Recruitment
So what exactly is Rush?
The term "rush" was coined in the 1930s. When new college students arrived by train, fraternity men would "rush" to the train station to pin ribbons representing the fraternity colors on "rushes" lapels, thus indicating the chapter's interest in recruiting these potential members. Today, Rush, otherwise known as Formal Recruitment, is the act of meeting the Greek Community and each individual sorority. Even if you decide not to become a new member in a sorority, Recruitment is a great way to have fun and make new friends at college!
Bid Day 2008
Is it expensive?
There are costs associated with being in a sorority, such as initiation fees and monthly dues. The money for our chapter dues goes to support Delta Zeta National Headquarters, pay for scholarships, fund our philanthropic endeavors, and pay for the daily expenses of our chapter. There are multiple ways to pay dues: lump sum, individual payment plans, etc. Every Greek organization has member dues, and statistics show that less than 2% of an average college student's expenses go towards fraternity dues.
How will I know where I belong?
Every person is different. You should evaluate each sorority on what it represents once you've met the members. You will know where you fit in and where you don't. The most important thing is to get to know as much about the sorority and the sisters as you can before making your selection. Talk to current students that are not affiliated with the sorority and get various opinions. And remember, "The best way to find out who you are, is to get to a place where you don't have to be anyone else!"
Are my grades going to suffer?
There is plenty of time during New Member Education for schoolwork. We always put school first; "That is why you are at NSU in the first place!" We offer a variety of academic help to sisters in need, and mandatory study hours are held each week to make sure we all set aside time for our studies. Many of the members save notebooks from their classes for future reference and study help. Stefanie, our academics chair, has a list of sisters who have strengths in certain subjects, so you are certain to find one who knows your subject.
Once I decide, how do I get in?
The All-Sorority Formal Recruitment ends with Bid Day. Once you have gone through Formal Recruitment, each sorority is given a chance to extend you a bid. If you accept, you become a New Member of its chapter. If you are not ready or have simply changed your mind, you may reject a bid.
What is pledging/New Member Education?
Pledging is a "getting to know each other" process for both sisters and New Members. We do a lot of things together as a sorority that bring us close together. Our main purpose during pledging is to educate the newest members on our history, philanthropy, and sisterhood.
