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Recruitment and Membership Intake Information

Interfraternity Council
Please join the men of the IFC for their upcoming recruitment event:

Fraternity Fest '07 on Tuesday, September 4th, 12:30pm - 1:30pm on the Kaufman Mall in front of Webb Center. Come and check out all 9 of the IFC fraternities at ODU.

To download the IFC 2007 Recruitment book (PDF), click here.

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Panhellenic Council
Please join the women of the PHC at their upcoming sorority recruitment events:

Sorority Showcase, Thursday, September 4th, 6pm - 8pm, Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center. This is a "come and go" event where you can learn more about the 5 PHC sororities and get signed up for Fall Formal Recruitment.
2008 Fall Formal Recruitment, September 11th - 14th
Pick up a Sorority Recruitment book in the OSAL office, or download the book and registration form below. All materials must be submitted by September 11th to participate.

To register for Fall 2008 Sorority Recruitment, please click here.

National Pan-Hellenic Council
Please join the fraternities and sororities of the NPHC at their upcoming event:

NPHC Meet the Greeks, Tuesday, September 11th, 7pm in the North Cafeteria of Webb Center. The 6 historically African-American chapters and our 3 Multicultural chapters will be on hand to introduce themselves and tell about their membership intake processes.

To download the NPHC 2007 Information Brochure (PDF), click here.

Prospective Member's Bill of Rights

The right to be treated as an individual.
The right to be fully informed about the recruitment/intake process.
The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers for recruitment guides and chapter members.
The right to be treated with respect.
The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.
The right to ask how and why and received straight answers.
The right to have and express opinions to chapter members.
The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.
The right to make ones own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.
The right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment/intake experience.

Questions to Ask as You Are Exploring Greek Life

Why did you join your chapter?
How many members are in your chapter?
What are the financial obligations of joining your chapter?
How much does it REALLY cost?
What are the other requirements of joining this chapter?
How will this chapter help me succeed academically?
How much time will I have to set aside for my Greek involvement?
Can this chapter guarantee that I won't be hazed?
What did you look for when you were exploring Greek Life at ODU?
What is this chapter "known" for on campus?
What is your involvement with other Greek chapters on campus?
What will happen if I have a class conflict and have to miss a meeting or event?
What are the advantages of being a member of this chapter?
What does this chapter have to offer me?
How important is community service to your chapter?