Collegiate Panhellenic Council Recruitment

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Fall 2023 Primary Recruitment Information

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CPC Primary or "Formal" Recruitment will take place September 1 - 4, 2023

 

Potential New Members (PNMs) must identify as a woman, an undergraduate student, and be enrolled full-time at Southeastern Louisiana University to participate in primary recruitment. While a specific GPA is not required to participate in recruitment, it is strongly encouraged that a woman have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA from high school or college. The higher your GPA the more maximized your membership opportunities will be as a participant. 

Potential New Members (PNMs) are expected to abide by a code of ethics during their participation in primary recruitment. All PNMs must review this document and agree to it when registering for primary recruitment.

Fall 2023 Southeastern College Panhellenic Council Recruitment Rules and Regulations 

Important Fall 2023 Recruitment Dates

Date & Event Information
Friday, May 5 Recruitment registration link open for women to submit their recruitment information and register for Fall 2023 Recruitment. Registration fee is $75 until Tuesday, August 22 and goes up to $85 for August 22 - 29. Sign up early to make sure we have all of your information and you have accurately sized shirts! 
May/June/July/August Orientation Sessions CPC will have a table at Summer Orientation where you can learn more about registering and ask questions about CPC sororities and recruitment. 
Monday, August 21 - CPC Sorority 101 Session This session will give you the chance to meet your Gamma Chi(s), other people in your PNM group, and allow you to ask questions about the CPC membership experience. You do not have to be signed up for recruitment to attend! We encourage anyone who may still be on the fence to attend this session as well so they can learn more and potentially sign up.
Monday, August 28 - CPC Open Houses Opportunity for PNMs and anyone still considering recruitment to meet the chapters and go on a tour of all of the houses prior to recruitment kickoff on Friday, September 1. This is not a round of primary recruitment and will give PNMs the chance to become oriented with Greek Village and how primary recruitment flows. You will meet with your tour group at 5:30 PM and then spend about 15 minutes at each chapter's house. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, August 29 Recruitment registration link closes.
Thursday, August 31 - CPC Recruitment Kickoff You will check in with your Gamma Chi(s) and get everything you need to be successful for Primary Recruitment 2023.
Friday, September 1 - A Day in the Life of Sisterhood Round PNMs will meet all five chapters and learn more about the core value of sisterhood and what it looks like to be a member of a CPC sorority at Southeastern.
Saturday, September 2 - Philanthropy and Values Round PNMs will be invited back to no more than three chapters to learn more about the chapter's philanthropic and service efforts as well as other values of the organization. 
Sunday, September 3 - Preference Round PNMs will be invited back to no more than two chapters to learn more about the chapter's ritual and what it means to make a commitment to joining a CPC organization.
Monday, September 4 - Bid Day PNMs will be invited to join one chapter and will have the opportunity to sign their bid card to join a CPC organization at Southeastern Louisiana University!  

 

Frequently Asked Questions - CPC Primary Recruitment (Fall)

When is fall primary recruitment?

Fall primary recruitment takes place during the fall semester. The primary recruitment process will begin Sept. 1 and run through Sept. 4. There will be several events that PNMs will be strongly encouraged to attend prior to recruitment kicking off to enhance the overall recruitment experience.  

When can I register for fall recruitment?

Online registration will open May 4 and close two days before the first round of primary recruitment (Tuesday, Aug. 29).  

What are recommendation letters and do I need one?

Letters of Recommendation are historically letters of reference written by an alumna of a sorority to her sorority’s chapter at Southeastern on behalf of the potential new member. Letters of recommendation are not a requirement in the recruitment registration process, but you are welcome to have letters submitted on your behalf if you would like. Recently, some of our chapters’ national organizations have decided to no longer accept letters of recommendation in an attempt to promote inclusivity and remain open-minded and unbiased in the decision-making process during recruitment. Please visit a chapter's individual website or social media to learn more about letters of recommendation.  

How do I register for recruitment?

Registration is completely online!  Beginning mid-May, you will be able to access our registration portal where you will fill out the application, upload a picture of yourself and make your online payment of $75. Recruitment Registration is not complete until the application fee and transcript information are received and confirmed.

What is the recruitment registration deadline?

Sorority recruitment registration and fees must be received no later than midnight two business days (August 29) prior to the first round of primary recruitment.

What do my fees cover?

The recruitment registration fee ($75) covers snacks during recruitment, two t-shirts, access to online registration, mail-outs and supplies used during recruitment. The recruitment fee is non-refundable.

How will I know I am registered?

Once you have completed your online registration, the Fraternity & Sorority Life office will send a confirmation email to the email address provided in your application.

When is Bid Day and who can come?

Bid Card distribution is the last day of primary recruitment. Distribution is closed to everyone except potential new members (PNM) and Panhellenic Members. After opening their bid cards, PNMs will arrive to Bid Day. New members will "run home" to their chapters on Bid Day. Parents and family members, as well as CPC alumna members, will be invited to attend Bid Day. More details to come soon. 

What is the MRABA?

MRABA stands for "Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement." This is a contract the potential new member (PNM) signs to receive a bid from one of our five NPC sororities at Southeastern. By signing the MRABA, a PNM acknowledges and agrees to each of the conditions on the document. More information about the MRABA can be found here on the National Panhellenic Conference's website and there will be extensive education during primary recruitment to make sure all PNMs know what the MRABA is and its significance in the Southeastern CPC Recruitment experience. 

What happens if I have a conflict due to a University sport or official event?

In the event that you participate in a sport or other University-approved activity that conflicts with recruitment, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule and plan as many parties as possible.  We cannot guarantee that you will be able to attend all parties though.  If you can’t attend a round of recruitment, chapters will be notified of the excused absence and will be asked to act as if you were present.  You will work with your Gamma Chi to make your selections from a distance.

What do Panhellenic (CPC) sororities have to offer?

Panhellenic sororities provide support systems for their members that become like a home away from home.  Greek membership fosters leadership, academic enrichment, career development, community service, and good citizenship.  Panhellenic sororities also provide friendships and memories that will last a lifetime, making for a well-rounded and unforgettable college experience.

What is a Gamma Chi?

A Gamma Chi is a recruitment counselor that helps guide you during the recruitment process.  She is an active sorority member who disaffiliates temporarily from her sorority to guide and support women through the recruitment process.  All Potential New Members will be assigned to a Gamma Chi group prior to recruitment and will be placed in that group during the convocation.

How much does it cost to be in a CPC Sorority?

Dues and member fees vary from chapter to chapter. This is a great thing to ask about during any organizational browses or during the first two rounds of recruitment! We have also compiled a brief overview (subject to change based on the chapters membership) of historical dues information for each chapter below: 

  • Alpha Omicron Pi | $687 for new members/semester; $478 for active members/semester. Members can pay in monthly installments.
  • Alpha Sigma Tau | $670 for new members/semester; $541.28 for active members/semester. Members can pay in monthly installments.
  • Phi Mu | $938.50 for new members/semester; $394 for active members/semester. Members can pay in monthly installments.
  • Sigma Sigma Sigma | $814 for new members/semester; $668 for active members/semester. Members can pay in monthly installments.
  • Theta Phi Alpha | $538 for new members/semester; $408 for active members/semester. Members can pay in monthly installments.

 

Council Contact Information:

2023 CPC President: Maddie Grippi, madeline.grippi@southeastern.edu 

2023 CPC Vice Presdient of Recruitment: Elizabeth Seddon, elizabeth.seddon@southeastern.edu  

CPC Advisor: Marjorie Parker, marjorie.parker@southeastern.edu 

Council Email: cpc@southeastern.edu | SLU CPC Instagram

National Panhellenic Conference Website: http://www.npcwomen.org/

 

 

Informal Recruitment/Continuous Open Bidding Information - Following Primary Recruitment AND in the Spring Semester

What is Continuous Open Bidding (COB)?

Continuous Open Bidding is a very informal process that sororities use to take in new members. Unlike formal recruitment, there are no silence rules, no long days of going from party to party, or complicated invitation acceptances. When a sorority holds COB, they simply contact a potential new member on their own and hold a series of informal events to get to know her better. Each chapter does it differently. Some might go to dinner with a potential member. Some chapters might hold a ‘board game night’ at the chapter house and invite potential members to attend. The one thing these parties do have in common is that they are a great way to casually meet people and they are always fun.

Things to remember about COB:

  • Some chapters will be eligible to extend bids of membership beginning January 17 - March 24 based on their chapter sizes. 
  • Pay attention to social media for each chapter to learn more about opportunities to meet some of our CPC sorority members - Chapter Instagrams: Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Sigma Tau, Phi Mu, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Theta Phi Alpha. 
  • All five CPC organizations will participate in Spring 2023 COB! Reach out to each chapter to learn more about opportunities to meet the chapters AND opportunities to join. 
  • Have you accepted a bid for the Spring? Congratulations! Make sure to complete the COB MRABA (in the link below) and bring it to the Office for Student Engagment, Room 2307 of the Student Union (second floor above the Southeastern "S" Breezeway across from the Campus Bookstore). 

 

 

 

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