Panhellenic

FAQs

• 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. 2026 Recruitment week begins Thursday, August 13th, 2026, and concludes with Bid Day on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026.

  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. Housing will automatically receive the names of women who are registered for Primary Recruitment, so you do not need to submit an early move-in request through the My Housing/Dining portal.

• 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 13th, 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.