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PRIMARY PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT WOMEN'S PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS On behalf of the Women's Panhellenic Association, we would like to be the first to introduce you to Panhellenic Life and Recruitment at WashU. Joining a Panhellenic chapter is a great way to get involved at WashU, find your place in the greater WashU community, and create lifelong connections. The WashU Panhellenic community seeks to build leaders through experiences in sisterhood, scholarship, philanthropy, and social enrichment. We hope to help you find your home through participation in Primary Panhellenic Recruitment! This guide will help you better understand what the Women's Panhellenic Association is and how our recruitment process works. In addition, you will be introduced to chapters and individual women who make up our community. If you have further questions, check out our website and social media accounts listed to the left! We hope to see you during Recruitment 2020 and can't wait to help you find your home! Women's Panhellenic Association Executive Board 2019 Welcome to WashU! EARLY REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 1-OCTOBER 31 REGISTRATION FEE: $75 REGULAR REGISTRATION NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 1 REGISTRATION FEE: $100 PRIMARY RECRUITMENT & UNITY DAY JANUARY 7-12, BACK ON CAMPUS JANUARY 6 SAVE THE DATES! 2020 POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER GUIDE Instagram @washu_panhel Facebook WashU Women's Panhellenic Association Website wpa.wustl.edu RECRUITMENT GUIDE PAGE 1

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P R I M A R Y P A N H E L L E N I CR E C R U I T M E N T

WOMEN' S PANHELLENI C ASSOCI ATI ON AT WASHI NGTON UNI VERSI TY I N ST . LOUI S

On behalf of the Women's Panhellenic Association, we would

like to be the first to introduce you to Panhellenic Life and

Recruitment at WashU. Joining a Panhellenic chapter is a

great way to get involved at WashU, find your place in the

greater WashU community, and create lifelong connections.

The WashU Panhellenic community seeks to build leaders

through experiences in sisterhood, scholarship, philanthropy,

and social enrichment. We hope to help you find your home

through participation in Primary Panhellenic Recruitment!

This guide will help you better understand what the Women's

Panhellenic Association is and how our recruitment process

works. In addition, you will be introduced to chapters and

individual women who make up our community. If you have

further questions, check out our website and social media

accounts listed to the left! We hope to see you during

Recruitment 2020 and can't wait to help you find your home!

Women's Panhellenic Association Executive Board 2019

Welcome to WashU!

EARLY REGISTRATION

SEPTEMBER 1-OCTOBER 31

REGISTRATION FEE: $75

REGULAR REGISTRATION

NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 1

REGISTRATION FEE: $100

PRIMARY RECRUITMENT &

UNITY DAY

JANUARY 7-12, BACK ON

CAMPUS JANUARY 6

S A V E T H E D A T E S !

2 0 2 0 P O T E N T I A L N E W ME MB E R G U I D E

Instagram @washu_panhel

Facebook WashU Women's

Panhellenic Association

Website wpa.wustl.edu

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What is the WPA?

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The Women's Panhellenic Association (WPA) is a governing body made up of anExecutive Board and one delegate from each chapter.

WPA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2019

PRESIDENT Aidan Lisker VP INTERNAL OPERATIONSNatalie Schweitzer VP RECRUITMENTElana Goldenberg VP RECRUITMENT COUNSELORSMegan Lemaire VP STANDARDS & POLICYRachel Sznajderman VP SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATIONMeredith Berger VP PROGRAMMINGAnna Konradi VP MARKETINGTalia Goodman  VP COMMUNITY SERVICE &PHILANTHROPYKayla Bleich VP HEALTH & WELLNESSAlina Denisenko VP DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONCaitlyn Johnson

Panhellenic CreedWe, the Panhellenic women of WashingtonUniversity, strive for high ideals, good scholarship,and serving our community to the best of ourability. We, as unified sorority women, stand fordevelopment of character inspired by the deepfriendship of individual sorority and greaterPanhellenic life. We recognize that we are not onlypart of our individual sororities but the largerPanhellenic community and work to further theideals and values these communities represent.

Our MissionThe Women's Panhellenic Association is thegoverning body of the nine Panhellenic chapterson campus. Our goal is to act with integrity whileupholding the values of Arête. Our community usesarête, the Greek word for "virtue," as an all-encompassing term for all of our chapters' values.These values include scholarship, service,sisterhood, leadership, and support.

ArêteBased on the ideals of our creed and mission, westrive for Arête. This word, special to the WashUWPA, epitomizes striving for excellence andnobility in all dimensions of character. It isintegrity. It is individuality. It is loyalty to yourchapter and the fraternity/sorority community as awhole. It is honoring rituals established byfounders and setting examples for future members.It is commitment to improve the world in which welive. It is intellectual curiosity. It is socialresponsibility. It is being a supportive friend andsister. It is by this ideal that we live.

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TERMS TO KNOW

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active a fully-initiated undergraduate member of a sorority chapter alumna (singular) an initiated member of apanhellenic sorority who is no longer in college bid an invitation to join a chapter big/little during your new member period you arepaired with a woman who acts as a mentor andfriend; big/little comes from "big sister" and "littlesister" chapter the local collegiate group of aninter/national fraternity or sorority; alternatedefinition is the weekly meeting of a givenorganization date party a themed social event hosted by achapter in which each member can bring a guest oftheir choosing initiation the formal ceremony that brings a newmember to full sorority membership legacy a potential new member whose relative is analumna or active member of a particularorganization. Each organization has differentregulations when it comes to legacies, and legacystatus does not guarantee a bid to membership mixer a social event occurring between two ormore fraternities and/or sororities new member a member who has accepted a bid to achapter but has not yet participated in an initiationceremony new member educator the active(s) serving as theliaison between new members and active membersof a chapter. They are responsible for leading thenew member period and preparing new membersfor initiation

new member period a time during which newmembers learn about the values of theirorganization and the expectations of membership,as well as meet active members of the chapter panhellenic association the governing body of aspecific group of sororities on Wash U's campus.This is comprised of the executive board and onedelegate from each chapter panhellenic executive board eleven elected officerswho lead the panhellenic association and therespective chapters within it philanthropy the charitable arm of individualchapters; each chapter has a designatedorganization for which they raise money potential new member (PNM) person who hasinterest in sorority life and participates in therecruitment process recommendation a letter written by an alumnarecommending a woman for membership in aspecific sorority recruitment counselors the name given to activemembers of panhellenic chapters who disaffiliatefrom their chapters in order to guide PNMsthrough recruitment without bias primary recruitment the period of time designatedfor membership recruitment for all sororities in thePanhellenic Association semi-formal a semi-formal social event that eachpanhellenic chapter hosts during the fall semester thurtene a student-run carnival that takes place oncampus every April; sororities participate bycreating facades or booths

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GREEK ALPHABET

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Αalpha

(al-fuh)

Βbeta

(bay-tuh)

Γgamma

(gam-uh)

Δdelta

(del-tuh)

Εepsilon

(ep-si-lon)

Ζzeta

(zay-tuh)

Ηeta

(ay-tuh)

Θtheta

(thay-tuh)

Ιiota

(eye-o-tuh)

Κkappa

(cap-uh)

Λlambda

(lamb-duh)

Μmu

(mew)

Νnu

(new)

Ξ Οxi

(zye)omicron

(om-e-cron)

Πpi

(pie)

Ρ ΤΣ Υrho

(row)sigma

(sig-muh)tau

(t-ow)upsilon

(oop-si-lon)

Χ Ψ ΩΦphi

(fie / fee)chi

(kie)psi

(sigh)omega

(oh-mega)

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RECRUITMENT 2020Welcome to WashU! We are thrilled to have you join our campuscommunity and hope that you choose to participate in PanhellenicRecruitment 2020! Joining a sorority in our community allows you to meet incredible womenthat will push you to grow as a person and will create for you a home awayfrom home. Our nine chapters have different philanthropies, socialfunctions, service events, and sisterhood programs, making it easy to finda chapter that fits you as the unique individual that you are. Being part of the Panhellenic Association, the largest women'sorganization on campus, gives you countless opportunities to gainleadership experience and get involved within and outside thefraternity/sorority community. WashU Panhellenic women pridethemselves on their ability to balance campus involvement, sororityinvolvement, academics, and multiple other commitments. We invite youto learn more about our wonderful community through our recruitmentevents. I hope that you choose to join the fraternity/sorority community atWashU. I can confidently say that it was one of the best decisions I evermade! Elana GoldenbergVP Recruitment | [email protected]

Hello and welcome to WashU! If you decide to go through the recruitmentprocess, there are some things you should know. At the beginning of the

recruitment process, you will be assigned a Recruitment Counselor. ARecruitment Counselor is a member of one of the Panhellenic chapters on

campus, but for the duration of recruitment they have disaffiliated from theirchapter in order to give you unbiased advice. They are there to reduce the

pressure on you to join a specific chapter and to help you make the decisionthat is right for you. At the end of each day you will meet with your

Recruitment Counselor and they will offer you counsel if you seek it. Theyhave sworn to keep all information you share confidential, and you should feel

free to ask them any questions you have and tell them how you are feeling.They are available to you at all times and are a valuable resource, but most

importantly, they are a listener and want what is best for you!

We hope that you choose to go through recruitment and as RecruitmentCounselors, we are so excited to meet you and help you through this process!

Megan Lemaire

VP Recruitment Counselors | [email protected]

Meet Elana!

Meet Megan!

From Overland Park, KS Majors in Biology and Women,

Gender, & Sexuality StudiesI am also a Psychology

Department Research Assistantand a DUCSA

From Boxford, MA Major in Studio Art

Minors in American CultureStudies and Psychology

I am also involved in PrisonEducation Project, JuvenileDetention Center Club, and

Relay For Life

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DATES TO KNOW

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Registration OpenSeptember 1st to December 1st

Registration Fees

September 1st to October 31st | $75November 1st to December 1st | $100

Mandatory Meeting for PNMs

Sunday, December 8th

PNM Move-InMonday, January 6th

Recruitment Rounds

Tuesday, January 7th - Saturday, January 11th

Unity DaySunday, January 12th

"No Contact Period" is the time period when itis strictly forbidden for active members ofchapters to interact with PNMs. "Contact" isdefined as any form of communication andextends from in-person conversation to phonecalls, texting, and social media (Facebook,Snapchat, Instagram, etc.). No contact betweenPNMs and active members for the duration ofrecruitment keeps both parties unbiased andthe process as fair as possible. This extendsthroughout the week of Primary Recruitment. If at any point during the No Contact Periodan active member attempts to contact you,please report it to Elana Goldenberg, VPRecruitment([email protected]) orMegan Lemaire, VP Recruitment Counselors([email protected]).You will not be penalized in any way.

Meet Jade!

From Atlanta, GAMajor in Design

Minors in Architecture and Creative Practices forSocial Change

I am also on the Women's Club Ultimate Frisbeeteam and am in Design for America

I joined this community because I wanted anopportunity to meet more people and create closerelationships. I didn't see myself joining a sororitybefore I went through recruitment, but now I can't

even imagine my time at WashU without the amazingfriendships and experiences I've found through

joining the community!

Meet Natalie!

From Oakland, CA Major in Computer Science

Minor in Women, Gender, & Sexuality StudiesI am also involved in Lambda Q and Women in

Computer ScienceJoining the Panhellenic community allowed me tomeet incredible people involved in so many differentthings. It allowed me to join Lambda Q, and find an

incredible community of LGBTQ* peers who are also inGreek Life. It is so amazing to have familiar faces all overcampus and have a group of amazing women who, no

matter how well I know them, are eager to support me ineverything I do.

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RECRUITMENT ROUNDS

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Meet Carly!

From Dallas, TX Majors in American Culture Studies and

SociologyMinor in Spanish

I am also involved in Phi Delta Phi, City Faces,Tour Guides, and College Council

This community is important to me becausethe connections it offers provided me with the

space to discover organizations older membershad been in and were in and find even more ways

to get involved on campus

ARÊTE JANUARY 7-825 minute events | all 9 chaptersConversation Ideas winter break,academic interests, campusinvolvement, favorite movie/book/TVshowOutfit Ideas WPA shirt (provided!),jeans, comfortable shoes

PHILANTHROPY JANUARY 940 minute events | up to 7 chaptersConversation Ideas volunteering,community service, chapterphilanthropyOutfit Ideas shirt/blouse of your own,jeans, comfortable shoes

SISTERHOOD JANUARY 1050 minute events | up to 5 chaptersConversation Ideas sisterhood,sorority membership experienceOutfit Ideas think nice dinner -shirt/blouse of your own,pants/skirt/dress, comfortable & niceshoes

PREFERENCE JANUARY 1160 minute events | up to 2 chaptersConversation Ideas sorority values,meaning of sorority to chaptermembersOutfit Ideas think formal event - pantsuit, dress, skirt and top, formal shoesthat you are comfortable in

Meet Natalia!

From Pembroke Pines, FL Majors in Economics & Strategy and Finance

I am also involved in Women in Finance, WashUCollege Prep Program, and I am an Olin Peer

AmbassadorThis community is important to me because

attending a school of this caliber was veryintimidating to me as a first year. Joining a

community of fun, empowered, and brilliant womengave me the confidence and support I needed tomake a school like WashU my home away from

home.

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PNM CODE OF ETHICS

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Meet Gabi!

From Miramar, FLMajor in Biology

Minors in Healthcare Management and SpanishI am also President of Habitat for Humanity, my sorority's VPof Community Relations, an Admissions Intern, PR Chair forPre-Dental Society, and was my chapter's Sisters of Color

RepresentativeThis community is important to me because every personI've met in this process has so much to offer WashU and the

world. Being able to work, live, and learn alongside thesegirls that I wouldn't have met in my classes or clubs has

rounded me out as a person and brought me newopportunities

Meet Allison!

From Sunnyvale, CA Major in Psychology

Minor in AstrophysicsI am also involved in Student Theatre, Choir, PsychologyResearch, Women in Physics, WAGS, and I was a BEAR

LeaderI love being a Panhellenic woman because I've gotten toknow so many inspiring women that I would not have met

otherwise. It feels amazing to have a chapter full of womensupporting me through thick and thin

Choosing to go through Primary Recruitment is agreat opportunity to develop relationships andcreate lifelong bonds. However, as a PNM, thereare certain rules you are expected to follow. Theserules are in place to give you the best recruitmentexperience possible. Failure to abide by these rulesis grounds for removal from the recruitmentprocess 1. I will refrain from communication of any kind (inperson, on the phone, texting, social media, etc.) withany active chapter member during the entirety of therecruitment process. 2. I will not enter the residence of active chaptermembers during the recruitment process. 3. I will not use alcohol or illegal substances duringthe week of Primary Recruitment. 4. I will attend all events to which I receive aninvitation. 5. I will behave respectfully towards myself, otherPNMs, chapter members, Recruitment Counselors,and university staff at all times. 6. I will act respectfully and politely while attendingall events. 7. I will not discuss my opinion of any sororityparticipating in recruitment with other PNMs. 8. I will not discuss or reveal a known affiliation ofany Recruitment Counselor or Panhellenic ExecutiveBoard member with any other PNMs. 9. I understand that if I am matched with a sororityand receive a bid, I am bound to that group and amtherefore considered ineligible for an invitation formembership from any other sorority for a year

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MUTUAL SELECTION PROCESS

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Meet Caroline!

From Long Island, NYMajors in English and History

I am also an intern at the WashU Officeof Public Affairs, President of Sigma TauDelta English honorary, and a volunteer

with Natural TiesThis community is important to me

because through my organization, I meta group of women who always support

me and have made WashU feel likehome! I feel like I can talk to them about

anything and get honest advice.

Meet Alyssa!

From Houston, TXMajors in Finance and Operations & Supply-

Chain ManagementMinor in Spanish

I am also involved in Moneythink, Center forExperiential Learning, WUCA, and am a TA for

MGT 201This community is important to me because

I love being part of a strong all-femalecommunity where women support other

women. I’ve met so many amazing people thatI otherwise would not have known.

Recruitment is a mutual selection process that balances the preferences of each potential newmember with those of the existing Panhellenic sorority chapters. The Panhellenic Associationstrives to allow every woman an opportunity to find a sorority that best suits their personality,interests, and future goals, while providing an organized and unbiased membership selectionprocess for the chapters. Invitations are only guaranteed to potential new members for the first round. There is noguarantee that a PNM will be invited to attend the second, third, or fourth event rounds.Invitations to subsequent rounds are made based on the selections of the chapters and thepreferences of the potential new members. PNM schedules will be maximized so they are able tomeet with as many chapters as possible during their recruitment experience. There is no guarantee that a woman will receive a bid to any sorority. However, if a potentialnew member progresses through the week and attends all the events that they are invited to, andduring the fourth round lists each of chapter(s) they attend on their preference sheet that night,they will receive a bid to one of those chapter(s). There is no specific formula that explains why a woman is released from a particular chapter,or why a woman prefers one chapter more than another. The Panhellenic Association makesevery effort to allow each potential new member the best opportunity to join a sorority, but thereare no guarantees that a woman will be placed within a specific sorority. It is important to keepan open mind during recruitment week and to use the time to meet and make new friends!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Meet Annabel!

From Minneapolis, MNMajors in English and Psychology

Minor in WritingI am also a Writing Shelter program leader, am on

staff for Spires, and was a BEAR LeaderI joined this community because I wanted to

meet new people—and now I'm surrounded by agroup of women who empower me to be my bestself and are always there to support me. Some ofmy best friends today are people that I met as a

result of joining the Panhellenic community

What should I talk about during recruitmentparties?It is important to be yourself and allow theconversation to develop naturally! Just as you arepresenting yourself to chapters, chapters arepresenting themselves to you. Therefore, it isimportant to ask questions that allow you to makecomparisons and decisions. What should I expect my recruitment days tobe like?Recruitment can be tiring both physically andemotionally. However, it is up to you to decide howpositive your recruitment experience will be. A goodattitude is essential to enjoying this opportunity.While some days and conversations may feeltedious and repetitive, every chapter should be givenan equal opportunity to get to know you and youthem.

How do chapters decide whom to invite back?As your schedule of parties is reduced from round to

round, the number of women each sorority isallowed to invite back is also reduced. Just as

sororities must make the decision regarding whomto invite back, you also submit preferences of which

chapters you'd like to visit in subsequent rounds.

What if I am shy?Some of the sisters in each chapter are as nervous to

talk with you as you are to talk with them. Everymember of a sorority contributes her individual

talents to the sisterhood and chapters want memberswith a variety of personalities. There is no reason tofeel insecure when speaking with sisters. Sororities

want to impress you as much as you want toimpress them!

Meet Emily!

From Bethesda, MDMajor in Anthropology: Global Health and

Environment Minor in Writing

I am also involved in WashU Women's ClubRugby, Student Tour Leaders, and am my

chapter's Panhellenic Delegate I love being a Panhellenic woman because I

get to work with ambitious, smart, caring womenwho want to make change on campus and who

push me to be a better leader.

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I've heard some sororities have differentreputations. How should I handle thatinformation?The only opinion of each chapter that should affectyour decision is yours. Chapters vary from campusto campus and from year to year depending onmembership. If you allow someone else's perceptionsto influence you, you may not be satisfied with yourchoice in a sorority. Each chapter is made up ofwomen with a range of personalities and qualities. Ifyou hear any derogatory remarks about a particularchapter or sisters, we ask you to please inform yourrecruitment counselor and to disregard them. If I go through recruitment, am I obligated tojoin?No, some women choose not to accept their bids. Ifyou're not sure you would like to go throughrecruitment, we encourage you to try in order tomeet new people and make friends. Recruitment isan opportunity for you to visit all chapters, get aglimpse of Panhellenic life at Wash U, and see foryourself if you would like to join the community.

I am a legacy to a sorority. Is there anythingspecial I should know?

You should indicate your legacy status when youregister for recruitment. Please be sure to indicate

what relationship you have with the member(mother, sister, etc.) and where they went to school.

Every chapter handles legacies differently andlegacy PNMs should not feel obligated to join aparticular sorority on the sole basis of a family

connection.

Do I need letters of recommendation prior to recruitment?

The chapters at WashU do not requirerecommendations from alumnae prior to meeting

you during recruitment, although chapters willaccept them.

Meet Semhar!

From St. Louis, MO Major in EconomicsMinor in Psychology

I am also involved in A Cappella, Wilderness Project,The Office of Public Affairs, and I am a DUCSA

I belong in the Panhellenic community because itaccepts all parts of me and allows me to be alongsideother incredible women who do amazing things on and

off campus. It’s an incredibly exciting time to joinbecause the community is tackling issues that matter tome in order to create a community that’s rooted in love

and acceptance.

Meet Grace!

From Chagrin Falls, OHMajor in Educational Studies

Minors in Computer Science and SociologyI am also involved in Each One Teach One, GirlsWho Code, K-12 Connections, I am my sorority's

Sisterhood Chair and Leadership Chair, and I work inCampus Life.

I joined this community because I wanted tosurround myself with women who would empower meto be my best self. I have been lucky to accomplishthis, while also meeting some of the most genuine,

caring, and fun people in the process.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ChapterName

ActiveMember

Dues

NewMember

Dues

OtherInformation

AlphaEpsilon Phi

AlphaOmicron Pi

Alpha Phi

Chi Omega

DeltaGamma

Gamma PhiBeta

KappaDelta

Kappa KappaGamma

Pi Beta Phi

Fall: $482.47*Spring: $370**

*33% paid to headquarters**13% paid to headquarters

$407.47**52% paid to headquarters

Payment plans available

WashU chapter-specificscholarship available

Per semester: $367**25% paid to headquarters

$484**30% paid to headquarters

$57 facilities fee requiredeach semester

Payment plans available

Per semester: $429**17% paid to headquarters

$584**50% paid to headquarters

$12 fee for required shirts

Payment plans available

Annual chapterscholarship of varying

amounts

Fall: $485*Spring: $360

*25% paid to headquarters

$750**52% paid to headquarters

Payment plans available

Application-basedscholarships availableand are mainly need-

based

Fall: $452*Spring: $313*

*25% paid to headquarters

$687**30% paid to headquarters

$40+ fee for required pin

Application-basedscholarships available

Per semester: $415**21% paid to headquarters

$630**42% paid to headquarters

Payment plans available

Scholarships available

Fall: $384*Spring: $292*

*15% paid to headquarters

$559**31% paid to headquarters Scholarships available

Fall: $535.56*Spring: $365.06

*42% paid to headquarters

$850.28**42% paid to headquarters

Fee for required badgevaries based on model

Payment plans available

International

scholarships available

Fall: $435*Spring: $404*

*52% paid to headquarters

$664**39% paid to headquarters

Payment plans available

Headquartersscholarships available

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HELPFUL TIPSThe actives want to focus on you! Please limitclothing or accessories that distract from you. Do wear deodorant, comfortable shoes for walking,and outfits that make you feel confident! You do notneed to go out and buy anything to participate inrecruitment. Recruitment Counselors will escort you to and fromevents, so you never have to worry about where youare going. Actives will escort you out at the end of each event.You don't have to worry about seeking out actives tospeak to - they will approach you throughout thetime you are with their chapter!

For Arête Day, you will travel to all nine chapters with yourrecruitment group. For the following days, you will receive aschedule in the morning of which events you will attend that

day. Recruitment Counselors will escort you there, but youwon't necessarily be traveling with your own Recruitment

Counselor, or PNMs from your group.

Snacks and breath mints are available between events, butyou are welcome to bring water and snacks of your own if

you'd like.

Taking notes on your phone between parties about specificthings you want to remember will be helpful for talking with

Recruitment Counselors and making decisions later in theday and in later rounds.

Expect LOTS of spirit and cheering! Actives are thrilled to be

a part of their chapters and to be recruiting new members,and they love to shout their enthusiasm. The cheering may

be overwhelming in the beginning, but you will get used to it.

Meet Claire!

From Warren, NJMajors in Economics & Strategy and

Operations & Supply Chain ManagementMinor in Writing

I am also my sorority's Diversity & InclusionChair, Founder and President of Kairos AfterSchool, am in Strive for College, and am an

Olin Business School TAThis community is important to me

because I’m a huge proponent of femalementorship, and my sorority has introducedme to some of my best friends and biggest

role models at WashU. I’m immenselygrateful to have found an incredibleacademic, professional, social, and

emotional support system in my sorority

Meet Liza!

From Chicago, ILMajor in Systems Science and Engineering

Minor in BioinformaticsI am also involved in Student Tour Leaders,Climbing Team, research, Society of Women

Engineers, and I am a PLTL LeaderBeing a Panhellenic woman has exposedme to an amazing group of women who areinvolved in so many different and excitingactivities. I have been able to learn about

different activities and get involved from there

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MEET THE

CHAPTERS

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Nickname AOPi / AOIIColor Cardinal

Symbols Ruby, Sheaf, Rose, & PandaPhilanthropy The Arthritis Foundation

Nickname APhiColors Silver & BordeauxSymbol Ivy LeafPhilanthropy Women's Heart Health

Nickname AEPhiColors Green & WhiteSymbols Giraffe & PearlPhilanthropy Sharsheret & ElizabethGlaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

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ΔΓdelta gammaNickname DGColor Bronze, Pink, & BlueSymbols AnchorPhilanthropy Service for Sight

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Nickname GPhi / Gamma PhiColors Brown, Mode, & Pink

Symbol Crescent MoonPhilanthropy Building Strong Girls &

Girls on the Run

ΧΩchi omega

Nickname Chi OColors Cardinal & Straw

Symbols Skull and Crossbones & OwlPhilanthropy Make a Wish Foundation

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Colors Dark Blue & Light BlueSymbols Key, Fleur-De-Lis, & Owl

Philanthropy Reading is Fundamental

Nickname Pi PhiColors Wine & Silver BlueSymbol Angel & ArrowPhilanthropy Read, Lead, Achieve

Nickname KDColors Olive Green & Pearl WhiteSymbol DaggerPhilanthropy Girl Scouts of the USA &Prevent Child Abuse America