There are four NPC sororities on the Wichita State Campus which include: Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Delta Delta Delta and Gamma Phi Beta. Greek life at Wichita State is a great way to develop leadership, academic achievement and making life long friends. Below is information that will help you learn more about the recruitment process.
Formal Recruitment 2008
Contact the Center For Student Leadership at 978-3022 for more info.
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FAQ
What is Formal Recruitment?
Recruitment is the new name for "rush." It is the process by which Greek organizations get to know potential new members. During recruitment the potential new members will be lead through all of the four sororities on campus by the Woman's Panhellenic Association (WPA) in hopes to find a house, a new home, and a family that is the best fit for her. All women interested in joining a sorority will attend every sorority on campus and will get a chance to meet some of the girls from each chapter, as well as get a house tour. If you choose to participate in recruitment, there is no commitment to join a sorority. Sorority formal recruitment at Wichita State takes place before each fall semester starts.
What is a Sorority?
A Sorority is an organization made up of individuals who are bound together by common interests and goals. Involvement in a sorority encourages individual development in scholarship, service, leadership, and sisterhood; creating a unique experience for each member.
What is Woman's Panhellenic Association (WPA)?
WPA is the governing body for the four National Panhellenic Council Sororities at Wichita State University. The council is made up of an executive board, directors in different areas of Greek life, and a delegate from each chapter. Every sorority member is a member of WPA and can attend any meeting (held every other week).
Why do Recruitment Counselors Dis-Affiliate from their sororities during formal recruitment?
The WPA tries to keep a non-bias stand point so each woman going through recruitment can make a decision without influence from their recruitment counselors. The recruitment counselors are dis-affiliated all summer until bid day. That is why faces in pictures in the chapter houses, websites, etc are covered to conceal their identity.
What are the requirements for WPA Recruitment?
1) Entering WSU Student from High school:
Must have high school diploma with a cumulative high school G.P.A. of 2.5+
2) G.E.D.
Student must have at least 12 college credit hours with a cumulative college G.P.A of 2.5+
3) Current College Students:
Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5+
A potential new member must have a high school diploma (or GED w/ 12 college credits) and be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours at WSU.
Their is also a $25 application fee for formal recruitment, all applications can be filled out at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) Room 008
What is Continuous Open Recruitment (COR)?
COR is a process of informal recruitment throughout the school year. Many people that miss formal recruitment, come to WSU in the Spring, or they just are not aware of the WSU Greek system go trough COR. When Fall classes start, COR Starts.
Why did the name "rush" change?
The National Panhellenic Conference recently decided to change some terms associated with recruitment in order to reflect and encourage more positive attitudes concerning the process. Here are some examples of those terms: Rushee is now potential new members, Pledge is now New Member.
The Greek System Lingo
Recruitment Counselor: Your W.P.A. leader to the chapter houses during recruitment, they also are their to answer any questions and to help you through the recruitment process.
Potential new members: A woman who has turned in a COR or Formal Recruitment application or states she is going to go through recruitment.
Why is the Phi in Alpha Phi and Gamma Phi Beta pronounced differently?
Because "Phi" is pronounced differently after a vowel.
