About Sorority Recruitment at WashU
Washington University is a delayed recruitment campus, meaning freshmen are eligible to join Sorority and Fraternity life after their first semester. All rounds of recruitment are on campus. Recruitment is four days long, not including bid day on Monday night. Recruitment is run by the WPA, assisted by a team of Rho Gammas, who are student recruitment counselors trained to support PNMs, make sure they get to where they need to be, and answer questions.
Open House & Registration Opens | Sunday, November 11 | 1pm – 3pm | Risa Commons
Each sorority will have a table in Risa Commons and PNMs will have the opportunity to speak with chapter members in a low-stakes environment to ask questions and learn more about Sorority Life at WashU and explore the various sororities.
PNM Orientation | Sunday, January 21 | 4pm – 5pm | Virtual (link to follow)
PNMs will learn about the various rules and procedures for the primary recruitment process and have the opportunity to meet with their designated Rho Gammas.
Philanthropy Round | Thursday & Friday January 25/26 5:30pm – 9:45pm
It is a requirement that each PNM visits all 6 sororities over the 2 days of philanthropy round in order to be eligible to continue with the recruitment process. During the PNMs time at each chapter, she will learn about their philanthropic efforts in the greater community and the causes they support.
Sisterhood Round | Saturday January 27 9am – 5:45pm (1 hour lunch break allotted)
PNMs may visit up to 4 chapters during this round and will have the opportunity to learn about the sisterly bonds shared by the chapter, including the various events and traditions that contribute to this.
Preference Round | Sunday January 28 9am – 5:15pm (1 hour lunch break allotted)
PNMs may visit up to 2 chapters during this round. It is the last opportunity for the PNM to speak to active sorority members. Conversations are typically longer and more meaningful in substance about chapters’ core values.
Bid Day | Monday January 29 6pm
PNMs will open their bid card and will be escorted by Rho Gammas to their respective chapters to celebrate their bids with active members and their new member classes.