Spring Recruitment

In the hustle and bustle of the new semester kicking off, it is important to still get involved on campus and make the most of your collegiate career! For some, this may include thinking about rushing a sorority. If this is true for you, check out my guide to succeed at spring recruitment!

Get the low-down:

If you’re considering spring recruitment, you’re going to want to find out more information about the process by taking a look at FIU PanHellenic organizations social media. You can find out a lot about an organization based on the people in it and their instagram (;

Spring recruitment is much more of informal process than Fall Recruitment. This often means that not all sororities will be participating; just the ones that have open spots. Do some research to find out if you’re interested in any of the sororities that will be accepting new members.

Know what to expect:

Next, it’s time to figure out what you’re going to be dealing with. Informal spring rush can be very different from fall rush, so you need to know what you’re getting into.

Recruitment kicks off with some sort of meet-and-greet event a few days into the semester. At this event, you’ll meet some of the girls from the sororities that are participating and get more information on what comes next, so it’s important to attend.

At the first event, you’ll want to keep your conversations light. You’ll be meeting a bunch of new people and will probably end up talking a lot about where you’re from and what you’re studying, but if you can think of something a little more interesting about yourself to add in, it will help the girls remember you.

The more events you go to, the more personal your conversations will become. You’ll want to give the sisters a good idea of who you really are to ensure you get into the sorority that’s the right fit for you. But no matter what else you talk about, the three topics that you should always avoid are boys, booze and other bids (don’t talk about other sororities!).

Pros of Spring Recruitment:

There are going to be many fewer girls who rush in the spring so it’s going to be a much more intimate environment than fall rush, but this can be good!


The events of spring rush are also going to be much more casual. Schools may include events in the recruitment process that are incredibly laidback and intended to allow the sisters to get to know you as an individual and vice versa.

One other plus of spring rush is that you might have some friends who are in your grade and have already been in a sorority for a semester. They’ll be able to tell you what their specific sororities are like and also give you some tips about rushing. You’ll be able to get the inside scoop and not have to feel you’re going into the process blind.

Cons of Spring Recruitment:

However, there can be downsides to recruitment in the spring. If you’re eager to become a part of Greek life, one negative is that you have to wait an entire semester to start. Although it does give you time to adjust to school, it can make you feel like you’re waiting for your real college life to begin.

As a potential new member, there will also be rules that you have to follow in terms of interacting with the current sisters. Either way, recruitment in general is a great way to get involved on campus and have fun!