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Recruitment and Membership Intake Information

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Interfraternity Council
Panhellenic Council
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Prospective Member's Bill of Rights
Questions to Ask as You Are Exploring Fraternity & Sorority Life

Interfraternity Council
Please join the men of the IFC for their upcoming recruitment event:

Check back in the fall for upcoming event information.

Panhellenic Council
Please join the women of the PHC at their upcoming sorority recruitment events:

Sorority Showcase - This is a "come and go" event where you can learn more about the 5 PHC sororities and get signed up for Fall Formal Recruitment.
Sorority Showcase 1: Tuesday, September 4th, Webb Center, Hampton/NN, 12:30pm
Sorority Showcase 2: Thursday, September 13th, Webb Center, James/Lynnhaven, 7:30pm
Sorority Showcase 3: Tuesday, September 20th, Webb Center, BAL 1012, 12:30pm

What is Fall Formal Recruitment?
Fall Formal Recruitment (FFR) is the process by which a woman, who is attending ODU as an undergraduate student, can become a member of one of the five (5) Panhellenic sororities. FFR is a mutual selection process where the prospective members and the chapters get to know each other and make membership selections. Each day, the chapters will make invitation lists and prospective members will narrow down their selections for the following rounds.
*FFR starts the evening of Thursday, September 26, 2013 and concludes on Sunday, September 29.

Interested in participating in Fall Formal Recruitment? Sign up here.
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
Please join the fraternities and sororities of the NPHC at their upcoming event:

Check back in the fall for upcoming event information.

Prospective Member's Bill of Rights

The right to be treated as an individual.
The right to be fully informed about the recruitment/intake process.
The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers for recruitment guides and chapter members.
The right to be treated with respect.
The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.
The right to ask how and why and received straight answers.
The right to have and express opinions to chapter members.
The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.
The right to make ones own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.
The right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment/intake experience.

Questions to Ask as You Are Exploring Fraternity & Sorority Life

Why did you join your chapter?
How many members are in your chapter?
What are the financial obligations of joining your chapter?
How much does it REALLY cost?
What are the other requirements of joining this chapter?
How will this chapter help me succeed academically?
How much time will I have to set aside for my Fraternity & Sorority involvement?
Can this chapter guarantee that I won't be hazed?
What did you look for when you were exploring Fraternity & Sorority Life at ODU?
What is this chapter "known" for on campus?
What is your involvement with other Fraternity & Sorority chapters on campus?
What will happen if I have a class conflict and have to miss a meeting or event?
What are the advantages of being a member of this chapter?
What does this chapter have to offer me?
How important is community service to your chapter?