Primary Recruitment Guide 2026
Panhellenic Council at Wichita State University
Tuesday, August 11 - Sunday, August 16, 2026
Primary Recruitment is intended for women of Wichita State who are interested in joining one of our five (5) Panhellenic sororitities.
Alpha Phi * Delta Delta Delta * Delta Gamma * Gamma Phi Beta * Kappa Kappa Gamma
Culturally Based Sororities fall under the Cultural Greek Council or National Pan-Hellenic Council. These sororities have a different process called Intake and is separate from Primary Recruitment. Any woman interested in joining a culturally based sorority can learn more on our Recruitment & Intake Page.
Primary Recruitment takes place the week before classes start during the fall semester and requires pre-registration and a registration fee of $50.
Primary Recruitment Registration Opens: May 1
Primary Recruitment Registration Closes: August 10
Primary Recruitment Registration
Table of Contents
A Message from our VP of Recruitment
Hi beautifuls!
As recruitment happens, I just want to remind you to take a deep breath, enjoy the moment, and truly soak in this experience. This is such a special time in your life. Take the opportunity to meet the chapters, but also take time to connect with the other people going through recruitment with you. Some of the friendships you make during this process can last far beyond recruitment itself.
Please continue to talk with our team and stay in contact with your Recruitment Counselor throughout the process, even once you begin going into your houses. We are here for you every step of the way and want to support you however we can!
Watching each of you go through this experience means so much to me because I once stood exactly where you are. We adore you all and love getting to watch you grow and discover where you belong.
Hayley Boatright, VP of Recruitment
Panhellenic and these chapters truly have my heart. This community has shaped me into the person I am today and has given me so many incredible opportunities. I hope you embrace every opportunity that comes your way and run with it. No opportunity is too big for you, and none is too small to make a difference.
I absolutely adore every single one of you and want to see you succeed. Enjoy every moment of this journey—you deserve it.
With Pahellenic Love,
Hayley Boatright <3
Vice President of Recruitment
2026 Primary Recruitment Schedule
| Day | Date | Activity | Check-in Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM Orientation | 08/11 | Orientation | 6 p.m. | |
| Day 1 | 08/12 | Values Night 1 | 5:30 p.m. | |
| Day 2 | 08/13 | Values Night 2 | 5:30 p.m. | |
| Day 3 | 08/14 | Service & Sisterhood | 12:45 p.m. | |
| Day 4 | 08/15 | Preference Night | 12:00 p.m. | |
| Day 5 | 08/16 | Bid Day | 1:45 p.m. |
Primary Recruitment Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Active | A sorority member that is currently in college, that has been formally initiated by their chapter |
| Advisor | |
| Alumnae | An initiated sorority member that is no longer active in their collegiate chapter |
| Bid | A formal invitation to join a sorority |
| Campus Total | The allowable chapter size as determined by Panhellenic |
| Chapter | |
| Continuous Open Bidding (COB) | Informal recruitment process; going on small one-on-one meet ups to get to know individual chapters |
| Dues | |
| Initiation | |
| Legacy | A PNM whose mother, sister or grandmother was an initiated member of a certain sorority |
| MRABA | (Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement) A document that each PNM completes immediately following the preference round of recruitment before submitting their preferences. This is a binding agreement, stating that a PNM is willing to accept a bid from any sorority listed Learn more |
| Mutual Selection | Our recruitment process is a mutual selection process. This means that as you are narrowing down which sororities you feel could be your home, the sororities are also narrowing down who they could see living out their values best. It is all about trusting the process! |
| Nationals | |
| NPC | Founded in 1902, NPC provides support and guidance for its 26 sororities across the nation and serves as the national voice of contemporary issues of sorority life. |
| New Member | The period when someone joins a sorority but is not initiated into the chapter yet |
| Philanthropy | A national or local charity that a sorority sponsors, donating time or money through service |
| Potential New Member (PNM) | Any individual that is eligible to participate in primary recruitment or COB |
| Primary Recruitment | A designated membership recruitment period during which a series of organized events are held for the purpose of selecting new members |
| Quota | The number of PNMs that each chapter can offer bids to during primary recruitment |
| Recruitment Counselor (RC) | |
| Service | |
| Single Intentional Preference | When a PNM attends more than one chapter for preference night but limits their selection by not listing all their options on the MRABA |
| Sisterhood | |
| Values |
PNM Bill of Rights
- The right to be treated as an individual.
- The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process.
- The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment guides.
- The right to be treated with respect.
- The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.
- The right to have and express opinions to recruitment guides.
- The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment guides.
- The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.
- The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the acceptance card signing.
- The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.
- The right to have a positive safe and enriching recruitment and pledging experience.
Panhellenic Code of Ethics
We, the members of sororities at Wichita State University, agree to promote honesty, respect, sisterhood and cooperation within the College Panhellenic and our respective chapters and in our daily lives. This code of ethics is designed to inspire our members, reinforce exemplary conduct and values-based leadership and perpetuate lifelong membership to enrich the sorority and Panhellenic experience.
What does MRABA mean?
ABOUT THE MRABA
This document is the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreemeent (MRABA), formally known as the “Bid Card.” The MRABA is a binding agreement that is effective for 1 calender year. By signing this document, you as a Potential New Member agree that you are willing to accept a bid for membership from any sorority that you rank on the MRABA.
Please note that if you receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any sorority that you ranked on your MRABA, then you are bound to that group for 1 calender year (August 2026 - August 2027). If you receive a bid from any sorority that you have listed on your MRABA, and you choose not to accept it or later withdraw from the new member process, you are not eligible to participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB) in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters.
When do I sign the MRABA?
If you receive an invitation to Preference round, you will make your final selection at the conclusion of your last party. Here, you will rank the chapter(s) you visitied on August 16, 2026 in preferential order. Once you complete your rankings, you will sign an electronic copy of the MRABA. Please note that once the MRABA has been completed and submitted it cannot be altered or changed.
Before signing the MRABA, you have several options to consider. We suggest that you thoroughly reflect on these before signing your MRABA.
MRABA Options
- You may choose NOT to complete the MRABA, thereby withdrawing from recruitment. If you choose this option, you are eligible to accept a bid for membership from any sororities participating in Conintuous Open Bidding. A small number of sororities may be able to recruit a limited number of women throug the COB process after Primary Recruiotment if their chapter is below the Campus Total. However, this is not guaranteed.
- You may choose to list any sorority whose Preference Event you attended and you are willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid). Please note that you should NOT rank a sorority on your MRABA that you are absolutely not willing to accepy a bid for membership from. If you match with a sorority that you listed on your MRABA, it is importany to note that you are bound to that sorority for one calender year (August 2026 - August 2027), regardless of whether you officially accept their invitation for membership or not.
- Your may choose to limit your choices to just one sorority whose Preference Event you attended and you are willing to accept an invitation to membership. You must understand that if you choose to single Intentional Single Preference than you are not guarenteed to receive a bid for membership. Only Potential New Members who maximize their options and list ALL of the chapters that they attended during the Preference round, are guarenteed to receive a bid for membership during Primary Recruitment.
If you do not receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any of the sororities that you have listed, you are eligibel for Continuous Open Bidding.
Path to Membership Outline
| STEPS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Register for Primary Recruitment | B2 |
| Staff will review applications and eligibility | A GPA of 2.5 is required to participate in Primary Recruitment. Individual Chapters may have a higher GPA requirement for membership. |
| Get paired with a Recruitment Counselor | Recruitment Counselors are current members of a Panhellenic sorority and mentor PNM's through the recruitment process. They are here to answer all your questions and guide you through Primary Recruitment. |
| Attend PNM Orietation | Meet your Recruitment Counselor and other PNM's in person and prepare for recruitment activities. |
| Participate in Primary Recruitment Events | Recruitment events are required and is essential to the process. PNM's engage with each chapter to learn more about the organizations values, service initiatives, and interests. |
| Attend Bid Day | Women who receive a bid participate in this celebratory event where they will meet their new sorority sisters! |
| Accept Your Bid | During the time after Bid Day women are asked to complete their MRABA, a contractual agreement with their chosen sorority. |
| Pay Your New Member Fees | New member or one time expenses are due to the chapter. These fees cover your registration to the national organization, pins, and educational materials required before initiation. |
| New Member | Participate in new member activities with your sorority and begin new member education. New member education lasts 6 - 8 weeks and differes by chapter. |
| Initiation | After completing your new member education, you and your other new sisters will take part in an initiation process rooted in tradition. Each sorority has different education timelines and initiation process. |
| New Member Academy | All new members of the Fraternity & Sorority Life community take part in New Member Greek Academy. This day long program connects all new members across councils, participates in community wide education training, and learns about their role in the greater FSL Community and impact on campus life. |
Finances - Your First Year
New member expenses apply to your first semester in the sorority. This fee will be paid by an individual whether they join as a result of Primary Recruitment or Continuous Open Bidding. If you COB and join in the spring, you are still required to pay new member expenses to your chapter.
| CHAPTER | DUES | FEES / ADDITIONAL COSTS | NEW MEMBER EXPENSES | TOTAL COST FOR FIRST SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Phi | $280.50 | $498.54 | $475 | $1254.04 |
| Delta Delta Delta | $700.00 | $0.00 | $351 | $1051.00 |
| Delta Gamma | $315.00 | $516.00 | $363.00 | $1194.00 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | $261.50 | $454.50 | $275.00 | $991.00 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma | $384.00 | $360.00 | $175.00 | $919.00 |
| CHAPTER | DUES | FEES / ADDITIONAL COSTS | NEW MEMBER EXPENSES* | TOTAL COST FOR FIRST SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Phi | $280.50 | $487.00 | $0.00 | $767.50 |
| Delta Delta Delta | $275.00 | $395.00 | $0.00 | $670.00 |
| Delta Gamma | $205.00 | $454.00 | $0.00 | $659.00 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | $261.50 | $558.50 | $0.00 | $820.00 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma | $480.00 | $150.00 | $0.00 | $630.00 |
* If you become a new member in the spring, you will be required to pay the new member expenses. These may vary from what is listed and will be provided by the chapter.
Finances for Live-Ins
| RENT + DUES | 2 PERSON LARGE ROOM | 2 PERSON SMALL ROOM |
|---|---|---|
| Total of 8 Live-Ins | $460.00/month | $435.00/month |
| $4,600.00/year | $4,350/year | |
| Year's Total | $5,890.00/year | $5,690/year |
Alpha Phi has 5 rooms total: 1 reserved for the Chapter President, 2 larger rooms that each hold 2 people, and 2 smaller rooms that also hold 2 people. All utilities and household products are included. Members can live in the house after initiation, and spots are currently available.
| RENT + DUES | RENT PER MONTH | TOTAL FOR YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Total of 7 Live-Ins | $325.00 | $5,230.00 |
Kappa Kappa Gamma has 3 rooms. Two of which accommodate two Kappa's and one 3-person room. Rent is $325 per month on top of monthly dues. All utilities and household products are included. Sophomores / 2nd year Kappas have the opportunity to live in.