A Letter from our VP of Membership Recruitment

Hi! My name is Elena Eimer and I am the VP of Membership Recruitment for Alpha Phi at the University of Akron. Alpha Phi has given me so many opportunities to grow and learn throughout my time at Akron. Before I joined Alpha Phi I was very involved in different clubs and sports in high school. I wanted to continue being active during college so I decided going greek could be a great way to do that. I have also been able to meet some of my best friends through Alpha Phi and hold valuable leadership positions that will help me with my career. Coming to college I was not sure if being in a sorority was for me, but I decided to take a chance and go through formal recruitment. Once I did, I found my home in Alpha Phi, and it has truly been my home away from home. Going greek helped me to get comfortable on campus and has given me endless support to do my very best at the University of Akron. Go greek, you won’t regret it!

What is Formal Recruitment?

Formal recruitment is a Virtual weekend process that consists of multiple rounds to meet all 6 of our Panhellenic sororities on The University of Akron’s campus. If you finish the process of recruitment you can potentially join a chapter if a membership bid is accepted

What is the Formal Recruitment process like?

To first be able to go through the recruitment process you must first sign up! From there you are put into a group of other women who are also going through the recruitment process along with 2-3 recruitment guides (an active sorority member) to help guide you through the weekend.

  • Friday: Sisterhood Round

    Sisterhood Round is where you will learn the general information about each sorority on campus. Dress code for this round is cute and casual.

  • Saturday: Philanthropy Round

    Philanthropy round is where you learn more in-depth about what it’s like to be apart of each chapter’s sisterhood. Dress code for this round is dressy.

  • Sunday Morning: Preference Round

    Preference round is where you will connect with the chapters in a deeper level. Here you will gain insight on their values and rituals. Dress code for this round is professional/ something you would wear to a wedding.

  • Sunday Night: Bid Night

    Chapters will now offer membership bids to potential new members, if the bid is accepted, the potential new member will then run home to their chosen chapter to attend a bid day celebration with their new sisters!