The Experience

 Every FSL experience begins with recruitment. 

The Process

Even online, fraternity and sorority recruitment is a rewarding process that builds meaningful connections with the community. From start to finish, here's what to expect.

 

The Lingo

With a history rich in tradition, FSL leans on words and phrases that may be unfamiliar. 

• FSL
  An abbreviation for "Fraternity & Sorority Life," FSL refers to the community of fraternity and sorority organizations, members and leaders that share experiences through events, service and volunteer opportunities, fundraising, scholarship and more!
• PNM
  An abbreviation for "Potential New Member," PNM is the term used to refer to individuals interested in joining FSL. PNMs are welcomed into the community for recruitment events, but have not yet accepted membership to a specific chapter. 
• Interfraternity Council (IFC)

  IFC is the governing body for UAA's fraternities. The IFC is made up of four executive positions: President, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Administrative Affairs. The voting powers of IFC are vested in the Presidents' Council, made up of the presidents of each fraternity.

  IFC elections occur every fall for a calendar year term. 

• Panhellenic Council (PHC)

  PHC is the governing body for UAA's sororities. The PHC is made up of four executive positions: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The voting powers of PHC are vested in Chapter Delegates, representatives elected by each chapter.

  Panhellenic Officers are the stewards of a woman's recruitment into a sorority organization. Officers remove themselves entirely from their affiliated chapters to help you find where you belong. The Council stewards your journey as the single point of entry to learn about both chapters, mentors through the process and, ultimately, the women who welcome you into the community, regardless of where you go. 

  PHC elections occur every fall for a calendar year term. The opportunity to serve in executive positions alternates between chapters in pairs: President-Secretary and Vice President-Treasurer.

• Bid
  A "bid" is an invitation to join a chapter. Chapters distribute bids to eligible PNMs after recruitment activities have concluded. After receiving a bid, PNMs can decide to accept or reject the bid.
• Formal Recruitment
  During the fall semester, two weeks are designated for "Formal Recruitment" where the chapters work together to plan a series of recruitment events with specific rules for PNM experiences. PNMs who go through Formal Recruitment share in the experience and enjoy Bid Day as a cohort.
• COB
  An abbreviation for "Continuous Open Bidding," COB refers to the informal form of recruitment that happens for most of the academic year. After Formal Recruitment concludes, chapters contact PNMs directly to develop relationships through events, study sessions and coffee dates outside of the structured recruitment process. During COB, chapters can extend bids to any PNM at any time!