Florida Southern Panhellenic
2026 Recruitment is here
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A LOVE
LETTER
FROM
US TO
YOU.
X O X O
Dear Potential New Members,
On behalf of the Panhellenic community, we are so glad you are interested in the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment process. Sorority recruitment has been one of the oldest traditions at FSC and will continue its legacy with all of you. The Greek community here at FSC is full of endless opportunities to make everlasting friendships and unforgettable memories.
Each year, our goal for recruitment is to help every participant find a home where they feel loved and supported. All of the sorority chapters on campus are made of amazing women who are strong, talented, and are not afraid to embrace their true selves. As you embark on this journey, our advice to you is that you be your authentic self throughout the process and keep an open mind.
Our hope is that whether you choose a Panhellenic sorority or choose to only spend recruitment with us, you take in all the memories the recruitment process has to offer. We want you to find a place where your dreams and goals are supported and we hope that a Panhellenic sorority can provide that. The primary recruitment process has been carefully planned to provide you with knowledge about the Panhellenic community, the opportunity to form new relationships, and all the information to help you along the way.
Joining a sorority will be a rewarding experience. Each chapter has unique values and goals. Together, they work toward common goals and philanthropic efforts within the Panhellenic community. Remember to keep your values in mind and make decisions that are best for you. We hope that you enjoy your experience throughout the Panhellenic recruitment process at Florida Southern College, and we look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Go Mocs & Go Greek!
Love,
FSC Panhellenic Recruitment Team
All Things Recruitment
2026 Recruitment
Wednesday, January 21 - Sunday, January 25
PHC Recruitment takes place during the spring semester. It is a formal, multi-day process where Potential New Members (PNMs) meet all sororities on campus through a series of rounds. For the time schedule of recruitment, please review the 2025 Recruitment Guidebook. The guidebook is emailed to all PNMs after they register for recruitment.
Wednesday, January 21: Kick-Off
Allows PNMs to meet the girls within the groups that they will be traveling with throughout the recruitment process, as well as their Rho Gamma or Recruitment Guide who will be assisting and supporting them along the way.
Thursday, January 22: Sisterhood Round (Night 1)
PNMs will go to all 6 sorority chapters to learn about their values and sisterhood. After visiting all of the chapters PNM’s will give their top 4 preferences.
Friday, January 23: Philanthropy Round (Night 2)
PNMs will be invited back to a maximum of 4 chapters. Within this round PNM’s will have the opportunity to discover the community service efforts and philanthropies each sorority supports. After visiting all of the chapters listed on the PNM’s personalized schedule, PNM’s will give their top 2 preferences.
Saturday, January 24: Preference Round (Night 3)
PNMs will be invited back to a maximum of 2 chapters to a more exclusive event where they learn about the deeper bonds and traditions of the chapters. After visiting these chapters PNM’s will rank accordingly following the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA).
If a PNM only visited 1 chapter during their preference round the PNM can list that chapter on their MRABA if they are willing to accept a bid from that chapter, or they can voluntarily remove themselves from the primary recruitment process.
Sunday, January 25: Bid Day
A celebratory event where bids (invitations to join an organization) are extended to the PNM’s who went through the Primary recruitment process.
What if I can’t attend all recruitment events?
Attendance at all events is strongly encouraged, especially for PHC’s formal recruitment, as it helps chapters and potential members connect. If you have scheduling conflicts, inform the recruitment team or chapter leaders as soon as possible. This ensures you have the best experience during the primary recruitment process and allows us to make chapters aware of your absence.
recruitment vocab
Common phrases you will hear during recruitment and during your time in sorority life.
Potential New Member (PNM)
A student who is interested in joining a fraternity or sorority and participates in recruitment.
Deferred Recruitment
A recruitment process where first-year students can only join a fraternity or sorority after completing one semester of college.
preference round
The final and most formal round of Panhellenic recruitment, where chapters share their values and traditions more deeply with PNMs.
Bid
A formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority. After accepting a bid, you’ll begin the New Member Education process, where you’ll learn about your chapter’s history, values, and traditions. This is also a time to build relationships with your new sisters.
Bid day
The final day of recruitment when bids are distributed, and students officially join their new chapters.
Quota
The number of new members each Panhellenic sorority is allowed to recruit during formal recruitment, determined by the total number of PNMs participating and the number of chapters on campus.
Snap Bidding
A process that occurs after formal recruitment but before Bid Day, allowing chapters that did not meet their recruitment quota to extend bids to PNMs who were not matched during the formal process. This is exclusive to Panhellenic organizations and happens quickly to ensure all PNMs receive their bids on Bid Day.
Continuous Open Bidding (COB)
An informal recruitment process that occurs outside of formal recruitment periods, often used by chapters to fill membership spots.
total
The maximum number of members a Panhellenic chapter can have at any time. Chapters below total are eligible to recruit additional members through COB.
New Member
A student who has accepted a bid but has not yet been initiated into the chapter.