Recruitment Information 

Recruitment is our most important event of the year. Recruitment Workshop usually  begins the second week of August followed by Recruitment, which involves a week-long  series of parties ending in Bid Day. Note: Recruitment dates are announced in the spring  to allow members and their families to schedule jobs and vacations that do not conflict  with Recruitment Workshop or Recruitment. 

Attendance is mandatory for all events related to Recruitment. In limited circumstances,  absences are excused. Excuses must be submitted in writing and deemed acceptable  by the Membership Adviser and chapter officers. Vacations and summer jobs are not  acceptable excuses.

Personal Conduct 

Kappa Kappa Gamma is an international organization of women that recognizes the  value of friendship, mutual support, and allegiance to positive ethical principles. During  the new member period, each new member agrees to uphold the fraternity’s bylaws,  standing rules, and policies. As citizens and students, Beta Xi members are subject to  local, state, and federal laws as well as to the rules and regulations of UT-Austin. Failure  to meet these obligations makes a member subject to disciplinary action or dismissal  from membership in Kappa Kappa Gamma. 

The Standards Committee within each chapter educates members regarding our  fraternity’s standards, expectations, and rules. 

Hazing is strictly prohibited. Hazing is defined as any activity or action—with or without  consent of the individual involved—that produces mental, physical, or emotional  discomfort; embarrassment; harassment; or ridicule. Any new member, active, associate,  or alumna member of Kappa Kappa Gamma failing to comply with this policy is subject  to disciplinary action by the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council. 

The use and possession of alcohol is strictly prohibited on all Kappa property. This  includes not only our chapter house but also our parking lot. This is a fraternity rule and  applies to all Kappa Kappa Gamma chapters. 

Fiscal Responsibility 

It is each member’s individual responsibility to pay all membership dues and fees in a  timely manner. These fees are itemized in the fees brochure all members receive before  the start of each semester. If a member lives in the house, she will also be billed for room  and board as outlined in her housing contract. 

Kappa Kappa Gamma is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on the timely  collection of each member’s membership dues, fees, and, if applicable, room and board.  These funds are critical to the smooth operation of the house and to the continuation of  chapter programming.

Members’ families will be emailed an invoice from Billhighway.com at the start of each  semester. Payment for the entire semester is expected on receipt of this invoice. In certain  circumstances, a payment plan can be arranged through the Chapter Treasurer. In this  case, the full amount is divided into three payments within the semester, and the entire  sum must be paid before the conclusion of the semester. Late fees are added to all unpaid,  overdue bills. 

Note: Graduation from the university or resignation/dismissal from the sorority does not  erase a member’s debt.

Attendance Requirements 

Each member is encouraged to actively participate in all aspects of sorority life.  Attendance is required at all mandatory events, including, but not limited to, the  following: 

• Monday night dinners 

• Chapter meetings, every Monday following Monday night dinner 

• Functions organized by the VP of Standards 

• Philanthropic activities deemed mandatory by Chapter Council 

• All Recruitment activities at the beginning of the year, including 

 Recruitment Workshop 

• Inspiration Week 

• Initiation 

• Chapter seminars