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How do I sign up?

Follow the link here to take you directly to our Registration page!

Am I the Greek type?

There is a place for everyone in our Fraternity and Sorority Life Community. UL Lafayette is home to a uniquely diverse Greek-lettered Community. There is no model Greek member. Learn more about being Greek at the National Sorority Life website. Parents can learn more about sorority life on the National Panhellenic Conference Parents information page or the frequently asked questions page. 

Do I need to register for formal recruitment and how much does it cost?

Yes! The cost is $80 and the link to register is https://enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/unllaf. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, August 28th at 11:59 PM.

What happens during Recruitment Week?

During Recruitment Week, you will meet with each of our sororities, and have conversations about sisterhood, values, financial transparency, and more. This process is designed to help you find your best fit!

Recruitment Schedule Breakdown: August 28th- September 5th

  • Recruitment Orientation: Sunday, August 28th, 5:00-7:00 PM
    - Your Gamma Chi (recruitment counselor) will tell you what time your group will arrive.
    - If you are not signed up for recruitment, you are still encouraged to attend recruitment orientation! Any woman who is not signed up can come at 7:00 PM to learn more about recruitment and get any questions they have answered!
     
  • Recruitment Day One (Panhellenic Preview Day): Thursday, September 1st
    - 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
     
  • Recruitment Day Two (Philanthropy Day): Friday, September 2nd
    - 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM
     
  • Recruitment Day Three (Sisterhood Day): Sunday, September 4
    - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
     
  • Recruitment Day Four (Preference and Bid Day): Monday, September 5th (Labor Day Holiday)
    - 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
What should I wear?

Find out how to dress for formal recruitment.

Will there be someone to help guide me through Recruitment Week?

One of the first people you will meet during Recruitment is will be your Gamma Chi, sometimes called recruitment counselor. She is a woman who is selected and trained to help you out during Sorority Recruitment.  During Recruitment, she is disassociated from her sorority in order to be a neutral helper for you during that week. To these women, it does not matter which sorority you join. She just wants to make Recruitment as enjoyable as possible for you.

Will being Greek affect my grades and how important are grades?

That all depends on you. The Greek Community at UL Lafayette has a higher average GPA than that of the undergraduate student body. All of the Greek organizations at UL Lafayette have a scholarship program available to their members. Scholarship is the most significant factor in sorority selection and membership. GPA requirements are derived from either your high school or college grades. Please note the minimum GPA required by any Panhellenic group on the UL Lafayette campus for a high school or college student is a 2.5. However, some groups have higher GPA requirements. Any potential new member must understand the strong emphasis placed by the individual chapters regarding academics. Click here for the fraternity and sorority chapter grades and the awards for each chapter. 

How much does it cost?

Here is an example of the breakdown of cost

It can sometimes be broken down into monthly payments to make it easier to pay.  You will receive more information about dues at the sorority convocation.

Will I be hazed?

Hazing is absolutely forbidden. You don't have to prove anything to others. However, each organization does have expectations of membership. During the time that you are considering joining a sorority, be sure to ask pointed questions about the expectations of new members. If you do join an organization, and feel something is not right, contact a Greek dean in the Dean of Students Office or the national organization to which the local chapter is affiliated. 

How much time does a sorority take?

The time commitment varies from chapter to chapter, but the first semester is the most time intensive as the new member goes through the chapter's education program. The time spent in this program will give you the opportunity to develop your leadership and time management skills, learn about your organization, develop friendships and allow you to become involved with other organizations on campus.

Each chapter has weekly chapter meetings and other events (philanthropies, socials, initiation, etc.) throughout the year, but they are planned well in advance. In addition to the weekly meeting, the more you participate in the chapter, the more you will get out of being a member!

What is a recommendation (rec) and am I required to get recommendations?

A recommendation is a letter that is written on your behalf that speaks of your character, accomplishments, grades and activities from a woman who has already been in that particular sorority. Therefore, it is beneficial to have someone that you know write these. Letters of recommendation are not required to go through recruitment at UL Lafayette.

It is the responsibility of the individual sorority to secure recommendations.  Each national sorority has its own guidelines and recommendation forms that its alumna members must use.The UL Panhellenic Council does not provide these forms. If an alumna is not familiar with her own sorority’s regulations, she should contact her inter/national sorority. The information will probably be available in her inter/national magazine or on the sorority’s website. The website for each organization on campus is listed below. UL Panhellenic does not set a deadline for their submission. They should probably be in by the first week of August for the sororities to consider properly before recruitment starts.

All Recommendation forms or letters should be sent directly from the alumna to the address noted below for each chapter: (Please note on envelope that the Formal Recruitment Letter of Rec is enclosed).
 
Alpha Delta Pi
PO Box 40061
Lafayette, LA 70504
 
Alpha Omicron Pi
PO Box 44823
Lafayette, LA 70504

Delta Delta Delta
PO Box 40450
Lafayette, LA 70504
Delta Delta Delta Website

Kappa Delta
PO Box 40465
Lafayette, LA 70504
Kappa Delta Website

Phi Mu
PO Box 40692
Lafayette, LA 70504
 
Sigma Sigma Sigma
PO Box 40142
Lafayette, LA 70504