Welcome to

URI Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment during Spring 2026!

Thank you for your interest in Continuous Open Bidding Panhellenic aka COB during the Spring 2026 semester at the University of Rhode Island. COB operates as more of an informal recruitment opportunity compared to the Primary Recruitment Process in the Fall.

Please read through this entire page to ensure you understand next steps and upcoming events.

Spring 2026 Community Event Dates  

Community Pre-Recruitment Events

The following events are not required but encouraged so you can meet our chapters & other students 

Freek Day/Meet the Greeks: Thursday January 22nd, 6pm - 8pm in the MU Rams Den & MU Ballroom
meet with all sororities that are recruiting new members in Spring 2026 - not all sororities may be recruiting this semester

Sorority Recruitment Required Event Dates  

There are no required events by the Panhellenc Council in Spring 2026.
Each organization that is recruiting will create their own schedule of events and a certain number of events to attend may be required in order to be considered for membership. Chapters may host events that are open to anyone to attend or invite only by the organization.

The following chapters will be recruiting during the Spring 2026 semester:
Finalized List will be published by January 20th, 2026

What comes Next? 

Read up on our website about our chapters, community, & campus programs within Greek Life. This will help you prepare to ask questions during recruitment. 

The Fall 2025 Recruitment Guide is still available for assistance. Click Here for the 2025 Recruitment Guide

We DON'T recommend relying on YouTubers or influencer videos about "My recruitment experience" -- every individual experience is different, and even varying campuses run recruitment very differently. Reach out to one of our Panhellenic Officers to get any questions answered this summer.

 
Follow Along on Social Media!  

Instagram: @uripanhellenic & @uri_greeklife

Website: web.uri.edu/greek

 Acknowledgement of sorority obligations & expectations: 

Sorority membership comes with a number of obligations expected by the local chapter, national organization, housing corporation, the College Panhellenic Council, & the University of Rhode Island. The following list covers most of the expectations sorority members must uphold during their membership: 

- Academic Expectations for Semester & Cumulative GPA - 

- Semester Membership Dues from $600-$1,200 per semester -

- Housing & Living in Requirements in Chapter Facilities - 

- Attendance Expectations at Chapter Events - 

- Behavior & Conduct Standards - 

- Community Service Hours & Fundraising for Philanthropic Charities & Causes -

 Once I join, what is the new member program? 

Sorority new member processes will begin after Bid Day for 6-8 weeks, wrapping up in April. During this time, new members will learn about their organization's national history and leadership positions in the organization, all while attending chapter events. During these activities, you will learn about and experience sisterhood, philanthropy, risk management, health & wellness, and leadership, as well as attend URI's Greek 101 program in February & March. Hazing, alcohol, & drug abuse are not tolerated in ANY Greek new member processes or any programs at the University of Rhode Island per the URI Student Handbook and each of our 11 inter/national sororities. 

If you have questions or concerns about any of these topics or policies, please reach out to: 

URI Office of Greek Affairs 

34 Lower College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881

Dr. Steve Simo
Assistant Dean- Student Engagement

simost@uri.edu 

(401)874-4667

Questions?

Other questions? Reach out to us! 

Maddie Davis, Panhellenic VP of Recruitment: uripanhel.recruitment@gmail.com

Meg Nielson, Recruitment Chair: uripanhel.recruitmentchair@gmail.com

Kacie Doran, Panhellenic President: uripanhel.president@gmail.com

Parents or family members with questions?

Email our Assistant Director of Greek Affairs at alison_burke@uri.edu

With love,

The URI Panhellenic Council