RECRUITMENT
The UNC Panhellenic sororities host Primary Recruitment collectively at the beginning of the fall academic semester.
The Primary Recruitment period is designed in a way that allows each potential member the opportunity to become acquainted with as many sororities as possible so that they may make a wise and unbiased decision concerning membership.
Furthermore, Primary Recruitment allows sororities to recruit potential new members on an equal opportunity basis under Panhellenic guidelines.
DEAR POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER,
On behalf of the Panhellenic Executive Council, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and over 2,000 Panhellenic women, welcome to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! We are delighted to meet you and ecstatic about your interest in joining our Greek community.
Panhellenic is many things. Notably, we are the largest women’s organization on campus. We have a long standing legacy of excellence in many areas including academics, sisterhood, philanthropic service, and community involvement. By joining the Panhellenic community, you have the opportunity to enrich your college experience with new friendships, leadership experience, academic resources, philanthropic engagement, networking, and personal development.
Panhellenic women do more than merely wear their letters. We are a diverse community with a plethora of involvements outside of Panhellenic, from club sports teams to research labs, and volunteer activities to performing arts. Our reach extends far beyond the Panhellenic community, making a positive impact on the entire campus, surrounding Chapel Hill community, and beyond.
As an incoming first-year student, I registered for recruitment full of excitement. Coming from a small high school into a student body of over 19,000 I was intimidated and yearning for a place to belong. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that have been awarded to me by joining a Panhellenic chapter. I cannot imagine my time at Carolina without the presence of Panhellenic. The friends, memories, and experiences I have gained are the richest and brightest of my time in college.
By joining any chapter, you become a member of Panhellenic, something bigger than any one member, or chapter, that binds us together. By going through Primary Recruitment, you will have the amazing opportunity to meet women from each of our chapters. Go into this experience and each subsequent round with an open mind and give each chapter equal consideration. Each chapter has something truly unique and special about their sisterhood that they are looking forward to sharing with you. Embrace the chance to get to know women in every chapter.
Lastly, my advice for each and every one of you is to enjoy the moment and trust the process. This phrase often frustrated me as a PNM, but now after three years in my chapter and the wider Panhellenic community, I know I am exactly where I was meant to be, as I believe each of you will be as well. Recruitment is a personal, intimate journey, all about you. Remember your values, stay positive, keep an open mind, and listen to your heart.
Once again, we are all thrilled to welcome you to Carolina and your Panhellenic journey.
Go Heels and Go Panhellenic!
KALEY PIGNONE
Vice President of Recruitment 2025
For all questions regarding Panhellenic Recruitment please email Kaley Pignone, Vice President of Recruitment.