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 Table of Contents
Welcome from the Panhellenic Association 2
Welcome from President David L. Boren 3
Panhellenic Association 4
Sorority Life 6
Scholarship 8
Service 10
Leadership 12
Chapter Houses 14
Formal Recruitment 17
What to Wear 18
Recruitment Schedule 20
Housing and Dining 21
Recommendation Forms 22
Sorority Housing 23
Finances 24
Other Opportunities 25
Hazing and Bill of Rights 26
Recruitment Guidelines 27
No Matter the Letter, We’re All Greek Together 28
Online Registration Information 29

Panhellenic Recruitment 2011

Panhellenic Adviser: Jill Tran, Assistant Director, Student Life
Vice President of Recruitment: Kassidy Lee
Designed by: Adrienne Bloomer
Printed by: University of Oklahoma Printing Services

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 Welcome to the University of Oklahoma
elcome to the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association. We are excited that you ou are now part of the Sooner family
have chosen to become a part of the OU family and want to help you get involved in one and beginning a new adventure at a
of the largest groups on campus. The OU Panhellenic Association is an organization pacesetter university with an outstanding
composed of 11 National Panhellenic Conference sororities totaling approximately 25 percent of and diverse fraternity and sorority system.
undergraduate female students. We have a very strong Panhellenic system that ranks at the top
among campuses nationally. Each sorority offers leadership and community service opportunities While academics will, of course, be the
while promoting academic excellence and involvement in other campus organizations. The main major focus of your undergraduate years,
goal for sororities is to better their members through educational experiences and the teaching of participation in fraternity and sorority life can
high ideals. be an integral part of a complete educational
experience preparing you for your personal,
social and professional life. Your experiences
We invite you to take a close look at each Panhellenic sorority by participating in Formal Re- as a member of one of our sorority chapters
cruitment from Aug. 11 to 16, 2011. This five-day process allows you the opportunity to assess the
will provide a framework for achievement
unique features of each sorority. We strongly recommend that you come with an open mind and
and strong personal value development that
pursue the sorority that best matches your interest and comfort level. Membership in a
Panhellenic sorority can open the door to so many great opportunities and experiences as a may be applied to your academic studies.
student at OU. Community service, academic support,
campus involvement, multicultural activities

Your college years are the time for building your future and experiencing life. Women involved
in the sorority system excel at academics and serve in many leadership roles on campus. Each
woman develops her individual potential while sharing in the benefits of the group experience. We
hope that you get involved and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities available for you at
the University of Oklahoma.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at (405) 325-6350
or at panhellenic@ou.edu.
David L. Boren
and leadership development are just a few of
the opportunities provided by the OU fraternity
and sorority system.
The University of Oklahoma is a special place where special things happen every day.
It is enriched by the many contributions of the members of our outstanding sororities.
I hope you will consider sharing in this life-changing experience. Along with your
degree, your sorority experience will last long beyond your undergraduate years.

Sincerely,
Sincerely,

President David L. Boren

Jill Tran Cierra Odom Kassidy Lee

Assistant Director Student Life, 2011 Panhellenic 2011 Panhellenic
Panhellenic Adviser President Vice President of Recruitment
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 Panhellenic Association
hen you join one of the National Panhellenic Conference sororities at OU, you also become
Sisterhood
W a member of the Panhellenic Association. The OU Panhellenic Association is the umbrella
organization for the NPC sororities chartered at OU and is responsible for organizing activities of
mutual concern and interest to all the sororities on campus.
Joining a sorority is the beginning of a new experience with
new friends and a new home away from home. Since all
NPC, founded in 1902, is the encompassing organization for 26 national and international women’s sororities stress their individuality during the membership
fraternities and sororities. Each member group is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of selection process, each chapter’s new member
college women and alumnae. Members are represented on more than 600 college and university program extends for a different length of time. Some
campuses in the United States and Canada and in more than 5,300 alumnae associations, making up chapters have a program that continues throughout the
more than 3 million sorority women in the world. fall semester, and others have initiation four to eight
weeks into the semester. Asking questions about each
The OU Panhellenic Association is composed of 11 NPC sororities. Sororities have enjoyed a rich chapter’s program content during the recruitment process
history at OU since 1909. The university’s commitment to the fraternity and sorority system is equal to will help you make the decision that best meets your
the Panhellenic Association’s commitment to the university. needs.

During the first semester of your association, all of the

activities are designed to orient you with your sorority’s
history and goals, while working toward initiation.
Activities such as retreats, service projects, meetings,
study programs and formal dinners will help you build a
strong foundation for sorority life.

Sisterhood means having women there to help guide

you through the college transition. During your sorority
education program as a new member, you will get to

know many women; you also will be matched with a Big
Sis or mentor. You and your Big Sis/mentor will have a
very special friendship, and she will be a person upon
whom you can always count.

Panhellenic Creed
We, as undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of
good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college
community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal
that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close
contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and
wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

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 Sorority Life
ne of the most enjoyable parts of sorority life is making
new friends and forming bonds with hundreds of
collegiate women. You not only learn to live in
community, but through sharing common life interests and
experiences you will develop a very special closeness to
those around you. New friends will want to share in your
successes and happiness. Being part of a sorority means
more than wearing Greek letters, attending meetings and
going to social functions; sometimes it means relaxing around
the chapter house with your sisters. Membership provides a
sense of belonging to a group that will support you throughout
your college years.
Another important part of sorority life is participation in
sorority and campus activities. Community service, Parents’
Weekend, Family Weekend, date parties, Homecoming,
intramural sports and leadership seminars are only a few of
the activities in which sorority members take part. Special
events such as Sooner Scandals, The Big Event and
University Sing provide multiple opportunities to build new
friendships. The Panhellenic Association and individual
chapters also sponsor educational programs on current
topics such as women’s issues, career planning, financial
independence after college, wellness, sexual assault
awareness, risk management and leadership development.
Attending these different events and developing new
relationships with men and women across campus will enrich
your college experience.
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It’s Greek to Me
A Glossary of Terms You May Need To Know
Active: An undergraduate sorority member who
has been initiated by her chapter.
Alumna: A sorority member who is no longer
a member of a collegiate chapter (plural is
alumnae).
Bid: An invitation to join a sorority or fraternity.
Chapter: A membership unit of a national or
international sorority or fraternity.
Continuous Open Bidding: COB bids may
be extended and accepted at any time during
the school year other than Formal Recruitment
(COB also is called Open Bidding and Informal
Membership Recruitment).
Formal Membership Recruitment: A designated
membership recruitment period during which a
series of organized events are held by each NPC
sorority; membership recruitment is organized
and implemented by the Panhellenic Association.
Fraternity: Greek-letter sisterhood or
brotherhood.
Fraternity and Sorority Student Life: Fraternity
and Sorority Student Life is a part of Student Life
at the University of Oklahoma. Fraternity and
Sorority Student Life is composed of the following
four umbrella organizations: Interfraternity
Council, National PanHellenic Council,
Panhellenic Association and Multicultural Greek
Council.
Initiation: Ceremony during which new members
receive lifelong membership privileges.
Intentional Single Preference: When a woman
only lists one sorority on her Membership
Recruitment Acceptance when two options are
available.
Legacy: A
woman whose
mother, sister
or, in some cases, grandmother is an alumna or
active member of a sorority.
National Panhellenic Conference: NPC is
a conference body composed of 26 national
women’s fraternities, each of which is
autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of
college women, undergraduates and alumnae.
New Member: A woman who has accepted a
sorority bid but is not yet an initiated member.
Panhellenic Association: The College
Panhellenic Association is a cooperative campus
organization of collegiate members of NPC
sororities.
Potential Member: Any woman interested in
becoming a sorority member who is matriculated
and eligible to join according to the Panhellenic
Association’s requirements.
Preferential Bidding: A system used at the
conclusion of Formal Membership Recruitment to
match sorority and potential member preferences.
Recommendation/Reference: A letter or a form
written by an alumna member recommending a
potential member to a sorority.
Recruitment Guide (Rho Gamma): A
Panhellenic representative who has no contact
with her own chapter during Formal Membership
Recruitment and is available to guide women
through the recruitment process and answer
questions.
Sorority: A Greek-letter sisterhood.
 Scholarship
Panhellenic sororities recognize the importance of scholarship. Many chapters have study
hall hours to assist with time management. Tutors are available to guide students in their
individual coursework. Academic achievement is promoted by national sororities, individual
chapters and the Panhellenic Association through distribution of thousands of dollars in scholarships
awarded annually.

Each semester the academic performance of every sorority is tabulated to determine an all-sorority
grade-point average. For fall 2010 it was 3.25. Since 1998, the average all-sorority grade-point
average has been above 3.1. This number has been consistently higher than the undergraduate
all-women grade-point average. The OU Panhellenic Association has been recognized by the National
Panhellenic Conference for its outstanding scholarship programming and performance.

The Panhellenic Association does not require a specific grade-point average to participate in Formal
Recruitment. However, each sorority has a minimum grade requirement to be considered for
membership and initiation. The average grade requirement for a freshman to join is around 3.2 and the
average requirement for an upper-class student is around 3.0.

It is important to understand that if your grade-point average is lower than the average chapter
Panhellenic Fact:
requirements, your opportunities of joining decrease. The all-sorority grade-point average
for Fall 2010 was 3.25.

A Alpha H Eta N Nu T Tau

Greek B Beta
G Gamma
Q Theta
I Iota
X Xi
O Omicron
U Upsilon
F Phi
Alphabet D Delta
E Epsilon
K Kappa
L Lambda
P Pi
R Rho
C Chi
Y Psi
Z Zeta M Mu S Sigma W Omega
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 Service
he desire to serve others is one of the most important
qualities that is developed in a sorority member. Each
sorority has chosen a local or national philanthropy
to support through financial donations and volunteer
hours. Throughout the academic year, a sorority will host a
fundraiser or other events to raise money for their specific
philanthropy. Sororities also support other
nonprofit organizations, donating blood for the Oklahoma
Blood Institute, building houses for Habitat for Humanity,
mentoring young people through Big Brothers and Big
Sisters, and tutoring children through the Adopt-a-School
program. Sorority women spend thousands of hours
volunteering in the community while developing a lifestyle
of serving others in need.

Service: When sisters come together

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 Leadership
embership in a sorority provides numerous

M opportunities for the development of

leadership skills. As a chapter officer, you
develop leadership qualities by organizing events
and building teamwork. Chapter committees allow
you to be involved in the operational aspects of
a sorority. Other leadership opportunities within
each chapter include event chairman, community
service event coordinator and director of a musical
production.

The Panhellenic Association is an additional

opportunity for sorority members to develop
leadership skills on the OU campus. Panhellenic
Council members host events for OU students as well as sorority members. They promote
communication among sororities, encourage unity and maintain a judicial system to guide the actions
of sororities.

Sororities encourage members to fill leadership positions in organizations outside the Panhellenic
Association, such as the Campus Activities Council, student government, Women’s Outreach Center
and other special-interest groups. The Center for Leadership Development and Volunteerism
helps students further develop their leadership skills and connects them to volunteer opportunities.
Leadership skills may be developed by holding positions in a sorority as well as other campus
organizations. Participation in multiple organizations promotes well-roundedness and makes women
more marketable to future employers.

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 Chapter Houses
Alpha Chi Omega ACW Chi Omega CW
Address: 1115 College Ave., 73072 Address: 820 Chautauqua Ave., 73069
OU Chapter: Psi OU Chapter: Epsilon Alpha
Founded: DePauw University | Oct. 15, 1885 Founded: University of Arkansas | April 5, 1895
Philanthropy: Victims of Domestic Violence Philanthropy: Make-a-Wish Foundation
National website: www.alphachiomega.org/ National website: www.chiomega.com/
Local website: www.oualphachi.com/ Local website: www.ou.edu/chiomega/

Alpha Gamma Delta AGD Delta Delta Delta DDD

Address: 930 Chautauqua Ave., 73069
OU Chapter: Upsilon
Founded: Syracuse University | May 30, 1904
Philanthropy: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation for Diabetes
National website: www.alphagammadelta.org/
Local website: www.oualphagam.com/
Address: 1611 College Ave., 73072
OU Chapter: Theta Gamma
Founded: Boston University | Thanksgiving Eve, 1888
Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
National website: www.deltadeltadelta.org/
Local website: www.outridelta.com/

Alpha Omicron Pi AOP Delta Gamma DG

Address: 1411 Elm Ave., 73072 Address: 744 Elm Ave., 73069
OU Chapter: Xi OU Chapter: Alpha Iota
Founded: Barnard College | Jan. 2, 1897 Founded: Lewis School for Girls, Oxford Mississippi | Dec. 1873
Philanthropy: Arthritis Research Philanthropy: Service for Sight
National website: www.alphaomicronpi.org/ National website: www.deltagamma.org/
Local website: www.ou.edu/aoii Local website: www.ou.edu/htdocs/delta_gamma/Homepage.html

Alpha Phi AF Gamma Phi Beta GFB

Address: 1105 S. College Ave., 73072
Address: 1401 College Ave., 73072
OU Chapter: Psi
OU Chapter: Phi
Founded: Syracuse University | Nov. 11, 1874
Founded: Syracuse University | Oct. 10, 1872
Philanthropy: Camp Fire USA and United Way of Norman
Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation, supporting women’s cardiac health
National website: www.gammaphibeta.org/
National website: www.alphaphi.org/
Local website: www.gammaphibeta-ou.org/
Local website: www.alphaphisooners.com/

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 Formal Recruitment: What to Expect
ormal Recruitment begins Thursday, Round Two of Formal Recruitment begins Saturday,
Aug. 11, 2011. All female students Aug. 13. In the morning, Rho Gammas will issue
participating in Formal Recruitment need to individual house invitations through distribution of
check in at one of the registration tents between a page listing chapters to visit along with times of
the Adams and Walker Residence Halls between the individual house parties. Potential members will
Kappa Alpha Theta KAQ 8 and 11 a.m. Potential members will complete attend a maximum of eight parties, with 45 minutes
registration and receive housing information, a room spent at each house. It is very important for potential
Address: 845 Chautauqua Ave., 73069 key and a recruitment nametag. Registrants have members to follow their schedule precisely as not to
OU Chapter: Alpha Omicron until mid-afternoon to move into the residence halls. disrupt the flow of recruitment.
Founded: DePauw University | Jan. 27, 1870 Recruitment Guides (Rho Gammas), who are women
Philanthropy: CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates Round Three begins Sunday, Aug. 14 in the morning.
already affiliated with a sorority, have been assigned
National website: www.kappaalphatheta.org/ Again, Rho Gammas will distribute party routings.
to each floor of the residence halls to assist individual
Local website: www.outheta.org/ Potential members will attend a maximum of five
students participating in Formal Recruitment.
parties, with each one lasting one hour.
All potential members will attend a mandatory
Round Four, or “Preference Night,” starts the evening
orientation at Lloyd Noble Center at 3:30 p.m.
of Monday, Aug. 15. Rho Gammas will distribute party
Families, parents and guardians are welcome to
Kappa Kappa Gamma KKG attend as well. During the orientation session, the
routings. Potential members will attend a maximum
of two parties, with 90 minutes spent at each house.
Address: 700 College Ave., 73069 Formal Recruitment process will be reviewed. If
Once the parties have ended, potential members will
OU Chapter: Beta Theta questions arise that were not answered during
sign a preference card listing their personal preference
Founded: Monmouth College | Oct. 13, 1870 orientation, Jill Tran, the Panhellenic Association
to join the sororities they have visited.
Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental, Rose McGill Fund, and adviser, the OU Panhellenic executive officers and the
J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities recruitment team will be available to answer additional The week of Formal Recruitment is a selection
National website: www.kappakappagamma.org/ questions throughout the week. process. Please know that participation in Formal
Local website: www.oukappa.com/ Recruitment does not guarantee an invitation to
The first day of Greek house touring begins early
join a sorority, nor does it obligate a woman to
on Friday, Aug. 12. All potential members walk in
join. Feel free to ask questions about fees, housing
assigned groups to each of the 11 sorority houses,
opportunities in the individual sororities and college life
following a pre-determined party route. Each group
in general as you visit. Seek to join the sorority that
Pi Beta Phi PBF will be led by a Rho Gamma. Once all chapter houses
feels most comfortable to you.
have been visited for 25 minutes each, potential
Address: 1701 Elm Ave., 73072 members will complete an electronic selection process
OU Chapter: Oklahoma Alpha indicating the chapters from which they would like to
Founded: Monmouth College | April 28, 1867 receive an invitation for the next day’s parties.
Philanthropy: Literacy and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
National website: www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/ At the same time, sororities will decide to whom they
Local website: www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/ou/ will issue invitations to visit their house the next day.
A computerized matching process then aligns the
corresponding student requests with house invitations.
This selection and matching process occurs after each
daily round of Formal Recruitment.

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 What to Wear Clothes provided by Cayman’s
Round One Pref Night
Friday, Aug. 12 Monday, Aug. 15
Do’s: S
 hort-sleeve T-shirt (or
Do’s: S
 kirt
official recruitment T-shirt)
Dress
Casual shorts
Suit
Skirts (khaki or denim)
Dress shoes or heels
Pants
Don’ts: Sequined or beaded
Tennis shoes
dresses
Flip flops
Don’ts: Suits
Shorts and T-shirts
that are too short
Heels or dress shoes Bid Day
Tuesday, Aug. 16
Round Two Do’s: S
 hort-sleeve T-shirt (or
official recruitment T-shirt)
Saturday, Aug. 13 Casual shorts
Do’s: Casual
 slacks Skirts (khaki or denim)
Top with capris or skirt Pants
Casual dresses Tennis shoes
Sandals or flats Flip flops
Don’ts: T-shirts Don’ts: Suits
Fancy dresses Shorts and T-shirts
Heels or dress shoes that are too short
Heels or dress shoes

Round Three Official Tips on How to Dress for

Sunday, Aug. 14 Recruitment Recruitment
Do’s: Casual
 dresses
Skirt outfits T-Shirt: • Be comfortable! Now is not the time to wear
shoes you have never worn or an outfit in which
Pantsuits The “Official 2011
you are not comfortable.
Sandals or dress shoes Panhellenic Recruitment
• Be confident! Your personality should shine
Don’ts: Shorts T-shirt” is included in the through, no matter how you dress.
Fancy dresses registration fee. • Have fun and relax! Recruitment is a fun week
Hose and heels to meet new friends and make memories.

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 Schedule
Friday, July 15: Formal Recruitment
registration due. Any registration postmarked after
this date will be charged a $25 late fee.
Wednesday, Aug. 3: Last day for a
registration refund minus a $15 service charge. All
requests for refund must be in writing and sent to
Fraternity and Sorority Student Life, 900 Asp Ave.,
Suite 370, Norman, OK 73019-4058.
Monday, Aug. 8: Final day to register for
Formal Recruitment (include $25 late fee)
Thursday, Aug. 11:
Check-in between
8 and 11 a.m. in the registration tents located in
the housing area between Adams and Walker
Residence Halls towers. Early check-in is NOT
available.
Friday, Aug. 12: Open House
Saturday, Aug. 13: Round Two
Sunday, Aug. 14: Round Three
Monday, Aug. 15: Round Four
Tuesday, Aug. 16: Bid Day
New members will receive their bids around 2 p.m.
and report to their sorority chapter houses. Family
members are allowed to join the new member at
the sorority house or wait at the bottom floor of the
residence halls for their students. Please do not go
to the new member’s room prior to the distribution
of bids. A Panhellenic representative will be on
the first floor of Adams Residence Hall with a list
showing which chapter each woman chose to join.
Thursday, Aug. 18: Sooner Orientation
Weekend begins. All new members should attend
OU Convocation at the Lloyd Noble Center.
Monday, Aug. 22 : Classes begin.
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Sorority Locations
Alpha Chi Omega 1115 College Ave., 73072
Alpha Gamma Delta 930 Chautauqua Ave., 73069
Alpha Omicron Pi 1411 Elm Ave., 73072
Alpha Phi 1401 College Ave., 73072
Chi Omega 820 Chautauqua Ave., 73069
Delta Delta Delta 1611 College Ave., 73072
Delta Gamma 744 Elm Ave., 73069
Gamma Phi Beta 1105 S. College Ave., 73072
Kappa Alpha Theta 845 Chautauqua Ave., 73069
Kappa Kappa Gamma 700 College Ave., 73069
Pi Beta Phi 1701 Elm Ave., 73072
Housing and Dining
ampus living means being at the heart of the university. OU Housing
C and Food Services works with the Panhellenic Association to support
students during their collegiate experience. Contact information and
details about Housing and Food Services may be found at housing.ou.edu,
or by calling (405) 325-2511.
Housing and Food Services provides potential members with an exclusive
move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 11, on the Walker-Adams Mall in the
residence hall area. Potential members living on campus for the academic
year will receive full move-in details and room assignment information from
Housing and Food Services beginning in June.
Recruitment Housing
All potential members must live in the residence halls
during the Formal Recruitment Week. For potential
members living in the residence halls during the academic
year, Housing and Food Services will place you in your
permanent room on Aug. 11. Those not living in the
residence halls for the academic year will be placed into
a temporary room for the week. The cost of living in the
residence halls during Formal Recruitment is not included
in the campus living contract or Formal Recruitment costs.
Housing costs $20.80 (this is based on 6 days, 5 nights
of usage prior to start of fall contract) and OU Housing
and Food Services will charge the fee to your OU Bursar
account, so please do NOT send payment with your Formal
Recruitment registration. Rates are subject to change
pending University of Oklahoma Regents approval.
Recruitment Meals
Lunch and dinner will be provided on Friday, Aug. 12
and Saturday, Aug. 13. Only dinner will be provided on
Aug. 14. Potential members must purchase all other
meals during the week. Housing and Food Services meal
plans for the academic year begin Aug. 17. There are
several restaraunts located within a 5 minute drive of the
residence halls.
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 Recommendation Forms
ome sororities require a recommendation from an alumna
member of that sorority before the sorority can extend a bid
to a woman. A recommendation simply introduces a woman
to a sorority to help the sorority members become acquainted
with her before recruitment actually begins. Sororities appreciate
and use this information to assist in their recruitment process.
However, it is important to understand that if a sorority requires
a recommendation, it is the individual sorority’s responsibility to
obtain that recommendation.
It is permissible for a potential member to ask an alumna member
of a sorority to complete a recommendation form for her own
sorority. However, it is inappropriate for a potential member, or
anyone on her behalf, to contact an alumna member she does not
know to ask for a recommendation.
In 1992, the National Panhellenic Conference passed a resolution
addressing recommendations. The resolution, in part, states:
“The responsibility of providing recommendations for
potential members rests with the members of NPC
fraternities, and recruitment information distributed
through College and Alumnae Panhellenics shall
contain nothing that infers that recommendations must
be secured by the potential member.”
All NPC sororities at OU adhere to this resolution. Women
participating in Formal Recruitment at the University of Oklahoma
must register with the OU Panhellenic Association (online at http://
pan.ou.edu), but are under NO OBLIGATION to register with a City
Wide or Area Alumnae Panhellenic. The earlier a potential member
registers for Formal Recruitment with OU Panhellenic, the more
time individual sororities have to secure information they require.
Each national sorority has its own guidelines and its own
recommendation forms that its alumna members must use. The
OU Panhellenic Association does not provide these forms nor any
information regarding an individual sorority’s recommendation
requirements. If an alumna is not familiar with her own sorority’s
regulations, she should contact the national sorority. The
information is available in the alumna’s inter/national magazine or
on the inter/national website.
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Housing
orority members have the opportunity to live in
beautiful, historic homes within walking distance
of campus. Chapter houses are university-
approved housing for upperclassmen*, but are
privately owned and maintained by local or national
sorority alumnae house corporations.
Upper class members may have an obligation to live in the sorority house; however,
each sorority establishes its own regulations regarding members living in or out of
the chapter house. Potential members should ask each sorority about individual
requirements for living in or out of the chapter house.
Each sorority employs a full-time, live-in house director, also referred to as a “house
mother.” The house director oversees the daily operations of the chapter house. The
sorority houses provide a comfortable and secure environment for the members.
Each house is inspected annually by the City of Norman Revitalization Division,
Norman Fire Department, University of Oklahoma Fire Marshal and Cleveland County
Health Department to ensure they meet all health and safety standards.
Each sorority establishes house rules, including visitation and quiet hours. The
possession and consumption of alcohol on sorority property is prohibited. Study halls,
dining facilities and TV lounges are a few of the features you will find in each sorority
house.
*OU Regents–HOUSING POLICY FOR FRESHMEN
Certain students are required to live in University housing. All
single freshmen students under 20 years of age must live in a
University residence hall for the academic year except for those
who have earned 24 or more hours of college credit in residence
or have already lived in University residence halls for two
academic semesters, specifically, the spring and fall semesters.
CLEP, AP, or hours earned through concurrent enrollment or
similar opportunities are not applicable. Exemption from this
policy is by special permission only, granted in writing by
the Vice President for Student Affairs, or his/her delegates(s).
Requests for exemption to the Housing rule should be directed
to Debbie Wells at (405) 325-1284.
Emergency Phone Numbers
In case of emergency, parents or guardians will be able to reach the
Panhellenic staff 24 hours a day during recruitment week call (405) 325-6350
or the University of Oklahoma Police Department at (405) 325-2864.
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 Finances Other Opportunities Inside the Greek System
Open Panhellenic Recruitment:
Open Recruitment or Continuous Open Bidding
allows women who are unable to participate in
Formal Recruitment to still join a Panhellenic sorority.
Open Recruitment begins after Bid Day activities and
ends before Formal Recruitment the next year. If you
are interested in COB or have any questions, please
contact the Panhellenic office at (405) 325-6350.
National Panhellenic Council:
The National Panhellenic Council, founded in 1930
is important for students and parents to be as informed as possible regarding the costs at Howard University, finds its purpose in promoting
associated with obtaining a college education. Understanding the financial obligations associated interaction, encouraging cooperation and providing
with sorority membership is just as important. support for each member. There are four sororities
under the NPHC umbrella.
Each woman joining a sorority should be aware of the dues, fees and other expenses that are involved
and should consider these when making financial plans to attend college. During Formal Recruitment, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
a potential member should ask sorority members about financial obligations and payment options. Founded: Howard University, Jan. 15, 1908
Each sorority sets its own fees and housing costs as well as payment schedules.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
The average cost the first year of joining a sorority ranges from $2,470 to $3,386, with an average of Founded: Howard University, Jan. 13, 1913
$2,816. This first year has a higher level of costs due to one-time expenses and fees. The average
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
annual cost of sorority membership for a member who lives in the sorority chapter house ranges from
Founded: Butler University, Nov. 12, 1922
$5,617 to $8,350 with an average of $7,205. This cost includes all membership fees as well as room
and board. For comparison, the cost of living in a Tower in a double room with a freshman meal plan Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
for the 2010-2011 year was $7,826. Founded: Howard University, Jan. 16, 1920
Multicultural Greek Council:
The Multicultural Greek Council joined the Fraternity
and Sorority Student Life in spring 2000. It contains
five sororities.
Phi Delta Alpha Sorority
Founded: 1957
Delta Phi Omega Inc.
Founded: University of Houston, Dec. 6, 1998
Special-Interest Sororities:
Gamma Delta Pi is committed to creating lifelong
friendships among sisters while instilling character,
an appreciation of American Indian culture, unity,
respect, scholarship, and most importantly, the
sisterhood of American Indian women. It was
founded at the University of Oklahoma on Aug. 27,
2001.
Alpha Sigma Kappa is committed to achieving
academic goals and promoting women in the
technical fields through leadership, friendship,
sisterhood and support. This organization is
composed of female engineers, scientists and
architects. It was founded at the University of
Minnesota on May 1, 1989.
Sigma Phi Lambda “exists for the sole purpose of
glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ.” This sorority seeks
to provide a source of fellowship to Christian women
who sincerely seek to know His person, His will, and
His ways. Sigma Phi Lambda, or Sisters for the Lord,
was founded in 1988 at the University of Texas.

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc.

Founded: Texas Tech University, April 6, 1987

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc.

Founded: University of Iowa, April 9, 1990

Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority

Founded: University of California at Berkeley,
fall 1989

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 Hazing
t the University of Oklahoma, hazing is strictly
A prohibited. We want you to have a positive and
comfortable new member period, and dangerous or
negative activities will not be tolerated by our organizations.
Hazing is defined within the University of Oklahoma
Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct as “an
activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the
mental health or physical health or safety of a student
for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation
with any organization operating subject to the sanction of
the public or private school or of any institution or higher
education in this state” (Title 21, Section 1190 Oklahoma
Statutes Hazing).
Hazing includes but is not limited to:
• Scavenger or treasure hunts
• Requiring personal servitude
• Forcing someone to eat or drink against his or her will
• Staging any type of a lineup
• T
 he presence or use of any alcohol in any new member
activity
• Paddling or striking in any manner
• Sleep deprivation
• Calisthenics
• Expecting
 participation in an activity that full members will
not do
• P
 ublicly wearing apparel that is conspicuous and not
“normally” in good taste
• Yelling and screaming at new members
• N
 ot permitting new members to talk for extended periods
of time
If you have questions or concerns about hazing, or
activities that could constitute hazing, please do not
hesitate to contact the Panhellenic Association adviser
at (405) 325-4024, or the Student Affairs Hotline at
(405) 325-5000.
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The Potential Member’s
Bill of Rights
The Potential Member’s Bill of Rights was adopted
unanimously at the 1989 NPC Biennial Conference.
• The right to be treated as an individual.
• The right to be fully informed about the recruitment
process.
• The right to ask questions and receive true and
objective answers from recruitment counselors and
members.
• The right to be treated with respect.
• The right to be treated as a capable and mature
person without being patronized.
• The right to ask how and why and receive straight
answers.
• The right to have and express opinions to recruitment
counselors.
• The right to have inviolable confidentiality when
sharing information with recruitment counselors.
• The right to make informed choices without undue
pressure from others.
• The right to be fully informed about the binding
agreements implicit in the preference card signing.
• The right to make one’s own choice and decision and
accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.
• The right to have a positive, safe and enriching
recruitment and membership experience.
Recruitment Guidelines
The University of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association Membership Recruitment Guidelines are intended to help guide fraternity women and
potential members through the membership selection process and Formal Recruitment Week. The guidelines incorporate many of the procedures
recommended and/or required by the National Panhellenic Conference. The purpose of Formal Recruitment is two-fold: (1) to ensure that member
organizations have equitable opportunities for membership recruitment within the Panhellenic system; and (2) to provide potential members every
opportunity to become acquainted with as many fraternities as possible in order that they may make informed decisions concerning membership.
Summer Contact Formal Recruitment 10. Males may not participate in any recruitment event.
Employees of the sorority may be in the chapter
1. A chapter member, alumna member or anyone 1. Formal Fall Recruitment consists of five stages: house during recruitment week, but may not have
Round One (Open House - all sororities visited); verbal contact with any potential member.
acting on a sorority’s behalf shall not initiate contact
in any manner with a potential member (i.e., a Round Two Invitational (maximum of eight parties);
11. Potential members participating in Formal
woman participating in, or planning to participate Round Three Invitational (maximum of five parties);
Recruitment must wear the nametag provided by
in, Formal Recruitment week) during the summer Round Four Invitational (Preference Party -
maximum of two parties); Round Five (Bid Day). Panhellenic during all Formal Recruitment week
months or anytime outside a scheduled Formal
Recruitment event. Likewise, potential members
activities.
2. A woman must be an enrolled, full-time
may not be sent flowers, gifts, correspondence, 12. Potential members participating in Formal
undergraduate student at the University of
mementos, etc. According to the NPC Manual
Oklahoma, Norman campus or University of Recruitment must be in their own residence hall
of Information, “NPC believes that normal, social room every night by 11.
contacts should not be disrupted in the case of
Oklahoma Health Sciences Center to be eligible
to participate in Formal or Informal Recruitment
long-standing friendships by prohibiting all contact
activities.
13. Potential members participating in Formal
between sorority women and potential [members]. Recruitment may not visit any fraternity chapter
(Normal contact implies relatives, friends, neighbors, 3. Potential members must register with the University house or any event/facility associated with a
co-workers.) However, each sorority is charged with fraternity from 8 a.m. Thursday Aug. 11, 2011
the responsibility of seeing that unfair advantage is
of Oklahoma Panhellenic Association and pay the
through noon Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2011 .
not taken of such contacts.”
registration and housing fee to participate in Formal
Recruitment. All women participating in Formal
Recruitment must live in the residence halls during
14. Potential members must attend all Formal
2. No woman is eligible to join a sorority during the
the week.
Recruitment events at the designated time. A
summer months. potential member must receive prior approval from
the Panhellenic adviser to miss any event during the
3. A chapter member, alumna member or anyone
4. Potential members must abide by the Recruitment
week.
acting on a sorority’s behalf shall not imply to a
Guidelines published in the University of Oklahoma
Panhellenic Association Recruitment Book and
potential member nor her family that she has an
National Panhellenic Conference unanimous
15. A potential member participating in Formal
invitation to a party, ask her to pledge, nor imply Recruitment shall not be, nor ever have been,
agreements.
that she will receive a bid. an initiated member of a National Panhellenic
5. Chapters may not allow potential members to leave Conference organization.
4. A chapter member, alumna member or anyone
the party with any item(s) received during the party
acting on the sorority’s behalf who is unknown to
the potential member shall not contact a potential
(e.g., gifts, letters, napkins, cups, etc.).
16. A woman is ineligible for membership recruitment
if she has been a new member of an NPC sorority
member nor her family for the purpose of soliciting 6. Alcohol is prohibited during recruitment and new at the University of Oklahoma within the same
photographs or other information. member activities. calendar year.
7. Hotboxing and/or any inappropriate conversation 17. A woman shall complete the “Membership
Legacies are strictly prohibited. Hotboxing is defined as Recruitment Acceptance” card immediately following
any situation in which the potential member is the last preference event she attends. Once a
1. A legacy is defined as a granddaughter, daughter or
intentionally separated from typical recruitment “Membership Recruitment Acceptance” has been
sister of an initiated sorority member unless an inter/ signed and submitted, no change may be made.
national organization recognizes additional relations.
activities by conversation and/or position.
18. A woman signing a “Membership Recruitment
8. Parents, guardians or relatives of a potential
2. A legacy may not be given any gifts by the sorority.
member may not attend any recruitment party Acceptance” card and receiving a bid at the end
during Formal Recruitment unless the person is an of Formal Recruitment shall be bound by the
3. Potential members may not spend the night at a
official chapter adviser. agreement for one calendar year at the University of
sorority house unless prior approval is received from
Oklahoma.
the Panhellenic adviser. However, a legacy (as
defined above) is permitted to spend the night at a
9. A potential member may not have guests (including
19. Failure to follow any of these rules could result in
family members) in her residence hall room from
sorority house, upon invitation, during the academic
year.
7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 until AFTER dismissal from the Formal Recruitment process.
the distribution of bids on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011.
All guests must be met in the lobby area of the
residence hall.
Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting research university serving the
educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the university’s
academic programs except health-related fields. Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at the Schusterman Center,
the site of OU-Tulsa. The OU Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers
in the nation with seven professional colleges. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has more than 2,400 full-time faculty members, and has 20
colleges offering 158 majors at the baccalaureate level, 167 majors at the master’s level, 81 majors at the doctoral level, 26 majors at the doctoral
professional level, and 24 graduate certificates. The university’s annual operating budget is $1.45 billion. The University of Oklahoma is an equal
opportunity institution.
The 2011 Recruitment Manual is printed by the Panhellenic Association, with 4,500 copies prepared at no cost to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma. (49632, 06/09)
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Visit the Panhellenic Web site at http://pan.ou.edu
No Matter the Letter, We're All Greek Together
or every woman going through Recruitment, the
prospect of joining a sorority has different meaning –
for us, it was leadership. For many, it is friendship. For
some, it is scholarship, and for others, it can be philanthropic
Registration
service. Before Registering:
However, once you join a sorority, you learn that it isn’t just 1. Have your OU ID number ready (on your OU Sooner One ID
one value that you gain by being a member; it is a multitude Card)
of virtues that you are encouraged to embody.
Becoming a member of a sorority means endless 2. Have a high-quality jpeg picture ready to upload
opportunities for leadership, service, scholarship and
friendship. It means being a part of a group of women 3. Have a credit/debit card or electronic check ready for payment*
bigger than you, which will support you as you grow as an *You will not be registered with the University of Oklahoma Panhellenic
individual striving for excellence.
Association for 2011 Formal Recruitment without paying the $125
Thinking back to when we were in your shoes, preparing registration fee.
to go through Recruitment, we had a feeling that joining a
sorority would help us make friends in college and would assist us in creating great college memories. What we Please visit our website at http://pan.ou.edu
didn’t realize at the time? Being a member of a sorority would drive us to become the best friends, successful
students, role models and visionary leaders that we are capable of being. to register for recruitment online.
Greek life encourages you to define your personal standards and cultivate them. It will arise in your individual This is the only way to officially register with the University of
aspirations, and will set you up with a support system to strengthen your spirit and ensure that you reach your Oklahoma Panhellenic Association for 2011 Formal Recruitment.
goals.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email for your
This Panhellenic system will be there for you as a resource, an ally, a learning venture and as an organization full records. If you have any questions about this process, please
of compassionate women. When you choose to join a sorority, you are devoting yourself to a group that serves
others, and that will, in turn, serve you. visit our Frequently Asked Questions section on the website listed
Best wishes, above.

2011 Chapter Presidents

Helpful hints
• If a field is required but you do not have information needed, you
n behalf of Panhellenic Exec, thank
can enter either “0” or “N/A”. For example if you have not taken
you for your interest in the University
of Oklahoma’s Panhellenic system. We any college courses, enter “0.”
can confidently say that becoming a member • P
 lease be very detailed in what you enter for your high school,
of Panhellenic will provide you with endless
college and volunteer activities, as this will be considered your
leadership opportunities, the encouragement
needed to excel in scholarship and countless “resume.”
friendships. We are excited for you to embark • Y
 ou will not be able to continue to the next page of registration
on this new adventure.

until all required information is completed.
-The University of Oklahoma
Panhellenic Exec • It is recommended you send in the highest-quality photograph
available.

2011 Panhellenic Executive Committee

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