M.R.A.B.A (Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement):
The MRABA is a binding agreement that a potential new member signs when ranking chapters after preference round. At this point, a PNM has up to two chapters left on her schedule. When signing it, a PNM promises to accept a bid from any chapter she lists on the MRABA. From here, she has three options:
1. Decide to withdraw from recruitment
SCHEDULE & ATTIRE:
Below is the schedule for Recruitment 2023. This schedule will be updated throughout the summer with exact times and round information. Please note event times are subject to change. All events on this schedule are required.
If you have any conflicts or if something comes up during recruitment, please email our VP of Recruitment, Stephanie Seiter (sxs8111@mavs.uta,edu), and we will work to schedule you accordingly.
IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT DATES 2023:
Monday, May 1st: Recruitment Registration OPENS
Wednesday, August 30th: Recruitment Registration CLOSES
Wednesday, August 30th: Orientation Session
Thursday, August 31st: Day 1 of Primary Recruitment - Tour of Houses
Friday, September 1st: Day 2 of Primary Recruitment - Sisterhood
Saturday, September 2nd: Day 3 of Primary Recruitment - Philanthropy
Sunday, September 3rd: Day 4 of Primary Recruitment - Preference
Monday, September 4th: Bid Day
SUGGESTED ATTIRE:
Thursday, August 31st: First Round of Primary Recruitment - House Tours
Friday, September 1st: Second Round of Primary Recruitment - Sisterhood
Saturday, September 2nd: Third Round of Primary Recruitment - Philanthropy
Sunday, September 3rd: Fourth Round of Primary Recruitment - Preference
Monday, September 4th: Bid Day
The following link is a Pinterest board where you can find inspiration and ideas for outfits during recruitment! Remember that you should dress appropriately for the specific round but in a way that is comfortable and expresses yourself.
https://pin.it/3xcYyUX
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Required Fees - Chapter fees fund various organization activities such as national fees, chapter facilities, social and sisterhood events, service activities, merchandise, and more programing to enhance members' experiences. The ranges on the chart below include chapter dues and housing information per chapter:
The MRABA is a binding agreement that a potential new member signs when ranking chapters after preference round. At this point, a PNM has up to two chapters left on her schedule. When signing it, a PNM promises to accept a bid from any chapter she lists on the MRABA. From here, she has three options:
1. Decide to withdraw from recruitment
- This means the PNM will not receive a bid from any chapter.
- This means a PNM has two chapters left and intentionally. only lists one.
- A PNM may receive a bid from the chapter they intentionally single preference, or they may not.
- This means a PNM is increasing their odds of getting a bid by listing both chapters in preferred order.
- This also means a PNM would be happy to receive a bid from either her first or second choice chapter.
SCHEDULE & ATTIRE:
Below is the schedule for Recruitment 2023. This schedule will be updated throughout the summer with exact times and round information. Please note event times are subject to change. All events on this schedule are required.
If you have any conflicts or if something comes up during recruitment, please email our VP of Recruitment, Stephanie Seiter (sxs8111@mavs.uta,edu), and we will work to schedule you accordingly.
IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT DATES 2023:
Monday, May 1st: Recruitment Registration OPENS
- Registration Fee Information: The Recruitment 2023 registration fee is $45, due at time of registration.
- Application video, academic transcripts, and photo are required for registration. Resume optional. Wait to register until you have a final GPA and a transcript with at least half of senior year.
Wednesday, August 30th: Recruitment Registration CLOSES
Wednesday, August 30th: Orientation Session
Thursday, August 31st: Day 1 of Primary Recruitment - Tour of Houses
- Rosebud Theater
- Chapter Houses
Friday, September 1st: Day 2 of Primary Recruitment - Sisterhood
- Palo Duro, Bluebonnet, Red River/Concho, Rio, Guadalupe, and San Saba
Saturday, September 2nd: Day 3 of Primary Recruitment - Philanthropy
- Palo Duro, Bluebonnet, Red River/Concho, Rio, Guadalupe, and San Saba
Sunday, September 3rd: Day 4 of Primary Recruitment - Preference
- Palo Duro, Bluebonnet, Red River/Concho, Rio, Guadalupe, and San Saba
Monday, September 4th: Bid Day
- Palo Duro & Brazos Park
SUGGESTED ATTIRE:
Thursday, August 31st: First Round of Primary Recruitment - House Tours
- House tours is casual, therefore PNMs should wear clothes and shoes comfortable for walking. Some examples, athletic shorts and UTA shirt, tennis skirt and athletic top, denim shorts and t-shirt, all with comfortable shoes.
Friday, September 1st: Second Round of Primary Recruitment - Sisterhood
- College Panhellenic Council will provide PNMs with a recruitment t-shirt, therefore PNMs may wear comfortable bottoms of their choosing (shorts, skirt, jeans, etc.)
Saturday, September 2nd: Third Round of Primary Recruitment - Philanthropy
- Philanthropy round is a more special round and involves dressier attire, therefore PNMs should wear nice clothes that would be appropriate for a nice ceremony or nice dinner, etc. Suggestions like daytime dress, jumpsuit, or nice blouse and bottoms with nice shoes such as heels or sandals.
Sunday, September 3rd: Fourth Round of Primary Recruitment - Preference
- Preference round is also a more special round and involves dressy attire, therefore PNMs should wear a nice dress, jumpsuit, or nice blouse and bottoms with nice shoes such as heels or sandals.
Monday, September 4th: Bid Day
- Chapters provide shirts to their new members, therefore PNMs should wear comfortable bottoms of their choosing such as athletic shorts, tennis skirt, denim shorts, etc. with comfortable shoes like sneakers.
The following link is a Pinterest board where you can find inspiration and ideas for outfits during recruitment! Remember that you should dress appropriately for the specific round but in a way that is comfortable and expresses yourself.
https://pin.it/3xcYyUX
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Required Fees - Chapter fees fund various organization activities such as national fees, chapter facilities, social and sisterhood events, service activities, merchandise, and more programing to enhance members' experiences. The ranges on the chart below include chapter dues and housing information per chapter:
These figures are for each semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. You are always encouraged to ask chapters about this important information and other chapter-specific costs.
