U of Arkansas Fall 2012 Recruitment Dates and Schedule - Page 2

hootyhoo · #16 07-07-2012, 08:34 PM

You will be better off contacting the GLO via phone or email if you are interested in the colonizing chapters; but I would encourage you to participate in formal recruitment first. I assume they will run a similar system as NPC by participating in the first round of recruitment and then dropping out until formal recruitment is over. The weeks after I would guess they will hold social events/interviews to determine their founding class. One of the advantages of attending Arkansas is that they hold formal recruitment, so even if you don't know anyone going in you still have a chance to receive a bid from a chapter. That being IFC sets their own quotas so compared to NPC numbers their retention rates are much lower at the completion of recruitment. The average chapter took 45-60 last year; and I remember hearing something crazy like over 40% of men who participated were released. Colonization and spring recruitment are always strong options to pursue if formal recruitment does not end up how you would like it to.

Link to Registration: https://secureapp.icsrecruiter.com/I...spx?UID=UNVARK

How To Register

1. A Minimum high school or college cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required in order to participate in recruitment.

2. Click here to register online and attach a digital picture of yourself such as a senior picture. (The deadline to register is August 23, 2012.)

3. Pay the registration fee. (The IFC Registration Fee for Fall 2012 Recruitment is $110 if you apply prior to August 19, 2012 or $125 if you apply on or after August 20, 2012.)

To pay online by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover) follow the link after the online registration.

OR

Mail a check or money order made payable to
Interfraternity Council. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH.
You may mail fees to the following address:

University of Arkansas
Interfraternity Council
Arkansas Union A687
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Pre Recruitment Events

IFC Meet the Chapters - August 20, 2012 6 p.m. Arkansas Union Ballroom
IFC Cookout - August 22, 2012 5 p.m. Old Main Lawn
IFC Orientation - August 24, 2012 6 p.m. Arkansas Union Ballroom (Mandatory for Rushees)

**Please note that bids are not guaranteed. So, you are strongly encouraged to meet as many chapter members as you can throughout this event including the entire recruitment process as well as an open mind.**

Recruitment Dates

Formal Recruitment August 24-26 & August 31-September 1, 2012
IFC Informal Drop In - August 29, 2012 6:30 p.m. Arkansas Union Mall
Bid Day September 1, 2012 (Time TBA)

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail us at gogreek@uark.edu or call 479.575.5001

woopig · #17 07-07-2012, 08:40 PM

@ hootyhoo

Thank you for responding so quickly!

I have one more quick question...

What are the advantages of becoming a Found Father of a Chapter? None of my parents or siblings were involved in greek like, so I'm very torn between rushing an established chapter or going the Founding Father route... What are your thoughts?

hootyhoo · #18 07-08-2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by woopig

What are the advantages of becoming a Found Father of a Chapter? None of my parents or siblings were involved in greek like, so I'm very torn between rushing an established chapter or going the Founding Father route... What are your thoughts?

There are definitely advantages to both. First off I wouldn't let the fact that you have no one in your family who is Greek discourage you. While legacies are very big in the south, especially at SEC school, it does not have to dictate your recruitment process.

For a colony the advantages to most would be the ability to have a lasting impact on your chapter. You do get the honor to call yourself an original member, although to me that isn't that important since it is simply a title. The real advantage to many is having the opportunity to pursue leadership roles right off the bat, versus waiting a year or two. At the same time, colonies require more work and responsibility by the individual members. You also have to deal with the "new guys" label which can be hard to break through until you have been around for a while. Colonies will not have there own houses immediately. This can be a serious drawback for some.

Established chapters at Arkansas enjoy the luxury of being some of the largest chapters in the nation. The majority of them have established traditions recognized by the entire campus (LXA Watermelon Bust, EX Derby Days, specific functions, etc). Although no one fraternity/sorority has to live up to their stereotype on campus, many at Arkansas have a hard time breaking away from them. It's not uncommon for certain chapters to hold the majority of their functions with one another. I definitely think it has gotten better over the years, but it still exists and unfortunately a lot of people buy into and proliferate the stereotypes.

My advice for you would be to go through formal recruitment and decide for yourself it is right for you. You can always drop out if you decide to pursue the colonization process, but at least you wouldn't have any regrets about not pursuing an established chapter.

Good luck with recruitment! Woo pig!!!

wavycutchip · #19 07-08-2012, 08:13 AM

Great replies, hooty hoo! Good luck, woopig!!

wavycutchip · #20 07-13-2012, 11:22 AM

Linking up to recent Arkansas Recommendation Thread on Greek Chat: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...d.php?t=127819

Also, Formal Recruitment Registration ends in just 2 days on 7/15/12. Sign up ASAP!

Maple St Alum · #21 07-27-2012, 11:23 AM

Numbers yet? Facebook post says its another record breaking year.

AUAZD2001 · #22 07-27-2012, 02:17 PM

Bump for spam.

tpiazza · #23 08-02-2012, 11:49 PM

Numbers for sorority recruitment should be posted on the facebook page by the end of the night. They said it is less than 1,800, but more than 1,100! I'm excited to finally know!
EDIT: Well, they decided to wait until 11 am to release it. Oh, the suspense!