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How do I sign up?

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

Am I the sorority type?

There is no "sorority type." There is a place for everyone in our Community. UL Lafayette is home to a uniquely diverse Greek-lettered Community.  Learn more about being a member at the Sorority Life. Parents can learn more about sorority life HERE.

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

Yes! The cost is $100 and the link to register is https://enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/unllaf. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, August 28th at 5:00 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 25th, 5:00-7:00 PM

• All welcome! Recruitment registration not required to attend orientation.
• If you have registered for recruitment, 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 at 5:00 PM.

What should I wear?

Find out how to dress for formal recruitment. Follow UL Panhellenic Instagram

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

One of the first people you will meet before recruitment begins is 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 academic support available to their members. Academics are the most significant factor in sorority selection and membership. GPA requirements are derived from either your high school or college grades.

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 orientation and from each sorority on the first day of recruitment.

Will I be hazed?

Hazing is absolutely forbidden and against the law. 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?

Letters of recommendation are not required to go through Recruitment at UL Lafayette. Some of our chapters use them and some do not. Recommendation Letters are not a strong part of the recruitment culture at UL Lafayette. Each national sorority has its own guidelines and recommendation forms that its alumna members may use. The UL Lafayette Panhellenic Council does not provide these forms. If an alumna is not familiar with her own sorority’s regulations, she could contact her national/ international sorority or visit their appropriate website for additional information.

A Letter of Recommendation is one 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. That could have been a member of any chapter of that sorority (did not have to have joined at UL Lafayette).

All Recommendation forms or letters should either be sent directly from the alumna to the address noted below for each chapter, OR they should submit their recommendation online through the national organization’s website.