Am I The Greek Type?
There is a place for everyone in the Greek system. UL Lafayette is home to a uniquely diverse Greek society. There is no model Greek. Learn more about being Greek at the National Sorority Life Web Site. Parents can learn more about sorority life on the National Panhellenic Conference Parents information page or the frequently asked questions page.
Do I Need To Register for Formal Recruitment and how much does it cost?
Yes, this is done to make it easier on you and the Office of Greek Affairs. Just fill out the application before August 8, 2011. It is 45.00 to sign up for recruitment.
Click here to sign up for Formal Recruitment 2011!
When is UL formal recruitment and where do I park?
Click here to view schedule for Panhellenic Recruitment 2011. Parking for the first day is at the Student Union and for the rest of the week is at Bourgeois Hall or Cajun Field.
Will Being Greek Affect My Grades and how important are grades?
That all depends on you. The Greek system at UL Lafayette has a higher average GPA than that of the undergraduate student body. All of the Greek Organizations at UL Lafayette have a scholarship program available to their members. Scholarship is the most significant factor in sorority selection and membership. GPA requirements are derived from either your high school or college grades. Please note the minimum GPA required by any Panhellenic group on the UL Lafayette campus for a high school or college student is a 2.5. However, some groups have higher GPA requirements. Any potential new member must understand the strong emphasis placed by the individual chapters regarding academics. Click here for the fraternity and sorority chapter grades and the awards for each chapter. Below is a listing of the minimum GPA requirements for the UL Lafayette chapters:
AOP 2.7 (High School) 2.7 (College)
ΔΔΔ 2.7 (High School) 2.5 (College)
ΚΔ 2.8 (High School) 2.8 (College)
ΦΜ 2.75 (High School) 2.75 (College)
ΣΣΣ 2.7 (High School) 2.7 (College)
How Much Does It Cost?
Sorority dues will be about $500-700 for your first semester and about $300-$400 for each semester after that. It can be broken down into monthly payments to make it easier to pay. You will recieve more information about dues at the sorority convocation.
What Should I Wear?
Click here to find out how to dress for formal recruitment.
Will I be hazed?
Hazing is absolutely forbidden. You don't have to prove anything to others. Each organization does have expectations of membership though. During the time that you are considering joining a sorority, be sure to ask pointed questions about the expectations of new members. If you do join an organization, and feel something is not right, contact a Greek Dean in the Dean of Students Office or the national organization to which the local chapter is affiliated. All UL student organizations, including Greek organizations must follow the UL Lafayette Alcohol and Drug Policy and Anti Hazing Policy.
Where will I stay during recruitment?
We will not have specific places for you to stay for Sorority Recruitment. If you are moving to Lafayette, you may be able to move in early for Recruitment.
| Place | Instructions |
| UL Housing (Legacy & Dorms) | Your room will be available for check-in on Sunday, August 14 before noon. You do not have to do anything special to request this. |
| The Edge | Call the Apartment Office and request an early move in time. Everyone will move in on August 15. |
| Quarters | On August 15 you will move in. Official Paperwork says that you will be able to check in starting at noon. If you go earlier in the day and say you are participating in Recruitment, they will let you check in early. |
| University House | Normal check-in date is on August 15. If you let them know in advance that you are participating in Recruitment, you will be able to check in on August 14. |
| Campus Crossing | Normal check-in date is August 18. If you email greek@louisiana.edu to request a exception, you will be able to move in on August 15th in the morning. You must include in your request your name and you will only get the verification if you have signed up for Recruitment. Please do this before August 1. |
| University Place | You WILL NOT have a place to stay for Recruitment if you are assigned to a Renovated Apartment. Move-in is August 20th with no flexibility available. Please contact Greek Affairs let us know if you are in that situation. |
How much time does a sorority take?
This depends upon your willingness to get involved and make a difference. Like any organization, the sorority will have general expectations of you. Most importantly, you will be expected to attend meetings and events. Through your sorority involvement, you'll learn to manage your time and balance your academic load, work, and social commitments.
What is a recommendation (rec) and am I required to get recommendations?
A recommendation is a letter that is written on your behalf that speaks of your character, accomplishments, grades, and activities from a woman who has already been in that particular sorority. Therefore, it is beneficial to have someone that you know write these.
Letters of Recommendation are not required to go through recruitment at UL Lafayette. It is the responsibility of the individual sorority to secure recommendations. Each national sorority has its own guidelines and recommendation forms that its alumna members must use. The UL Panhellenic Council does not provide these forms. If an alumna is not familiar with her own sorority’s regulations, she should contact her inter/national sorority. The information will probably be available in her inter/national magazine or on the sorority’s website. UL Panhellenic does not set a deadline for their submission. They should probably be in by the first week of August for the sororities to consider properly before recruitment starts.
All Recommendation forms or letters should be sent directly from the alumna to the address noted below for each chapter: (Please note on envelope that Formal Recruitment Letter of Rec enclosed).
Alpha Omicron Pi
PO Box 44823 Lafayette, LA 70504
Delta Delta Delta
PO Box 40450 Lafayette, LA 70504
Kappa Delta
PO Box 40465 Lafayette, LA 70504
Phi Mu
PO Box 40692 Lafayette, LA 70504
Sigma Sigma Sigma
PO Box 40142 Lafayette, LA 70504