UW CHI OMEGA

A letter from our Recruitment Chair

Dear Potential New Members,

My name is Elizabeth and I am honored to serve as Chi Omega's Recruitment Chair for 2026!

Going through Primary Recruitment as a PNM myself was initially a bit intimidating. As an out of state student, I was eager to find sisterhood, community, and lifelong friendships in a state I was unfamiliar with. To do so, I decided to register for Primary Recruitment, and it ended up being one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Coming to Washington from California was a big change, but the instant affinity I had with Chi Omega made the transition seamless. I was able to find a second family, filled with warmth, genuineness, and support. I can say with confidence that Chi Omega has given me another home here in Seattle, celebrating me for who I truly am and granting me some of the most valuable friendships and experiences along the way.

The sisterhood in Chi Omega is truly special, and one I will forever cherish. I have felt connected to these wonderful women since the very beginning, especially as I discovered I was encouraged to be the real me! I can assure you that at Chi Omega we want you to be yourself.

Each of our members offers something unique, creating a wide variety of women that make up our chapter. Our different majors, backgrounds, interests and even personal style are what make Chi Omega so special! Chi Omega has made me feel I belong through the unconditional love and support it provides. I am so excited for you to find this too.

Rooted in our six purposes of friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence, community & campus involvement, and career development, Chi Omega has shaped me to be the best possible version of myself. I am so excited for you to see why we love it here at Chi Omega and what our Panhellenic community has to offer you! I know you all will find your home through Primary Recruitment, just as I have found mine.

Feel free to check out our Instagram and Tiktok (@uwchiomega) and review our website to learn more about our chapter! Please reach out with any questions as well. I look forward to meeting you all in the fall!

Elizabeth Mello
Recruitment Chair

Formal Fall Recruitment

Formal Fall Recruitment takes place each year in September and is the most common recruitment process that members participate in. It's an incredibly fun week full of events where the chapters are able to really get to know the PNMs, show them our home, and share our beloved philanthropy. At the end of the week, we welcome our new members home on one of the most exciting days of the year, Bid Day! 

For the most up-to-date information regarding Formal Fall Recruitment 2026, please visit the University of Washington Panhellenic website. We can't wait to meet you! 

Continuous Open Bidding

Continuous Open Bidding, also referred to as COB, is the informal recruitment process. Once Formal Fall Recruitment is over, some chapters will begin COB and it can continue until the end of Spring quarter. It's a great opportunity for girls to still join the Greek community that either weren't able to attend Formal Fall or transferred to the University of Washington.

Please contact our Recruitment Chair, Elizabeth Mello, with any questions: chioalpharecchair@gmail.com