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Sorority Recruitment 2008

How do I get through Recruitment?


It's easy...

  1. Fill out the application online.

  2. Send the application online and pay with paypal or write a check and send it to UCSB panhellenic at the address bellow.How do I get through Recruitment?

  3. The online sign up takes about 5 mins. You can pay afterwards through GreekBill. It is $60 dollars. This fee is non-refundable.

  4. A confirmation email will be sent to verify all completed applications and payment.

  5. You do NOT need any letters of recommendation, they are not required, but if you have any from sorority alumnae or members, please have them sent to:

UCSB Panhellenic:
Attention-Letters of Recommendation.
Office of Student Life - Student Resource Bldg.
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5010
Phone: 805- 893-8463 Fax: 805-893-7005

If you are an international student please send a self addressed envelope to UCSB Panellenic and an application will be sent to you.



Sunday, September 21st 7:00pm Campbell Hall

Informational meeting about recruitment at Campbell Hall. Registration for recruitment closes at 12 am. Meet the Panhellenic Executive Board and learn the rules and ways of recruitment! There will be a very entertaining film that will explain the events for the week, and also the amazing Recruitment Counselors will be putting on a traditional and exciting show. This is also a mandatory event. If for any reason, you cannot make this orientation please call the Panhellenic office at (805) 893-8463. This will also be one of the last opportunities to register for Recruitment

* Casual attire for this meeting.

Monday, September 22nd

10:00am: Meet your Recruitment Counselors at Embarcadero Hall
Convocation:
3:00 – 4:00 pm general
4:30 – 5:30pm Faculty Presentation in Res Halls


Unity Day
6:00pm Meet your Recruitment Counselors at Embarcadero Hall Get excited!! Ten am kicks off Fall Formal Recruitment and since registration closed at 12 the night before, everyone will be good to go. All women will receive a walk-around brochure that has information about each house and a map of where all the houses are. There will be break in between for Convocation and recruitment will resume at 6pm where you will meet up with your recruitment counselor again.

* * Casual attire for this day: jeans, shorts, skirts. Remember to wear some comfortable shoes!



Tuesday, September 23rd Unity Day II

12:00pm LUNCH Embarcadero Hall
1:00pm Embarcadero Hall Meeting Recruitment Counselors


This day will be the second part to Unity day. Between day 1 and day 2, all potential new members will be visiting all 10 of our amazing houses. Before the day begins, there will be an opportunity to meet with Recruitment Counselors for lunch.

* Casual attire for this day: jeans, shorts, skirts. Also remember to dress in comfortable clothes; this day is longer.


Wednesday, September 24th House Tours Day

9:00am Recruitment Counselor Meeting Embarcadero Hall
1:00 – 1:50 LUNCH


On house tours day… you will be going on Tours of the Houses! UCSB has 10 beautiful sorority houses that would be any college students dream to live in. During the house tour you will have the opportunity to meet more active members and ask any questions you may have. * A casual summer outfit. A comfortable skirt or capris and blouse is appropriate.


Thursday, September 25th Greek Pillar Day

5:30pm Meet Recruitment Counselor Embarcadero Hall

First day of classes! As each day progresses, the numbers of the houses attending will be narrowed down. This day will be a maximum of 4 houses, and at these parties the Standards, Scholarship, Sisterhood and Service pillars will be presented. This day will be very entertaining!

* A casual summer outfit. This day will be similar to House Tours day.


Friday, September 26th Preference Night

5:30 Meet your Recruitment Counselor at Embarcadero Hall

This recruitment event is held at night and is more formal than previous days. Preference night is the last night of mutual selection, and will give a preview of rituals that each house prides them in. This night is very special, and there will be a maximum of two houses to visit this night.

* A bit more formal. A cocktail dress (knee length) or a skirt and blouse would be appropriate.


Saturday, September 27th BID DAY

Meet at HSSB Court Yard 12:00

On this day you will receive a bid from a chapter asking you to become a member of their organization. After you receive this bid you and the other new members of that sorority will meet up with the active sorority members.

* Something COMFORTABLE. You will receive a bid shirt when you arrive, so wear jeans or shorts.