GREEK LIFE AT SUNY ONEONTA
IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFO
Please read so you're updated on all recruitment information!
RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Mandatory/Required Events:
Online Pre Registration
Sorority Informational *business casual*
Sorority Socials *business casual*
Preference Party *invite only and wear dresses*
Bid Day *Invite only*
Highly Suggested Events:
Meet the Greeks
Club Expo
**Individual Sorority Recruitment Events**
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND A MANDATORY EVENT
If these events are not completed without an EXCUSED absence, you will be INELIGIBLE to receive a bid.
An excused absence is class, work, or out of town.
To let me know you are missing an event:
1.Shoot me a text or email with your name, organizations you are interested in rushing and the reason for your absence. (garlkr99@oneonta.edu)
2.Send that information to the recruitment chair of the organization you are rushing and they will let me know.
GAMMA RHO CHI *SPRING RECRUITMENT ONLY*
A Gamma Rho Chi is a member of Greek Life who, during the recruitment period, temporarily disaffiliates from her organization in order to serve as an unbiased Recruitment Counselor to Potential New Members. Each Gamma Rho Chi is assigned a group of PNMs to guide through the Sorority Recruitment process and answer any questions they may have about Greek Life. A Gamma Rho Chi can also serve as a liaison between organizations and PNMs, if any organization has a question about a PNM in their group.
You must preregister to receive a Gamma Rho Chi (and everyone must preregister to receive a bid), and at the next event you are at after preregistration, the list of Gamma Rho Chi’s and the potentials they are mentoring will be available for you to find out who yours is and meet her. Your Gamma Rho Chi will stay with you throughout the recruitment process and be there to help you find your place!
FAQ
Why Go Greek?
Sisterhood, Leadership, Service, Scholarship, Opportunities
Are you the “Greek type”?
Absolutely!
Each organization has sisters that bring many different things to the table such as:
Various Interests
Backgrounds
Long term and short term goals
Will my grades drop?
The New Member process gives plenty of opportunities for:
Study Halls
Tutoring
Library Hours
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Individual Organization Standards
Will I get hazed?
Oneonta has a zero-tolerance policy regarding hazing this is consistent with New York State law. Hazing includes any activity that subjects members to harassment, ridicule, intimidation, physical exhaustion, abuse, or mental distress. Hazing is contrary to the purpose of the Greek community and the college.
How do I receive/accept a bid?
Receiving Bids:
Bids are extended at the end of the recruitment period (9/8/18)
You will be notified from the organization if you fit their criteria and if you receive a bid.
Accepting Bids:
You are not obligated to accept your bid if given one!
Make the best decision for you!
*Just because you are invited to Preference Party or interviewed by the organization you show interest in does not guarantee you a bid**
OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN GREEK LIFE
Inter-Greek Council
The Inter-Greek Council is the governing body of all recognized fraternities and sororities at SUNY Oneonta. IGC is advised by Angie Eichler. The E-Board is a group of Greek students elected by their peers to make sure that the Greek community remains a strong student group on campus.
Order of Omega
Order of Omega is a National Greek Honor Society which recognizes Greek members who have attained a high standard of leadership in Inter-Greek activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.
Order of Omega emphasizes the importance of community service and Inter-Greek communication over academic and nominal honors. At the present, the Order maintains approximately three hundred chapters at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.