Here Are Tips & Tricks On What to Wear
If you are planning on going through recruitment at UNF, we have all the tips and tricks on what to wear to ensure you are prepped for the week. The University of North Florida hosts its recruitment in the Fall from September 4th to the 7th. Registration is already open and runs until August 27th. Unlike other Florida colleges, UNF’s recruitment begins after the fall semester starts.
When you sign up for the formal recruitment process, you become a PNM. PNM stands for Potential New Member. Once you accept a bid to one of the seven chapters, you then become a new member. Then when recruitment begins, you’ll have a recruitment counselor who is referred to as your Rho Gamma. This woman has gone through recruitment from your side so she is sure to have plenty of advice should you need it. Always remember that Rho Gammas are there to help YOU! If you ever have any hesitations or concerns, they are the perfect source.
Rho Gammas will text PNMs prior to the week of rush with information for the week including where and what to do for the Welcome Round. The following is a rundown to prepare you and so you have everything you need for the week and there are no surprises on day one.
Round 1 – Welcome Round
Round one is your first official introduction to the Panhellenic community. Round one is known as the Welcome Round and this takes place the first day of recruitment. UNF does not have sorority houses therefore all of the sororities and PNMs will meet in a designated building on campus. You will meet your Rho Gamma and the other PNMs in your group. The Rho Gammas will give each PNM a t-shirt to be worn during the Welcome Round.
During this round, you will have the opportunity to visit all 7 chapters. Each meeting will be about 15-20 minutes during which the President will introduce herself and then the chapter members will want to start talking to you right away considering there is such a shortage of time. The women recruiting potential new members will try to get to know you as much as possible to see if this is the best fit for everyone. It is important for you to really express yourself, be yourself, and allow these girls to see your personality.
Once you have visited the chapters, you will go back to your Rho Gamma then go to a private computer and rank the sororities from top to bottom. There is only room for six choices, therefore dropping one sorority.
What to wear: Cute shorts, skirt, jeans or pants paired with a PanHellenic provided shirt. Wear comfortable shoes, usually flats, a low wedge sandal or cute sneakers. Trendy Jewelry. This is your time to show your style!
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack Lulus Princess Polly
Jewelry: Princess Polly Baublebar
Round 2 – Philanthropy Round
Round two is known as Philanthropy Round. From now on, you will only be visiting the chapters that have invited you back. Once you meet up with your group, your Rho Gamma will provide you with a list of chapters you will be visiting that day based on the mutual decision process. These meetings are 30 minutes long and focus on the chapter’s individual philanthropies. During the sessions, each sorority shows a video highlighting the charitable work they have done. After the sessions, PNMs will vote again, however, this time two sororities will be cut.
What to wear: Cute shorts, skirt, jeans or pants paired with a PanHellenic provided shirt. Wear comfortable shoes, usually flats, a low wedge sandal or cute sneakers. Trendy Jewelry.
Outfits: Francescas Forever21 Lulus skirt Lulus top
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack Lulus Nordstrom
Jewelry: Nordstrom Bauble Bar
Round 3 – Sisterhood Round
Like round two, you’ll receive a list from your Rho Gamma on the chapters you will be visiting. This round is the Sisterhood Round. It is longer meeting time with each chapter with the session running about 45 minutes. During the Sisterhood Round, the PNMs will watch a video that showcases the many different activities and events with the sisters of the chapter. The members will talk about the friendships that have been made along with the bonds they have created.
This round, along with the Philanthropy Round, really allows the PNMs to see the passion and depth of each chapter. As a PNM, it is important that you trust the process and let your guard down. Yes, this is an unusual process, but take the time to bond and share your passions. This time should be very meaningful and allow PNM’s to know a lot more about the chapter and what is important to them. After visiting your chapters, you’ll head back to your group again, vote, and drop two more chapters.
What to wear: For this round, the attire is slightly upgraded but still cute shorts, skirt (jeans or jean shorts are not recommended) pants paired with a PanHellenic provided shirt. Wear comfortable shoes, usually flats, a low wedge sandal or cute sneakers. Trendy jewelry.
Outfits: Amazon Lulus Princess Polly Red Dress Boutique
Shoes: Lulus Revolve Nordstrom
Jewelry: Princess Polly Baublebar
Round 4 – Preference Round (a.k.a. Prefs)
Preference round is the last and the most important day of recruitment. PNM’s will have at most two remaining chapters. This is your last time to shine and it only lasts one day. This round is 50 minutes and is unlike any other round. Preference round is extremely meaningful- sisters share personal stories about how their chapters have changed their lives. It is a very special round for the sisters. The sisters will showcase their sorority with stories, songs, and truly try to show the PNMs why their chapter is so special. They will be creating an emotional connection with you and hope that the PNMs can envision them in their sorority. This is an in-depth look into what the chapter is really like.
Many times during the Preference round the sisters and PNMs cry; (happy tears, I would hope) but this just means that hopefully, the PNMs have found their home. As a PNM, it is important to ask any final questions you may have whether it’s about friendships, events, memories, or even concerns. At this point, it is up to the PNM to see where their connection is deepest, and where they ultimately see themselves the most.
Following the end of the day, you will rank your two remaining chapters. While your results are important, the sororities also have their own special way to determine what girls they believe will best fit their sorority.
What to wear: Nice trendy dress. Usually short and flowy but whatever fits your style. Heels, trendy jewelry.
Jewelry: Nordstrom Baublebar Baublebar
Bid Day
Drum roll please because this is the day that every PNM has been waiting for! Today, you’ll receive your bid card for the chapter you will spend your undergraduate years building a connection with. This is a very fun and exciting day. You will start off by going to the Green or the gym and meeting with your group and your Rho Gamma. Throughout the recruitment process, your Rho Gamma is not allowed to tell you what chapter she is in. Your Rho Gamma will give you a brown bag but instruct you not to open it until told to. While anxiously waiting to know your chapter bid, the Rho Gammas typically will go on stage and do a fun performance revealing what chapter they are in.
Next is the fun part, your Rho Gamma will instruct you to open the brown bag which will have a bid day card and a shirt with your sorority on it. You finally have a bid for your chapter! There will be a lot of screaming, cheering, and crying! At this time, you will be split into groups of new members and will run to their new chapter. Another fun event will happen when all of the Rho Gammas run home too! Once you get to your new house, a celebration awaits as each sorority has a HUGE fun day planned where you will get to meet your new sisters, eat food, and start a new chapter to your life.
What to wear: You’ll receive a shirt once you meet with your group, so you can arrive wearing any shirt you want. You can pair with shorts and comfy sneakers or sandals that will be easy to “run home” in. All shirts are different so keep in mind when selecting undergarments.
Outfits: Lulus American Eagle
Shoes: Revolve Amazon Nordstrom Rack
Jewelry: Etsy Baublebar
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