Panhellenic sorority recruitment is a mutual selection process that is filled with events designed to offer potential new members the chance to learn about the Panhellenic sororities offered at The University of Texas at Tyler. It is an opportunity for women to meet the sorority members, ask questions, define financial obligations, time commitments, and membership requirements while learning what the sororities have to offer. Whether or not you decide to join a Panhellenic sorority, recruitment is a great way to meet people and get acquainted with life at The University of Texas at Tyler.

There are two forms of recruitment a potential new member can participate in to acquire membership in Delta Gamma. The first, and most important which is formal recruitment and the other is informal recruitment (AKA COR).  COR is for returning UT Tyler students only, freshman and first semester transfers are required to go through formal recruitment.


For more details please read below! Formal recruitment will be held the beginning of the semester Fall 2010. We will hold COR events prior to and extend buds before formal recruitment. Register for formal recruitment online at http://www.uttyler.edu/greeklife/ or email us at deltagamma_etaxi@hotmail.com if you are interested in attending one of our COR events!


Common Q&A's

Q: “What is the difference between formal and informal recruitment?”
A: Formal recruitment is hosted by the Tyler Panhellenic Association each year during the fall semester of an academic term. During formal recruitment all women looking to join or learn more about the sororities offered at UT Tyler participate in a week long recruitment consisting of three rounds; open house, philanthropy night and preference night. This is the traditional form of recruitment. Informal recruitment however is a time set aside by Panhellenic that allows the sororities to offers bids to women who meet the membership requirements and have expressed an interest in joining Delta Gamma. They are not required to attend other sorority events like formal requirement and typically the events hosted by the chapter will consist of dinners, meet and greets and also additional social gatherings.

Q: "How do I know if I should go through formal or informal recruitment?"
A: When deciding if you should participate in formal or informal recruitment it is strictly ones personal choice. When participating in formal recruitment a potential new member gets to experience and meet all the women from all three sororities on campus and is typically matched to receive a bid from at least one of the three sororities. During informal recruitment potential new members are invited to exclusive events hosted by the chapter and will only interact with the women from that sorority unless invited by multiple organizations on campus. Generally, in informal recruitment there are a limited number of spots available and the process may be more selective than formal recruitment. Regardless of which method you choose to go Greek, Delta Gamma encourages you to be familiar with the other organizations on campus and to make sure Delta gamma is right for you before joining our sisterhood. One important factor to keep in mind...In order to participate in informal recruitment you must have attended UT Tyler for one full academic semester. All new transfer & freshman for Fall 2009 are only eligible for formal recruitment.

Q: "If I would like to come to an informal event what do I need to do?"
A: If you would like to attend one of our informal recruitment events you may do so by contacting our Director of Continuous On-going Recruitment, Hannah Waggoner. All potential members must attend at least two of the four events in order to be considered for membership.  We would love to see you there! If you are interested in being a DG contact Hannah by email at hannahannah08@aol.com or if you know a DG just let her know you are interested.

Q: "How do I apply to participate in formal recruitment?"
A:  Registration for formal recruitment will begin during the summer before recruitment.  Applications can be found at http://www.uttyler.edu/greeklife/. Once you have completed the form you can take it to the Office of Student life & leadership located in ADM 341, submit it online, or mail it along with a photograph to:

Office of Student Life & Leadership
Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, Tx 75799

Q: Is there a registration fee due?
A: The registration fee for 2009 was $20.  Late registration fee is $30.  For more information about Formal Recruitment at UT Tyler, contact Greek Coordinator Brittany Childs at 903-565-5788 or by email at Brittany_Childs@uttyler.edu.

Q. I hear sororities are really expensive. How much would it cost me to be part of your chapter?
A: Sororities at larger schools are much more expensive than what they are at UT Tyler mainly because we do not have housing. As a new member in any sorority your first year always costs slightly more due to initiation fees, cost of your membership badge, and one time fees. In our chapter your dues will cover everything for the year including your badge, initiation fees, and lifetime membership to the Delta Gamma Anchora Magazine and sisterhood activities.

The cost for a new member for one academic school year in 2008-2009 was: $901.00
The cost of a second year member for one academic school year in 2008-2009 was: $701.00

For more information or to ask about payment options please email CLee8@patriots.uttyler.edu, our VP: Finance. Delta Gamma does offer payment plans and encourages members to pay month to month. Monthly payments do vary.

Q. How much time will be devoted to the sorority?
A: This one is strictly up to the member. In our chapter we meet regularly once a week on Monday nights at 9:00pm. As a new member during your first ten weeks you will attend an additional meeting starting at 7:00pm on Tuesdays with your pledge class and the new member educator.

As a new member or member we require that you attend all major sisterhoods (usually once a month with small events being optional such as lunch or dinners). These events are always a lot of fun and sisters don't usually want to miss them anyway! In addition, as a member you are required complete 5 hours of community service per semester. In addition, you must also participate in an extra curricular activity (Jobs do count). Community service events are pre-arranged by our foundation chair and take place with sisters! If you are interested viewing our chapter calendar before becoming a member feel free to talk with our chapter president, Jennifer Moore during recruitment or e-mail her at jenngmoore@gmail.com.

Q. What happens after I get a bid from Delta Gamma?
A. The Delta Gamma new member pursuit is designed to help our new members incorporate Delta Gamma into their lives. It consists of one additional mandatory meeting referred to as a new member meeting that will take place for the first ten consecutive weeks following bid day. Each new member meeting will consist of a brief educational lesson about Delta Gamma allowing new members to learn about the history, procedures, facts, values, and practices of Delta Gamma. At the end of the new member period each woman will be tested on her understanding of Delta Gamma prior to participating in the initiation ceremonies. The new member pursuit is designed to be a relaxed atmosphere so that new members can interact with other sisters in her pledge class and also older members of the chapter. The uplifting experience will help transition the new member into becoming a part of the sisterhood that she will belong to forever.