Panhellenic

The Panhellenic Association is the governing council of the National Panhellenic Conference sororities at the College of Charleston.

As a member of the National Panhellenic Conference, our council is part of a nationwide network of women's fraternities and sororities reaching over 620 college and university campuses in the U.S. and Canada. The Panhellenic Association provides a forum for sororities to work together.

The Panhellenic Council is associated with a national governing body, the National Panhellenic Conference. The Panhellenic Association at the College of Charleston consists of student representatives from eight nationally recognized sororities.

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Through programs and services, the Panhellenic Association supports its member sororities by promoting values, education, leadership, friendships, cooperation and citizenship.

Panhellenic Sororities at College of Charleston

Fall 2024 Primary Recruitment Overview

The College of Charleston Panhellenic Association Primary Recruitment process will happen Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August 25, 2024. All eight chapters will participate in the Primary Recruitment process. Early Move-In for participants is Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.

If you are participating in Orientation Sessions on August 15th and 16th or Cougar Excursion, you will not be able to participate in Panhellenic Recruitment.

**Please note that no exceptions will be made if a PNM has not completed registration before the closure of primary recruitment registration and will be unable to participate in the primary recruitment process. **

It is important to note that CofC Primary Recruitment is a mutual selection process and that participation in Recruitment does not guarantee a prospective new member an invitation to join a sorority, nor does it obligate her to join. Women interested in participating in Recruitment can register online starting April 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am est.

Recruitment Registration Fee: The recruitment registration fee covers the cost of two meals, one recruitment shirt & additional items such as water bottles, fans, etc.

  • Regular Registration Fee: $115 + $5 service fee

**Please note that ALL registration fees are non-refundable, no exceptions.**

If you have additional questions about sorority recruitment, please email CofC Panhellenic at cofc.recruitment@gmail.com.

Fall 2024 Recruitment Schedule

Wednesday, August 14: Early Move-In (on-campus only)
Thursday, August 15: PNM Convocation + Open House Day I
Friday, August 16: Open House II
Saturday, August 17: Philanthropy Day
Sunday, August 18: Sisterhood
Mon. August 19 - Fri. August 23: Break for First Week of Classes
Saturday, August 24: Preference Day
Sunday, August 25: Bid Day

Please anticipate that parties will begin starting in the morning (9:00am), to the night (10:30pm).

Women are required to attend all parties in-person that they are invited back to; failure to attend a party a PNM was invited to will result in a potential new member being completely released from the recruitment process.

**Full outline of party times will be provided to PNMs at Convocation & in the PNM Guidebook**

Bid Day Information

Bids will be distributed in-person on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to potential new members by their Recruitment Counselor (Pi Chi). Details on the location of where to meet will be provided to the potential new member the day before Bid Day by their Recruitment Counselor.

Information on Interactive Collegiate Solutions (ICS)

ICS is a recruitment tool that provides a seamless recruitment experience for Panhellenic Chapters and Potential New Members at the College of Charleston. As a PNM you will utilize this platform for all of recruitment, and your Pi Chis will be able to assist you if you have questions.

Please check your email for an email from ICS to activate your account & create a password.

As a PNM, you will use ICS for the following:

  • Receive messages from Panhellenic Advisor
  • Daily Selection
  • Schedule for each round

Access your ICS Account: Login to ICS

CofC Panhellenic Website

FAQs

Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions
  • When can I participate in sorority recruitment?

    Primary sorority recruitment at College of Charleston is only conducted in the fall semester, prior to the start of school. 2023 Recruitment week begins Thursday, August 17th, 2023, and concludes with Bid Day on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

    It is important to note that the CofC Panhellenic does not host a structured spring recruitment. If you are unable to participate in fall primary recruitment, but are interested in joining a sorority, you may participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB).

  • What is Continuous Open Bidding?

    COB begins immediately following the end of the Primary Recruitment process, on Bid Day. COB is also sometimes held in the spring semester; however, not all sororities are eligible to participate in COB.

    In order to host COB events, a chapter must be under Chapter Total, more information and interest form for COB will be posted after Bid Day.

  • Can I go through Recruitment as an upperclassman or transfer student?

    Yes, we encourage all upperclassmen & transfers students to participate in CofC Primary Recruitment. Provided you are a full-time student at CofC who consistently lives and self-identifies as a woman and have not been initiated into an NPC sorority at CofC or on another campus, you may participate in fall Primary Recruitment or COB.

  • Is there a required GPA to go through Recruitment?

    Although CofC Panhellenic Association does not require a specific grade point average (GPA) to participate in Primary Recruitment or COB, each sorority has a minimum grade requirement to be eligible for membership. We do recommend having a 2.5 GPA to participate in recruitment.

  • Does participation in Primary Recruitment guarantee a bid for membership?

    No. We encourage PNMs to keep an open mind through the recruitment process and maximize their options during selection processes.

  • Is my registration fee refundable If I decide not to participate in recruitment?

    No. Unfortunately, all registration fees are nonrefundable, no exceptions. This is clearly stated on the recruitment registration payment link, so before you register for recruitment, please take this into consideration.

  • How do I register for early move-in?

    Early move-in is for approved groups or extenuating circumstances only. You must register for Primary Recruitment to be eligible for early-move in for Primary Recruitment, names will be provided to housing of women who have signed up for Primary Recruitment.

    To request an early move-in, log into the My Housing/Dining portal, click on Requests, and complete the form for Early Move-In. You’ll find additional information on the form.

  • What if I received a bid during recruitment and have since decided to decline?

    If at the end of Primary Recruitment, a PNM receives a bid to a chapter that she listed on her MRABA and later decides to decline it, she is still bound to the chapter for one year or until the next primary recruitment period, meaning she cannot participate in COB and/or accept a bid for membership to another NPC sorority for a full year.

    Please review the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement tab to learn more about the MRABA.

  • What should I expect to receive after registering for Recruitment?

    Immediately after completing registration, you will receive a confirmation email from ICS.

    Before convocation on the August 17th, your Recruitment Counselors (Pi Chi) will reach out to you via text message to provide you with information on Convocation, ICS Selection App, and how to collect your apparel. All potential members participating in recruitment will receive their apparel bag from their Recruitment Counselors prior to attending convocation.

  • What is a Recruitment Counselor or Pi Chi?

    A Recruitment Counselor or Pi Chi is an impartial representative of the CofC Panhellenic Association who serves as a resource or guide to potential new members navigating the recruitment process while understanding and implementing the purposes, rules and goals of the CofC Panhellenic Association in recruitment.