Maryland COB
0221 Stamp Student Union | College Park, MD, 20742 | 301-314-7172 | umdrecruitment@gmail.com | www.umdpha.com
Welcome to the University of Maryland Panhellenic’s Continuous Open Bidding (COB) recruitment registration! We’re glad you found us. If you want to feel connected, supported, and encouraged, sorority life is for you!
Step 1: Registering for Recruitment
Registering for recruitment is the first step to finding your home in the sorority community on campus. At the University of Maryland, we believe everyone has a purpose to discover, possibilities to explore, needs people to thrive, and a place to belong. We want to educate and equip you to embark on your journey as a potential new member (PNM). You should feel confident as you participate in recruitment.
Step 2: Gather Your Information
Please have the following information ready for registration:
- College GPA
- Credit hours
- Contact information
GPA and Credit Hours Requirement
You need 12 UMD accepted credit hours and a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for recruitment.
These 12 credits must be transfer or University of Maryland credit only.
You need 12 UMD accepted credit hours and a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for recruitment.
These 12 credits must be transfer or University of Maryland credit only.
The university will use the GPA on file with the Office of the Registrar to verify eligibility.
Transfer students' eligibility will be based on UMD courses and UMD GPA.
Fraternity and Sorority Life 101 Requirement
Fraternity and Sorority Life 101 Requirement
You are requried to attend a Fraternity and Sorority Life 101 Session hosted by the Department of Fratenrity and Sorority Life. Dates and locations are listed below:
- September 2025 FSL 101 Sessions
- September 3 – 7:00 PM – ESJ 2204
- September 5 – 1:00 PM – ESJ 2204
- September 9 – 5:00 PM – ESJ 2204
- September 12 – 2:00 PM – Zoom
- September 16 – 5:30 PM – Zoom
- September 17 – 4:00 PM – Zoom
- September 24 – 4:00 PM – ESJ 2204
- September 30 – 8:00 PM – ESJ 0215
Questions?
If you have any questions while completing this process, contact Paige Novak, PHA Vice President of Recruitment, at umdrecruitment@gmail.com. Also, check for updates on the PHA website at www.umdpha.com.
Thank you!
