University of Missouri 

When is recruitment?

Recruitment is held at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters. If you would like to rush ΣΑΕΠ, please contact us at mizzousaepi@gmail.com. If the week of recruitment is close, we will contact you with the upcoming events. 

 

Do I have to be Jewish to join SAEPi?

No. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi does not discriminate against any race or religion. No one in Sigma will every try to convert you to Judaism. We hold our Jewish values close to our hearts, and our non-Jewish sisters even closer. We have never denied anyone a bid based on their religion. We pride ourselves on being a non-exclusive sorority.

 

How does recruitment work? Is there a dress code?

Recruitment consists of rush week which happens towards the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters. If you are interested in joining ΣΑΕΠ, you should attend as many events as possible so the sisterhood can get to know you. There is typically no dress code for recruitment but we do give a heads up to prospective new members when wearing tennis shoes (for sporty activities) or old clothes (for artsy activities) are best. Please come in what you feel most comfortable dressed in! During recruitment, we attend Shabbat, so a skirt, dress, or even nice pants would be more appropriate. Our final recruitment event is usually dressy; many girls like to wear nicer clothing (dresses, skirts, nice pants).

 

Will I be hazed?
Absolutely not. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi adheres to a strict anti-hazing policy for all of our chapters. We are focused on recruitment, pledge, and membership experiences that are completely free of hazing, and on creating a relationship and bond between each and every sister, along with developing an understanding of the values that hold our organization together. Everyone in ΣΑΕΠ, regardless if they are a new member, sister, or alumna has the choice to decide in which events she wishes to participate or not.

 

I heard that sororities are expensive. What if I don't have the money?

ΣΑΕΠ dues are considerably lower than other campus sororities, partly because every officer, even the National Board, volunteers their time. We also offer scholarships to sisters on a semesterly basis and work with girls to create delayed payment plans if necessary. No one will be rejected from ΣΑΕΠ due to financial reasons.

 

What do I need to do to become a sister?

You will need to go through our new member education program, where you will learn about yourself, the sisters, and the sorority. During the process, you will bond with the sisters and your new member class by participating in a number of different events together.