Greek Preview Day
Fraternity and Sorority Programs and Services is excited to present Greek Preview Day 2024! We can't wait to welcome you to campus and for you to learn more about the fraternity and sorority experience here at the University of Oklahoma.
Greek Preview Day is set for March 1, 2024!
We hope you can join us in Norman for this event. Registration is now live!
Greek Preview Day is a chance to high school seniors and their families to learn about all things fraternity and sorority life. Workshops, meet and greets, community tours, and more are offered to help prepare our newest members of the OU Family with everything they need to know about Greek experience.
For questions, please email fsps@ou.edu or contact our staff.
Greek Preview Day Registration
Check out our two different sessions below. Please review the descriptions to ensure you are registering for the experience you are most interested in. Those interested in both events can register for both sessions.
Saturday, March 2, 2023
It's a big weekend at OU! Maximize your visit by staying another day for Admitted Student Day hosted by the OU Office of Admissions & Recruitment. During this event, you will learn more about what important steps to take post-admissions, explore housing options ahead of room selection, connect with your academic area of interest, meet other future OU students, start your own campus adventure, ask questions, and celebrate making your college choice. Admitted Student Day is a free event, the only cost is for guests to eat lunch during the day. Registration opens in January 2024!
Full Day Experience
For students interested in Panhellenic,
Interfraternity Council, or Affiliate Circle
This experience will teach you everything you need to know about joining a social or special-interest fraternity or sorority at the University of Oklahoma. This session will have an emphasis on the Affiliate Circle (AC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), and the Panhellenic Association (PAN). This experience includes an opening general session and fraternity or sorority recruitment workshops. In the afternoon, students will visit 5 chapter houses and parents and/or guests will have a parent and family session.
Individual student passes are $40 and individual guest passes are $10. Guest passes can be added on during registration.
Evening Experience
For students interested in the Multicultural Greek or National Pan-Hellenic Councils
This experience will teach you everything you need to know about joining a multiculturally-based fraternity or sorority. This session focuses on the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and includes information about Historically Black organizations, Asian-interest, Hispanic or Latinx-interest, Indigenous-interest, and Multicultural-interest organizations. This experience includes an opening general session, breakouts, meet-and-greet time with chapters, and a free meal.
This event does not have a charge. Please register by February 19th to ensure a meal voucher for attendees.
Greek Preview Day Schedule
To better serve attendees, Greek Preview Day is split into two separate events - each with a focus on various aspects of the Fraternity and Sorority Experience. Check out the schedules below for the full day experience or evening-only experience.
For questions, don't hesitate to reach out at fsps@ou.edu or by calling (405) 325-3163 during business hours. We would be happy to assist.
This experience will teach you everything you need to know about joining a social or special-interest fraternity or sorority at the University of Oklahoma. This session will have an emphasis on the Affiliate Circle (AC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), and the Panhellenic Association (PAN). This experience includes an opening general session and fraternity or sorority recruitment workshops. In the afternoon, students will visit 5 chapter houses and parents and/or guests will have a parent and family session.
FULL DAY EXPERIENCE SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - Check in Begins at McCasland Fieldhouse
10:00 AM - Opening Session at McCasland Fieldhouse
10:30 AM - Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment Workshop Breakouts
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch On Your Own in Norman
1:30 - 2:00 PM - Organize for House Tours
2:15 PM - Afternoon Breakout Events
- Students attend 5 house tours, modeling Round 1 of Formal Recruitment
- Parents and Guests attend Parent & Family Session in Reynolds Performing Arts Center -- Session includes Panel with Fraternity and Sorority Information!
3:30 PM - Parent & Family Session ends
4:30 PM - Student House Tours end
5:00 PM - Event ends
This experience will teach you everything you need to know about joining a multiculturally-based fraternity or sorority. This session has an emphasis on the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and includes information about Historically Black organizations, Asian-interest, Hispanic or Latinx-interest, Indigenous-interest, and Multicultural-interest organizations. This experience includes an opening general session, breakouts, meet-and-greet time with our chapters, and a free meal.
EVENING EXPERIENCE SCHEDULE
4:00 - 4:30 PM - Check in at Reynolds Performing Arts Center
4:30 - 5:00 PM - Opening Session in Reynolds Performing Arts Center
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Breakouts for Council Information and Recruitment Workshops
6:30 - 7:30 PM - Meet-and-Greet with Chapters, free meal in Union Courtyard
7:30 PM - Event ends
Frequently Asked Questions
Greek Preview Day is a great time to learn more about the fraternity and sorority experience. Attendees can choose which session (full day or evening) better fits their interests. Expect to learn about our entire Greek community, how to prepare for membership intake or recruitment, various campus resources, and more!
Students attending the full day session can expect to visit five chapters on their house tour visits to get a feel for what the formal recruitment process is like. Evening session attendees will get to meet with chapters at a tabling event with a free meal.
This event is being held in the McCasland Fieldhouse and abides by the OU Athletics Clear Bag Policy. Please check out the information on the policy here to expedite the security process at the door.
It's a big weekend at OU! Maximize your visit by staying another day for Admitted Student Day hosted by the OU Office of Admissions & Recruitment. During this event, you will learn more about what important steps to take post-admissions, explore all of our housing options ahead of room selection, connect with your academic area of interest, meet other future OU students, start your own campus adventure, ask questions, and celebrate making your college choice. Admitted Student Day is a free event, the only cost is for guests to eat lunch during the day. Registration opens in January 2024!
We suggest wearing something comfortable! March weather in Oklahoma can be unpredictable. Most of the programming will take place in the McCasland Fieldhouse or the Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center, however tours of chapter houses will take place outdoors. Wearing some comfortable shoes will be a must!
Visitor parking is available in a variety of parking lots across campus this day. You are able to park in whichever one is most convenient for your family. The Duck Pond Lot, Jenkins Avenue Parking Garage, or Stadium Parking Garage are available to event guests this day. Additional parking is available in the visitor lot west of the Boyd House on Boyd Street and commuter lot north of Boyd House on University Blvd. All parking spaces require a parking permit that is good for the entire day.
A parking permit will be emailed to you after registration.
We are happy to provide an opportunity for a fee waiver for Greek Preview Day. Our team wants to give every student the chance to learn about the fraternity and sorority experience. Should you wish to apply for a fee waiver, fill out the quick form below and we'll be in touch about the status of your application.
Students applying for the fee waiver should wait to purchase stuent or guest passes until hearing from our team about your application.
