RECRUITMENT
A Letter From Our Recruitment Chair
Hello and welcome! My name is Chloe Lockwood, and I have the privilege of serving as Eta Delta’s Recruitment Chair this year. My sisters and I cannot wait to meet you and share the love that we so cherish in Chi Omega.
When I first came to UF, I had just moved 1,000 miles from home. I had no idea what to expect during recruitment, but I began the process with an open mind, as I encourage each of you to do. When I stepped into Chi Omega, I felt as if I was releasing a deep breath. The sense of authenticity and peace during each of my conversations was a break amidst the chaos of the recruitment process. The women I spoke to treated me as if I was already a friend. I came exactly as I was, and I was loved.
Three years later, I am still inspired every day by the incredible women around me—their compassion, their humor, their loyalty. They are the kind of friends who light up when you walk into a room, cheer you on in your successes, and support you on your hardest days. I did not know how sweet friendship could truly be until this chapter, and for that I will always be grateful.
As you go through recruitment, my biggest piece of advice is to trust your gut. Approach each experience with the mentality that you are not looking for a chapter to choose at the end of the week, but a home to love for a lifetime. I can say with pride that my sisters make me feel seen, heard, and above all else, loved. I hope you find a sisterhood that appreciates you for your beautiful soul, just as I did with the kindest friends I have ever known. You are so deserving of that love.
I implore each of you to value your wonderful selves throughout this process. We are so excited to see where your journey takes you.
Love already,
Chloe
RECRUITMENT 2024
DATES/SCHEDULE
4.26 Registration Opens
8.07 Registration Closes
8.08 Video Submission Deadline
8.15 PNM Orientation
8.16 Round 1 Selection & Row Tour
8.17 Round 2, Day 1
8.18 Round 2, Day 2
8.19 Round 3, Day 1
8.20 Round 3, Day 2
8.21 Preferentials
8.22 First Day of Classes
8.23 BID DAY!
RECOMMENDATIONS
If you are a Chi Omega alumna looking to recommend a Potential New Member, please contact our Recruitment Chair, Kate Urbancic, at ufchiorecruitment@gmail.com.
Alumnae may also download the Recruitment Introduction Form (RIF) from the Chi Omega website and mail the completed form to:
Chi Omega, Attn: Kate Urbancic
807 West Panhellenic Drive
Gainesville, FL 32601
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Visit UF Panhellenic to sign up for Fall Recruitment & to access more information.
"Chi O has given me the opportunity to make long lasting friendships! I feel safe, cared for, and loved at the house and by the girls both in my MC and those older than me. Everyone is so kind and we all share the same deep love of this sisterhood. I could not have imagined ending up anywhere else than Chi O!!"
EMMA HOLROYD, MC 23
"Going Chi O, was the best decision I ever made. It made the transition into college so much easier by introducing me to the most amazing, genuine people. Everyone is so welcoming and I truly feel at home every time I walk into the 807. My sisters in Chi Omega have not only made me feel so loved, but have also supported me in every way possible!"
GENEVIEVE LUJAN, MC 23
"While Chi O is full of the most unique and special people, every girl shares a type of kindness and love that lights up the room. Being able to meet these girls and know their love firsthand is an opportunity only Chi O could provide. Each day I wake up and look forward to sharing laughs over meals, walks through campus, and hanging out at the house with my sisters. Chi o is more than friendship to me, it’s family"
MAE DENSON, MC 24
"Joining Chi O has truly been one of the greatest blessings of my college experience. It has instantly given me a sense of belonging and a sisterhood that already feels like family. They have pushed me to be the best version of myself and shown me what true friendship is all about. Everyone is eager to lift each other up and celebrate each other's wins. In just a few short months I’ve been able to witness the incredible love and care all of these women have to share, which has made me feel so welcomed and overwhelmed with gratitude. I will forever cherish 807 and the amazing people who make it so special!"
CAMPBELL THOMAS, MC 24
"I am forever grateful to Chi O for giving me such an amazing group of thoughtful, goofy, intentional, and genuine friends. The people I have met through this chapter have given me some of the best memories that I will surely remember long after college. From meals at the house to date functions to nights spent laughing on the back porch, Chi Omega has truly made UF my home. Being a part of Chi O is a constant reminder to feel thankful for every moment that I get to spend with the people I love during my college years!"
GIANNA GALLO, MC 22
"I’ve never experienced love quite like the love I’ve felt at Chi O. These girls have made me feel so special and valued in ways I’d never imagined! I’m constantly surrounded by truly the most inspiring, ambitious (and silly) sisters I could’ve ever asked for, which has made such a difference in my college experience and life. Being an out-of-state freshman felt so intimidating at first, but I can confidently say I’ve found my home away from home. Forever grateful to Chi O for bringing me the most amazing, perfect friends!"
RAEGAN KELLY, MC 24
"I have never felt more at home in a place than the first time I walked into our chapter home. The chapter women were so sweet and welcoming and as soon as I became a new member, they became my closest friends. There is no better feeling than coming home every day to a group of girls who are always down to clown, to watch a movie, or to get a sweet treat with. My why chi o is forever and always my amazing sisters who always make me feel at home."
KATE HANNAH, MC 22
"I always hesitated to join a sorority until I stepped into Chi O. The instant connection I felt with the girls during recruitment erased any doubts, and what stood out the most was the genuine atmosphere where I didn't have to pretend to be someone I was not. Chi O introduced me to the most authentic, kind-hearted, and down-to-earth group of girls I have ever met. My bestfriends inspire me to be my best self and never fail to make me laugh. I'm so grateful that Chi O brought us together, and I can't wait to make more memories together."
SARA GLEIM, MC 22
OUR WHY CHIO'S
Words from our New Member Educator
Hi Potential New Members!!
I am overcome with joy knowing that you have decided to go through Panhellenic recruitment here at the University of Florida. It feels like just a few days ago that I was in your shoes, filled with all the nerves and excitement that come with it. Recruitment can be a daunting time, but by keeping an open mind and open heart you too can find your home away from home just as I did in Chi Omega.
I have the absolute honor and pleasure of serving as this year’s New member Educator, and can confidently say that myself, along with the entire eta delta chapter, are already counting down the days until MC ‘25 runs home to the 807 on bid day. Our new member team is so excited to spend lots of time with you all!
As Eta Delta’s New Member Educator, my job is to guide new members through their transition to Chi Omega as well as support each and everyone of you in your transition and journey at the University of Florida. From sisterhood events, getting ready for game days, meals at the house, sunset walks around the row, community services events, supporting Make-A-Wish, getting initiated into Chi Omega, and everything in between; I cannot wait to be a small part of your journey into our sisterhood.
This sisterhood has brought me more than just friends. Chi Omega has brought me support like no other, opportunities and conenctions I could never of dreamed of, and truly my second home. I cannot wait for you all to experience the love and joy that Chi Omega has to offer!
All my love,
Heather Thomas
