Furman Panhellenic

Over two weekends, sororities will invite women to attend their party for each round, and potential new members will also select the chapters to which they would most like to join. We encourage you to keep your open. If you are more open-minded, you are more likely to receive a bid. There is a registration fee to participate in recruitment, which helps the Panhellenic Council cover its costs. This fee is non-refundable. Sign up by November 4th to avoid paying a late fee.

 

• Open House: During the first round of recruitment, you’ll get a chance to visit each sorority and find out more about the organization and its women. This is a casual round where jeans, khakis, and comfortable shoes are appropriate. 

 

• Philanthropy Round: You may be invited by as many as five sororities to learn about the local and national organizations they support. This is another casual round where jeans, cardigans, and comfortable shoes are appropriate. 

 

• Sisterhood Round: You may invited by as many as four sororities for this round. At each party, you'll watch a skit that demonstrates the best attributes of the sorority and get a chance to talk to more women in the organization. You should wear a casual dress, skirt outfit, or black pants and a nice top.

 

• Preference Tea: You may be invited by as many as two sororities for a preference tea ceremony. Typically, you'll hear a testimony from current members about what the organization means to them. This is the most formal round and you should wear a cocktail dress and dress shoes.

 

• Bid Day: Your recruitment counselor will set an appointment with you to pick up your bids on the morning of bid day. After that, you'll go to the sorority you've chosen from your bids and get to know the chapter better. In the afternoon, the women from all the sororities will be invited to McAlister Auditorium to celebrate with each other and be introduced to the Greek community at Furman. After the Bid Day Celebration, you'll go out with your sorority for individual chapter celebrations. These typically happen off-campus. You should wear bottoms and a tank top to bid day, because you'll be given a tee shirt from your sorority that you'll wear to the celebration. Remember, even if you receive a bid, you’re not obligated to join a sorority.