(Update: Dallas list is below. View 2019 Austin, San Antonio, or Houston area (coming soon) spring forum events and updates by clicking your city.)
Hello, Dallas and Fort Worth ladies!
Can you believe it? It’s spring semester of your senior year.
This fall, you’ll be off to college in your beautifully decorated dorm room. It’s January, so many of you have your acceptance letters in hand by now, and lots of you have selected a college. Congratulations! You can rest a little easier now. (Special shoutout to all those ladies still waiting on acceptance letters – good luck – you’ve got this!)
If you’re a Dallas / Fort Worth lady considering participating in sorority recruitment this fall (or spring, if your college has deferred sorority recruitment), you might be wondering if it’s right for you, and if so, where you should begin.
The answer is Sorority Spring Forums!
Or maybe your daughter is considering participating in sorority recruitment, and you’re an awesome momma who’s helping her do her research and get ready for rush. You’re in the right place! These are for you too.
Parents and daughters alike are invited to attend Spring Forums.
***These lists are updated frequently, so bookmark this page! (Last update: 2/5/19)***
Photo courtesy of Ole Miss Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG)
What are Sorority Spring Forums?
A Sorority Spring Forum is a Sorority Recruitment Information Meeting hosted by your local Panhellenic alumnae chapter (Panhellenic alumnae chapters are made up of alumnae from many different sororities from various universities who live in your area). If you plan to participate in recruitment, you will register with both your local alumnae panhellenic association and your university panhellenic association. These are free events, and specifically for local high school seniors and their parents.
Sorority spring forums are the perfect place to begin – whether you’re just beginning to consider rush, or absolutely confident that joining a sorority is for you.
Here’s why attending a local alumnae Panhellenic spring forum is a great place to begin your sorority prep:
- It’s a great way to learn more about the value of being in a sorority, how the recruitment process works, and what kind of financial responsibilities accompany sorority membership.
- It’s an opportunity to meet and network with local area alumnae. (This will be very helpful with your sorority recruitment process – but don’t worry about that right now – more on that later!)
- It’s an easy way to meet other high seniors who plan to participate in rush at your university.
Again – these meetings are free, informational events, and a GREAT way to connect with other rushees and local alumnae. They often have Q&A panels with current sorority members from various schools.
Different Panhellenic alumnae associations have different names for these meetings. You might hear different names like Spring Forums, Recruitment Forums, and Spring Sorority Preview events, which can be a little confusing. If you see different names – know they’re all sorority recruitment information meetings.
Lots of cities have these. Dallas and Fort Worth have several. Scroll down to find your local event information!
This list is updated frequently, so be sure to check back for details! (Last update: 2/5/19)
Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic
This spring, the Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic Association will host it’s annual Sorority Recruitment Information Forum for any central Dallas ladies who wish to learn more about joining a sorority and the sorority recruitment process. Attendees will learn more about sorority life, how to register with both their local and university Panhellenic chapters, sorority reference letters (rec letters), and financial responsibilities. Bonus: it’s a great way to connect with local sorority alumnae! Forum details below.
What: Recruitment 101 Forum
When: Sunday, February 10, 2019 | 2 pm
Where: Fellowship Hall – Northway Christian Church, 7202 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225
What you need to know: Advance registration is not required. Learn more about their spring forum here.
Plano-Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic
This year, the Plano-Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic will co-host a Sorority Recruitment Information Forum with the Northwest Dallas Suburban Alumnae Panhellenic. Live in one of these areas and plan to participate in sorority recruitment? This is step #1! Attendees will learn more about how to register with both their local and university Panhellenic chapters, more about the sorority reference letter process, and recruitment tips.
What: Sorority Forum
When: Sunday, February 10, 2019 | 2pm
Where: Prince of Peace School – Auditorium, 404 Midway Road, Carrollton, TX
What you need to know: Both of these Panhellenic associations have scholarships available for 2019. Any high school senior who plans to participate in recruitment is eligible. Go apply! More info on their forum and scholarships is available here.
Northwest Dallas Suburban Alumnae Panhellenic
This year, the Plano-Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic will co-host a Sorority Recruitment Information Forum with the Northwest Dallas Suburban Alumnae Panhellenic. Live in one of these areas and plan to participate in sorority recruitment? This is step #1! Attendees will learn more about how to register with both their local and university Panhellenic chapters, more about the sorority reference letter process, and recruitment tips.
What: Sorority Forum
When: Sunday, February 10, 2019 | 2pm
Where: Prince of Peace School – Auditorium, 404 Midway Road, Carrollton, TX
What you need to know: Both of these awesome Panhellenic associations have scholarships available for the 2019 school year. Any high school senior who plans to participate in sorority recruitment is eligible. Go apply! More info on their forum and scholarships is available here.
Fort Worth Alumnae Panhellenic
The Fort Worth Alumnae Panhellenic Association will also be hosting a Sorority Recruitment Information Forum for spring 2019 high school seniors and their moms. There will be a panel of current sorority members there to answer questions, and they’ll also put on a little fashion show that highlights what to wear (and not wear) during sorority rush.
When: Sunday, February 24, 2019 | 2-4 pm
Where: TCU Campus – Brown-Lupton University Union
What you need to know: Get there early! Doors will open at 1:30 pm for networking. Two sorority recruitment dues grants will be awarded to Fort Worth senior ladies. Pre-register here (for the Spring Forum) and learn more about how you can win a dues grant.
Frisco-Allen Alumnae Panhellenic
Plan to participate in sorority recruitment? This is step #1 for Frisco-Allen ladies who would like to learn more. The Frisco-Allen Alumnae Panhellenic Association will host their annual Sorority Recruitment Information Forum for high school seniors and parents again this spring.
What: Annual Panhellenic Recruitment Information Forum
When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | 6:30 pm (doors open at 5:45)
Where: Suncreek United Methodist Church, 1517 W. McDermott Dr., Allen
What you need to know: While their sorority forum is a free event (as are all sorority forums!) attendees may bring cash and participate in an optional raffle drawing. All proceeds go to their Panhellenic scholarship fund. Note: they offer scholarships! Check back here for updates. They’re also pretty great about updating their Facebook page.
Arlington Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Arlington ladies, your Arlington Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association is hosting its Sorority Recruitment Information Forum this February, and you’re invited! They’ll walk you through how to register for recruitment with your local alumnae chapter (them) and your university Panhellenic, and give you and your parents an overview of the sorority rush process.
What: Greek Meet 2019
When: Sunday, February 24, 2019 | 2 pm
Where: The Oakridge School, Fine Arts Performance Hall, 5900 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX
What you need to know: This is for specifically for Arlington area ladies and ladies in the surrounding area. Learn more about their spring forum here.
Mid-Cities Alumnae Panhellenic
Last, but not least, Mid-Cities Alumnae Panhellenic Association will be also be holding its Sorority Recruitment Information Meeting this spring. This informational meeting is for Mid-Cities high school seniors and their parents interested in learning more about sorority recruitment and the preparation process.
What: Sorority Recruitment Forum
When: Sunday, February 24, 2019 | 2:30-5 pm
Where: First Baptist Church of Colleyville Epicenter (Youth Building), 5300 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, TX. Note: the Youth Building can be accessed from Pleasant Run.
What you need to know: No advanced registration is necessary. More info on their spring greek forum can be found here.
Coppell Alumnae Panhellenic
Coppell-area seniors, this one’s for you. The Coppell Alumnae Panhellenic Association will sponsor one as well. It’s Sorority Recruitment Information Forum is a little later than most associations.
What: Sorority Information Session (SIS)
When: Sunday, March 31st | 2 pm
***You will thank yourself if you get started on your social resume + reference letters way before 3/31.***
Where: William T. Cozby Library in Coppell
What to know: The Sorority Information Session is for any senior girls who attend a Coppell ISD high school (CHS or NTH@C) OR who live in Coppell and are interested in joining a sorority in college. Parents are invited to attend. More info here. Don’t wait until the meeting to begin preparing for recruitment – it’s easier and less stressful to get started early.
McKinney Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Any McKinney area seniors considering sorority recruitment? The McKinney Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association hosts an annual Sorority Recruitment Information Meeting for those considering rush. Families / parents are welcome and invited to join.
What: Recruitment Forum 2019
When: Monday, February 25th | 6:45 pm
Where: Cottonwood Creek Church, room B111, 1015 State Highway 121, Allen, TX 75013
What to know: In addition to a spring recruitment forum, they’re also hosting an alumnae “meet and greet” on Monday, January 28th from 7-9 pm. Details here.
Most major cities have Panhellenic alumnae associations and will host spring recruitment forums. If you’re looking for the list of spring forums in your city, check out our other posts:
- Austin – Spring 2019 Sorority Recruitment Information Meetings
- San Antonio – Spring 2019 Sorority Recruitment Information Meetings
- Houston – Spring 2019 Sorority Recruitment Information Meetings (to be published 1/27/19)
Don’t see your city? Need help with something else? Complete the form below and we’ll help connect you with your local group and other helpful resources.
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A lot of the big decisions surrounding recruitment involve paperwork and are made by the chapters months before recruitment officially begins. That’s great news for you – especially since you’re already here.
We know exactly what the Director of Recruitment Records is looking for on your (or your daughter’s) resume, how the houses will rank your letters of recommendation on a scale (and how you can get a higher ranking), how best to prepare your rush packets, how the bid list ordering and cut process works, etc.
Working with a rush coach maximizes a rushee’s odds and gives your daughter an advantage long before she steps foot on campus for recruitment so she (let’s be real – so both of you) can tackle recruitment confidently. Much like the SAT – it’s better to go in prepared.
Let’s get you (or you and your daughter) recruitment ready!