At UW-Stout we have 2 fraternities on campus, Phi Sigma Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon and 4 sororities: Alpha Phi, Delta Zeta, Gamma Sigma Sigma, and Phi Theta Chi. Here you will find each org’s recruitment schedule and answers to some common questions.
Want to learn more? Check out the 'Orgs' tab for details on all our groups. We recommend going to as many events as you can so you can find the org that feels like the best fit for you!
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What is Recruitment?
Recruitment, often called rush, is the process where fraternities and sororities host events to meet potential new members (PNMs) and share more about their organizations. During recruitment, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about each group, their values, and their campus involvement. At the end of the process, some organizations may extend a bid, which is an official invitation to join. It’s important to know that not everyone will receive a bid, and that’s completely normal. Recruitment is about finding the organization where you feel the best fit.
Phi Sigma Phi
Check back soon for recruitment schedule
Questions contact ddopkins2 on Snapchat or @derekdopkins on Instagram
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Questions contact @logan.young4 on Instagram or Snapchat or fill out this form
Alpha Phi
Ice cream social with Panhellenic Council: Thursday Sept. 4th 5-7pm in MSC Plaza
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Questions contact @stoutalphaphis or @m.ellieee on Instagram
Delta Zeta
Ice cream social with Panhellenic Council: Thursday Sept. 4th 5-7pm in MSC Plaza
Check back soon for full recruitment schedule
Questions contact @stout_deltazeta on Instagram or fill out this form
Gamma Sigma Sigma
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Questions contact @stout_gammasigs on Instagram or fill out this form
Phi Theta Chi
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Questions contact @uwphithetachi on Instagram or fill out this form
PNM stands for Potential New Member. This is someone who is eligible & interested in participating in recruitment.
A Chapter is the local branch of a sorority. Most orgs have a org name and a chapter name, so you may hear they are the __ Chapter of ____.
Service or Philanthropy refers to the ways fraternities and sororities give back to the community. Every org has their own causes they support.
Panhellenic refers to the Panhellenic Council, which is the governing body for the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities on campus. Delta Zeta and Alpha Phi are the 2 Panhellenic Sororities on campus.
No, while some members may choose to live together after they’ve completed their University Housing requirements, neither the chapters nor the university have official fraternity or sorority houses on campus.
During rush, just be yourself! Wear something comfortable and put-together that makes you feel confident, think casual but neat, like what you’d wear to class or to meet new friends. When talking to members, be friendly, ask questions, and share a little about yourself. The goal is to see where you feel most comfortable.
Fraternities and sororities are both Greek-letter organizations, but the main difference is that fraternities are traditionally for men, and sororities are traditionally for women.
Not all chapters have the same financial expectations and many have payment plans or scholarships available. Members pay dues annually to the chapter and this money goes towards funding operations, social events, and programming for members. Some dues may go to inter/national organizations to provide additional resources like conferences, insurance, recruitment tools, and more.
Greek life is the community of fraternities and sororities on college campus. These are social and service organizations for college students. Organizations focus on building brotherhood/sisterhood, leadership, academic support, and community involvement. Members often participate in social events, service projects, and philanthropic work, all while creating lifelong friendships and connections.
