It’s that time of year again . . . the end of Winter Break and USD sorority recruitment! Here’s a day-by-day guide so you know exactly what happens during formal recruitment at the University of San Diego and how to survive it.
Make sure to sign up for recruitment online, the deadline will be posted by November. Next, make sure you sign up for housing for the break. Get all of your Instagram stalking out of the way now, just because a chapter “looks” a certain way online, doesn’t mean that’s how they truly are. Be prepared to put all your prejudices aside to put your best foot forward when meeting each chapter. The last big thing is to make sure you’re ready to be yourself, but that’s the easiest part!
One of the best ways to survive USD sorority recruitment is by keeping an open mind. On the first day, you will visit all nine of USD’s chapters and learn about each of their backgrounds: what they stand for, their values, what is important to them, etc. (PRO-TIP: take notes on your phone after each event to help you remember things that stood out about each chapter). The two multi-cultural sororities (Alpha Pi Sigma and Sigma Theta Psi) will only participate in day one of recruitment. You’ll travel to each event with your assigned Sigma Rho Chi group, and spend 30 minutes meeting each sorority. At the end of the day you’ll meet individually with your Sigma Rho Chi at the end of the day to pick six sororities you’re interested in returning to.
Each sorority dedicates their time, effort, and passion to a specific philanthropic cause. Today’s the day to really dig deep and try to connect with a philanthropy cause that resonates with you and that you would be honored to support. Your Sigma Rho Chi will give you your personal schedule at the very beginning of the day which will detail the times and places of each event you are to attend. This will be a long day . . . each event will be 45 minutes long but don’t worry, just pretend like you’re catching up with an old friend and you’ll have plenty to talk about. At the end of your events you’ll meet with your Sigma Rho Chi again and pick four sororities you would be interested in returning to.
This day seems to be a fan favorite: it is dedicated to learning about the friendships formed in each and every chapter. You’ll hear about the fun filled events while establishing your own connections with your potential sisters. The events will be an hour long this day, so really focus on talking about memorable or meaningful things to make you stand out. Once again, at the beginning of the day you’ll meet up with your Sigma Rho Chi to receive your personalized schedule and at the end of the day you’ll select two preferred chapters you would like to return to.
Tonight might seem a little scary, but trust us on this one- the sorority girls are more nervous than you. This is one of the most important event of USD sorority recruitment . First things first: meet with your Sigma Rho Chi for the last time before bid day to get your schedule. Tonight you’ll get to see a little piece of each chapter’s ritual, and get a chance to follow up with some girls you’ve met throughout the week. Tonight is a special night, the girls really want to connect with you on a deeper level. Don’t worry about them not liking you, you’ve already made a great first impression, they’ve continued to invite you back haven’t they? Focus on being your true self and finding the right place for you, after all this isn’t just a commitment for college, it’s a commitment for life. After your events you’ll head straight to list your preferences and sign the official Preference card.
Today is arguably one of the best days of your life. Dress in shorts, jeans or leggings, a light tank top, and a jacket just in case, you’ll receive a t-shirt from your new chapter at the event. You’ll spend the rest of the day doing activities with your new sisters. You’ll be fed but also will meet tons of new girls that all want to get to know you, you’ll to pose for hundreds of pictures and give the most hugs you’ve ever given, all in the span of a few hours.
Congratulations ladies, and welcome to the start of the next chapter in your life, as a sorority woman!
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