Sam Houston Panhellenic
Values-Based Recruitment
The Primary Recruitment process at Sam Houston State University is an exciting time that gives you the opportunity to develop friendships, find a home away from home, and find a group of girls that align with your personal values. All five of our chapters here at SHSU have values that they were founded on. Members today uphold these values and take great pride in them!!
The recruitment process will help you identify which chapter aligns with your personal values and the place you feel most at home. To find more information about our chapters, visit the “Chapters” tab!!
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
Primary recruitment registration link opens June 15, 2025
The primary recruitment registration link closes August 16, 2025
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Round Descriptions
August 17, 2025 @TBD
Orientation
At orientation, the Potential New Member will meet their Rho Gamma's and the other girls in the group. On this day the PNM will be informed of all Primary Recruitment rules, outfits for the week, and what the week will consist of!
August 18, 2025 @TBD
Fraternal Values
On this day the Potential New Member will meet with all 5 chapters in a relaxed setting and learn about the general information, values, and all about sisterhood! At the end of this round, the PNM will rank each chapter in order of preference.
August 19, 2025 @TBD
Philanthropy
During the Philanthropy round the PNM will be invited back to up to 4 chapters. Not everyone will be invited back to 4, it is normal and okay if a PNM does not receive invitations back to 4! In this round, a PNM will learn about the chapters Philanthropy and why it means so much to them! The PNM will get to know the chapter on a more personal level.
August 20, 2025 @TBD
Preference
Preference round is the final and most formal round of recruitment. During this round the Potential New Member could be invited back to up to 2 chapters. However, it is not uncommon to be invited back to only 1. During this round, the chapters will reveal a more intimate side to them and express what their chapter means to them. At the end of the round, the PNM will rank their choices in preferential order.
August 21, 2025 @TBD
BID DAY!!!
The best day of the year, BID DAY!!! On this day the PNM will receive an invitation (bid card)Â to join one of the chapters they visited during the Preference round. PNM's will accept their bid and join their new sisters for a day filled with fun and love!