Wow! 700! My daughter is really excited for this weekend, but that many girls going through recruitment will be a little intimidating. She is all packed and ready to go! I will keep everyone posted. Thank you for your messages.

Just remind her of the mantra - keep an open mind - don't get your heart set on one chapter too soon - stay positive - get as much sleep as possible - keep hydrated. Ok, that's 5 mantras.

Wishing you the best this week...their houses are absolutely beautiful!

What is mom's role on bid day?
 

My daughter is at UW rush right now, I'm driving up to meet her on bid day, but I can't find any information regarding what time I should be there, etc. I'm going to be there for moral support and to help her move (plus I'm dying to see the houses lol), but is there anything else I should be prepared for or aware of? She was asked back to tour 12 houses yesterday... She is having a blast!

So happy to hear that! I know zero about UW rush, except their houses are absolutely beautiful! Sending you the very best wishes!

I was wondering about information regarding bid day too. My daughter is having a great time going through recruitment as well. She was also asked back to 12 houses. She toured 6 yesterday and the rest today. She is tired at the end of the day, but looks forward to everything. According to her, the girls have all been so nice at the sororities. Does anyone know where the girls are when they open their bids on Saturday? Is it first thing in the morning? Are parents present when they open their bids? Any information would be helpful.

I'm pretty sure that we open our bids at Denny (where we've been meeting with our rush groups). We meet at 8 am until about 9:15. When we get our bids we'll run over to the houses as a group and start moving in around 10ish. Parents usually aren't present. They generally help move in and arrive around 10.

but if the parents are helping the girls move into the chapter houses, I bet there is some serious stalking going on. I would think watching from a comfortable distance is probably common, if the parents are there anyway!

The girls get their bids in the morning. My daughter said she had to sit on it for 45 minutes...adding to the nervousness of it all!! But so exciting! After they open their bids, they will get their bid day shirts and run over to their new house to greet their sisters. My daughter sent us a quick text as soon as she opened her bid so we could get over to the house to greet them. After all the hugs, tears, photos, etc..the girls go back to the recruitment dorms where they pick up their luggage etc and get to move directly into the house. Usually a couple sisters help out as well as parents. Last year it poured rain so it was quite hectic, but still fun. Good luck to both your daughters, can't wait to hear the results:)

Does anyone know what quota is this year?

Bid day was a huge success for my daughter. She is extremely happy with her sorority and has already made a ton of new friends. I appreciate all the information that everyone gave me leading up to the day. I couldn't believe how spirited most of the houses were with decorations, music, and dancing waiting for the girls to arrive at the houses. Such a super day and what lovely girls they all are! Thanks again everyone!

What house, Mom?!

WAIT! COME BACK!! Where did she pledge? We gotta know :)

She's a Kappa Kappa Gamma! So thrilled. She also pledged Delta Gamma and Delta Zeta. Kappa was her #1.

I guess you mean she pref'd DG and DZ. You can only pledge one.