Formal recruitment at Dartmouth takes place during a Potential New Member’s (PNM) sophomore fall or winter, however, the Recruitment process begins during the previous spring. Women interested in the Greek System will have the opportunity to attend pre-recruitment, and outreach events to familiarize themselves with the sororities on campus before recruitment begins. Prior to going through formal recruitment, PNMs will be required to attend an informational session relating to the Recruitment process. These sessions are generally held during the spring term prior to formal recruitment with limited make-up opportunities in the term of recruitment. After attending an informational session, PNMs will be eligible to register for Recruitment. Registration is mandatory and occurs a few days before formal recruitment begins.

Formal recruitment is based on mutual selection. During the three rounds of parties, PNMs and chapters will have the opportunity to find the perfect matches. During Round one, a PNM will attend a 45-minute party at each of the seven Panhellenic chapters. Following Round One, PNMs will be invited to Round Two. During Round Two, women will be eligible to return to 45-minute parties at up to four chapters. Following Round Two, PNMs will be invited to Preference night, the final round of recruitment. Preference Night allows PNMs to visit up to two houses. After attending both parties, women will meet with their Recruitment Counselors to rank the chapters they attended that night. The next day, PNMs will be notified of the chapter from which they have received a bid, an invitation to become a member of that chapter. Later that night, new members will be welcomed at their new sorority during Bid Night festivities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Dartmouth Panhellenic Council or Sarah Shaw, the Vice President of Recruitment.