Recruitment

Hello Ladies!

If you have found yourself on this page, it means that you are considering taking part in an unforgettable journey that begins this fall. As Formal Recruitment is right around the corner, I speak not only for myself but for all of the Rho Chapter, when I say we can’t wait to meet each and every one of you this August. As you begin adapting to life at the University of Nebraska, whether you are 30 or 3,000 miles from home, we understand that you may feel some nervousness and anticipation about what Formal Recruitment week will bring. It is natural for nerves to settle in, but I encourage you to keep an open mind and heart throughout the process. It won’t take long before you realize that each Greek Chapter here at UNL has something unique to offer - just like you!

It’s hard to describe that special moment of walking into each chapter house and truly feeling at home. You’ll see girls standing around the room who genuinely care for one another, watching them talk, laugh, and support one another. You’ll come back day after day and can’t help but imagine yourself standing around that same room with those same women. Although they may now just be strangers, in a matter of days, they could be your lifelong friends, shoulders to cry on, favorite study buddies, and so much more.

This is what happened to me when I came to Kappa Alpha Theta. I saw a house full of strong women who valued scholarship, service, leadership, and sisterhood just as I did. I looked around the room and saw intelligent, thoughtful women that I knew would push me to be the best version of myself. Two years later, I can confidently say I have made more lifelong friendships than I ever thought possible. Looking back on my time spent as a Kappa Alpha Theta, it is amazing that my biggest role models became my best friends, and my best friends became my role models. I wouldn’t be who I am today without the support of this chapter and the women that are a part of it. Theta has become my home away from home, and the girls inside have become my family. I hope that each of you has the opportunity to experience this kind of love. 

It is hard to believe that in two years, I went from only knowing my freshman year roommate, to having the opportunity of leading this chapter through Formal Recruitment. I am tremendously grateful for this opportunity and to get to meet each one of you! Writing this letter is bittersweet, as it reminds me my time in college is dwindling. My advice to all of you is to enjoy every moment and make as many memories as you can. I feel so lucky to be able to say “I am a Theta,” and to share countless memories with the girls I hold closest to my heart. The recruitment process is an amazing chance to find a place that will encourage you, accept you, and provide you with unconditional love, as I found in Kappa Alpha Theta. All of us are anticipating meeting you in August and we wish you the very best of luck during recruitment!

- Lydia Yost, Vice President Membership

More About Recruitment

Recruitment is the term used to describe the process of gaining membership into a Greek organization here at the University of Nebraska. It is a mutual selection process where a potential new member (student) has the opportunity to meet with chapter members, ask a variety of questions, and tour the chapter houses.

Formal Recruitment is a five-day process with bid day on the sixth day, and prospective members are required to participate in all scheduled events. Sorority Recruitment takes place the week prior to the first week of classes. As Recruitment continues, individual sororities invite prospective members based on criteria specific to each chapter. The number of sessions prospective members attend is reduced daily, with potential new members spending more time at those sororities in which there is a mutual interest. With sixteen sororities at the University of Nebraska, you will be able to find a group of women with whom you identify.

During Recruitment week, each potential new member will have a Recruitment Counselor to answer questions about Recruitment, sorority experiences, and college life in general. Recruitment Counselors are members of sorority chapters and ambassadors for the Greek System as a whole who have chosen to assist potential new members during this exciting time.

New Members:

The new member process until becoming a formal member will last approximately a month past bid day. New members are required to attend whole chapter meetings every Monday as well as an additional new member education meeting each week until initiation. We understand coming into college is a stressful but exciting time for incoming freshman, and are understanding and willing to help with the adjustment. We do expect all new members to hold up the responsibilities and expectations of members, but there will be a learning period to get used to this transition. Most important of all, we want our new members to cherish and enjoy this period of time entering into a life-changing organization. We are so excited to welcome you into Kappa Alpha Theta!

Recruiting FAQ:

What is Continuous Open Bidding?

Those who dropped primary recruitment prior to filling out a bid card or that did not participate in any part of primary recruitment will have the opportunity to participate in open bidding second semester. We will decide whether we will participate in open bidding after the completion of primary recruitment. 

References

If you know a potential new member that would be an asset to the Kappa Alpha Theta house. Please fill out a letter of reference for them.