A Letter from the Vice President of Recruitment Logistics
Hotty Toddy and welcome to the University of Mississippi! I have the absolute pleasure to serve as Vice President of Recruitment Logistics for the College Panhellenic Council. On behalf of our council, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to each and every one of you to the Flagship. I want to express how honored we are to welcome you to our community in your journey of higher education.
The beginning of college is a transformative moment filled with excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a touch of nervousness. Rest assured, you are not alone. Our vibrant Greek community is here to offer you support, guidance, and friendship every step of the way. The college experience is about more than just academics; it’s about forging lifelong connections, discovering your passions, and embracing new opportunities for personal growth. As you prepare to navigate your first year on campus, I encourage you to explore all that our Greek community has to offer.
Should you choose to participate in our Primary Recruitment process, I urge you to prioritize the values that you hold closest to your heart. Our Panhellenic community is the proud home of eleven National Panhellenic Conference organizations, each with their own ideals and values. If you are looking for a community of like-minded women who will support you inside and out of these four years at the Flagship, our Panhellenic community is ready to provide you with these opportunities. I encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity that is available to you!
I am so excited you are interested in joining our Panhellenic community, and we cannot wait to see you this fall!
-Maris Thompson, 2024 Vice President of Recruitment Logistics
We have a new recruitment website! Please visit www.www.umcphrecruitment.com for ALL updates and information regarding Panhellenic Recruitment 2024.
Recruitment Registration will open on May 1st at 8:00 am and close on July 14th at 11:59 pm. Late registrations will not be considered under any circumstances. To register, visit www.umcphrecruitment.com.
Fall Primary Sorority Recruitment 2024
Fall 2024 Recruitment Schedule At A Glance
- August 15th: PNM Convocation & Round 1 – Greek Day
- Convocation: PNM Convocation is an event put on by the College Panhellenic Council to kick off recruitment week. All PNMs are expected to attend.
- Greek Day: All eleven (11) sororities have prepared a video introducing their chapter. PNMs will watch all eleven (11) videos in their recruitment counselor groups after taking a values-based assessment to truly align their values with those of each chapter.
- What to Wear: Panhellenic provides you with a Greek Day shirt to wear, and the rest is up to you.
- August 16th, 17th & 18th: Round 2 – Philanthropy Day
- Number Visited: Up to eight (8) sororities
- What to Expect: You’ll learn about the sororities’ philanthropies, community service, and campus involvement.
- What to Wear: Panhellenic provides you with a philanthropy day shirt to wear, and the rest is up to you. Remember to choose comfortable shoes, as you will be walking a bit!
- August 19th: Break Day
- There will be no recruitment events happening on this day. We encourage you to rest or get involved in other programming happening on campus!
- August 20th, 21st & 22nd: Round 3 – Sisterhood Day
- Number Visited: Up to five (5) sororities
- What to Expect: These events will provide an insight into the sororities’ sisterhood. You’ll talk with members to gain a greater perspective of their sisterhood and how they celebrate their sorority.
- What to Wear: Dressy casual attire such as a dress, skirt, or pants with a blouse, paired with shoes that allow you to walk comfortably!
- August 23rd: Round 4 – Preference Day
- Number Visited: Up to two (2) sororities
- What to Expect: As this is the final event of Formal Recruitment, conversations are intimate and more on the serious side. From the sororities that have invited you to this round, you will select the one(s) from which you wish to receive a membership invitation.
- What to Wear: This round is more formal attire, such as a semi-formal or cocktail dress or business attire, paired with comfortable shoes.
- August 24th: Bid Day!
- What to Expect: You’ll meet with your recruitment counselor and group in the Grove to receive your membership invitation.
- What to Wear: Shorts or pants and a shirt. New members are given letters when they arrive at the sorority.
If you have any questions about Primary Recruitment, please feel free to reach out to us at collegepanhellenic@olemiss.edu or reach the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at 662-915-7609.