The University of Central Florida
Panhellenic Council
recruitment 2023
August 13 - 19, 2023
What is recruitment?
Panhellenic Recruitment is a mutual selection process where a potential member has the opportunity to meet with chapter members, ask a variety of questions, and learn about the 12 wonderful Panhellenic chapters on UCF’s campus.
Recruitment is a fun-filled week of activities in which sororities educate potential new members on their respective organization and share their sisterhood with potential members. These days allow you to catch a glimpse into the personalities and values of each of the 12 chapters. Each sorority has something unique to offer, and with 12 chapters, you should be able to find a group of women with whom you identify.
2023 Primary Recruitment will take place August 13 - 19, 2023.
DAY BY DAY BREAKDOWN
UCF Day 1 & 2
August 14 & 15, 2023
The first round of primary recruitment where potential new members will have the opportunity to meet each chapter. This takes place in the first two days, with six of the twelve the first day and the other six the second day of UCF and Day 1 & 2.
Philanthropy Day
August 16, 2023
Potential new members will get invited back to a maximum of 9 chapters where they will get the chance to learn about those chapters' philanthropies. Potential new members will also be shown chapter dues during this round so that they know how much each sorority costs.
Sisterhood Day
August 17, 2023
Potential new members get invited back to a maximum of 6 chapters to watch chapter's Recruitment Videos during this round that showcase each chapter.
Preference Night
August 18, 2023
This is the most significant round. Potential new members can be invited back to a maximum of 2 chapters for this round where they will have heart-to-heart conversations about what the chapters mean to them.
Bid Day
August 19, 2023
Bid Day is the day potential new members will find out which chapters offered them a bid.
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
Sunday, August 13th
PRO (Primary Recruitment Orientation)
Monday, August 14th:
UCF Day 1
Tuesday, August 15th:
UCF Day 2
Wednesday, August 16th:
Philanthropy Day
Thursday, August 17th:
Sisterhood Day
Friday, August 18th:
Preference Day
Saturday, August 19th:
Bid Day
You will be able to bring a purse or backpack with you during the week that you will leave under the tents when inside with chapters. We recommend not bringing an expensive bag since you are unable to bring it inside parties with you. Recruitment team members will remain at the tents with your items during parties. Some useful and important items to keep handy are...
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Re-useable water bottle
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Mini make-up bag
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Extra pair of comfortable shoes for walking around
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Pen and small notebook
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Snacks
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Sunscreen
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Portable charger
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Band-aids
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Breath mints
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Small umbrella in case of rain delays
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Small hand-held fan
Recruitment Eligibility
In order to be eligible for UCF Recruitment a potential new members must:
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Be enrolled at the University of Central Florida as a full-time undergraduate student (12 credit hours).
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For women going through Recruitment straight out of high school and HAVE NOT taken any college courses, their high school GPA will be considered by the sororities. You must have a minimum high school GPA of a 2.5.
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If a woman has taken a Summer A, B, or C course, has been through at least a semester of college, or was dual-enrolled in high school, her college GPA will be considered. You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 if you have taken any college credits.
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Have not been initiated into any other Panhellenic sorority.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
A letter of recommendation is only an introduction. It does not guarantee additional opportunities to visit with a chapter, nor will it guarantee a bid of membership. It is still important to participate fully in the recruitment process with an open mind to get to know all the sororities. For more general information on letters of rec, click here.
Not all chapters at UCF accept letters of recommendation. To determine which organizations accept letters of rec, you will need to visit the website of the national organization. For more information, click here.
early move-in
Please contact UCF Housing at https://www.housing.ucf.edu/contact/ for information about early move in.
Additional Resources
We wish you the best of luck as you move closer to finding your letters at UCF. Remember, the choice is yours and this is only the beginning of an amazing journey that will have a lasting impact on your life past your college career. We look forward to getting to know you and welcoming you into the Panhellenic community!
Questions? Concerns? Missing any days of recruitment? Please reach out to our wonderful Vice President of External Recruitment,
Lucy, at ucfpanexternalrecruitment@gmail.com.