Register for Panhellenic Primary Recruitment Here by September 8, 2026

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Fall recruitment for Panhellenic sororities is a structured multi-day process referred to as Primary Panhellenic Recruitment, or PPR. PPR is a mutual membership selection process, allowing sororities to select their new members as well as Potential New Members (PNMs) to select the sorority they would like to join. PPR allows PNMs to see what makes each chapter special and find the best match for them.

During Primary Panhellenic Recruitment, every PNM will meet members from each of the six Panhellenic sororities over the course of three days. To participate in PPR, PNMs must register in advance. Registration fees are $15/PNM which covers $1 donation to our national philanthropy and use of the recruitment platform.

Please look through the Fall Recruitment Handbook 2026 to learn more about the process, and reach out with any questions.

Panhellenic Primary Recruitment Extended Access

The Panhellenic community is committed to creating a recruitment experience where every potential new member (PNM) feels welcomed, supported, and able to fully participate. We recognize that the timing of primary recruitment may create scheduling challenges for some Potential New Members (PNMs). To support every PNM, the Panhellenic Council has developed an extended access schedule for PNMs who may not be able to participate in every portion of the traditional recruitment schedule.

The fall 2026 calendar includes religious holidays and observances being celebrated across multiple faiths every weekend this September. We also understand that PNMs may have personal obligations during the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment weekend. We have designed the extended access schedule to support all PNMs to fully engage in the recruitment process through a combination of in-person experiences and an asynchronous video round.

Our goal is to ensure that every PNM has access to participate in primary recruitment while being able to engage with religious observances and/or attend to other personal obligations during that weekend. The extended access schedule is designed to ensure that every PNM has a meaningful opportunity to learn about and connect with our Panhellenic community.

PNM Extended Access Registration Form

Students who would like to participate in extended access are invited to complete the PNM Extended Access Registration Form. A member of the Panhellenic Council Executive Board (Panhellenic Exec) will reach out to provide support in engaging with the Extended Access opportunities throughout the recruitment process. This may include, but is not limited to, scheduling for non-weekend recruitment rounds, providing chapter materials ahead of time, offering asynchronous participation options (such as video submissions) for one of the rounds, tailoring individual schedules to accommodate competing needs, and arranging food or dietary accommodations for meals and snacks provided during recruitment events.

We encourage participants to complete the PNM extended access registration form as soon as possible so the Panhellenic Exec can review your submission and work to provide a fulsome recruitment experience.

Schedule

Round 1 (Sisterhood)

PNMs will participate in six chapter events during sisterhood round.

Thursday, September 10

• PNMs who have registered through the Extended Access process may attend Round 1 in person on Thursday.

• 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the FSL Quad (Located across the street from Morewood Gardens) PNM Meeting will be in the FSL Quad at the tent.

Friday, September 11

• All other PNMs will attend Round 1 on Friday

• 4:15.-9:30 p.m., starting with a PNM meeting in CUC McConomy, with events happening in the FSL Quad after.

Round 2 (Philanthropy)

PNMs will participate in up to four events during philanthropy round.

Saturday, September 12

• PNMs utilizing the extended access schedule will complete this round virtually and asynchronously. These PNMs will submit a 5-7 minute video response using provided prompts. Timelines and prompts will be provided in advance. Chapters will provide videos that further discuss their organizations and include the same information shared during the in-person experience.

• Your Recruitment Guide will work with you on how to make selections during round 2 with a member of the Panhellenic Recruitment Team.

• All other PNMs will participate in this round in-person.11:20 a.m.-5 p.m., starting with a PNM Meeting in CUC McConomy, with events happening in the FSL Quad after.

Round 3 (Preference)

PNMs will participate in up to two events during preference round.

Sunday, September 13

• All PNMs who have not registered for the Extended Access process will attend Round 3 on Sunday

• 12 p.m.-6:30 p.m., starting with a PNM Meeting in CUC McConomy, with events in the FSL Quad afterward.

Monday, September 14

• PNMs utilizing the extended access process may participate in Preference events on Monday evening. Given the structure of the recruitment process, they will be informed of their chapters on Sunday prior to attending rounds on Monday.

• 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the FSL Quad (Located across the street from Morewood Gardens)

• Space and time can be provided for participants observing any fasting holidays.

Bid Day

Bid Day for all PNMs will be on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m.

Questions & Support

The Panhellenic Council is committed to ensuring that every PNM feels fully supported, informed, and welcomed throughout the recruitment process. If you have any questions or unique circumstances regarding extended access or scheduling, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment at phc-recruitment@andrew.cmu.edu.

The Panhellenic Exec is here to help, and our community looks forward to working with you to create an inclusive recruitment experience!