What is a sorority?
A sorority is a women’s social organization that fosters friendship, community, and a sense of sisterhood. Sororities have shared values, goals, and traditions, and they offer members opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, academic excellence, and community service.
How many sororities does S&T have?
Missouri S&T has 3 Panhellenic sororities on campus: Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, and Zeta Tau Alpha.
What is Primary Recruitment?
Primary Recruitment is a 3-day period where potential new members (PNMs) meet and interact with members of each sorority to mutually select the chapter that is the best fit for that PNM. Since this is a mutual selection process, both the PNM and the sorority choose each other. It’s not just about the sororities selecting new members; the PNMs also have a say in which sororities they prefer and want to get to know better. This process ensures a good fit for both the individual and the chapter. Primary Recruitment consists of 3 days: philanthropy day, sisterhood day, and preference day. Philanthropy day is when each of our chapters highlights the philanthropy that they support and the work they do to raise money for that cause. All PNMs will visit each chapter on this day. Sisterhood day is a day to appreciate the deep love and connection that each chapter’s sisterhood offers. In order to visit a chapter on this day the PNM must be invited back to that chapter. The final day of recruitment is preference day. This is
How do I sign up for Primary Recruitment?
By clicking this link! https://mycampusdirector2.com/signup/?group=575
How long is Primary Recruitment?
Primary Recruitment consists of 3 days: philanthropy day, sisterhood day, and preference day. Philanthropy day is when each of our chapters highlights the philanthropy that they support and the work they do to raise money for that cause. All PNMs will visit each chapter on this day. Sisterhood day is a day to appreciate the deep love and connection that each chapter’s sisterhood offers. In order to visit a chapter on this day the PNM must be invited back to that chapter. The final day of recruitment is preference day. This is the last opportunity for PNMs and chapters to interact before submitting their final choices. PNMs must also be invited to visit a chapter this day, and may be invited back to a maximum of 2 chapters.
What is values-based recruitment?
The S&T Panhellenic sorority recruitment experience is rooted in values – we call this “values-based recruitment.” This type of recruitment helps our organizations and members focus on our founding values and recruit women who understand and are committed to living out the values of our organizations. This recruitment approach allows us to be more intentional in conversation, discover shared interests and values among chapter members and potential new members (PNMs) and define membership expectations and standards more clearly. It also provides PNMs an opportunity to make informed decisions through a fair and unbiased experience. That is why we want to help you find out what your values are, why they are important to you and how you can express your values to others.
Do I have to be a stereotypical “sorority girl” to join?
No! Our Panhellenic community prides itself on our values-based recruitment style which ensures that PNMs are valued for who they are rather than what they wear or who they know. Our sororities want to get to know the real you, so be yourself!
Should I be worried about hazing?
Absolutely not. S&T does not condone hazing of any kind on our campus in order to prioritize our members’ safety and well-being. All members of the Panhellenic community also go through Community Values in Action training which teaches how to identify hazing and speak out against it in our organizations.
Contact our VP of Recruitment Riley McBride at rcmygd@mst.edu for more information!