Fall 2009 Information

  • Thank you everyone who participated in Panhellenic Fall 2009 Recruitment. Registration is closed until next quarter. Please join us in Winter and Spring for more opportunities to be a part of Greek Life at UCLA!


    Fall Schedule of Pre-Recruitment Events:

    July 1:   Online registration begins. The fee to register is $35.
    September 1:   The fee to register increases to $45.
    September 19:   All Greek Tailgate at the Rose Bowl.
    September 20:   7:00 PM:  Bruin Bash Concert and Dance.
    September 21:   10:00 - 2:00:  Enormous Activities Fair, Intramural Field
    1:30 - 3:30:  Mandatory Orientation, Ackerman Grand Ballroom
    October 16-18:      
    		  Parents Weekend Activities

        * Parents Weekend Information
        * Article on Presents and Dad's Day Activities
        * Saturday:  Dad's Day and Football Game
        * Sunday:  Sorority Presents
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  • All Recruitment Events take place during 0 week:

    Mandatory Orientation

    • Monday, 9/21, 1:30 - 3:30, Ackerman Grand Ballroom

     

    Event Description:

    Here, you will receive all information for the week of recruitment.  Costs, academics, what the process is like, etc. will all be gone over.  You will also get to meet your recruitment counselor known as a Rho Gamma who will guide you through the week's activities.

     

    Attire:

    This event is completely casual as everyone will be attending many Welcome Week Activities throughout the day. 

     

     

     

  • Recruitment Begins!

    • Wednesday, 9/23:      Open House Round #1 (9 events)
    • Thursday, 9/24:          Open House Round #2 (7 events)


    Wednesday:  Noon Start Time:

    • Will meet your Rho Gamma at 11:15 at the Inverted Fountain.


    Thursday:   4:30 Start Time:

    • Will meet your Rho Gamma at 3:45 at the Inverted Fountain.  


    Event Description:
     
    Over 2 days, this round of events is focused on the importance and excitement of "Going Greek"!  Each potential new member will visit all participating chapter houses for 30 minutes each. You will attend these events with your recruitment group and Rho Gamma as you walk as a group from house to house. 

    Make sure to eat a good meal before you attend each day.  The afternoons can be long and you will need to keep your energy up.  It is OK to bring a snack to eat in between events.

    Attire:
     
    Be sure to dress casually and comfortably. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sandals, and flip flops are totally acceptable.

    What To Talk About:
     
    Since this event is mostly intended to give you a glimpse of what recruitment will be like, ask questions that will be helpful to you throughout the week. Worry less about trying to impress sorority members and concentrate more on orienting yourself with the environment. Have fun and keep an open mind, meeting as many members from different sororities as possible.  Chapters will also be explaining the financial costs of joining.

     

  • House Tours / Philanthropy Round

    • Friday, 9/25:   (You may have upto 8 parties)

     

    3:30 Start Time:


    • You will meet your Rho Gamma on Hilgard Avenue at 2:45 to receive your schedule.
    • Most potential new members wear sundresses or skirts appropriate for evening events.  Make sure to bring snacks and a sweater as the nights can get chilly.

           Event Description:

           This round of events will focus on 2 things:

     

    1:  Sorority Living:  Chapters will be discussing living requirements and awesome living / learning communities for their chapters.  Not every chapter will do a house tour.  

    If you join a sorority at UCLA, you will be expected to live in the house for at a minimum of 1 year beginning your 2nd year -Transfer Students 

  • Entertainment Round:

    • Saturday, 9/26:  (You may visit upto 5 parties)ADPi Recruitment

    Noon Start Time: 

    • Will meet your Rho Gamma at 11:15 at the Inverted Fountain.


    Event Description: This round of events is focused on entertainment. There are five events that are 45 minutes each. Some chapters will perform a skit set around a theme which should showcase their personality and values and some chapters will let you see a slide show of their chapter’s activities throughout the year.  Each chapter will allow plenty of time for one-on-one conversations.

    Attire: Most potential new members wear sundresses or skirts appropriate for daytime events.  Make sure to bring snacks and a sweater as it could get chilly.

  • Preference Round:

    • Sunday, 9/27:  (You may visit up to 2 parties)

          9:00 AM Start Time

    • You will meet your Rho Gamma at 8:30 AM on Hilgard to get your schedule for the morning.
       

          Event Description:

    These events focus on the deepest aspects of sorority life, including sisterhood, friendship and ritual. This is your last chance to interact with chapter members.  Prepare to possibly participate in a ceremony that will let you see the importance of sorority membership.

    Attire:

    A non black or white cocktail dress is recommended and remember to bring that sweater!

  • Bid Day!

    • Sunday, 9/27

    Event Description:

    All potential new members will gather at the Inverted Fountain at 5:30 PM to receive their sorority bid. You will then be invited back to the house of the sorority you have joined to participate in fun activities such as pictures, dinner, and "get-to-know-you games" from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.  Activities differ from chapter to chapter.

    Attire:

    Jeans and flip-flops are suggested.  You will receive a new Bid Day shirt once you arrive at the house.

     

     

    Everyone participating in the Spring Recruitment Process must register with the UCLA Panhellenic Council.

    Fall  2009 Application - Click Here

    Be A Leader - GO Greek!