Sorority Recruitment and Bid Day are some of the most exciting times in a girls life. Greek & Unique is one of the largest Sorority stores in the country and we are here to help you make sure it's an experience she will never forget! Our Bid Day Bundles include our top selling goodies & apparel.

Please read below all you need to know about ordering for Bid Day, Texas Recruitment details, and parent guide.

Do you deliver, ship or she can pick it up?
We deliver to University of Texas private dorms. We offer shipping and store pick up at our retail store in Austin for orders that are not delivered to Hardin House, SRD, Callaway and Castilian. We are not allowed to deliver to Sorority Houses or dorms that are part of the University.

Can I customize my Bid Day Bundle?
We do not offer custom ordering for pre-orders. We have created a large selection of bundles with our top selling items. Each bundle have several "add on" options as well. After Bid Day, you order other items from her Sorority page on our website, but please know we will orders based on order date and items will sell out, so we suggest you order before Bid Day.

How do I know which Sorority she joined?
After you hear from your daughter on Bid Day, please text us and tell us the name of the Sorority. We will text you before Bid Day, so you will have our number.

Do you make substitutions on items in the Bundles?
Yes, we will make changes to items given if we know the Sorority is giving a similiar item to her on Bid Day or Initiation. We work closely with many Sororities, so we work hard to avoid she doesn't receive duplicates. If she does get a duplicate, she is welcome to exchange any item.

What is your return/exchange policy?
Sorority items can be exchanged for store credit within 30 days of delivery date/shipmen date. Items must be in unused.

What if my daughter doesn't get a Bid or drops out of Recruitment?
We understand, sometimes it just doesn't work out. We offer full refunds on any gifts not delivered or shipped,

Still have questions? Please text or call us at 512-640-2376

Click here to order Bid Day Gifts for the University of Texas.
https://greek-unique.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Bid Day Bundles for other schools, not University of Texas, will launch Friday, August 14th. Please check back on August 14th for those ordering link.

University of Texas Sorority Recruitment

A Parent's Guide to Recruitment Week

Whether you're familiar with Greek Life or this is your family's first experience, recruitment can feel exciting, emotional, and overwhelming. This guide will help you understand the process, know what to expect, and learn how to best support your daughter throughout recruitment week.

What Is Sorority Recruitment?

Formal sorority recruitment is a structured, multi-day process where Potential New Members (PNMs) visit each Panhellenic sorority chapter on campus.

As recruitment progresses, invitations become more selective through several rounds until Bid Day, when chapters extend official membership invitations.

Recruitment is coordinated by the University's Panhellenic Council using a matching system designed to place as many women as possible in chapters that are a mutual fit.

Why Join a Sorority?

Sorority membership offers far more than social events.

Academic Success

• Higher average GPAs than unaffiliated students
• Academic support programs
• Study hours and tutoring
• GPA requirements that encourage accountability

Leadership Development

Members have opportunities to:

• Hold leadership positions
• Organize campus events
• Build communication and management skills
• Gain valuable résumé experience

Philanthropy & Service

Every chapter supports charitable organizations through fundraising, volunteer work, and campus events.

Lifelong Friendships

Sororities provide an instant support system during college with friendships that often continue long after graduation

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Professional Network

Alumnae networks can provide:

• Career mentoring
• Internship opportunities
• Job connections
• Networking after graduation

Recruitment Has Changed

Today's recruitment process is more inclusive and structured than in years past.

Many National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organizations have:

• Eliminated legacy preference
• Reduced or eliminated recommendation letter requirements
• Focused recruitment on genuine compatibility rather than family connections
• Expanded opportunities for women from diverse backgrounds

How Parents Can Help

Your support matters more than you may realize.

Encourage an Open Mind

Avoid focusing on:

• "Top houses"
• Rankings
• Family legacies

Instead, encourage your daughter to find the chapter where she truly feels at home.

Listen More Than You Advise

Recruitment can be emotional.

When she calls between rounds:

• Listen first
• Validate her feelings
• Avoid immediately trying to solve the problem

Sometimes she simply needs someone who will listen.

What If...

She Gets Invited Back Everywhere

Wonderful!

Now comes the hard part—making decisions. Encourage her to trust her instincts rather than campus reputation.

Her Favorite Chapters Release Her

This is common.

Many women ultimately discover that the chapter they didn't originally expect becomes their perfect fit.

Encourage her to stay open-minded.

For Moms Who Were Greek

Recruitment has changed considerably over the years.

Today:

• Legacy status carries much less influence.
• Recruitment is more structured.
• Chapters focus on finding the best mutual fit for each student.

The best gift you can give your daughter is allowing her experience to be uniquely hers.

Stay curious, ask questions, and let her discover where she belongs.

She Wants to Drop Recruitment

Remind her that every chapter offers:

• Friendship
• Leadership opportunities
• Philanthropy
• Academic support
• Lifelong memories

Finishing recruitment also allows her to meet many more women—even if she ultimately decides not to accept a bid.

She Doesn't Receive a Bid

Although uncommon, it does happen.

If this occurs:

• Let her process her emotions.
• Remind her this does not define her.
• Encourage her to explore Continuous Open Bidding (COB).
• She may also choose to participate in recruitment again next year.

Final Thoughts

Recruitment is one week.

Sorority membership can last a lifetime.

No matter where your daughter lands, your encouragement, patience, and confidence in her will make the biggest difference.

Bid Day: A Moment You'll Never Forget

If you're able to attend Bid Day, we highly encourage you to be there! It's one of the most exciting days of sorority recruitment and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this special milestone with your daughter. Although your time with her outside the sorority house will be brief, the memories you make together will last a lifetime.

A few tips to help make the day go smoothly:

• Know where to go. Before Bid Day, make note of the two sorority houses your daughter visited on Preference Day. Once she receives her bid, you'll know exactly where to head. Sorority address are below on our Sorority info.
• Plan ahead for parking. Campus parking is extremely limited on Bid Day. Allow plenty of extra time to park in a garage or consider using Uber.
• Arrive early. Bids are typically released between 5:00–5:30 p.m., so it's best to be on campus before then. As soon as your daughter texts you with her new home, make your way to the sorority house as quickly as possible.
• Have your camera ready! This is one of the most emotional and joyful moments of the week. Be ready to capture lots of photos and videos—you'll both cherish them for years to come.
• Skip the gift. While it's tempting to bring a present, Bid Day is very busy, and gifts can easily get misplaced. Save your special gift to be a Bid Day bundle delivered to her dorm.

Bid Day Gifts

Many parents like to celebrate with a special gift. Since you won't know her Sorority until Bid Day, most families pre-order a Bid Day Bundle and text us the name of the Sorority for us to fill your order on Bid Day. Do not wait until after Bid Day.

Click here to order Bid Day Gifts for the University of Texas.

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Texas Recruitment Schedule & Party Highlights

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Sororities at the University of Texas

Still have questions? Please text or call us at 512-640-2376