After a semester of meetings, Greek events, and what seems like endless chatter, Emory Panhellenic recruitment is finally about to start! Potential new members (PNMs) tend to have a lot of questions about the process (understandably). Here are some of the questions that most frequently come up:
Am I definitely registered for recruitment?
This is an important one! Did you participate in Novemberfest after filling out an online application form? Or, did you fill out a form after Novemberfest? Did you pay money? If the answer to any of these is yes, you’re good.
Am I not allowed to go out until recruitment ends?
Technically, you can do whatever you want. Going out is strongly discouraged because of strict silence, the policy that prohibits potential new members and sorority members from communicating with each other during the recruitment period. It’s hard to avoid breaking strict silence when you’re squished against 10 sorority members you vaguely know while waiting in line at Maggie’s. For this reason, it’s probably best and easiest to avoid the situation, especially since breaking strict silence can jeopardize your participation in recruitment.
Do I have to go to every house again on the first day of recruitment?
Yes.
What if I don’t end up in the same sorority as my friends? I think I would die.
You won’t die. It will be fine. You’ll stay friends, you’ll make new friends, they’ll make new friends, you’ll meet each other’s new friends, it will be great.
How long will recruitment take each day?
It varies. Here’s the approximate schedule. Note: You’ll meet your Pi Chis about a half hour before the start time.
· Saturday January 17th: 9am-8pm (includes a lunch break)
· Sunday January 18th: 11:30am-10pm (includes a dinner break)
· Friday January 23rd: 4:30pm-12am
· Saturday January 24th: 1pm-10pm
· January 25th- Bid Day: 3:30pm-12am (at the latest)
What if I have to arrive late/leave early for a round of recruitment?
If you haven’t already, tell your Pi Chis right away. It’s better if you’re there the whole time, but if you have a conflict, it’s not the end of the world. Make sure your Pi Chis know so that you can be scheduled to visit as many houses as possible (instead of wasting time in off-rounds).
If you have other questions, ask your Pi Chis. If they don’t know the answer, they’ll find out for you!