RECRUITMENT

A Letter From Our Recruitment Chair

Hi there! My name is Heather Thomas, and I have the privilege of serving as Chi Omega’s Recruitment Chair this year. On behalf of Eta Delta, we are so excited to meet you and to share even a small glimpse of the love that fills the 807.

Writing this feels surreal, because it feels like just yesterday that I sat in Preview learning about Panhellenic life at UF. Coming from a family with no Greek life background, signing up for recruitment felt like a true leap of faith.

I had no idea what to expect as I began my recruitment journey and still wondered if I was in the right place. That feeling changed the moment I walked into Chi Omega. From that first round to now writing this from my room in the house, the 807 has always felt like a place where you are welcomed exactly as you are. In every conversation, I felt the intentionality and love that these women bring to their friendships, their academics, their involvement, and our sisterhood each day. I came as myself, and I was fully embraced.

Over the past three years, I have been incredibly blessed by this chapter. These women have become my closest friends, my big, my mentors, my support system on hard days, and the people who inspire me daily to be the best version of myself. They fill my cup emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Even now, they continue to amaze me with how deeply they care for one another. From silly late nights spent watching movies in the RCR, to numerous sweet treat runs, studying together- or at least attempting to, getting ready for date functions, meals at the house together, hot girl walks, and many more, there is always love in Chi Omega.

This story is not just mine—it belongs to our chapter of more than 300 women and the generations who came before us. We are so excited to meet you throughout the recruitment process and wish you the very best. If I could offer one piece of advice, it would be to keep your heart and mind open, trust the process, and know that you are meant to find a place where you truly feel at home.

All my best, 

Heather Thomas

RECRUITMENT 2025

DATES/SCHEDULE

8.16 Orientation & Round 1 Selections

8.17 Round 2, Day 1

8.18 Round 2, Day 2

8.19 Round 3, Day 1

8.20 Round 3, Day 2

8.21-22 Break for start of classes

8.23 Preferentials

8.24 BID DAY!

RECOMMENDATIONS

If you are a Chi Omega alumna looking to recommend a Potential New Member, please contact our Recruitment Chair, Heather Thomas, 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: Heather Thomas
807 West Panhellenic Drive
Gainesville, FL 32601

#MoreThanAMoment

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

"I could never adequately put into words just how much this sisterhood has changed my life. I have never felt so seen, loved, or welcomed, and I am truly grateful for Chi Omega. I am so thankful to have met the incredible friends, mentors, leaders, and sisters that I have. Our sisterhood is truly authentic and loving, and it has made my college experience. Every ounce of joy and success I’ve experienced at UF can be traced back to our sisterhood in some way, and I am forever grateful to Chi Omega for all it has given me."

SOFIA MCINTOSH, MC 24

"I was so nervous going into recruitment, wondering if I would find a place that truly felt like home. The moment I stepped into Chi O, all of that disappeared. From that first hello, I felt genuinely welcomed and completely loved. I’ve met some of my best friends here and found a home in every sense of the word. Whether at philanthropy events, shared meals, or studying on the couch, these girls have truly become my family. Choosing Chi O was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made."

MORGAN TARTAL, MC 25

"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

"After moving here from Arizona just a few days before the beginning of recruitment, I was terrified to rush because I didn’t know anyone. But, from the moment I stepped into Chi Omega, I knew that I had found the most genuine, loving, and authentic sisterhood. My sisters in Chi O push me every day to be the best version of myself, and experiencing this kind of environment is truly special. I can confidently say that the 807 feels like home, because it’s the people that make the place. I am forever thankful for this chapter for introducing me to the sweetest, most driven, intentional, and amazing women. LICO!!"

CHAYSE CLINGAN, MC 25

OUR WHY CHIO'S

Words from our New Member Educator

Hi Potential New Members!!

I am overjoyed that you’ve chosen to go through Panhellenic recruitment here at the University of Florida. I’m so proud of each of you for putting yourselves out there. This process can feel nerve-wracking and overwhelming at times, but it’s equally exciting, meaningful, and rewarding! I can’t wait for you all to find your home away from home on this campus, just as I found mine in Chi Omega. Throughout recruitment remember to keep an open mind, trust your heart, and most importantly be authentically yourself because you are perfect exactly as you are, and the right chapter will see and celebrate that!

I have the absolute honor and privilege of serving as this year’s New Member Educator, and can confidently say that the entire Eta Delta chapter is already counting down the days until MC ‘26 runs home to the 807 on bid day. Our new member team is so excited to welcome you, support you, and spend time getting to know each of you!

As Eta Delta’s New Member Educator my role is to guide you through your transition into Chi Omega and to support you as you begin your journey at the University of Florida. From sisterhood events and meals at the house, to getting ready for gamedays, morning coffee dates, sunset walks, community service events, fundraising for Make-A-Wish, initiation, and everything in between, I truly cannot wait to be a small part of your journey into this incredible sisterhood.

This sisterhood has given me more than I ever could’ve imagined. Chi Omega has truly become home, and has surrounded me with a group of women that offer unwavering love, encouragement, and support. Being part of a group who lifts each other up, celebrates each other's wins, and always shows up through every high and low is the greatest gift. I can’t wait for you all to experience the love, joy, and belonging that Chi Omega has to offer!

All my love,
Campbell Thomas