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Question: What is the purpose of a sorority? |
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Answer: A sorority is a sisterhood: a group of women who share, work, and learn together. Sororities promote high scholarship, personal development of individual members, leadership, good citizenship, and life long friendships. Sorority life is designed to enhance your college experience. There is always someone to talk with you, someone to share your accomplishments and help you through your defeats. A woman can examine her personal values and learn more about herself through continuous interaction with her sorority sisters. A sorority woman's interest are far from being confined only to the sorority. The sorority acts as a nucleus for a woman to branch out in new directions as the sorority keeps its members informed of constant activities and information involving both campus and community. The sorority offers responsibilities that challenge a woman as an individual. Each sorority is self-governed, and it is the duty of every member to assist with this self-leadership. Each sorority emphasizes high ideals, and involvement in personal endeavor. The reward is not what you get from it, but what you become by it.
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Question: What is Formal Recruitment? |
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Answer: Formal Recruitment, or "Rush," is the mutual selection process by which sororities choose their new members and potential members select the chapter in which they feel most comfortable. Should you choose to go through Formal Recruitment you will attend events with each sorority on campus. You will meet the members, learn a little about each chapter and their social and service activities, and become acquainted with sorority life. It is also an opportunity to ask questions, define financial obligations, time commitments, and membership requirements.
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Question: When is Formal Recruitment? |
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Answer: The week before classes begin in the Fall Semester. For 2007 the dates are August 11-15.
Fall 2007 Recruitment Schedule |
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| Thursday, 8/9, Friday, 8/10 |
- Residence Hall Early Move-In |
| Friday, 8/10 at 4:00 p.m. |
- Parent/Daughter Orientation |
| Saturday, 8/11 at 6:00 p.m. |
- Open House |
| Sunday, 8/12 at 6:00 p.m. |
- Philanthropy Day |
| Monday, 8/13 at 6:00 p.m. |
- Theme Day |
| Tuesday, 8/14 at 6:00 p.m. |
- Preference Parties |
| Wednesday, 8/15 at 5:00 p.m. |
- Bid Day |
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Question: How do I sign up for Formal Recruitment?
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Question: If I go through Formal Recruitment, am I required to pledge a sorority?
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Answer: You are not obligated to join if you participate in Formal Recruitment. It is a great time to meet people and evaluate the Greek lifestyle, and you can always join later through Continuous Open Recruitment. |
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Question: What is Continuous Open Recruitment?
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Answer: After the end of Formal Recruitment, Continuous Open Recruitment (or COR) begins and continues throughout the rest of the academic year. COR is much more informal than Formal Recruitment. During COR, sororities invite potential new members to COR events. These events often include movie nights, themed gatherings, small philanthropic projects, social functions, or regular membership activities to which potential new members are invited. |
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Question: What is a Pi Chi?
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Answer: Recruitment is an exciting and memorable experience, but it can be a very emotional as
well. Knowing this, the Panhellenic Council has created a way to
make every potential new member feel comfortable. During the week of Recruitment,
potential new members will be assigned to a Recruitment Counselor called a Pi Chi. The Pi Chis are all sorority women who have
disaffiliated from their respective chapters in order to give you unbiased advice. They are
there to help you 24 hours a day with any problems or concerns you may have during
Recruitment. Your Pi Chi will make your Recruitment experience more
exciting, enjoyable, and memorable. Never hesitate to ask your Pi Chi
anything. Each Pi Chi has gone through an extensive training program
and is knowledgeable of the Recruitment guidelines and the Recruitment process. Your
Recruitment Counselor is a resource for you. They will guide you through Recruitment by
explaining the rules, schedules of parties, but most importantly by becoming your friend! |
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Question: Do I have to go through Formal Recruitment to join a sorority?
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Answer: No, you do not. While Formal Recruitment can be a great experience, some women may prefer a more informal approach to choosing a sorority, or may have simply missed Formal Recruitment. For those people there is Continuous Open Recruitment, or COR (see question number 6 for more information about COR). |
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Question: I have gone through Formal Recruitment, but I can't decide which sorority to chose!
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Answer: Most likely, if you have been to all of the rounds and preference party, then you have a good feeling as to which sorority you will be happy in. If you are torn between two or more, talk to your Pi Chi or a Panhellenic Council member, that is what they are there for. |
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Question: I really want to pledge one sorority, but all of my friends are pledging to others. What should I do?
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Answer: Go with your instinct. If you really have a true friendship, pledging different sororities is not going to make one ounce of difference. |
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Question: Will sorority membership affect my grades?
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Answer: High academic standards are strongly emphasized by all sororities. It is true that depending on how much you want to be involved, joining a sorority can take up a lot of time. Ultimately it has helped most girls to develop better time management skills. Being in a sorority allows members to study together and help each other with difficult subjects. We even have study hours in the USA library and a running list of what all of the sisters are majoring in so you know exactly who to call for help with your classes. Many girls' grades actually are improved by joining a sorority! |
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Question: Why is Alpha Gamma Delta called a "fraternity" and not a "sorority?"
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Answer: The Greek source word for “fraternity” means either brother or sisters. “Soror,” on the other hand, is a Latin word and has no connotation with the Greek. When Alpha Gamma Delta was founded, it was incorporated in the State of New York as “Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity,” which is its official name. Dr. Coddington, a professor of philosophy on the faculty of Syracuse University, understood the meaning and implication of the word “fraternity” and used it knowingly to advise our Founders. |
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Question: Why choose Alpha Gamma Delta?
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Answer: Imagine having a group of friends that you can always count on. Friends that will help you through hard times and share joy with you during the good times. Friends that love you no matter what your faults may be and friends who are always their to support you. Becoming a member of Alpha Gamma Delta is to gain a group of friends that consider you a sister. Alpha Gamma Delta cherishes each member and is concerned with her well being. Being a part of Alpha Gamma Delta is something special. It is as unique as every member who is a part of it. Alpha Gamma Delta welcomes anyone with the willingness, motivation, and dedication to join this circle of friendship that will ultimately last a lifetime. If you're still not convinced, read the Top 10 Reasons to Go Alpha Gam and all of the information on our Recruitment Home Page. We hope you will consider Alpha Gamma Delta to be your best choice in a sorority! |
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Question: How much will it cost to join Alpha Gamma Delta?
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Answer: This information is coming soon. In the meantime, you can get a good idea of what it costs to join a sorority in general by having a look at the following information taken from the 2006 edition of The Agathon, South Alabama's recruitment and Greek life handbook.
"While each group has its own payment scale and deadlines, we have found that there is no significant difference in cost.
Some fees are a one-time charge such as for initiation or your badge, and these may be due
early in the school year. Others are monthly or semester fees, and every group has its own
payment plan to make your financial planning easier."
Average Estimate of Costs for Panhellenic Council Chapters |
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New Member Fee................................................................................$50.00 |
Initiation Fee.......................................................................................$150.00 |
Badge/Member Pin Fee................Included or incurred cost for upgrade |
Housing Assessment/Parlor Fee.....................................................$75.00 |
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Monthly Expenses |
Dues.......................................................................................................$70.00 |
Collected monthly during Fall and Spring terms, one bill during summer term. |
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| Semester Expenses |
| Housing................................................................$60.00 in house resident |
| $90.00 out of house member |
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| Annual Expenses |
| National Dues..............................................................Included within dues |
| Insurance......................................................................Included within dues |
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