PRIMARY RECRUITMENT 2024
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primary recruitment Schedule 2024
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
Recruitment Registration Opens!
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 & THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
PNM Convocation
After the conclusion of one of your first days of class, you will attend the Convocation event with your Gamma Chi group. This will give you an overview of the process, along with what to expect and how you can be most prepared for the week.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
Open House Round Functions
This initial round is designed to familiarize you with the Panhellenic Community. You will be visiting all 14 chapters over the span of two days.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 & MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Philanthropy Round Functions
This day marks the beginning of invitational rounds, during which PNMs can be invited to a maximum of 10 chapter functions. Philanthropy round focuses on each sorority’s community service activities and explains the chapter’s philanthropy. Chapters share what the time commitment of their sorority experience looks like. This is a great opportunity for PNMs to ask chapters about their membership requirements.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Sisterhood Round Functions
On this day, sororities present information about the bonds that unite their members. For this round of recruitment, PNMs can be invited to a maximum of 6 chapter functions. During this day, chapters are excited to share a glimpse of their sisterhood and members’ friendship with PNMs. This day is a great opportunity for PNMs to ask chapters about their financial commitments.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Preference Round Functions
Preference functions will reflect the values and ideals held in high esteem by members. Functions are expected to be a bit more serious than previous rounds, as this is the last round of sorority recruitment. To help you in deciding what chapter is the best fit for you, you’ll be able to attend a maximum of 2 chapter functions during this round.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Bid Day
Bid Day is the final day of primary recruitment. This is when new members receive their invitations, known as bids, to join a sorority. It is an exciting day when new members meet their new sisters and find out what sorority their Gamma Chi is a member of.