How do I get in a club or tribe?
Anyone who wants to become a member of a club or tribe must participate in Recruitment. Specific guidelines for attending events are outlined at the Opening Night Recruitment meeting on September 10th at 7 pm in Swor Auditorium.
How do I sign up for Recruitment?
Just click the Recruitment sign-up button! Fill out the form, and then you will be directed to pay the Recruitment fee. The Recruitment Fee is $125. Recruitment Sign-ups close on September 10th at 11:59 pm.
What is a PNM?
A PNM is a potential new member. Anyone going through Recruitment is considered a PNM.
What is the point of Recruitment?
Recruitment is designed for potential new members (PNMs) to get to know clubs and tribes and club and tribe members to get to know PNMs. The events during Recruitment were created to encourage conversations where both parties can get to know one another.
What is the price of Recruitment?
$125. This covers food at Parties, Recruitment shirts, and will help supplement the Organizations to host so many events in such a short time frame.
How will I know my schedule for Recruitment?
Each PNM will receive an email on September 11th with their specific recruitment schedule and assigned Recruitment Counselor. This email will explain when each PNM will go to the Coke and Recruitment parties. Their Recruitment Counselor will be their contact throughout Recruitment ensuring that they stay up-to-date with information and their specific schedule.
What if I'm an athlete? Can I go through Recruitment?
Absolutely! We love for athletes to join Clubs & Tribes! Recruitment is time-consuming, but athletes are always encouraged to participate. The Council accommodates practice and class schedules during recruitment and our Vice Presidents and New Member Chairs will work with athletes to ensure they can fulfill commitments during the 4-week process period.
How do potential new members (PNMs) get into a club or tribe?
A system of mutual selection is used for placement in clubs and tribes. Mutual selection is a placement system unique to Mississippi College. Both PNMs and the organizations give input in the placement of new members. At the end of Recruitment, PNMs rank the clubs or tribes in order of their preference. Clubs and tribes will also create a list of PNMs that they would like to have as new members in their organizations. The PNM rankings and the club/tribe lists are then compared and matched using our mutual selection system.
Can a PNM be cut from the Recruitment process?
No. Every PNM that goes through Recruitment and meets the guidelines established by The Council for new membership will be placed in an organization. No one is cut during the Recruitment process.
But what if I'm not on any club or tribe's list?
You will still receive a spot in a club or tribe based on your preferences and available spots within each organization.
How will I get information about Recruitment?
After signing up for Recruitment, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT you check your MC email. This is the only way that The Council will communicate with you. General information such as the schedule and absence form can be found here on our website.
What is a New Member and what is the New Member Process?
A new member is an individual going through the process of becoming an active member of an organization. New Membership looks different for every organization but is a time commitment for the 4-week duration of the process. We do ask our New Members to be committed to their organization’s process and make it a priority to be at as many events as they can. This is an important time to learn about your new organization.
If you have further questions, please email Kelsey Sanchez at klsanchez@mc.edu or call the Office of Student Engagement at 601.925.7714.
