Carleton Sororities Recruitment Guide 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions<br />
What is t he difference bet w een a local and an int ernat ional sororit y?<br />
Local sororities are organizations that can be found on a few campuses and are one of a<br />
kind. They are oftentimes smaller in size, and have cheaper dues. This is because they<br />
aren?t paying towards the functioning of an international headquarters. International<br />
sororities, including all Panhellenic organizations, are organizations that can be found on<br />
many campuses across North America. There are many women who can call themselves<br />
sisters, and can network with a large group of women. International dues are more<br />
expensive because you are helping to continue the legacy, and help the organization<br />
expand onto more campuses. Another bonus is that many international sororities have<br />
scholarships that your dues pay into, and that you can apply for! International<br />
organizations rely on the alumnae to aid the chapter as an advisor, which truly<br />
emphasizes the ?not four years but for life? saying you will often hear. If that isn?t<br />
something you?re interested in, you can become a member of the alumna chapter and<br />
continue to do great things for your community. You can even join one miles away from<br />
your original chapter!<br />
How bad is t he hazing?<br />
The National Panhellenic Conference and its 26 member groups (including Phi Sigma<br />
Sigma, Alpha Omicron Pi and Delta Phi Epsilon) do NOT condone hazing in any form. This<br />
includes all of CUS?s sororities on <strong>Carleton</strong>?s campus. If you have concerns about hazing,<br />
you should speak with a Rho Gamma or any member of CUS?s <strong>Recruitment</strong> Team.<br />
How hard is it t o balance sororit y life and academ ics?<br />
Everyone is different when it comes to time management. You might talk to some of the<br />
sorority women on your campus to find out the time commitment required at each<br />
chapter. Many sorority women manage sorority responsibilities, jobs or internships,<br />
academics and involvement in other campus organizations. If you are ever having trouble<br />
your sisters can always show you ways to time manage.<br />
What if I discover t he sororit y I?ve select ed is t he w rong one for m e?<br />
Once you?ve accepted a bid to a sorority, the new member process is designed to make<br />
sure you are ready to make a life-long commitment to an organization. This period<br />
normally lasts 6-8 weeks depending on the organization. If you decide that you are not<br />
ready for the commitment, you can break your pledge from the organization. Once you<br />
have accepted a bid from an NPC organization, you must wait until the next primary<br />
recruitment period to be eligible to receive another bid from an NPC organization. If you<br />
truly think that the sorority to which you received a bid is the wrong group for you, you<br />
should make that decision before you are initiated. Once you are initiated into an NPC<br />
organization, you are ineligible for membership in any other NPC organization for the rest<br />
of your life.
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