National Panhellenic Conference - Sororities
(Alpha Sigma Alpha, Phi Sigma Sigma, and Sigma Sigma Sigma)
The NPC sororities are in continuous open bidding format. This format can be hosted year round. These COB events are free and open to any woman interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority. There is no minimum attendance requirement, but women increase their chances of getting a bid by attending as many events as their schedules allow. Women who receive multiple bids must select one to accept. All interested women must sign the Fraternity & Sorority Life Interest Form to be eligible for a bid. There is no obligation to join. High school or college grades will be checked to verify eligibility. More details will be provided during the recruitment process.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
(Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Zeta Phi Beta)
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Zeta Phi Beta use a recruitment process known as new member intake. The process is by invitation only. Students who are interested in joining one of these organizations should attend information sessions and other chapter-hosted programs to meet the current members and find out more about their traditions and requirements. All interested students must sign the Fraternity & Sorority Life Interest Form to be eligible for a bid. High school or college grades will be checked to verify eligibility. More details will be provided when the chapters schedule information sessions.
Interfraternity Council Fraternities
(Chi Beta Psi, Phi Kappa Tau & Sigma Nu)
The IFC fraternities will host Rush Weeks at the start of Fall semesters. Rush events are free and open to any man interested in joining an IFC fraternity. Eligible men include those who are full-time Virginia Wesleyan University students and have a GPA that meets the standards of the respective member fraternities. Each chapter will host multiple recruitment rounds. There is no minimum attendance requirement, but men increase their chances of getting a bid by attending as many events as their schedules allow. Men who receive multiple bids must select one to accept. All interested men must sign the Fraternity & Sorority Life Interest Form before/during Rush Week to be eligible for a bid. There is no obligation to join. High school or college grades will be checked to verify eligibility. More details will be provided in the fall.