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Recruitment Spring 2023 Schedule:

(All times listed in CST)

 

Prior to Recruitment:

  • It is highly encouraged you browse the official IFC Recruitment website. On this website you can find the following:

  • Chapters tab: Videos and information about each of our member chapters.

  • FAQ tab: Common questions and answers surrounding Recruitment.

  • IFC Executive tab: Contact information for any of the IFC Officers.

  • Information tab: Important dates and times, links, and other important information for you to be successful.

  • Feel free to also check out this website for more information.

  • After looking at your schedule each day, please inform Jackson Glenn (gc-ifc-recruitment@uiowa.edu) if you have a class conflict. It is not appropriate for you to miss class for recruitment.

 

PNM Orientation: Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00pm: MANDATORY, IMU Ballroom

  • Informational session for potential new members to hear requirements to be a part of a fraternity, introductions of councils, information about Recruitment.

  • We will be starting right at 6:00pm so be sure to be at the IMU by 5:45.

  • It is also required you stay for the entire time.

  • This is REQUIRED. You will not be allowed to receive a bid or join a fraternity if you do not attend.

 

IFC Open House: Wednesday, February 15, 7:30-9:00PM, IMU Ballroom

  • You will have the opportunity to mingle and meet some chapters, have any questions answered, and get excited for recruitment.

  • You will then need to go to CampusDirector and click on the SignUp Genius Link.

  • Once you fill out the SignUp Genius, you will receive an email from SignUp Genius with your schedule you chose. Make sure you keep that for reference.

 

 

Thursday, February 16th, 7:00-9:00 PM (In Person, Iowa Memorial Union)

  • You will go to the chapters you indicated on Sign Up Genius at the times you signed up for. You will have about 30 minutes in each room.

    • The room numbers will be in the Message of the Day on CampusDirector

    • 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

  • 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!

  • After this day of recruitment, you will use Signup Genius again (link in the Message of the day) to pick the 6 chapters to meet on Friday. You will find this link by 10PM in the message of the day on CampusDirector.

    • The Signup Genius for Friday’s events will close Friday morning at 11 AM.

    • The chapters you choose are the ONLY chapters you can attend on Friday.

  • Once you fill out the SignUp Genius, you will receive an email from SignUp Genius with your schedule you chose. Make sure you keep that for reference.

 

Friday, February 17th, 4:00-7:00 PM (In Person, Iowa Memorial Union)

  • You will go to the chapters you indicated on Sign Up Genius at the times you signed up for. You will have about 30 minutes in each room.

    • The room numbers will be in the Message of the Day on CampusDirector

    • 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

  • 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!

  • After this day of recruitment, you will use Signup Genius again (link in the Message of the day) to pick the 4 chapters to meet on Sunday for House and Chapter Tours. You will find this link by 8PM in the Message of the Day on CampusDirector.

    • The Signup Genius for Sunday’s events will close Saturday morning at 11 AM.

    • The chapters you choose are the ONLY chapters you can attend on Sunday.

  • Once you fill out the SignUp Genius, you will receive an email from SignUp Genius with your schedule you chose. Make sure you keep that for reference.

 

 

 

Saturday, February 18th, 4:00-8:00 PM  (Chapter Visit Day/Longer Event Day):

  • 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.

    • 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

  • 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.

    • These will be posted with addresses in the Message of the Day. Please check there to know where you are going.

  • Remember, only attend the chapters you signed up for!

  • 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.

    • You must attend the events you sign up for!

  • After Day 4, chapters will begin extending preference night invitations via Campus Director. You should receive these no later than 11 PM.

 

 

Sunday, February 19th, 11:00am-3:00pm, Preference Night (Location Varies)

  • By 9 AM, you will be able to see your Preference Night Invitations on Campus Director.

  • You have the option to choose to attend this day in person or virtually.

    • 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

    • The locations of the events will be posted in the Message of the Day with addresses.

  • Chapters will hold 2 separate sessions and can invite who they wish to invite to their preference night.

    • 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.

  • You will be able to choose up to 2 chapters to attend, but you can only attend 1 preference night session per chapter. In other words, you may not stay at one chapter from 5-9. You also may not attend any chapters who did not invite you or that you did not accept an invite from.

    • Session 1: 11:00AM-12:45PM

    • Session 2: 1:15PM-3:00PM

  • You must accept your preference night invitations no later than 9 AM.

  • You will have a 30 minute travel break in between sessions, so plan accordingly.

  • After preference night: Chapters will begin extend bids to you via Campus Director Monday mornging.

    • Take this time for you to reflect on your options and make the best choice for a chapter that fits the experience you want.

 

Bid Day: Monday, February 20th, 6PM (IMU Ballroom)

  • Bids will have been sent out in the morning.

    • 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.

    • It is also possible to receive more than one bid. But you may only choose one for membership.

  • You will view and accept your bid on Campus Director. Make sure you are choosing the correct chapter before you press accept!

  • Bid day will be held in the IMU ballroom. Please be there no later than 5:50 PM

  • Roster Invitations:

    • 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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