Primary Recruitment 2026

We are delighted that you are interested in participating in Spring Primary Sorority Recruitment at The University of Dayton. The University of Dayton, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the UD Fraternity and Sorority Community are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive campus characterized by access and opportunity.

Spring 2026 Primary Sorority Recruitment is scheduled for January 22nd- 26th.

Recruitment Orientation is scheduled the week prior on Sunday, January 18th at 11:00 am in Kennedy Union Ballroom.

Bid Night is scheduled for Monday, January 26th in Kennedy Union Ballroom.

It is important to note that Primary Recruitment at UD is a mutual selection process and that participation in Recruitment DOES NOT guarantee a prospective member an invitation to join a sorority, nor does it obligate her to join. Women interested in participating in Recruitment can register online starting October 1, 2025.

Recruitment Registration Fee: The recruitment registration fee covers the cost of facility usage, security, meals, and one recruitment t-shirt.

Registration Fee: $80.00

*Please note that ALL registration fees are non-refundable, no exceptions.

The GPA requirement to participate in primary recruitment and informal recruitment is a 2.5 GPA. You must be a current full-time student, have 12 credit hours completed, and complete the hazing prevention module in order to participate in recruitment.

If you have additional questions about sorority recruitment, please email Panhellenic at vpmembershipud@gmail.com

Primary Recruitment Schedule Spring 2026

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 - Recruitment Registration Opens!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 - Recruitment Registration Closes

Registration will close January 13th at 11:55 PM EST

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 - Primary Recruitment Orientation

On this day, your Rho Gamma group will meet for small group activities to get to know each other and complete activities to help you know what to look for in a sorority during recruitment. Orientation will also go over all the details of the upcoming recruitment weekend.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22nd OR FRIDAY, JANUARY 23rd- Sisterhood Round

This initial round is designed to familiarize you with the Panhellenic Community. On this day, sororities present information about the bonds that unite their members. During this day, chapters are excited to share a glimpse of their sisterhood and members' friendship with PNMs. You will be visiting all 8 chapters all on one day, either Thursday or Friday.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 - Philanthropy Round

This day marks the beginning of invitational rounds, during which PNMs can be invited to a maximum of 5 chapter functions. Philanthropy round focuses on each sorority's community service activities and explains the chapter's philanthropy. Chapters share what the time commitment of their sorority experience looks like. This is a great opportunity for PNMs to ask chapters about their membership requirements.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 - Preference Round

Preference rounds will reflect the values and ideals held in high esteem by members. Functions are expected to be a bit more serious than previous rounds, as this is the last round of sorority recruitment. To help you in deciding what chapter is the best fit for you, you'll be able to attend a maximum of 2 chapter functions during this round.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26 - Bid Night

Bid Night is the final day of primary recruitment. This is when new members receive their invitations, known as bids, to join a sorority. It is an exciting day when new members meet their new sisters and find out what sorority their Rho Gamma is a member of. Following bid night, there will be an opportunity for the new members to come to the chapter house to celebrate their new homes!

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