Dear Potential New Members,
Our Names are Tayla Meade and Amanda Rohrs.  We are Vice President of Recruitment and Director of Recruitment and Rho Gammas.  Your college career is just beginning and Ohio University has so many opportuinties to offer you.  Greek Life is a way to enhance your college experience.  There are nine diverse chapters where everyone can find a fit.  Joining a sorority can help you meet new people, get involved with the athens community and explore leadership opportuinites.  Sholarship is very important in Greek Life, we are always above the Ohio University average GPA.  Also, we like to have fun.  Homecoming and Greek Week are two of our favorite "Holidays!"

If you have not visited Ohio University's gorgeous campus yet we encouage you to schedule a campus tour.  When you move in to Athens, keep your eyes open for different recruitment events, as well as other involvement opportuinities around the univeristy.  We encouage you to become involved with student life, especially Greek Life here at Ohio University.Over the summer, you will be added to our mailing list and will receive an informational postcard if you sign up for formal recruitment online.  Additionally, this website provides all the information you will need for Fall Formal Recruitment 2010 – official registration form, detailed information about Formal Recruitment, the recruitment manual, and most important, answers to various inquiries you might have about this exciting process! Please feel free to browse our site to find out about Ohio University’s incredible Greek Life! We look forward to getting to know you and wish you luck while beginning your college experience.

Best Wishes,

Tayla Meade and Amanda Rohrs
WPA Recruitment, Vice President and Director

Formal Recruitment Schedule

Sept. 24th: Go Greek Night

Kickoff will take place at Nelson Commons. Get there early to be assigned to your Rho Gamma group!

Sept. 25th: Break the Ice

Your Rho Gamma will take you to all nine sorority houses, in 30 minute rounds.  Dress is casual.  Wear a t-shirt, and jeans,shorts, or a casual skirt.

Sept. 26th: House Tours

You will tour up to seven chapter houses on campus. Here, you will see chapter's living accomodations, dining plan and house set-up. This is a great way to get a feel for each sorority and a taste of Greek Life here at Ohio University!

Oct. 1st: Philanthropy Night

The third day is geared toward learning about the chapter's philanthropy as well as sisterhood. You can expect to complete a craft that will be submitted to the chapter's philanthropy. You will also view a slideshow that exemplifies their sisterhood. You will visit up to five chapters on this day. Appropriate attire for this day is a skirt, dress pants, or a casual dress. 

Oct. 2nd: Preference Night

The final round of recruitment is the most intimate and special. You will be able to get to know the chapter on a deeper level. Each chapter presents a special ceremony. During this round, you should be considering where you can see yourself becoming a member. You will visit up to three chapter houses for Preference Night. Dress for Preference Night is semi-formal. (example: cocktail dress)

Oct. 3rd: Bid Day!

Meet in Baker Ballroom to find out what sorority you've been invited to join!

What is a Rho Gamma?

You will have two recruitment guides, known as Rho Gammas, assigned to you at the beginning of recruitment.  They are members of sororities, but they "disaffiliate" during formal recruitment and do not reveal which chapters they are members of.  This way, your Rho Gammas can give you unbiased advice and answer any questions you may have. 

All of the Rho Gammas have gone through an extensive training process to ensure they are prepared for any questions or concerns you may encounter.  While your Rho Gammas are an excellent resource, they are also there to listen, to share your anxieties and joys, and to calm your nerves.  Above all, Rho Gammas are there to make the recruitment process smoother and more enjoyable for you.