Did your student participate in Panhellenic primary recruitment? Here's what happens next

The Panhellenic Council (CPC) utilizes a mutual selection process during the primary recruitment season. Mutual selection involves both the chapters and potential new members (PNMs) making choices to ensure the best matches are made. 

After the last round of the recruitment process, potential new members will review and sign the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA). Once signed, the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement is effective for one calendar year.  

By signing the MRABA, potential new members agree that they are willing to accept a bid for membership from any sorority they rank on the MRABA. The agreement exists to guide your student through the recruitment process and help them make the best decision on which sorority to join. 

If your student received an invitation to membership from any sorority that they ranked on their MRABA, then they are bound to that sorority chapter for one calendar year, regardless of whether they accept the bid or not. This means they are not eligible to participate in recruitment again until the next primary recruitment season the following calendar year. 

If your student chose not to complete the MRABA and withdrew from recruitment, they are eligible to accept a bid for membership from any sorority participating in Continuous Open Bidding (COB). While not guaranteed, a small number of sororities may be able to recruit a limited number of new members through the COB process after primary recruitment concludes. 

If your student has additional questions, they can contact Fraternity & Sorority Life at  FSL@colorado.edu.