Sorority Recruitment
Primary Contact for women considering joining: Caroline Hartley, VP for Recruitment, caroline.hartley@mnsu.edu
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You can contact us for more information or to have your contact information shared with our fraternity and sorority chapters.
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During Fall 2026, sorority recruitment will include a partially structured process. In order to provide a better and more relaxed experience for all participating, the timeframe will spread out a bit more, and there will be more flexibility for women considering joining.
Check out Our 2026-2027 Recruitment Guidebook Here (Coming Soon)
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Structured Recruitment
"Partially Structured Recruitment" will be the primary recruitment period for our sorority community, and it will take place from August 31-September 13. Joining through informal recruitment, which takes place immediately after the structured process, is an option, but there is no guarantee that all of our chapters will be able to continue recruiting members at that time. Participating in this structured process is the best way for a woman to join in the Fall semester.
In order to particpate in the Partially Structured Recruitment, women must complete the following. Those who do not complete these things will not be eligible to receive a "bid," or invitation to join, through the structured process.
- Register for Sorority Recruitment using the registration link above.
- Attend one of the Sorority Recruitment Orientation Sessions listed below. You can register for these by clicking on the date/time for the session you want to attend. Pre-registration is not required, but it helps us plan.
- Attend at least one "Round 1" event hosted by each of the four sororities. Each chapter will host 3 events during Round 1, beginning August 31, The schedule of events can be found below. You can attend as many events as you would like, but you must attend at least one event for every chapter. You can pre-register for any or all of the events you plan to attend by clicking on the events below. This is not required, but it will help us and the chapters plan for you!
- Submit their chapter priorities in Campus Director prior to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, but not before you have completed step 3.
- Participate in the Preference Round, "Round 2," attending up to two chapter events on Friday, September 11.
Sorority Recruitment Information Sessions (All sessions will last approximately 30 minutes and provide the same information. Women considering joining a sorority through the structured recruitment process must attend 1 session.)
- Wednesday, August 26, 8 pm, CSU 201
- Thursday, August 27, 8 pm, CSU 238
- Monday, August 31, 5:15 pm, CSU 238
- Tuesday, September 8, 8 pm, CSU 201
- Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 pm, CSU 204
Fall 2026 Structured Recruitment Schedule
Optional Sorority Socials
The sorority community will host two informal, optional sorority socials. These events are free, and no commitment to formal recruitment is required. They are designed to be come-and-go-as-you-please, so if you have class or other overlapping commitments, no problem! Women who attend will have an opportunity to enjoy refreshments while mingling with members from our sororities and getting their questions answered. If they haven't decided to participate already, it's often times this event that helps women decide to go through with the recruitment process. While these are going on, a Sorority Recruitment Information Session will be available across the hall. Pre-registration is not required for this event, but you can pre-register and let us know which one(s) you're coming to by clicking on the date/time/locations below.
Chapter-Specific Events (These Help Meet Requirements of the Recruitment Process)
Monday, August 31 – Round 1, Event 1
- 6:00-6:30 pm, Sigma Sigma Sigma, CSU 253
- 6:35-7:05 pm, Gamma Phi Beta, CSU 245
- 7:10-7:40 pm, Alpha Chi Omega, CSU 253
- 7:45-8:15 pm, Alpha Sigma Alpha, CSU 245
Tuesday, September 1 – Round 1, Event 2
Thursday, September 3 – Round 1, Event 2
Wednesday, September 9 – Round 1, Event 3
Thursday, September 10 – Round 1, Event 3
Friday, September 11 – Round 2, Preference Day
- 6:00 pm PNM’s arrive
- 6:30-7:30 pm Preference Event 1
- 8:00-9:00 pm Preference Event 2
Sunday, September 13 - Bid Day
10 a.m. New Members Arrive
Please note that this structured recruitment process is the primary way by which women join sororities at MSU. Immeditely following this process, "total," or the cap on chapter membership, set. This means that, after Structured Recruitment, some of our chapters may not be recruiting any longer. For the best chance to join a sorority, it is highly recommended that women participate in this process.
Note about suggested attire: For the individual chapter events prior to September 11, casual attire is suggested and appropriate. For the Preference Round on Friday, September 11, business casual is suggested and appropriate. This round consists of formal ceremonies for which the members will be dressed up. This being said, these are suggestions. No one should feel as though they can't participate because they do not have dressier clothes. Come as you are, or, if you would like to borrow something, we have a community of women willing to make sure you have something you feel great in, and we can discreetly get you something to wear! Email Caroline at caroline.hartley@mnsu.edu, and let her know you'd like to borrow something to wear. Include the size needed (dress/clothing and shoes, if also needed), and she'll do her best to find something for you!
Pre-Registration:
Sorority formal recruitment requires potential new members to pre-register online or at the first event they attend. This allows us to keep potential new members better informed, and it allows us to track people's progress in the process. There is no fee to register.
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Requirements
GPA:
Typically, chapters require a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA or 2.5-3.0 cumulative college GPA, depending on whether the student is a first year student or a transfer/continuing MSU student. The requirements vary by chapter, with some being higher than others. Chapters very rarely make exceptions to their requirements, as exceptions may require approval from the organization's inter/national headquarters.
potential new member (PNM) grade release agreement
Enrollment Status:
Most of our sororities require each member to be a full time college student (12 credits or more), and a fully matriculated student at MSU. This excludes PSEO, CIS, Concurrent Enrollment, etc. Please check with each sorority if you have questions about enrollment requirements.
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informal (COB) Recruitment
After the completion of the structured recruitment process, and during the early part of the Spring Semester, several of our sorority chapters host informal recruitment events. Women may choose to join during this period, though not all sororities may be recruiting.
If you need to be connected with a specific chapter, or if you would like to have your information shared with the sororities, please use the contact us link above.
