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 thrilled to meet you and ecstatic about your interest in joining our Greek community.

As the largest women’s organization on campus, Panhellenic is proud to boast of our continued excellence in sisterhood, philanthropy, leadership, and community involvement. Joining a Panhellenic chapter can positively impact your college experience through new friendships, leadership experience, academic support, philanthropic engagement, networking opportunities, and personal growth. Being a Panhellenic woman is more than wearing your Greek letters. We are involved beyond our chapters in all aspects of Carolina, ranging from sports teams to academic extracurriculars, from volunteer activities to servant leadership. Our reach extends beyond our impact in just these respective areas with contributions to the greater Chapel Hill community as well as respective national philanthropies.

As an incoming freshman, I registered for Panhellenic Recruitment as an opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone, and I am thankful every day that I did. Coming from out of state to attend a large public university in an unfamiliar city was daunting to say the least. I’m sure many of you have similar feelings. I could not imagine my Carolina journey without the Panhellenic community supporting me every step of the way. I’m confident that the lifelong friendships I’ve made along with my myriad of memories will stay with me forever.

In joining any chapter, you become a member of Panhellenic. Through Panhellenic Recruitment, you have the opportunity to explore all 10 of our wonderful chapters at UNC. Do not rule out any sorority experience without learning firsthand what each chapter has to offer. All Panhellenic chapters are united through a commitment to our community and bonds of sisterhood. Similarly, Recruitment is a personal journey. This isn’t your mom’s, sister’s, or friend’s Recruitment experience, it’s yours! Keep an open mind, stay positive, listen to your heart, and enjoy the journey!

Once again, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to Panhellenic Recruitment. Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

As always, Go Panhellenic and Go Heels!

All the best,

Molly Barr

UNC Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment

For all questions regarding Panhellenic Recruitment please email Molly Barr, Vice President of Recruitment.