What is Pref day for sororities?

Preference – The final socials held by sororities during Recruitment. They are fancier than the previous socials and usually include a ritual that potential new members can participate in. Also known as 'Pref', or 'Final Dinners'.

What is Pref Day sorority?

Also called "pref" for short, preference day is typically a formal party during Rush week where people going through the recruitment process make their final decisions on the Greek organization where they hope to be asked to join.

What color do you wear on Pref Day?

Most chapters require their members to wear white the day of Preference round so wearing white yourself will have you fitting right in!

What should I wear to preference night?

Most girls will be wearing a dress and heels this day however, rompers, jumpsuits, sets, and skirts are still allowed if that's what you feel more comfortable in. I encourage you to put your best foot forward this day as it is the last time you will see the sorority before they make their final decision, and you yours.

What do you talk about on preference day?

Tip #1 Tell them how you are feeling

It is very important. The members want to know how your sorority recruitment experience went. They want to know if you like the sorority. They want to know everything.

Auburn Panhellenic Overview: Preference Round

Does Pref Night guarantee a bid?

When you vote on both sororities, you are guaranteed a bid to one of the sororities. If you receive your schedule for Pref and you only have one sorority on it, you are guaranteed a bid to that sorority if you vote.

How do sororities decide who gets a bid?

Each sorority is different, and each college has a different view on sororities. Most sororities look at grades first. The most outgoing beautiful girl coming through recruitment will be placed at the bottom of the list if her grades are really bad. Some have a cut off of 3.0 before even considering them.

Can you wear black to sorority rush?

You can never go wrong with a classic white dress or a sassy black dress if you want to dress to impress! But you can also emphasize the FUN in your wardrobe with bright colors like a blue, purple, or pink dress! It's up to you!

How do you stand out during rush?

During rush week, fraternities and sororities host events and give new students their first chance to meet members. To make the best first impression, be respectful and personable, make eye contact, and try your hardest to remember the names of the people you meet.

What not to wear to sorority recruitment?

Heed my advice about what NOT to wear: Anything too short, too tight, or too revealing. You want to send a positive message to these girls. If you would wear the outfit to a nightclub, then do not wear it to sorority rush. The best advice I can give is to be yourself!

How do you know if a sorority wants you?

What do girls wear to sorority rush?

Oftentimes, Panhellenic will provide all PNMs (potential new members) with matching t-shirts to wear. Since you'll be wearing the same shirt as everyone else, use your shorts, skirt, or skort to stand out. Try a denim skort, a fun fringe skirt, or flowy shorts.

What do sorority girls wear?

You'll want to go for trendy-looking dresses for your day-to-day wear. But you might also want to pick out some more formal dresses as well, especially if you're going to be attending formal dances. If you're going to a fraternity formal, then you'll want to wear something that's more elegant.

Do you rush or pledge a sorority?

How do you become a member of a fraternity or sorority? After the rushing period, fraternities and sororities send out bids or invitations to the students they want. The selected students are given the opportunity to either accept or decline their offer. Once a student accepts a bid, the pledging process will begin.

Does everyone get into a sorority on bid day?

The bid is supposed to be to the sorority that would be the best fit for them, and it will be one they've expressed interest in joining during the recruitment process. Not receiving a bid is also possible, but it is rare, and there are alternative ways to get into a sorority for those who don't receive one.

Are you guaranteed a sorority bid?

It depends on the school. Panhellenic Councils that have set up a guaranteed bid will be your best bet. If a PNM/potential new member attends every party to which she has an invitation, then she will get a bid, although It may not be her first or second choice,.

What should you not say during rush?

"Avoid bringing up the five 'B Words': Boys, Ballots, Booze, Beliefs, and Bucks." Okay... this is a "yes and no" kind of thing. The "B Words" list—comprised of topics that PNMs should supposedly "never ever discuss" during recruitment week—has been circulating for years now.

What is a dirty rush?

Dirty Rushing – When one organization will attempt to influence a potential new member through gifts, bad mouthing other organizations, etc.

What should you not do during sorority rush?

Don't: Party During Recruitment

Don't do something you may regret later because of peer pressure to go out. There are strict rules against partying during sorority rush and these rules are taken very seriously. Even the girls in Panhellenic can't go out, so you all have something in common that week.

What GPA do you need to rush a sorority?

The Panhellenic required GPA should be listed on your college's Panhellenic website. Most Panhellenic minimum GPAs are around 2.5 to 3.0. However, many times, each sorority's minimum GPA is higher than the GPA on the website.

Do sororities look at social media during rush?

Social media allows you the freedom to showcase exactly who you are in a way that is unique to you! Sororities DO look at your social media accounts prior to recruitment to gain a little more insight into your personality and to make...

Is strapless OK for rush?

Can you wear a strapless dress? Yes! You are more than welcome to wear a strapless dress or a one-shoulder dress/top.

What are the top 2 sororities?

Here are the country's leading sororities that are best known for their contributions to their colleges and universities, and the society: Delta Sigma Theta. Kappa Alpha Theta. Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Do sororities choose based on looks?

Stereotypically, sorority rush and sorority culture place great emphasis on beauty ideals. Some sororities use physical appearance to decide whether someone qualifies for membership due to sorority members having a short window to meet and converse with potential new members.

What does COB mean in sororities?

What is Continuous Open Bidding (COB)? Continuous Open Bidding is a very informal process that sororities use to take in new members. Unlike formal recruitment, there are no silence rules, no long days of going from party to party, or complicated invitation acceptances.