Why go Greek? By becoming a member of the Greek community you will be opening a door to wonderful opportunities. Greek organizations offer students not only lifelong friendships, but a chance to develop their leadership potential and participate in community service. There is also encouragement in academic excellence, social and recreational involvement and the opportunity to network (both as a student and as alumni). However, the best part is the amazing college memories you will make. Being Greek allows students to create a home away from home where the fun never stops!
The decision to join a sorority has been the start of a formative experience for thousands of undergraduate women at Columbia University. Columbia has four Panhellenic sororities: Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Sigma Delta Tau. These four chapters are bound together by the Panhellenic Council, which facilitates Formal Recruitment each spring.
Formal recruitment is the process by which all of the chapters add to their membership. The goal of recruitment is for interested Columbia, Barnard, SEAS, and General Studies women to find the chapter that best suits their personality and needs.
Though each sorority is undoubtedly unique, similarities across the four chapters include social events, philanthropy events to support their chosen charities, mixers with other Greek organizations, alumnae networks and above all, lifelong bonds of sisterhood.
Formal Recruitment, at Columbia University is split into four individual nights of parties. The parties are split into:
- Night 1: Meet and Greet Night
- Night 2: Philanthropy Night
- Night 3: Skit Night
- Night 4: Preference Night
- Night 5: Bid Night
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