Convocation: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Recruitment week kicks off with Convocation onSaturday, August 10, 2024. At Convocation, members of the Alabama Panhellenic Executive Council will give a brief description of the day-by-day schedule. Potential New Members (PNMs) will also be assigned to a Sigma Rho Chi group and will meet their leaders for the week. Each participant will also receive two Philanthropy Day t-shirts at Convocation.
What to wear: Dress is casual. We understand that many of you will be moving in, so please come as you are. T-shirt and shorts are appropriate.
Open House: August 10, 2024
During Open House Round of Recruitment, you will have the opportunity to watch a video for each of the sororities with your recruitment group. Each video is 5 minutes long and will help you learn more about each chapter—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. Remember to take good notes—the week will be over before you know it!
What to wear: You will be watching chapter videos and touring sorority row with your Sigma Rho Chi group so dress comfortably!
Philanthropy Days: August 11-13, 2024
Philanthropy Round marks the beginning of invitation-only parties. During your second and third days of recruitment, you will have the opportunity to visit up to 12 chapters for 30 minutes each. Service is an important part of the Greek experience at UA, and Philanthropy Round will give you a glimpse of the philanthropic work that each chapter participates in. Financial information will also be provided by each chapter you visit during this round. These two days are laid back and so much fun!
What to wear: You will receive two philanthropy t-shirts at Convocation. During these two days, you will wear your philanthropy t-shirts.
Sisterhood Days: August 14-16, 2024
Sisterhood Round gives you the opportunity to really see the personality of each sorority. During this round, you may attend a maximum of 7 parties, each of which is 40 minutes long. The parties during Sisterhood Round are informative and allow more time for conversations with the sorority women. Participation in this round will allow you to see firsthand the individuality and values of each chapter.
What to wear: During this round, we recommend that you wear a nicer dress and wedges or heels. You may want to keep a pair of sandals or flip flops in your bag to wear in between houses to give your feet a break!
Preference Day: August 17, 2024
On this day you can attend upto two Preference parties, each lasting 50 minutes. This is the day to really focus on what you want to gain out of joining a sorority. An invitation to a Preference event means that the sorority is very interested in you becoming a member. After participating in a ceremony, you will have the chance to talk privately with a member. During this time, the member may share with you how she made her decision, what her sorority means to her personally, and what sisterhood encompasses. After the last party, you will walk silently to complete your MRABA.
What to wear: Preference Day is the most formal round of recruitment! You should wear a nice dress and heels or nice wedges. You will not want to wear a dress that is too short or tight. An example would be something you may wear to a graduation ceremony or a daytime wedding.
