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Spring 2027 COB (Continuous Open Bidding)

Spring COB (Continuous Open Bidding) takes place immediately after the conclusion of the Panhellenic Council’s Formal Recruitment and allows NPC sororities to continue to invite students to join the organization if there is space on the membership roster.

Regardless of the type of sorority a student wants to join, ALL interested students MUST register for recruitment.  Students must meet the Academic Eligibility criteria outlined by OFSA in order to be considered for membership.  Any academic eligibility issues (grade changes, incomplete credits, class registration, etc.) must be resolved before a student may be invited to join.

CLICK HERE to Register to Participate

Non-NPC Sororities: Alpha Omega Epsilon and Phi Sigma Rho may continue to recruit after January 31st.  Check their social media for details.

NPC Sororities, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Phi Mu, Phi Sigma Sigma, Sigma Delta Tau and Zeta Tau Alpha may continue to recruit through Continuous Open Bidding (COB).  COB is like fall recruitment.  Check individual chapter social media for details.

Upcoming Chapter COB Events will be shared here if chapters share the information with us.

FAQ:

  • What chapters are holding recruitment events?  Check individual chapter social media for details about COB recruitment events.
  • Do I have to register for COB?  If you registered for the 2027 NPC Formal Recruitment but withdrew from the process you do not need to register again.  Chapters already have access to your information.  If you never registered for any type of spring recruitment you must register with the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs to confirm your academic eligibility.  Chapters cannot invite you to join until you have registered and had your eligibility status verified.
  • Is there a registration fee for COB?  No.  There is no fee to sign up for COB recruitment, however there are fees associated with being a sorority member.  Financial Transparency Information is posted on each chapter’s page on our site year-round.  Be sure to review that important information with your parents/family so that you can ensure you can meet a sorority’s financial obligations (dues, fees, housing requirements, etc.).
  • If I participate in the 2027 NPC Formal Recruitment, sign an MRABA, accept a Bid but drop out of the new member program, can I participate in COB and join a different NPC organization? No. The MRABA you signed is a binding agreement, and prevents you from joining another NPC sorority until January 2028.
  • If I participate in the 2027 NPC Formal Recruitment, sign an MRABA, get matched to a sorority but decided to not accept the Bid, can I join a different NPC organization?  No.  The MRABA you signed is a binding agreement, and prevents you from joining any other NPC sorority until January 2028.
  • If I participate in the 2027 NPC Formal Recruitment but drop out, or never sign the MRABA, could I participate in COB and possibility join an NPC sorority?  Yes.

More questions?  Email ofsa@echo.rutgers.edu