Information
Recruitment Fall 2024 Schedule:
(All times listed in CST)
PNM Orientation: Tuesday, September 17th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (IMU Main Lounge)
MANDATORY
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Informational session for potential new members to hear requirements to be a part of a fraternity, introductions of councils, information about Recruitment, as well as a guest speaker!
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We will be starting right at 6:00pm so be sure to be at the IMU by 5:45.
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It is also required that you stay for the entire time.
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This is REQUIRED. You will not be allowed to receive a bid or join a fraternity if you do not attend.
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If you have a conflict, you must email McKenzie Pendry at mckenzie-pendry@uiowa.edu.
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Introductory Tabling Event: Wednesday, September 18th, 4:00-8:00 p.m (Hubbard Park)
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Each chapter will set up a booth for PNM’s to visit freely throughout the event. You may visit as many chapters as you would like at this stage.
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After this day, you will indicate on CampusDirector which six (6) chapters you would like to visit over the next two days. These must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Recruitment Day One: Thursday, September 19th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Iowa Memorial Union)
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You will go to the chapters you indicated interest in on SignupGenius at the times you signed up for. You will have about 30 minutes in each room.
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The room numbers will be in the Message of the Day on CampusDirector
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If there is a change in circumstance and you need/want to adjust your choice either to in-person or to virtual, please email McKenzie Pendry at mckenzie-pendry@uiowa.edu
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It is on you as a PNM to manage your time and make your way to all chapters you indicated you would visit. Make the most out of this—they will be expecting you!
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The chapters at the IMU on Thursday are:
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
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Sigma Pi
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Beta Theta Pi
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Lambda Chi Alpha
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Phi Gamma Delta
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Alpha Epsilon Pi
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Pi Lambda Phi
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Recruitment Day Two: Friday, September 20th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Iowa Memorial Union)
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You will go to the chapters you indicated interest in on Sign Up Genius at the times you signed up for. You will have about 30 minutes in each room.
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The room numbers will be in the Message of the Day on CampusDirector
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If there is a change in circumstance and you need/want to adjust your choice either to in-person or to virtual, please email McKenzie Pendry at mckenzie-pendry @uiowa.edu
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It is on you as a PNM to manage your time and make your way to all chapters you indicated you would visit. Make the most out of this—they will be expecting you!
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The chapters at the IMU on Friday are:
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Alpha Delta Phi
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Phi Kappa Psi
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Tau Kappa Epsilon
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Pi Kappa Phi
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Delta Tau Delta
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Phi Delta Theta
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Alpha Sigma Phi
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Alpha Tau Omega
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After this day of recruitment, you will use Signup Genius again to pick 4 chapters to meet on Saturday for Chapter Tours. You will find this link by 9 p.m. in the Message of the Day on CampusDirector.
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The Signup Genius for Saturday’s events will close Saturday morning at 12 p.m. (noon)
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The chapters you choose are the ONLY chapters you can attend on Saturday.
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Once you fill out the SignupGenius, you will receive an email from SignupGenius with your schedule you chose. Make sure you keep that for reference.
Chapter Tours: Saturday, September 21st, 4:00-8:00 p.m. (Location Varies)
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Events on this day will take place at different places on/around campus. You have the option to choose to attend this day in person or virtually.
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If there is a change in circumstance and you need/want to adjust your choice either to in-person or to virtual, please email McKenzie Pendry at mckenzie-pendry@uiowa.edu
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Some organizations will be hosting events in their chapter houses, some will be in the downtown Iowa City area at restaurants, and some may be in the IMU.
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These will be posted with addresses in the Message of the Day. Please check there to know where you are going.
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Remember, only attend the chapters you signed up for!
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Since you have 4 hours to visit 4 chapters, make sure you are managing your time wisely and allowing for travel time to each destination.
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You must attend the events you sign up for!
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After this day, chapters will begin extending preference day invitations via Campus Director. You should receive these no later than 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Sunday, September 22nd.
Preference Day: Sunday, September 22nd, 12:00-4:00 p.m. (Location Varies)
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By 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Sunday, September 22nd, you will be able to see your Preference Day Invitations on CampusDirector.
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Chapters will hold 2 separate sessions and will have chosen who they wish to invite to their preference Day.
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If you did not receive an invitation, you have unfortunately been released from the recruitment process. It is possible to also only receive one invitation.
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You must accept your preference night invitations on Campus Director no later than 10:00 a.m.
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You have the option to choose to attend this day in person or virtually.
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If there is a change in circumstance and you need/want to adjust your choice either to in-person or to virtual, please email McKenzie Pendry at mckenzie-pendry@uiowa.edu
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The locations of the events will be posted in the Message of the Day with addresses.
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You will be able to choose up to 2 chapters to attend, but you can only attend 1 preference day session per chapter. In other words, you may not stay at one chapter from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. You also may not attend any chapters who did not invite you or that you did not accept an invite from.
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Session 1: 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
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Session 2: 2:15 - 4:00 p.m.
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You will have a 30-minute travel break in between sessions, so plan accordingly
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After preference Day: Chapters will extend bids to you via Campus Director beginning at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 24th.
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Take this time to reflect on your options and make the best choice for a chapter that fits the experience you want.
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Break Day: Monday, September 23rd (All Day)
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No events will be held during this day.
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There is a zero-contact policy this day.
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If you have questions, please reach out to Ky Girgis or McKenzie Pendry.
BID DAY: Tuesday, September 24th 4:30-6:00 p.m. (IMU International Ballroom, 243)
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Bids will have been sent out by 10:00 a.m. this day.
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It is possible to not receive a bid. If this is the case, you have unfortunately not been selected to join a fraternity at this time.
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It is also possible to receive more than one bid. But you may only choose one for membership.
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You will view and accept your bid on Campus Director. Make sure you are choosing the correct chapter before you press accept!
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Please accept by 3 p.m.
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Bid day will be held in the IMU International Ballroom. Please be there no later than 4:15 p.m.
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Roster Invitations:
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Once you accept a bid, you will be sent a roster invitation to your email in the days following bid day. This link does expire, so be sure to fill it out as soon as you receive it
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