Is there a GPA requirement to participate in formal recruitment?

Although the Panhellenic Council does not require a minimum GPA to participate in recruitment, each sorority may establish their own minimum GPA required for membership.

FAQ's

What will recruitment be like?

Recruitment is intended to give each Potential New Member an opportunity to become familiar with each of the sororities at Winona, meet as many Greek women as possible and learn about each organization. During nights 1,2 & 3 each PNM will spend 45 minutes in the Panhellenic neutral room, the Delta Phi Epsilon room and the Sigma Sigma Sigma room. On the 3rd night girls can either receive an invite back to night four from one sorority, both sororities or unfortunately neither. For those who get invited back they will come to night four which is called Preference night. Each potential new member will spend an hour in the rooms to which they were invited back. They will then fill out a preference card based on the sorority that they feel best fit them from the invite(s) they received back.

What is the hazing policy?

It is a crime in most states. The National Panhellenic Conference and its 26 member groups do not tolerate hazing. NPC expects all Panhellenic women to abide by this law.

What is a national sorority? 

It is a sorority that is a part of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC): the conference composed of 26 national women’s fraternities, each of which is autonomous as a general, Greek-letter society of college women, undergraduates, and alumnae.

What is the Greek community like?

Here on the Winona State campus, Greek Life is growing into a larger and more developed community. We currently have two national sororities, Delta Phi Epsilon and Sigma Sigma Sigma. In addition, there is a local sorority, Phi Theta Chi. We also have 4 fraternities: Tau Kappa Epsilon, Pi Lambda Phi, Sigma Tau Gamma, and Phi Beta Sigma. Along with these Greek organizations, Delta Sigma Pi is the business fraternity on campus. We, the women of Panhellenic, are here to make your recruitment process smooth, fun, and exciting. 

Does it cost anything?

Yes.

Delta Phi Epsilon has a new member fee of $205 plus a pin fee of $35. Dues cost $200 per semester. 

Sigma Sigma Sigma has a new member fee of $200 plus a badge fee of $95. Dues cost $210 per semester. 

Each organization has payment plans to help each sister pay her dues in smaller increments rather than all at once. Don't let the cost of sorority turn you away, there is always a way to make it work.

Why join a sorority?

A sorority gives you the philanthropic, leadership, and personal development experiences you need to be successful in the “real world". Sororities give you opportunities to do community service and give back to your community. From raising money to giving your time, you’ll see how much of an impact yourself, your chapter, and Greek life as a whole has on the world. You develop incredible leadership skills through holding positions within sorority and making positive changes. Many people can get straight A’s but sorors can lead a group of women, all the while balancing school, family, and friends. Sororities give you the opportunity to exhibit and grow your skill set. Not to mention the amount of lifelong friends you will create. You build strong and lasting relationships than turn into inseparable bonds. There are dances, sleepovers, events, socials and a million other fun things to do. You’re bound to meet tons of new people. Whether it’s your sisters, fraternity boys, or women from another sorority, you’ll make new friends almost every time you turn the corner on campus. The list goes on and on. It's an amazing experience and you won't regret joining! 

Recruitment Counselor 

A sorority member who has disaffiliated herself from her chapter during Formal Recruitment. She is trained to help Potential New members answer any questions they may have about sorority membership. 

Big Sister 

A new member receives an initiated member to her big. This older member serves as a resource, role model and problem solver for the new member. 

Legacy

The sister, daughter or granddaughter of a sorority member. Being a legacy does NOT mean automatic membership into that chapter. nonetheless, being a legacy does not hurt your chances at membership in any way.