George Mason Panhellenic Council

What is Panhellenic Recruitment?

Panhellenic recruitment, also known as "sorority recruitment", is a process by which women who are interested in joining a sorority can learn about and join a sorority organization within the Panhellenic council.

During the recruitment process, potential new members (PNMs) attend events and meet with members of each sorority. These events are designed to allow potential new members to learn about each sorority's values, philanthropic efforts, social events, and sisterhood. After attending these events, potential new members will select which sororities they are interested in joining, and sororities may then extend invitations for membership to the women they wish to join their organization.

How do I participate in Recruitment?

Potential new members will register to be a part of primary recruitment weekend. Prior to recruitment weekend, there will be many opportunities to meet our chapters on campus. Coming out to the Get Connected Fair, Glance Into Greek, and other events are a great way to explore what the Panhellenic Community has to offer! During Primary Recruitment, potential new members will attend recruitment weekend and have designated time with all seven of our chapters!

Primary Recruitment weekend will take place Sept 12-16th!

Once primary recruitment has ended, some of our chapters will be participating in Continuous Open Bidding (COB), aka: Informal Recruitment. This is a less structured version of recruitment, where potential new members may be invited to join a chapter after a smaller event, such as a coffee date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at gmupanhellenicvprecruitment@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

When can I join a sorority?

You are able to get a bid from a sorority in both the fall and spring semester. During Fall recruitment, primary recruitment will take place. If you miss Fall Primary Recruitment, you can still join during our Continuous Open Bidding Process.

How long is each primary recruitment day?

Each day is different, with events on each day lasting a different amount of time. The first day will consist of eight, 30-minute rounds, the second day will be five, 45 minute rounds and the last day will be two, 60 minute rounds. Each day has breaks in between to travel to the next round and have at least one "round-long" break. The specifics of each day will be gone over during orientation and you will have the ability to talk to your recruitment counselor about timing and locations.

How much does it cost to be a member of a sorority at GMU?

Like most on-campus organizations, there are costs associated with being a member. Each chapter is a bit different in what their membership fees look like. Here is a financial breakdown for the 2024 Primary Recruitment season! CLICK HERE

What is sorority life like for off-campus students?

About 50% of our community consists of commuter students, with an even larger percent living in off-campus housing. There really isn’t much of a difference other than making the time to commute to and from events that the organization may be having during the week.

What is the new member process like?

The new member process differs between all seven sororities on campus. In our chapters here on campus, it is an enjoyable process where each individual new member has the opportunity to meet the sisters of their chapter, meet their fellow new members, and learn more about the history and values of that chapter.

What is the policy on hazing?

George Mason University, as well as all seven Panhellenic Sororities on campus, have a zero tolerance policy for hazing.

What if I am going to be absent for one of the days?

Please let your recruitment counselor know during orientation and she will give you a form to fill out. We are especially understanding if you have class or another educational obligation!