Texas State University
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Welcome to the Texas State University Panhellenic’s primary recruitment registration. We are glad you found us. If you want to feel connected, supported and encouraged, sorority life is for you! Registering for primary recruitment is the first step to finding your home in the sorority community on campus.
Here at Texas State University Panhellenic, we believe everyone has a purpose to discover, possibilities to explore, needs people to thrive, and a place to belong.
We want to educate and equip you to embark on your journey as a potential new member (PNM). You should feel confident as you participate in recruitment. Check out the sections below to learn more about sorority membership and involvement at Texas State University!
Check our Potential New Member Guidebook for Recruitment 2024!
What to know before registering for recruitment!
Recruitment Dates
Primary Recruitment at Texas State University consists of three rounds that take place over Labor Day weekend. Here are our important recruitment dates:
Recruitment Registration Closes at 11:55 PM Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Day 0: PNM Orientation – Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
Round 1: Sisterhood Day 1 – Friday, August 30th, 2024
Round 1: Sisterhood Day 2 – Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Round 2: Philanthropy – Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Round 3: Preference – Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Bid Day! – Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
For in-depth descriptions of each round and conversation tips, check out our 2024 Potential New Member Guidebook on pages 14 and 15!
Recruitment Counselors (RC)
You will not be going through the recruitment process alone! Once you begin registration, you will automatically be entered into a recruitment group with RCs who are here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have! Follow their instagram @txst_recruitmentcounselors to get to know them and for recruitment updates!
Understanding the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA)
The Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) is the document that is signed by the PNM after making their final selections after the Preference Round. It is broken into six parts which each PNM will be talked through by a TXST Staff member or volunteer as they sign the document.
We recommend that each PNM review the MRABA before registering for recruitment. Below are links to the National Panhellenic Conference’s resources for understanding the MRABA. One of the biggest takeaways is to consider is that if the MRABA is signed after the preference round and the PNM chooses not to accept the bid from the chapter which she receives a bid, she is not able to go through COB in the Fall or Spring. The PNM must wait to go through recruitment until the next Primary Recruitment period.
Preference Education: Final Preferences and the MRABA
This is a one-page document that explains the options a PNM has during the Preference Round when making selections.
MRABA Script Video
This is a recording of what the TXST Staff or Volunteer will read to the PNM after the Preference Round while filling out the MRABA and making selections.
MRABA Document
This is the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement that the PNM will sign to accept a bid following Primary Recruitment.
Commitments
Before and During Recruitment
All PNMs are required to attend Day 0: Orientation, each day of recruitment, and the parties that they are invited back to. Not attending an event could lead to the PNM being removed from the recruitment process.
If there is a schedule conflict, the PNM will need to fill out the “Recruitment Conflict Form” and email it to panhellenic@txstate.edu by August 27th, 2024. If you need the form, please ask your RC to send it to you.
The Fraternity Sorority Life Office requires all members joining an organization to have a 2.5 GPA at the time of joining. All PNMs will have grade checks conducted by the FSL Office so if you register for recruitment and have a GPA below a 2.5, you will be notified via emailed and released from the process.
There is an $85 registration fee that must be paid to be eligible to participate in the recruitment process. The fee covers costs for the Sisterhood shirt, food for the weekend, transportation from Strahan Arena to the chapter houses on bid day, and other miscellaneous costs. This fee is non-refundable! The link to pay will be sent via email once you submit your registration.
Once you are fully registered for recruitment, meaning the application on Campus Director is completed, the registration fee has been paid, and all required forms are signed an uploaded, you will be contacted by your Recruitment Counselor (RC)! RCs are members of the Panhellenic Council who help the PNMs through the recruitment process. You will be assigned to a group, and they will be there to answer any questions you have!
For a further breakdown of financial obligations by chapter and new member vs general member dues, please check pages 27-29 of the Potential New Member Guidebook!
After Recruitment
To find out about time commitments, it is helpful to ask members during recruitment. For general members, there is a meeting each week and usually one other event, whether it’s a philanthropy, social, or sisterhood event.
Academics in the reason that we are here at Texas State University! Each chapter prioritizes academics and provides resources for their members to exceed academically. Every national organization requires their members to maintain specific GPAs that differ from chapter to chapter and range from 2.5 to 3.0 and host study events and/or require study hours.
Financial commitments vary by chapter, semester dues range from $1,100 to $2,190. Each chapter also has expectations for members or officers to live in their house!
Tips for Registration
Before beginning your registration, make sure you have:
Here at Texas State University Panhellenic, we believe everyone has a purpose to discover, possibilities to explore, needs people to thrive, and a place to belong.
We want to educate and equip you to embark on your journey as a potential new member (PNM). You should feel confident as you participate in recruitment. Check out the sections below to learn more about sorority membership and involvement at Texas State University!
Check our Potential New Member Guidebook for Recruitment 2024!
What to know before registering for recruitment!
Recruitment Dates
Primary Recruitment at Texas State University consists of three rounds that take place over Labor Day weekend. Here are our important recruitment dates:
Recruitment Registration Closes at 11:55 PM Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Day 0: PNM Orientation – Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
Round 1: Sisterhood Day 1 – Friday, August 30th, 2024
Round 1: Sisterhood Day 2 – Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Round 2: Philanthropy – Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Round 3: Preference – Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Bid Day! – Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
For in-depth descriptions of each round and conversation tips, check out our 2024 Potential New Member Guidebook on pages 14 and 15!
Recruitment Counselors (RC)
You will not be going through the recruitment process alone! Once you begin registration, you will automatically be entered into a recruitment group with RCs who are here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have! Follow their instagram @txst_recruitmentcounselors to get to know them and for recruitment updates!
The Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) is the document that is signed by the PNM after making their final selections after the Preference Round. It is broken into six parts which each PNM will be talked through by a TXST Staff member or volunteer as they sign the document.
We recommend that each PNM review the MRABA before registering for recruitment. Below are links to the National Panhellenic Conference’s resources for understanding the MRABA. One of the biggest takeaways is to consider is that if the MRABA is signed after the preference round and the PNM chooses not to accept the bid from the chapter which she receives a bid, she is not able to go through COB in the Fall or Spring. The PNM must wait to go through recruitment until the next Primary Recruitment period.
Preference Education: Final Preferences and the MRABA
This is a one-page document that explains the options a PNM has during the Preference Round when making selections.
MRABA Script Video
This is a recording of what the TXST Staff or Volunteer will read to the PNM after the Preference Round while filling out the MRABA and making selections.
MRABA Document
This is the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement that the PNM will sign to accept a bid following Primary Recruitment.
Commitments
Before and During Recruitment
All PNMs are required to attend Day 0: Orientation, each day of recruitment, and the parties that they are invited back to. Not attending an event could lead to the PNM being removed from the recruitment process.
If there is a schedule conflict, the PNM will need to fill out the “Recruitment Conflict Form” and email it to panhellenic@txstate.edu by August 27th, 2024. If you need the form, please ask your RC to send it to you.
The Fraternity Sorority Life Office requires all members joining an organization to have a 2.5 GPA at the time of joining. All PNMs will have grade checks conducted by the FSL Office so if you register for recruitment and have a GPA below a 2.5, you will be notified via emailed and released from the process.
There is an $85 registration fee that must be paid to be eligible to participate in the recruitment process. The fee covers costs for the Sisterhood shirt, food for the weekend, transportation from Strahan Arena to the chapter houses on bid day, and other miscellaneous costs. This fee is non-refundable! The link to pay will be sent via email once you submit your registration.
Once you are fully registered for recruitment, meaning the application on Campus Director is completed, the registration fee has been paid, and all required forms are signed an uploaded, you will be contacted by your Recruitment Counselor (RC)! RCs are members of the Panhellenic Council who help the PNMs through the recruitment process. You will be assigned to a group, and they will be there to answer any questions you have!
For a further breakdown of financial obligations by chapter and new member vs general member dues, please check pages 27-29 of the Potential New Member Guidebook!
After Recruitment
To find out about time commitments, it is helpful to ask members during recruitment. For general members, there is a meeting each week and usually one other event, whether it’s a philanthropy, social, or sisterhood event.
Academics in the reason that we are here at Texas State University! Each chapter prioritizes academics and provides resources for their members to exceed academically. Every national organization requires their members to maintain specific GPAs that differ from chapter to chapter and range from 2.5 to 3.0 and host study events and/or require study hours.
Financial commitments vary by chapter, semester dues range from $1,100 to $2,190. Each chapter also has expectations for members or officers to live in their house!
Tips for Registration
Before beginning your registration, make sure you have:
- Your Texas State student ID number (A0XXXXXXXX)
- A photo (Senior photo or a nice photo of just you)
- A resume or list of your recent community/school involvement
- A completed Panhellenic Grade Release and Greek Induction form as well as the PNM Code of Ethics (You will need to print, sign, and upload a copy of this form. You may also complete the form using Adobe Acrobat (log in with TXST information). Do not complete this form in a web browser as the data will not be saved).
- These forms can be downloaded from the TXST FSL Panhellenic Recruitment webpage. Please download each document to your desktop so that your signature can be saved. After you have completed the documents and signed them, please upload them to Campus Director under your Profile.
