RECRUITMENT

WHY SDT FROM OUR VP RECRUITMENT, MANDY!

Dear PNMs,

I’m so excited for you to go through recruitment! I still remember walking into the SDT room for the first time—I was nervous, but the women I talked to were so real, smart, funny, and down-to-earth that I instantly felt at ease. When I joined SDT, I never expected to find a home on campus but also the women who would become my lifelong best friends. These are the friends I know will be standing beside me as my bridesmaids one day. This sisterhood has shaped my college experience in every way, and I will never take it for granted. I can’t even put into words how much SDT has changed my life. To know this sisterhood is to love it.

When recruitment weekend approaches, take a breath, be yourself, and enjoy the journey. I can’t wait to meet you and share what makes SDT so special.

Love,
Mandy

Formal Recruitment Schedule (Explained):

Panhellenic Formal Recruitment is an exciting time during the spring semester where potential new members (PNMs) explore the unique values and sisterhoods of the Panhellenic sororities at Columbia. For Sigma Delta Tau, recruitment is a chance to share what makes our chapter truly special.

The three rounds of recruitment: Philanthropy Round, Development Round, and Preference Round offer PNMs a comprehensive look at SDT’s values and sisterhood. 

During Philanthropy Round, PNMs participate in a light and fun introduction on Zoom to our sisters and have the opportunity to learn about SDT’s two primary philanthropic initiatives: Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and Jewish Women International (JWI). Through an engaging introductory video as well as one-on-one conversations with sisters, Sigma Delta Tau is able to share how these causes align with our values and how we work to support them through events and fundraising. It’s a meaningful day that highlights our commitment to making a difference in the community.

Development Round is held in-person and focuses on personal and collective growth through affiliation with Sigma Delta Tau. PNMs hear about the ways our sisterhood fosters leadership, academic success, and lifelong friendships. Active members share their experiences of how SDT has empowered them to achieve their goals and thrive during their time at Columbia and beyond.

The final round, Preference, is an intimate and heartfelt event where members reflect on what SDT has meant to them personally. Through shared stories and traditions, PNMs glimpse the deep connections and lifelong bonds that define our sisterhood. It’s an emotional and inspiring end to the recruitment process. 

At the conclusion of recruitment, we celebrate Bid Night by welcoming our newest membersinto SDT, kicking off their journey in our vibrant and supportive community.