @OUKKG
Instagram: OUKKG

NICKNAME(S):
Theta
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Tessa Paden
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Amy Quirk
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Katy Long

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
Jan. 27, 1870 | DePauw University
COLORS:
Black and Gold
SYMBOL(S):
Kite and Twin Stars
FOUNDING VALUES:
Scholarship, Leadership, Service
and Personal Excellence
MOTTO:
"Leading women."

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

PHILANTHROPY:
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
CONTACT:
outheta.com
Twitter: @OUTheta
Instagram: OU_Theta

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PANHELLENIC

2015 RECRUITMENT TEAM

Becoming a member of a sorority organization will enhance your

undergraduate experience and provide you with countless
opportunities to achieve your full potential. The Greek community
offers programs that foster academic, physical, mental and
spiritual growth. You will learn and be exposed to new
experiences that will prepare you well for the post-college years.
As we hope you will see, the sorority experience is rewarding.
Sorority life allows you to become an integral, contributing part
to both the campus community and the university tradition that
started in 1906.

KATIE CREPEAU
Vice President of
Recruitment Operations

OLIVIA LANE
Vice President of
Recruitment Programming

NICKNAME(S):
Pi Phi

COLORS:
Wine and Silver Blue

CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Jessica Freeman

SYMBOL(S):
Arrow and Angel

RECRUITMENT CHAIR
Amy Lebus

FOUNDING VALUES:
Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and
Respect, Personal and Intellectual
Growth, Philanthropic Service to
Others, and Sincere Friendship

We encourage you to read this guide to help you better

understand what the Panhellenic community can offer and to help
you decide if going through recruitment is right for you.
Each of our sororities is unique and offers something different to
its members. We are confident that you will find a sorority that
shares your ideals and values. There is truly a sorority for
everyone here at the University of Oklahoma, so make the right
choice now! Give the OU Greek system the opportunity to share
with you what it has to offer.

NATIONAL FOUNDING:
April 28, 1867 | Monmouth College
NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR
Jackie Harrison

We invite you to learn more about our 11 sorority chapters and to

participate in our recruitment programs. By choosing to go through
recruitment, you will open yourself up to countless opportunities
and you will meet and connect with many unique individuals.

JADE RODRIGUEZ
Recruitment Assistant

Katie Crepeau
VP of Recruitment Operations

Olivia Lane
VP of Recruitment Programming

MOTTO:
"Friends and leaders for life."

CHAPTER HOUSE PICTURE HERE

PHILANTHROPY:
First Book
CONTACT:
pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/ou
Facebook: University of Oklahoma Pi Beta Phi
Twitter: @OUPiBetaPhi
Instagram: OUPiBetaPhi

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FORMAL RECRUITMENT WEEK

ROUND 1 - OPEN HOUSE DAYS
11 PARTIES ATTENDED
PARTY LENGTH: 25 MINUTES

WHAT TO EXPECT: This round of parties focuses on the importance and excitement of
Going Greek! During the first two days of recruitment, you will visit all 11 sororities with
your recruitment walking group. You will be greeted at each house by door songs as you are
welcomed into the party. Feel free to ask questions of the members and to tell them a little bit
about yourself as you begin to get acquainted with each chapter.
WHAT TO WEAR: Recruitment T-shirts (provided by Panhellenic Association) and casual
shorts or skirt with tennis shoes, flip flops or sandals.
TIP: These first two days are the longest and you will be doing a lot of walking, so you will
definitely want to be dressed comfortably. Also, find a method that works for you to keep track
of all of the chapters that you visit.

ROUND 2 - PHILANTHROPY DAY

MAXIMUM OF EIGHT PARTIES ATTENDED

MAXIMUM OF TWO PARTIES ATTENDED

PARTY LENGTH: 45 MINUTES

PARTY LENGTH: 75 MINUTES

WHAT TO EXPECT: Community service is an important part of the overall Greek

experience, and Philanthropy Day will give you a glimpse into the philanthropic work that
sororities participate in at the local and national level. You will learn about the womens
involvement both on campus and within the community.

WHAT TO EXPECT: This is the day to really focus on what you want to gain from joining a
sorority. An invitation to Preference Round means that the sorority is very interested in having
you become a member. The events focus on the core aspects of sorority life, including
sisterhood, friendship and ritual. This is your last chance to interact with chapter members.

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual daytime dress, skirt or capris with comfortable sandals or flats.

NO T-shirts or heels.

WHAT TO WEAR: Cocktail dress with heels, perhaps a dress that you would wear to an

evening wedding.

TIP: Think about what philanthropies are important to you and what service projects you
were involved in during high school.

TIP: Look around the room at each of your events. Many of the other potential new members
present could be your pledge sisters, so make sure that you feel comfortable.

ROUND 3 - HOUSE TOUR DAY

ROUND 5 - BID DAY

MAXIMUM OF FIVE PARTIES ATTENDED

PARTY LENGTH: 60 MINUTES
WHAT TO EXPECT: House Tour Day allows you the opportunity to see our beautiful
sorority homes. The parties on this day are informative and allow you more time for
conversations with the sorority women. You will be able to see firsthand the individuality and
spirit of each sorority, as well as experience the special bond of sorority sisterhood.
WHAT TO WEAR: A nicer sundress with wedges, heels or flats.
TIP: This is the day when you learn what each chapter is involved in on campus. Think hard

about what you would like to be involved in while at OU and whether this chapter could help
you reach your goals.

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ROUND 4 - PREFERENCE DAY

WHAT TO EXPECT: Formal Recruitment ends with Bid Day. Bid cards will be distributed
by the Recruitment Guides at 2 p.m. Families are welcome to join the new members at the
sorority house. A Panhellenic representative will be downstairs in Adams Center with a
complete list showing where each woman joined. (Parents, please do not go to your student's
room while the bids are being distributed by the Recruitment Guides.)
WHAT TO WEAR: Shorts and comfortable shoes. You will receive a T-shirt with your new
sorority letters when you receive your bid card.
TIP: This is a very exiting and long day. Make sure to get a good nights rest, as some
chapters will have a retreat planned immediately after Bid Day.

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CHAPTER HOUSE LOCATIONS

RECRUITMENT WEEK
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12

ROUND 1, DAY 2 - OPEN HOUSE

Potential new members will visit the remaining half of the sororities.

SATURDAY, AUG. 15
ROUND 2 - PHILANTHROPY DAY
Potential new members attend a maximum of eight parties.

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA

700 College Ave.

KAPPA ALPHA THETA

845 Chautauqua Ave.

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA

930 Chautauqua Ave.

DELTA GAMMA
744 Elm Ave.

GAMMA PHI BETA

1105 College Ave.

ALPHA CHI OMEGA

1115 College Ave.

Last day for registration without late fee.

ROUND 4 PREFERENCE NIGHT

Potential new members attend a maximum of two parties.

ALPHA PHI
1401 College Ave.

AUG. 10

TUESDAY, AUG., 18

Last day to register for formal recruitment.

BID DAY
2 P.M.
Bids are distributed.

DELTA DELTA DELTA

1611 College Ave.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
JUNE 1

SUNDAY, AUG. 16
ROUND 3 - HOUSE TOUR DAY
Potential new members attend a maximum of five parties.

Registration opens online.

JULY 22

AUG. 10

Last day for registration refund.*

*There is a $15 service charge. All refund
requests must be in writing and sent to:
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE
900 ASP AVENUE, SUITE 370
NORMAN, OK 73019

MONDAY, AUG. 17

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BROOKS STREET

PARSONS STREET

LINDSEY STREET

CATE CENTER

HOOVER STREET

ADAMS
TOWER

WALKER
TOWER

COUCH

COUCH
TOWER

ELMWOOD DRIVE

PI BETA PHI
1701 Elm Ave.

RESTAURANTS

EMERALD WAY

THURSDAY, AUG. 20
SOONER ORIENTATION
WEEKEND BEGINS

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ALPHA OMICRON PI
1411 Elm Ave.

MONDAY, AUG. 24

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ALPHA GAMMA DELTA - TEMPORARY HOUSING

500 Elmwood Drive

CLASSES BEGIN

DALE HALL
ELM AVENUE

FRIDAY, AUG. 14

CHI OMEGA
820 Chautauqua Ave.

COLLEGE AVENUE

THURSDAY, AUG. 13
ROUND 1, DAY 1 - OPEN HOUSE
Potential new members will visit half of the sororities.

CHAUTAUQUA AVENUE

1:P.M.
Mandatory Potential New Member Orientation.

CRUCE STREET

LAHOMA AVENUE

MOVE-IN DAY
8 A.M. NOON
Potential new members arrive and receive rooming assignments.
Registration tents will be located in the housing area between
Adams and Walker Centers.

CATLETT
MUSIC
CENTER

DELTA STREET

(request must be postmarked by this date)

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RECRUITMENT RULES AND POLICIES

The University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association Membership Recruitment Guidelines are
intended to help guide fraternity women and potential new members through the membership
selection process and Formal Recruitment week. The guidelines incorporate many of the
procedures recommended and/or required by National Panhellenic Conference. The purpose of
Formal Recruitment is two-fold: 1) to ensure that member organizations have equitable
opportunities for membership recruitment within the Panhellenic system; and 2) to provide
potential new members every opportunity to become acquainted with as many sororities as
possible in order that they may make informed decisions concerning membership.

RECRUITMENT
CHAPTERS

FORMAL RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES

Any member-sorority of the University of

Oklahoma Panhellenic Association.

Health Sciences Center campus) to be eligible to participate in formal or informal recruitment activities.

CHAPTER BID

A woman must be an enrolled, full-time undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma (Norman campus or
Potential new members must register with the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association and pay the registration
and housing fees in order to participate in Formal Recruitment.

Any invitation to join a sorority.

All women participating in Formal Recruitment must live in the residence halls during the week.
Potential new members must abide by the Membership Recruitment Guidelines published in the University of Oklahoma
Panhellenic Association Recruitment Manual as well as the NPC Unanimous Agreements.
A potential new member may not have guests (including family members) in her residence hall room from 8 p.m. on
Aug. 12, 2015, until after the distribution of bids on Aug. 18. All guests must be met in the lobby area of the residence hall.
Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment must wear the nametags provided by the Panhellenic
Executive Recruitment Team during all Formal Recruitment week activities.

CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING

An informal recruitment process that

Panhellenic sororities use to recruit
new members outside of the designated
Formal Recruitment period, also called
Open Bidding and Informal Recruitment.

Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment must be in their own residence hall room every night by 11 p.m.
Potential new members participating in Formal Recruitment may not visit any fraternity chapter from Aug. 12, 2015, through
noon on Aug. 18, 2015. Fraternity recruitment is Aug. 19, 2015 Aug. 25, 2014. Sorority women may not visit chapter
facilities during fraternity recruitment.
Potential new members must attend all Formal Recruitment events at the designated times. A potential new member must

INITIATION

A ceremony during which new members

receive lifelong membership privileges.

receive prior approval from the Panhellenic Recruitment Chairman or the Panhellenic Advisor to miss any event during
the week.
A potential new member participating in Formal Recruitment shall not be, nor ever have been, an initiated member of a
National Panhellenic Conference organization.
A woman is ineligible for membership recruitment if she has been a new member of an NPC sorority at the University of
Oklahoma within the same calendar year.
A woman shall complete the "Membership Recruitment Acceptance" card immediately following the last preference event
she attends. Once a "Membership Recruitment Acceptance" has been signed and submitted, no changes may be made.
A woman signing a "Membership Recruitment Acceptance" card and receiving a bid at the end of Formal Recruitment shall
be bound to the chapter she matched by the agreement for one calendar year at the University of Oklahoma.
Failure to follow any of these rules could result in dismissal from the Formal Recruitment process.

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INTENTIONAL SINGLE PREFERENCE

SUMMER CONTACT
A potential new member should not be in contact with a chapter member,
alumna member, or anyone acting on the sorority's behalf during the summer
months from May 8, 2015 Aug. 24, 2015, or anytime outside a scheduled
Formal Recruitment event.
No woman is eligible to join a sorority during the summer months or
anytime when school is not in session with the exception of the end of
Formal Recruitment.

When a woman only lists one sorority on her

Membership Recruitment Acceptance when
two options are available.

LEGACIES

NEW MEMBER

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

A woman who has accepted a sorority bid

but is not yet an initiated member.

A legacy is defined as a daughter or sister of an initiated sorority member

unless an international or national organization recognizes additional relations.

Potential new 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 the legacy sorority house,
upon invitation, during the academic year.

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HAZING:

THE POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS

BILL OF RIGHTS WAS ADOPTED
UNANIMOUSLY BY NATIONAL
PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE
IN 1989.

STATEMENT ON HAZING

EACH POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER HAS:

Within the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association,

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 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

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
If you have any questions or concerns about hazing
or activities that could constitute as hazing, please do
not hesitate to contact the Panhellenic Association
Advisor at (405) 325-3163, or the Student Affairs
Hotline at (405) 325-5000.
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The right to be fully informed about the

recruitment process.

POTENTIAL MEMBERS' BILL OF RIGHTS

Any activity expected of someone joining a group

(or to maintain full standing in a group) that
humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or
physical harm, regardless of the persons
willingness to participate.

The right to be treated as an individual.

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
the recruitment counselors.

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.

RECRUITMENT HOUSING:

All potential new members must live in the residence halls

during the Formal Recruitment week. For potential new
members living in the residence halls during the academic
year, Housing and Food will place you in your permanent
room upon move-in. Those not living in the residence halls
for the academic year will be placed into a temporary room
for the week.

The right to be fully informed about the

binding agreements implicit in the
preference card signing.

The cost of living in the residence halls during Formal

Recruitment is not included in the campus living contract
nor in the Formal Recruitment registration costs. Housing
costs $24.10 per day (this is based on seven days and six
nights of usage prior to the start of the Fall contract) and
OU Housing and Food will charge the fee to your bursar
account. Please do not send payment for housing with
your Formal Recruitment registration. Rates are
subject to change pending University of Oklahoma
Regents approval.

The right to make ones own choice and

decision and accept full responsibility for
the results of that decision.

RECRUITMENT MEALS:

The right to have inviolable confidentiality

when sharing information with recruitment
counselors.
The right to make informed choices without
undue pressure from others.

The right to have a positive, safe, and

enriching recruitment and new member
period.

Lunch and dinner will be provided on all days of Formal

Recruitment except Move-in Day, Preference Round
(Round 4) and Bid Day. Potential new members must
purchase all other meals during the week.

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CONTINUOUS OPEN

bidding++

WHAT IS A RECRUITMENT GUIDE OR

RHO GAMMA?

RECRUITMENT
guides+++

Recruitment Guides are upperclassmen women from various

chapters within our Panhellenic community who disaffiliate from
their chapters during the recruitment season in order to help
potential new members navigate recruitment. Recruitment
Guides are always available to speak with potential new
members as unbiased listeners, guides, and friends.

WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO RECRUITMENT

GUIDES RECEIVE?

Recruitment Guides attend two trainings in the spring semester

and two full days of training in the summer before potential new
members arrive. In these trainings they learn the policies are
procedures of the week ahead of them. Recruitment guides are
also required to attend One Sooner training, which is facilitated
by the Womens Outreach Center on campus.

HOW ARE RECRUITMENT GUIDES CHOSEN?

There is an extensive application and interview selection

process, through which approximately 80 women are chosen.
Leadership and enthusiasm are two qualities that are highly
regarded in our recruitment guides.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS CONTINUOUS OPEN RECRUITMENT
(COB) OR INFORMAL RECRUITMENT?

Continuous Open Recruitment begins as soon as Formal

Recruitment ends. In the fall and spring, eligible chapters are
able to extend bids to women who do not receive bids on Bid
Day. This process is more laid back and, at the Panhellenic
event in the spring, gives chapters the ability to meet girls on
a more personal basis.
HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR CONTINUOUS
OPEN RECRUITMENT?

Women who are interested in Continuous Open Recruitment

need to fill out an Informal Recruitment Information Form. This
form will need to be filled out every semester the woman is
eligible and interested in Continuous Open Recruitment.
WHAT CHAPTERS PARTICIPATE IN
CONTINUOUS OPEN RECRUITMENT?

CAN I SPEND TIME WITH MY RECRUITMENT

GUIDE AFTER RECRUITMENT?

Yes! Being a Recruitment Guide is a yearlong mentorship

position. Recruitment Guides are encouraged to build bonds
with all potential new members during and after the recruitment
process.

HOW WILL THE PARTICIPATING CHAPTERS

KNOW IF I AM PARTICIPATING IN
CONTINUOUS OPEN RECRUITMENT?

The Vice President of Recruitment Programming will give a

copy of your Informal Recruitment Information Form to all
eligible chapters. The chapters will then contact you if they are
interested in arranging another meeting with them.
WHAT IS THE PANHELLENIC SPRING
RECRUITMENT EVENT AND IS IT THE ONLY
INFORMAL RECRUITMENT EVENT?

The Panhellenic Spring Recruitment event is a chance for

eligible chapters to meet interested women in a more laid
back setting, typically within the first few weeks of school.
This is the only event sponsored by Panhellenic, however,
chapters may have one to three events depending on their
national requirements.

This is dependent on multiple variables and cannot be

determined until after Bid Day in the fall, and until the second
week of school in the spring.

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Q&A
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BE INITIATED?

Most chapters have an initiation period that ranges from four to

12 weeks. The new member period offers opportunities
to meet other members, learn fraternity history and establish a
level of comfort within the chapter. Each chapter builds its own
new member program and decides its own initiation dates.
This is a great question to ask active members as you meet
them during recruitment.
ARE UPPERCLASSMEN ALLOWED TO
PARTICIPATE IN RECRUITMENT?

Most sororities look for a four-year commitment; however, most

of our groups do consider upperclassmen in their recruitment
process. Fewer upperclassmen than freshmen participate in
Formal Recruitment and fewer join chapters. We cannot
predict any one persons recruitment experience. The best
advice is to go through the process with an open mind.
IS THERE A REQUIRED GPA TO PARTICIPATE
IN RECRUITMENT?

HOW MUCH TIME DOES A SORORITY REQUIRE?

There is a required meeting once a week where you will

exchange information on chapter events and fraternity education.
Weekly chapter study sessions are an option for all members,
along with events such as sisterhood activities, community
service projects and social events. Remember, the more you put
into the sorority, the more you will get out of it.

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The OU Panhellenic Association does not require a specific

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
point for a freshman to join is around 3.20 and the average grade
requirement for an upper-class student is around 3.00. These
grades are pulled from university records. So, for entering
freshmen, we will use the grades that you were admitted to the
university. For upperclassman, we will use your overall
GPA from prior spring semester.

DO I NEED TO ATTEND ALL OF THE PARTIES

LISTED ON MY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE?

IF I PARTICIPATE IN FORMAL RECRUITMENT,

AM I OBLIGATED TO JOIN A SORORITY?

Yes, the objective of recruitment as a potential new member is to

learn as much about you can about the OU Greek community as
well as each of the chapters so that you can make the best
possible decision regarding membership. If you intentionally
miss an event you were invited to, you are not maximizing
your options and you could be released from the Formal
Recruitment process.

Potential new members who choose to participate in recruitment

are not obligated to join a sorority. The recruitment process is
structured so as to allow women interested in sorority
membership the opportunity to explore Greek life and to see if it
is the right fit.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MAXIMIZE

MY OPTIONS?

It does not hurt nor does it help to be a legacy; it simply notifies

our chapters that you have a family member who was a part of a
specific organization. Each sorority has its own policy regarding
legacies, and it is up to the discretion of each individual chapter
as to whether they are interested in offering membership to a
legacy. Likewise, legacies are not obligated to pledge the
sorority that they are a legacy to.

When a potential new member makes a selection, it is in her

best interest to rank all of the chapters she attended during that
round. By ranking all chapters, she maximizes her ability to
receive an invitation from any chapter for the next round. If a
potential new member does not maximize her options, it is
possible that she will receive zero invitations for the next round.
If a potential new member does not rank a chapter, she cannot
receive an invitation for the next round from that chapter. OU
Panhellenic strongly discourages intentional single-preference.
WILL ALL PARTICIPANTS PLEDGE A SORORITY
AT THE END OF RECRUITMENT?

Recruitment is a process of mutual selection and, as such,

there are many different outcomes to this process. Participation
in Formal Recruitment does not guarantee an invitation to join a
sorority, nor does it obligate you to join. However, approximately
80 to 90 percent of the women participating in Formal
Recruitment each year join a sorority at the end of the week!

IF I AM A LEGACY TO A SORORITY, IS THERE

ANYTHING THAT I SHOULD KNOW?

WHAT IF I ONLY WANT TO BE IN A

CERTAIN SORORITY?

Only wanting to be a member of one specific sorority or only

considering a few sororities can severely limit a potential new
members options for membership and can lead to
disappointment. Panhellenic discourages choosing a sorority
based on stereotypes or others opinions. We encourage you to
keep an open mind and make a decision that is right for you.

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REGISTER FOR FORMAL

RECRUITMENT ONLINE AT:

PAN.OU.EDU

THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO OFFICIALLY REGISTER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF

OKLAHOMA PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION FOR FORMAL RECRUITMENT.

RECOMMENDATION
LETTERS

A letter of recommendation also referred to as a rec,

reference is a recruitment information form that is
completed by an alumna of the sorority. The purpose of
a letter of recommendation is to introduce a potential new
member to the alumnas sorority chapter at the University
of Oklahoma. Sororities appreciate and use this
information to assist in their recruitment selection process.
Some sororities require a letter of recommendation, but
it is important to understand that, if a sorority requires a
recommendation, it is the individual sororitys responsibility
to obtain said recommendation.

It is permissible for a potential new member to ask an

alumna member of a sorority to complete a
recommendation form for her own chapter. However, it is
inappropriate for a potential new member (or anyone on
her behalf) to contact an alumna member that she does not
know to ask for a recommendation. Each national sorority
has its own guidelines and its own recommendation forms
that the alumna must use. OU Panhellenic Association
does not provide these forms or any other information
regarding an individual sororitys recommendation
requirements. If an alumna is not familiar with her own
sororitys regulations, she should contact the national
sorority. The information is available in the alumnas
national magazine or on the national website.
Although there is no official deadline for when letters of
recommendation must be received, all alumnae are
encouraged to submit them no later than Aug. 5 to ensure
that they are received prior to the start of Formal
Recruitment.

REGISTRATION OPENS DURING THE FIRST

WEEK OF JUNE AND ENDS THE DAY BEFORE
FORMAL RECRUITMENT BEGINS.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR REGISTERING:

NOTE:

Know your OU student ID number (located on your

You will not be registered for Formal Recruitment without

SoonerOne card).

paying a $200 registration fee.

If a field is required but you do not have the information

needed, you can enter 0 or N/A.
Please be very detailed in what you enter as your high
school, college and volunteer opportunities, as this

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email for

your records. If you have any questions about the
registration process, please contact our office.

will be considered your rsum.

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

application, please email panhellenic@ou.edu. DO NOT

is completed.

register twice, you will be charged each time you register.

headshot available (i.e., senior picture).

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Chi Omega
820 Chautauqua Ave.
Norman, OK 73069

Kappa Alpha Theta

845 Chautauqua Ave.
Norman, OK 73069

Alpha Gamma Delta

930 Chautauqua Ave.
Norman, OK 73069

Delta Delta Delta

1611 College Ave.
Norman, OK 73072

Kappa Kappa Gamma

700 College Ave.
Norman, OK 73069

Alpha Omicron Pi
1411 Elm Ave.
Norman, OK 73072

Delta Gamma
744 Elm Ave.
Norman, OK 73069

Pi Beta Phi
1701 Elm Ave.
Norman, OK 73072

Alpha Phi
1401 College Ave.
Norman, OK 73072

Gamma Phi Beta

1105 College Ave.
Norman, OK 73072

If you need information edited after completing your

online registration form until all required information

It is recommended that you send the highest-quality

Alpha Chi Omega

1115 College Ave.
Norman, OK 73072

Recommendation letters can also be sent to the Panhellenic Association office at:
PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION
ATTN: [SORORITY NAME]
900 ASP AVE. SUITE #370
NORMAN, OK 73019

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Notes

PANHELLENIC OFFICE

panhellenic@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-6350
JILL TRAN

Associate Director, Fraternity and Sorority Student Life

Phone: (405) 325-3163
Email: jilltran@ou.edu
KATIE CREPEAU

Vice President of Recruitment Operations

Phone: (405) 325-6350
Email: katiec@ou.edu

OLIVIA LANE

Vice President of Recruitment Programming

Phone: (405) 325-6350
Email: olivialane@ou.edu

CONNECT WITH US!

@OUPANHELLENIC

@OUPANHELLENIC

/OKLAHOMAPANHELLENIC

Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a

doctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economic
and health-care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as
home to all of the universitys academic programs except health-related fields. The OU
Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four
comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges.
Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at the
Schusterman Center, the site of OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has
more than 2,400 full-time faculty members, and has 20 colleges offering 165 majors at
the baccalaureate level, 159 majors at the masters level, 80 majors at the doctoral level,
29 majors at the first professional level, and 28 graduate certificates. The universitys
annual operating budget is $1.6 billion. The University of Oklahoma is an equal
opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
The 2015 Recruitment Manual is printed by Panhellenic with 3,000 copies prepared at no
cost to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma. Accommodations on the basis of
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