There is a $125 fee to participate in recruitment. The fee provides one shirt to wear to the Philanthropy Round parties. If you would like additional shirts, there is a $15 fee for each additional shirt. As the summer progresses, late fees are attached to recruitment.
An important thing to consider when deciding to join a sorority should be whether or not you are able to meet the financial obligations. Both you and your parents should be aware of the fees, dues, and other expenses.
Each sorority charges a new member fee when you join. At initiation time, you will be charged an initiation fee. As your membership continues, you will pay regular dues, either monthly or by semester throughout your college career.
The cost of extras, like t-shirts, pictures, jewelry, etc. varies with each individual. Although you are not required to purchase any of these things, most women choose to do so. A photographer will be present at some sorority events, and t-shirts and sweatshirts are usually available for events as well. In addition to purchasing shirts for themselves, many women also choose to purchase one for their date. Pictures usually cost about $2 and shirts can be anywhere from $10 to $20.
In order to pay for the non-revenue space in sorority buildings, commonly referred to as Chapter Rooms, all sorority members are assessed a fee for the use of these facilities. This fee is called the “Panhellenic Facility Fee” and will appear on each student’s bursar bill rather than be paid to the sorority. This fee will be $105 per semester each fall and spring.
The Greek fee is paid by every Greek student at Auburn University. This fee goes towards resources, presentations, speakers, and many other services that Greek Life provides for students in fraternities and sororities. This fee is $15 a semester.
If you have any questions concerning the cost of belonging to a sorority, please feel free to ask the members during recruitment.