By: Ryane Read PC ‘18, Assistant Director of Formal Recruitment
Hi y’all!
My name is Ryane Read and I am Assistant Director of Formal Recruitment for Texas Alpha Phi. I am a rising junior health and society major with a business minor. My job this year is to plan all the decorations and activities the women going through formal recruitment get to experience - alongside my amazing team. While formal recruitment may look different this year, our chapter is working extra hard to make this experience fun and memorable. As I thought back on my formal recruitment, one of the biggest questions I had was... What do I wear for each round? Finding the perfect outfits can be stressful, so our team is here to help. Below is a day-by-day style guide to help you prepare for virtual recruitment.
Open House: August 18th
The first round of recruitment, Open House round, will not involve conversations between PNMs and chapter members. Rather, PNMs will record and upload a short, introductory video for chapter members to view. Similarly, PNMs will watch chapter open house videos. When recording your video we recommend wearing something casual that makes you feel confident. For more information on the guidelines for these videos check out the link below.
Texas Panhellenic PNM Video Guidelines 2020
Philanthropy Round: August 19th and August 20th
During the next round of Recruitment you will learn about the local and national philanthropic organizations each chapter supports and the ways in which they are involved in the community. You will attend up to 10 events via Zoom lasting 30 minutes each. The attire for this round is any UT T-Shirt. Pair this with some comfortable bottoms and simple jewelry and you will be set.
Sisterhood Round: August 21st and August 22nd
This is one of my favorite rounds of recruitment where you get to learn about each chapter's special sisterhood. Over the two days, you will have up to six events via Zoom lasting 35 minutes each. A colorful daytime dress or a nice blouse will be perfect for this round! Think of an outfit you would wear to church or a nice brunch. Add some fun jewelry that showcases your personality and you’re ready to go.
Preference: August 23rd
Preference will be the most formal round you dress up for. You may attend up to two events for 50 minutes each this round. The attire for this round is a cocktail dress - and this year it can be any color! We want to continue to see your personality throughout this round so think of a dress you would wear to a formal or banquet! Pair the look with your favorite jewelry and get ready for a night full of sisterhood, friendship, and traditions!
Coming to UT and going through recruitment as someone from a small town was a bit overwhelming, but after being welcomed into Alpha Phi, I didn’t feel so far away from home anymore. I found my best friends in Alpha Phi who constantly make me feel loved and valued.
I hope that this guide helps take some of the stress out of recruitment this year! Remember that no matter what you wear it’s important to be your authentic self throughout each round. If you ever have any questions, feel free to DM me on Instagram @ryanenicole or @texasalphaphi. We can’t wait to meet you in August!
Ryane Read PC ‘18
Assistant Director of Formal Recruitment