Fall 2012 Information

  • To learn more about sorority life,

    click on these links below:

     

     

    SororityParents.com 


     


         

     

     

 

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    Fall Schedule of Pre-Recruitment Events:

     

     

    June 1:   Online registration begins. The fee to register is $40.
    September 1:   The fee to register increases to $50.
    Saturday, September 22:   All Greek Tailgate at the Rose Bowl.
    Sunday, September 23:   7:00 PM:  Bruin Bash Concert and Dance on campus at Drake Stadium.
    Monday, September 24:  

    10:00 - 2:00:  Enormous Activities Fair, quad between Royce Hall and Powell Library
    1:30 - 3:30:  Mandatory Orientation, Ackerman Grand Ballroom

    Fall 2011 Excuse Form (coming soon)

    • E-mail to:  fsr@ucla.edu 
    November 3-4:       
    		  

     

    Parents Weekend Activities

        *  Parent's Weekend Information

        * Article on Presents and Dad's Day Activities

        * Friday:  Suggested participating in UCLA on campus activities.
        * Saturday:  Dad's Day Tailgate (Moms and other family members are welcome) and UCLA Football Game
        * Sunday:  Sorority Presents - Brunch, Parents flying in should schedule departure after 5:00 PM.  Ceremonies and brunch at the house runs from 11-2ish.
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  •  All Recruitment Events take place during 0 week:

    Mandatory Orientation

    • Monday, 9/24, 1:30 - 3:30, Ackerman Grand Ballroom

     

    Event Description:

    Here, you will receive all information for the week of recruitment.  Costs, academics, what the process is like, etc. will all be gone over.  You will also get to meet your recruitment counselor known as a Rho Gamma who will guide you through the week's activities.

     

    Attire:

    This event is completely casual as everyone will be attending many Welcome Week Activities throughout the day. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Open House Round

     

    Wednesday, 9/26:      Open House Round #1 (10 events)

    Thursday, 9/27:          Open House Round #2 (6 events)


    Wednesday:  11:30 AM Start Time:

    • Meet your Rho Gamma at 10:45 at the Inverted Fountain.


    Thursday:   5:00 Start Time:

    • Meet your Rho Gamma at 4:15 at the Inverted Fountain.  


    Event Description:
     
    Over 2 days, this round of events is focused on the importance and excitement of "Going Greek"!  Each potential new member will visit all participating chapter houses for 30 minutes each. You will attend these events with your recruitment group and Rho Gamma as you walk as a group from house to house. 

    Make sure to eat a good meal before you attend each day.  The afternoons can be long and you will need to keep your energy up.  You are expected to bring snacks to eat in between events.

    Attire:
    Be sure to dress casually and comfortably; it will be hot:  Shorts, skirts, nice shirts, flats, and flip flops are totally acceptable.  Thuesday night, you may want to bring a sweater.  It gets chilly.

    What To Talk About:
    Since this event is mostly intended to give you a glimpse of what recruitment will be like, ask questions that will be helpful to you throughout the week. Worry less about trying to impress sorority members and concentrate more on orienting yourself with the environment. Have fun and keep an open mind, meeting as many members from different sororities as possible.  Chapters will also be explaining the financial costs of joining.

     

    • After this round, you will choose your 8 favorite chapters and then rank the remaining 3 in preferential order.  
    • You will have upto 8 chapters to visit on Friday.   You never "cut" a chapter.

     

     

  • House Tours / Service Round

    Friday, 9/28:  

     

    3:30 Start Time:

    • Meet your Rho Gamma on Hilgard Avenue at 2:45 to receive your schedule.
    • Most potential new members wear sundresses or skirts appropriate for evening events (a first date) with comfortable shoes.  If you choose to wear heels, you may bring flats or comfortable shoes to wear to walk in between parties. 
    • Make sure to bring snacks and a sweater as the nights can get chilly.
    • After this round, you will choose your 5 favorite chapters and then rank any remaining ones in preferential order.
    • You may have upto 5 chapters to visit on Saturday.

     

     

     

       

     Event Description:

    This round of events will focus on Sorority Living and philanthropic opportunities:  Chapters will be discussing living requirements and awesome living / learning communities for their chapters.  Not every chapter will do a house tour.  

     

    If you join a sorority at UCLA, you will be expected to live in the house for at a minimum of 1 year beginning your 2nd year .  Transfer Students will need to discuss options with individual chapters.

     

     

     

     

     

     


     

  • Entertainment Round:

     

     

     

    Saturday, 9/29: 

     

    Noon Start Time: 

    • Will meet your Rho Gamma at 11:15 at your designated meeting spot in Hilgard.

     

    Event Description: This round of events is focused on entertainment. There are five events that are 45 minutes each. Some chapters will perform a skit set around a theme which should showcase their personality and values and some chapters will let you see a slide show of their chapter’s activities throughout the year.  Each chapter will allow plenty of time for one-on-one conversations.

     

    Attire: Most potential new members wear sundresses or skirts appropriate for daytime events (a nice brunch).  Make sure to bring snacks and a sweater as it could get chilly.  If you choose to wear heels, you may bring flats or comfortable shoes to wear to walk in between parties. 

     

    • After this round, you will choose your 2 favorite chapters and then rank any remaining ones in preferential order.
    • You may have upto 2 chapters to visit on Sunday.

     

     

  • Preference Round:

    Sunday, 9/30: 

     

    9:00 AM Start Time:

    • You will meet your Rho Gamma at 8:30 AM on Hilgard to get your schedule for the morning.

     

    Event Description:

    These events focus on the deepest aspects of sorority life, including sisterhood, friendship and ritual. This is your last chance to interact with chapter members.  Prepare to possibly participate in a ceremony that will let you see the importance of sorority membership.

     

    Attire:

    A non black or white cocktail dress is recommended! If you choose to wear heels, you may bring flats or comfortable shoes to wear to walk in between parties. 

     

    Make sure to bring a bottle or two of water.  It gets hot in the houses. 

     

    After your last Preference Party, you will walk in groups to Ackerman Grand Ballroom for Preference Card Signing and an informative slideshow on the rules.

     

     

  • Bid Day!

    Sunday, 9/30

     

    Event Description:


    • At UCLA, Preference Round and Bid Day are on the same day!


    All potential new members will gather at the Inverted Fountain at 5:30 PM to receive their sorority bid. You will then be invited back to the house of the sorority you have joined to participate in fun activities such as pictures, dinner, and "get-to-know-you games" from 6:00 - 10:00 PM.  Activities differ from chapter to chapter.

    Attire:

    Shorts / skirts and flip-flops are suggested.  You will receive a new Bid Day shirt once you arrive at the house.