What is it called when you are initiated into a sorority?

Initiation is a ceremony where new members are brought into full membership of a sorority. During your new member process, you will learn public information about your chosen sorority – founders' names, where and when the organization was founded, its colors, its philanthropies and so on.

What is it called when you officially join a sorority?

Initiation – A formal ceremony during which a man or woman begins full membership in an organization.

What does it mean to be initiated into a sorority?

Usually within her first semester of joining, and sometimes as early as six weeks after accepting her bid, a new member participates in an initiation ceremony that teaches her the secrets and rituals of her sorority while awarding her with full membership.

What is another word for rushing a sorority?

Rush or Potential New Member

"Rushing" is the act of trying to receive a bid and join a sorority. Many sororities no longer use the term rush, but instead use the term "potential new members."

What is it called when you are initiated into a fraternity?

Initiate – A person who has recently learned the ritual of a fraternity or sorority and is a full member. Initiation – A ceremony where a pledge/prospective new member becomes a full member of the organization. Initiation ceremonies are private and different for all organizations.

Exposing A.K.A Initiation Ritual‼️

What is a dirty rush?

Being promised a bid or being guaranteed that you will get invited back to another recruitment round.

What is sorority ritual?

Sorority rituals and initiations set each sorority and fraternity apart from one another; they are what make each organization unique. They are meant to make the values of a sorority hit home and celebrate the vision the original founders had. Some initiations last a few hours, others for a few days.

Do you pledge or rush a sorority?

How do you become a member of a fraternity or sorority? After the rushing period, fraternities and sororities send out bids or invitations to the students they want. The selected students are given the opportunity to either accept or decline their offer. Once a student accepts a bid, the pledging process will begin.

Why is joining a sorority called rushing?

Why is it called "rushing"? The concept of rushing a fraternity or sorority dates back to the 1800s when members of a Greek organization would "rush" to the train station when incoming first-year students arrived on campus.

How long is sorority pledging?

We have a six week maximum “pledge” process, or new member program. All fraternities and sororities must initiate their new members at the end of that six week period. Some organizations have a shorter process, as determined by the inter/national organization.

What are the stages of getting into a sorority?

What is the difference between rushing and pledging?

Students participating in rush are known as "rushees", Potential New Members "PNMs", while students who have accepted a bid to a specific fraternity or sorority are known as "new members" or in some cases "pledges". A new member period may last anywhere from one weekend to several months.

Can you join another sorority after being initiated?

The Panhellenic Compact, which is a Unanimous Agreement between the 26 member organizations that make up the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), prohibits dual membership. Basically, women are not allowed to join two NPC sororities in their life.

How do sororities pick you?

After each conversation, members who spoke to you will rate their time with you. They will look for how you carry yourself, your accomplishments and other conversational wins. The chapter will then make the list on who will be invited back based on those rankings!

Is it OK to join a sorority?

Joining a fraternity or sorority is a great way to meet new people and build lasting connections. Many fraternities and sororities offer academic support and leadership opportunities. Greek life requires a significant time commitment throughout the year.

How do I join a Greek sorority?

To join a fraternity or sorority, you must go through membership intake or recruitment. Before you go through membership intake/recruitment, it is important that you learn about what the different fraternities and sororities offer to you as a potential aspirant/new member.

Why is it not called Rush anymore?

"Rush" comes from this period when the fraternities literally "rushed" to get to the freshman before another organization got to them first. Today, "rush" has been replaced by "recruitment", signifying the active role a chapter takes to find the best members for their organizations.

Does everyone get into a sorority if they rush?

The purpose of the recruitment process is to allow you and the chapters to decide on the best fit. The reality is not everyone who goes through recruitment finds a match, but every effort is made to provide opportunities for involvement to any young woman who is interested in the sorority experience.

What is pledging a sorority like?

Pledging a sorority involves different activities and meetings, many of which are mandatory. This means that for most collegiettes, pledging ends up being a huge time commitment. New members spend a lot of time learning about the different aspects of their sorority.

What happens at sorority initiation?

Initiation is a ceremony where new members are brought into full membership of a sorority. During your new member process, you will learn public information about your chosen sorority – founders' names, where and when the organization was founded, its colors, its philanthropies and so on.

Can you join a sorority as an adult?

You can join a non-collegiate sorority if you are over 18 years old. Beta Sigma Phi is the largest and therefore a chapter may be near you. There are others such as Delta Theta Tau. Each has their own requirements but BSP also has online chapters.

Are sororities expensive?

Membership fees for chapters vary across campuses, costing from a couple hundred dollars to thousands a semester. Costs are typically the highest for new members due to one-time pledging and initiation fees. Read: What to Know Before Joining Greek Life.

Can you join AKA if you're white?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^® does not discriminate in its membership selection practices on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, creed, marital status or disability.

Why can't you drink in a sorority?

Sororities caught breaking the rule receive fines or risk probation. A common urban legend contends that the rule was necessitated by old laws that defined dozens of women living and drinking under one roof as a brothel. The real reason is more practical: It's way, way cheaper to insure dry sororities.

Why is sorority initiation important?

Initiation is an important part of forming a group. It gives new members a sense of belonging, it builds common experiences among the whole group and sets norms among them necessary for performing.