How to Join

Friday, January 16, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sorority Housing Complex

Sisterhood and Values Round will introduce all women to the elements of sisterhood that each of the sororities at Valparaiso University celebrate. Each chapter will be sharing special aspects of the values of the organization with the potential new members. Women going through recruitment will attend between one and four events during this round. Attire: Business attire – dress slacks and a blouse or sweater is appropriate.

Saturday, January 17, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sorority Housing Complex

Preference Round is the most serious of the events during the primary recruitment period. Women participating in recruitment will be exposed to some of the ceremonial aspects of sorority membership and will learn about the lifelong commitment of joining a sorority. Women going through recruitment will attend between one and two events this round. Attire: Semi-formal attire – please no prom dresses.

Sunday, January 18, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Harre Union, Ballrooms (followed by Chapter Bid Day Programming)

Bid Day is the celebration of being asked to join a sorority at Valparaiso University. All women going through primary recruitment are asked to meet in a pre-assigned location with their Recruitment Counselor at 1:00 p.m. Women will receive their membership invitation at this time and then participate in the Panhellenic New Member Ceremony! Women should be prepared for the ceremony and celebration to last about two hours, followed by additional activities in the evening with their chapter. Attire: Jeans, t-shirt, and a zip-up hoodie/fleece. Each new member will be provided a t-shirt from the chapter she is joining to wear to the ceremony.