Welcome to

URI Panhellenic Primary Sorority Recruitment Fall 2026!

Please read through this entire information page here to ensure you understand next steps and upcoming events.

This site is used as a registration, priority/preference selection during recruitment, and your schedule location during recruitment.
Registration takes approximately 20-30 minutes and costs $59. You will need a credit/debit card to complete the registration.

Fall 2026 Community Event Dates  

Community Pre-Recruitment Events

The following events are not required but encouraged so you can meet our chapters & other students 

RhodyFest: Sunday August 31st outside the Memorial Union

URI's student organization and programming festival - free food, club sign ups and fun activities

Freek Day/Meet the Greeks: Monday Sept 7th 11am - 2pm at Barlow Circle (in between Barlow & Weldin Hall)

tabling event & free BBQ to meet with all 11 panhellenic sorority chapters 

Seas the Day - Free Trip to Narragansett Town Beach with Greek Life: TBA in Septmeber!

You will sign up for only 1 Bus Shuttle in Septemeber when sign ups become available
this event provides a free shuttle bus but requires a bag check to attend

You can also find members of Greek Life during First Year Move In Weekend on September 4th &5th

Sorority Recruitment Required Event Dates  

Below are the sorority recruitment events that are required for attendance to be eligible to receive a bid through the recruitment process. All events are held on campus over the weekend or weeknights beginning at 6pm. If you have a medical, academic or university commitment that may conflict, there will be a scheduling accommodation form you can complete in September.

If you will be missing more than 1 day of recruitment, please email Meg at uripanhel.recruitmentchair@gmail.com to see if we are able to accommodate your absence - you may or may not be able to participate in the process.

All events are held on campus in Kingston all day on weekends and Thursdays & Fridays beginning at 6pm.

You will receive a personalized schedule each round for the exact times you will need to be in attendance at chapter events. You must attend each event & chapter you are scheduled for.
Intentionally skipping events is not allowed, and you will be removed from the recruitment process. If an emergency happens that requires you to miss an event, please inform your recruitment counselor as soon as possible.
Required Sorority Recruitment Event Schedule

Potential New Member Orientation: Wednesday Sept 16th 6pm or 8pm Edwards Auditorium

Potential New Member Movie & Bonding Night: Thursday Sept 17th 7pm at the Quad

Recruitment Round 1: Friday Sept 18 6pm -11pm & Saturday Sept 18 All Day 9am - 9pm

Recruitment Round 2: Sunday Sept 20 All Day 9am - 9pm

Recruitment Round 3: Thursday Sept 24 & Friday Sept 25 6pm -11pm

Recruitment Round 4: Saturday Sept 26 9am - 4pm

Bid Day: Sunday Sept 27 beginning at 2pm Location TBA

What comes Next? 

Read up on our website about our chapters, community, & campus programs within Greek Life. This will help you prepare to ask questions during recruitment. 

The Fall 2026 Recruitment Guide will be available in July 2026

We DON'T recommend relying on YouTubers or influencer videos about "My recruitment experience" -- every individual experience is different, and even varying campuses run recruitment very differently. Reach out to one of our Panhellenic Officers to get any questions answered this summer.

 
Follow Along on Social Media!  

Instagram: @uripanhellenic & @uri_greeklife

Website: web.uri.edu/greek

 Acknowledgement of sorority obligations & expectations: 

Sorority membership comes with a number of obligations expected by the local chapter, national organization, housing corporation, the College Panhellenic Council, & the University of Rhode Island. The following list covers most of the expectations sorority members must uphold during their membership: 

- Academic Expectations for Semester & Cumulative GPA - 

- Semester Membership Dues from $600-$1,200 per semester -

- Housing & Living in Requirements in Chapter Facilities - 

- Attendance Expectations at Chapter Events - 

- Behavior & Conduct Standards - 

- Community Service Hours & Fundraising for Philanthropic Charities & Causes -

 Once I join, what is the new member program? 

Sorority new member processes will begin after Bid Day for 6-8 weeks, wrapping up in November. During this time, new members will learn about their organization's national history and leadership positions in the organization, all while attending chapter events. During these activities, you will learn about and experience sisterhood, philanthropy, risk management, health & wellness, and leadership, as well as attend URI's Greek 101 program in February/March. Hazing, alcohol, & drug abuse are not tolerated in ANY Greek new member processes or any programs at the University of Rhode Island per the URI Student Handbook and each of our 11 inter/national sororities. 

If you have questions or concerns about any of these topics or policies, please reach out to: 

URI Office of Greek Affairs 

34 Lower College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881

Dr. Steve Simo
Assistant Dean- Student Engagement

simost@uri.edu 

(401)874-4667

Questions?

Other questions? Reach out to us! 

Panhellenic VP of Recruitment: uripanhel.recruitment@gmail.com

Recruitment Chair: uripanhel.recruitmentchair@gmail.com

Panhellenic President: uripanhel.president@gmail.com

Parents or family members with questions?

Email our Coordinator of Greek Affairs at collin.binkley@uri.edu

With love,

The URI Panhellenic Council