Dear PNMs,

I am so excited for you to embark on this new chapter. Put away all worries, fears, and negative thoughts, and take this opportunity with open hearts and open minds to fully embrace this experience. As your Vice President of Recruitment, I want to welcome you all and cannot wait for you to go through the recruitment process to meet all the chapters and potentially find your home! It is crazy to me how I am now in charge of recruitment where I was once in your shoes. Originally I had no intention of joining a sorority, but I am so happy I did. Keeping an open mind paves the way for opportunities to meet such awesome people. Remember to stay true to yourself, be confident, and keep an open heart and mind. Good luck to all you girls and go find your home!

— Britt R., VPR

Potential New Member Orientation — Day 0: August 31st, 2024

All potential new members (PNM) must attend the in-person Potential New Member Orientation. This orientation will go over important topics for PNMs to learn about and understand before going through the recruitment process such as the benefits of membership, an overview of the recruitment process, expectations of membership, and frequently asked questions. This will also be where you will pick up your shirt for the first day of recruitment and where you will meet your Rho Gamma(s)!

  • Date: Saturday, August 31st

  • Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

  • Location: Falk Theater (across the street from campus, next to Oxford Exchange)

  • InvolveUT Registration Link: https://cglink.me/2sz/r395865

Spirit Day — Day 1: September 1st, 2024
The first round of primary recruitment is where potential new members will have the opportunity to meet each of the 8 sorority chapters. This is the longest day of recruitment. Each round will be 30 minutes. There will be many breaks throughout the day and an opportunity for an hour-long lunch break. The day starts at 8:30 am and could end anywhere between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Note: Zeta Tau Alpha will be participating in this round of recruitment.

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Philanthropy Day — Day 2: September 2nd, 2024
Potential new members will get invited back to a maximum of 5 chapters where they will get the chance to learn about those chapters' philanthropies. Potential new members will also be shown chapter dues during this round so that they know how much each sorority costs. Each round will be 45 minutes. There will be breaks throughout the day and an opportunity for a lunch break. The day starts at 8:45 am and could end at any time depending on each PNM’s individual schedule. The last round for the day will end at 7:45 pm at the latest.

Note: Zeta Tau Alpha will NOT be participating in this round of recruitment.

Preference Day — Day 3: September 7th, 2024
This is the most significant round. Potential new members can be invited back to a maximum of 2 chapters for this round where they will have more intimate conversations and get a glance at each sorority's ritual. Each round will be 60 minutes. The day starts at 8:45 am and could end at any time depending on each PNM’s individual schedule. The last round for the day will end at 5:00 pm at the latest.

Note: Zeta Tau Alpha will NOT be participating in this round of recruitment.


Bid Day — Day 4: September 8th, 2024

The day potential new members will find out which chapters offered them a bid to membership! Be sure to arrive excited and to wear a bralette or sports bra as you will be given your sorority’s bid day shirt on this day. After you open your bid and put on your shirt, you will get to run home to your brand-new sisterhood and get the opportunity to celebrate with everyone back at their recruitment spaces. The day starts at 9:45 am and ends when bid day celebrations conclude (early/mid-afternoon)!

Note: Zeta Tau Alpha will NOT be participating in this bid day celebration.

To be eligible for UT Panhellenic Primary Recruitment, potential new members must:

  • Attend Potential New Member Orientation:

    • Date: Saturday, August 31st

    • Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

    • Location: Falk Theater (across the street from campus, next to Oxford Exchange)

    • InvolveUT Registration Link: https://cglink.me/2sz/r395865

  • Be a full-time (12 credit hours), undergraduate degree-seeking student at the University of Tampa.

  • Have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA (high school, transfer, or UT — whichever is most recent is taken into consideration).

  • Have not been initiated in an NPC sorority or international sorority at UT or another campus.

    • Students who were been initiated (at another University) into one of the 8 sororities available at UT should contact their sororities headquarters about transferring into the UT chapter. They should not go through the Recruitment process.

Formal Recruitment Registration is now CLOSED, the registration fee will be $45.00!

Recruitment applications will not be processed until the application fee is received. If you miss any registration material, we will send you a reminder email. Payment by debit or credit card is required at the time of registration. You cannot complete the registration process without paying the required registration fee. No cash or check will be accepted.

The College Panhellenic Association at The University of Tampa does not accept letters of recommendation for Panhellenic Primary Recruitment. We do not submit letters of recommendation to the chapters on the Potential New Member’s behalf.

However, please contact their National Headquarters directly if you would like to submit a letter of recommendation to one, some, or all of the chapters.