Fall 2000... 
RUSH Informational Dates: TBA
A sorority is more than a home away from home - it is friends you never knew you could have, a supportive network of sisters and alumnae working with you to achieve your personal best. It is leadership development, scholarship and service. It is whatever you want it to be - the opportunities are there for the taking. Regardless of which chapter you join, you will find a strong bond with women that will share your joy, tears and hopes.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN?
All NPC member fraternities have a GPA requirement, usually around 2.8 for incoming freshman and 2.25 or higher for transfer students and upperclassmen. In addition to your scholarship abilities, your activities should be well rounded, showcasing a variety of interests and goals. Membership in campus or civic organizations, sports or the arts are all signs of a well-rounded person.
Finally, the financial requirements must be taken into consideration. Membership dues support the local chapter and the national organization. Fees vary from chapter to chapter and from campus to campus. Be sure to discuss this commitment fully during Rush. Make sure your parents are completely aware of the added expense.
IS RUSH ONLY FOR FRESHMEN?
Not at all! Sorority life has many wonderful opportunities for all undergraduate college women. There is no reason to miss the experience just because you are not a freshman.
DO SORORITIES HAZE?
The National Panhellenic Conference and its member fraternities have strict policies against hazing. Hazing is not a part of responsible Greek life. As you participate in Formal Rush, ask the chapters to what lengths they go to insure that hazing is left out of your new member period.
WHAT IF I DECIDE I DON'T WANT TO JOIN A SORORITY?
There is no obligation to join a sorority just because you participate in Rush. You are encouraged to participate as it gives you an excellent opportunity to learn about sorority life. If you decide not to join at this time, it will not be held against you.
WHAT IS RUSH LIKE?
If nothing else, Rush is fun! You will meet dozens of women and get to know many of them as potential sisters and friends.
HOW SHOULD I ACT DURING RUSH?
The best advice is Be Yourself. Be honest and open with the women in the chapters; don't pretend to be someone you are not. Ask questions of the sisters - you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Ask questions about scholarship, sisterhood, philanthropy and campus life. Listen to what the sisters are telling you and weigh the answers against your impressions of the chapter and its members.
HOW DO I DECIDE WHAT SORORITY TO JOIN?
Only you know the answer to this question. Learn as much as you can about each chapter, get to know as many members as possible during the parties and consider where you felt most at home. Consider which chapter will give you the scholarship, leadership and service opportunities you desire. Don't select a chapter full of women that you want to be like, select a chapter of women that are already like you. Don't dismiss a chapter based on size. Although your final preference decisions are important, you can be happy in almost any chapter on campus if you put forth the effort.
Formal Rush Informationals: TBA
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Last Updated July 29, 1999 by Gamma Nu -Jigma '99
