Recruitment FAQs

1. Do I have to be a full time student to participate in recruitment?

Yes, according to the National Panhellenic Council regulations, you must be a full time student to participate in recruitment.

2. Does it cost the same to join each organization?

No, each organizations' dues vary in amount. The initial semester of joining can cost from $500 - $760, with most organizations not costing more than $1,000 for the entire year. One of the reasons that the initial semester is more than a typical semester is due to the one-time initiation fee. The second semester (and each semester thereafter) costs typically range from $320-$480.

3. Do I have to attend every night of recruitment?

Yes, we strongly encourage you to attend every night of recruitment so that you will be able to best evaluate the organizations to find your best fit. Extreme emergencies and class will be excused.

4. Do I have to go to each organization during recruitment?

Yes, you must attend every event on your recruitment schedule.

5. Do I have to have a recommendation to go through recruitment?

No it is not necessary for you to have a recommendation to go through Panhellenic recruitment at MTSU.

6. If I have a recommendation, where do I send it to?

If you have recommendation letter, please send it to the following address:

Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life
MTSU Box 197
Attn. Panhellenic Recruitment
(Please insert the organization's name you wish to send your recommendation to)
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

7. What is the GPA requirement to go through Panhellenic recruitment?

The GPA to participate in Panhellenic recruitment is a 2.5 high school or college GPA. These GPA's will be verified prior to recruitment.

8. What is the deadline to sign up for recruitment?

The deadline to sign up for recruitment is September 2, 2011 @ 11:30 P.M. There will not be any applications accepted after this deadline.

9. What should I wear during recruitment?

Listed below are suggestions for what to wear during each night of recruitment. Your Rho Sigma can also give you additional guidance. We ask that you do not wear jeans at all during recruitment (with the exception of bid day) and that you remember to keep it classy.

• Values Night - Cute and casual such as Capri pants, dress pants, casual dress or skirt.
• Philanthropy Night -Wear something similar as the night before but we ask that you refrain from wearing a skirt or dress as you will be sitting on the floor a majority of the night. Additionally, ensure that whatever you wear covers your back and stomach when sitting on the floor.
• Theme Night - This night is dressier than the previous two nights. You would want to wear something that you would wear to a wedding, or church. Sundresses are a good example.
• Preference Night - This is the most formal and serious night of recruitment. You will want to wear something that is between a very nice church dress and a cocktail dress. Many women choose to wear black dresses on this evening, but it is not a requirement.
• Bid Day - This is by far the most exciting day of the recruitment process! You will be able to wear jeans or shorts on this day. You will be receiving a t-shirt from the sorority you receive a bid from so you may want to wear a camisole under whatever shirt you wear to bid day as there will be limited privacy to change.