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College Panhellenic Association Recruitment

CPA Formal Recruitment Fall 2022

To learn more about CPA and hear stories of why SDSU student leaders chose to Go Panhellenic, visit the SDSU Panhellenic Instagram account: @SDSUPanhellenic.

In order to be fully registered, all FOUR of components of registration need to be completed. Full registration includes the completion of all FOUR of the following components:

  • Pre-Recruitment Education Program (PREP) Part 1
    • This training module provides an overview of the FSL structure as well as health and safety training. Digital signatures acknowledging that the student understands all expectations provided in the training is required prior to submission. 
  • Pre-Recruitment Education Program (PREP) Part 2
    • Students will need to log into this platform with their SDSU ID (@sdsu.edu email account) and password
  • ICS Registration Profile
    • This is the system where students will build their profile. Once eligibility has been verified (and registration has closed), the Panhellenic chapters will gain access to this system to get to know the Potential New Members better via their profiles. 
  • Registration Payment
    • Once students complete the ICS Registration Profile, the system will provide an individual-specific payment link to complete registration fee payment. 

Registration for CPA Formal Recruitment opened on July 8th, 2022 and will close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11:59pm. All four of the required components listed above need to be completed in order to be fully registered for recruitment.

Individuals that have completed all four (4) of the required components of College Panhellenic Association's Fall 2022 Formal Recruitment registration process will receive an email** from [email protected] confirming their eligibility to participate in the CPA Fall 2022 Formal Recruitment process. Additionally, this email will provide information regarding the College Panhellenic Association Fall Formal Recruitment In-Person Orientation.

**Please note, after completing all four (4) components of registration, registrants will not immediately receive an email confirming their eligibility. Instead, the Fraternity & Sorority Life Advisory Staff will conduct regular audits of the system and inform registrants of their eligibility on a rolling basis until registration closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Contact Info

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Student Life & Leadership
College Panhellenic Association
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive

San Diego, CA 92182-7440

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CPA Vice President of Membership
[email protected]
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Formal Recruitment Orientation (In-Person)

  • Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
  • Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM
  • Location: Aztec Student Union - Montezuma Hall

Formal Recruitment

  • Times and locations may vary by individual schedule each day.

Leadership Round (Virtual via Zoom)

  • Purpose: Focus on leadership & involvement
  • Days:
    • Friday, August 26th, 2022 (Evening) | 4:00PM-11:00PM
    • Saturday, August 27th, 2022 (All Day) | 8:00AM-11:00PM

Philanthropy Day (Virtual via Zoom)

  • Purpose: Focus on philanthropy & service
  • Day: Sunday, August 28th, 2022 (All Day) | 8:00AM-11:00PM

Sisterhood Day (In-Person)

  • Purpose: Focus on friendship & shared experiences
  • Days:
    • Friday, September 2nd, 2022 (Evening) | 4:00PM-11:00PM
    • Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 (Evening) | 5:00PM-11:00PM

Preference Night (In-Person)

  • Purpose: Focus on the meaning of sorority
  • Date: Sunday, September 4th, 2022 (All Day) | 8:00AM-5:00PM

Bid Day

  • Purpose: Invitations are extended to new members
  • Date: Monday, September 5th, 2022 (All Day)
    • Note: Campus is closed in observance of Labor Day - No Classes
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CPA Membership Eligibility and Recruitment Registration

Membership Eligibility

According to the NPC, an individual who is or who has ever been an initiated member of an existing NPC sorority shall not be eligible for membership in another NPC sorority.

Additionally, make sure to review the eligibility requirements listed on the Go Greek! How to Join webpage. The CPA website is another helpful resource when considering eligibility requirements.

Formal Recruitment Registration

Registration opens on the first day of New Student Orientation.

Step 1: Pre-Recruitment Education Program

Prospective members interested in joining the CPA community should complete the online Pre-Recruitment Education Program BEFORE participating in any recruitment events. Complete both parts of the Pre-Recruitment Education Program (PREP): Pre-Recruitment Education Program (PREP) Part 1 and Pre-Recruitment Education Program (PREP) Part 2!

Step 2: ICS Registration

Registration opened mid-July and closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022.

Step 3: Registration Payment

  • Early-bird Fee: $45 (July 8 - August 16)
  • Regular Fee: $75 (August 17 - August 23)

ALL Four (4) Registration components must be completed prior to 11:59PM on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in order to be considered for College Panhellenic Association's Fall 2022 Primary Recruitment. In addition to the four (4) components, the FSL Advisory Team must verify each registrant's eligibility (enrollment + judicial eligibility) prior to sending confirmation as a participant of the Fall 2022 Primary Recruitment process. 

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Please also visit the College Panhellenic Association website for more information!

Continuous Open Bidding Process

Prospective members interested in joining the CPA community through the Continuous Open Bidding (COB) process should complete the online Pre-Recruitment Education Program BEFORE participating in any recruitment events. Be sure to complete the Pre-Recruitment Education Program (PREP). This is the only step to registering for COB.

If a CPA chapter is eligible they may extend bids (invitations to join) to eligible potential new members after the conclusion of the formal recruitment period and only during the fall and spring academic semesters. Continuous Open Bidding may not occur during the summer academic term or during any University recess. For more information about chapters participating in open bidding, please contact the CPA Vice President of Membership at [email protected].

Learn more about the Greek community at SDSU!

Review the Go Greek! Guidebook for more information. Please also visit the College Panhellenic Association website for more information!