Parent

1. Sorority Recruitment
2015
Parent Orientation
California State University, Fullerton

2. Meet the Team
 Haley Cornell: Vice President of
Recruitment- Chapter Relations
 Chloe Provance: Vice President of
Recruitment- EPX Relations
 Kristin Jordan: Panhellenic President
 Alyssa Jensen: Vice President of Judicial
Affairs
 Sam Morales & Vincent Vigil: Fraternity
and Sorority Life Coordinators
 Sigma Rho Chis: Recruitment Counselors
Panhellenic Recruitment
Team 2015

3. Alpha Chi
Omega
What is Sorority?
 A sorority is a national/international social organization for undergraduate
women aimed at the involvement of Sisterhood, Socialization and
Philanthropy.
 Sororities offer warm, caring atmospheres which encourage individual
development.
Alpha Delta
Pi
Sigma
Kappa
Zeta Tau
Alpha
Delta
Zeta
Gamma Phi
Beta

4. Panhellenic Crest

5. Benefits of Sorority
Membership
Community Service & Philanthropy
 Community service is an important aspect of Sorority Life. Participation in
community service builds character through the realization of the needs of others.
 All sororities sponsor chosen philanthropies supported by collegiate and alumni
chapters.
 They also participate in different service projects in the community and here on
CSUF campus.
 Sororities and Fraternities together donate over $57,000 each year to Camp Titan
(CSUF’s philanthropy).

6. Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Beta Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha
ΑΧΩ
Supporting Victims of
Domestic Violence;
Mothers Against Drunk
Driving (M.A.D.D.)
“Together Let Us Seek
the Heights”
ΑΔΠ
Ronald McDonald
House
“We Live For Each
Other”
ΔΖ
Speech & Hearing;
The Painted Turtle
Camp
“Individually Unique,
Together Complete”
ΓΦΒ
Building Strong
Girls
“Founded Upon a
Rock”
ΣΚ
Sigma Kappa
Foundation; Inherit the
Earth; Gerontology;
Maine Sea Coast Mission;
Alzheimer’s Association
“One Heart, One Way”
ZTA
Breast Cancer
Education &
Awareness
“Seek the Noblest”
Philanthropies & Mottos

7. Benefits of Sorority
Membership
Scholarship
 A major goal of sorority life is to encourage and assist members in attaining their academic
potential.
 Sorority life strives to keep academics one of the main priorities by encourage good grades,
studying and putting school first.
 Sorority women are offered many different scholarships through individual sororities at the
University.
 Sororities offer opportunities to get help through tutoring and study groups.
 As well, there is an organization called Order of Omega that recognizes sorority and
fraternity men and women with excellence in scholarship.

8. High School: 3.0
College or University: 2.5
High School: 3.0
College or University: 2.5
High School: 3.0
College or University: 2.75
High School: 3.0
College or University: 2.8
High School: 3.0
College or University: 2.8
High School: 3.0
College or University: 2.75
ΑΧΩ ΑΔΠ ΔΖ
ΓΦΒ ΣΚ ZTA
Minimum Chapter Grade
Point Average

9. Benefits of Sorority
Membership
Socials
 With over 35,000 students on campus, sorority creates many opportunities to help your daughter
get to know other students on campus as well as adjust to college life.
 Many of your daughter’s fondest college memories will be developed through social interaction.
Sororities provide the chance to make new friends and have fun.
 Sororities offer exchanges, retreats, Sorority and Fraternity mixed events, formals and sisterhood
events to help your daughter meet an array of new people constantly. Also, many sororities
have events that include parents such as Mother-Daughter & Father-Daughter events.

10. Benefits of Sorority
Membership
Networking
 Sorority life is not just during our collegiate years, but lasts a lifetime.
 Being a part of a sorority can help your daughter find that perfect job when she
graduates. Our sororities have a strong relationship with their alumnae, which give
many opportunities for job placement after college.
 Once your daughter graduates, she can even continue her service in her sorority.
Many groups have active alumni/graduate chapters providing opportunities for
continued involvement.

11. Financial Information
Average Sorority Costs
 Annual Fees- $1,400.00
 New Member Fees- $200.00
 Annual Live-In Fees
 Though some sororities may vary in monthly dues and
payment plans, they all average out at the end of the year.

12. Time Commitment
 The more your daughter puts into sorority life, the more she will get out of it.
 Weekly Monday (or in some cases Sunday) meetings are mandatory by each
chapter. These meetings are to let your daughter know what is happening in
the chapter, the activities during the upcoming weeks and any new news
that might be important for the chapter to know.
 Greek speakers, chapter retreats and sisterhood events are also obligatory
events. Estimate about 3-6 hours per week, depending on events.

13. ΑΧΩ ΑΔΠ ΔΖ
ΓΦΒ ΣΚ ZTA
Sorority Weekly Meetings
New Member Meetings:
Mondays at 5:00PM
General Chapter
Meetings:
Mondays at 7:00PM
New Member Meetings:
Sundays at 7:00PM
General Chapter
Meetings:
Mondays at 6:45PM
New Member Meetings:
Mondays at 6:00PM
General Chapter
Meetings:
Mondays at 7:00PM
New Member Meetings:
Sundays at 4:00PM
General Chapter
Meetings:
Sundays at 7:00PM
New Member Meetings:
Sundays at 8:00PM
General Chapter
Meetings:
Mondays at 7:30PM
New Member Meetings:
Sundays at 7:00PM
General Chapter
Meetings:
Mondays at 7:00PM

14. Policy on Hazing
CSUF HAS A STRICT
NO HAZING POLICY
“In accordance with state and University policy and law, CSUF has zero tolerance for
hazing. Hazing remains true, regardless of location, intent or consent of the
participants. Hazing is a way of the past and does not build upon those values of
Greek Life at CSUF or anywhere else. For more information, check the California
Code of Regulations, Title V, Article 2, Student Discipline 41301 (expulsion,
suspension, and probation of students, 1982).” (CSUF Website, Greek Life Section).

15. Alcohol Policy
 New Member Education
 Sorority Houses

16. What is Sorority
Recruitment?
Chapter Presidents

17. Formal Recruitment
Weekend Schedule
Day 1 Apparel
DAY 1:
Subject: Meet all Six Sororities
Date: Friday, September 18th
Time: 9:00AM-10:00PM
Location: Titan Student Union (TSU)
Description: This day is an introduction to
all six sororities at CSUF and insights into
the benefits of being a Sorority woman.

18. Formal Recruitment
Weekend Schedule
Day 2 Apparel
DAY 2:
Subject: House Tours & Philanthropy Day
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 9:00AM-8:30PM
Location: Check in at Titan Student Union (TSU)
Description: On this day your daughter will visit the
sorority houses and learn about their philanthropy.
Parties will consist of hands-on creative projects that
your daughter and the sorority members will make to
donate to various charities. This is a glimpse of the
important of community service in Sorority life.

19. Formal Recruitment
Weekend Schedule
Day 3 Apparel
DAY 3:
Subject: Preference Night
Date: Sunday, September 20th
Time: 4:00PM-11:00PM
Location: Check in at Titan Student Union (TSU)
Description: On this night your daughter will visit parties at
the selected house(s). This is the time to focus on their
feelings towards the sorority. They will participate in
beautiful ceremonies, meaningful to each chapter. During
this time, members may share with them how the chapter
made their decision, what the sorority means to them and
the ideals of sisterhood.

20. Formal Recruitment
Weekend Schedule
Day 4:
Subject: Bid Day
Date: Monday, September 21st
Time: 4:00PM-10:00PM
Location: Titan Student Union (TSU)
Description: This day your daughter will embark on a sisterhood that will last a lifetime. After
finding out which sorority extended them a bid, they will meet their new sisters and sit
together for a revealing of the Recruitment Counselors. After, your daughter will meet up at
the sorority house where all sister will be there waiting for them.

21. Where does my daughter sign up?
Register online at:
www.csufpanhellenic.wix.com/fullertonphc
 It is important that they complete the payment process, for it
will guarantee their admission into recruitment! ($40)
 Please have them fill out the entire application

22. Questions?
 Q&A Session
 Panel
 Parents
 If you have any further questions,
please feel free to ask any Rho Chi’s
(Sorority Recruitment Counselors)
and/or the Vice Presidents of
Recruitment. They will be available
afterwards for any question or
comments you might have!
Vice Presidents of
Recruitment

23. Thank you for coming!