A man who has gone through formal pledging ceremonies, and is learning the history and purposes of his Fraternity but has not yet been initiated into lifelong membership.
A man who has been initiated into lifelong membership in a fraternity and is currently in college. First off, there is no "Greek Type. One of the strengths of the Colorado Greek Community is the diversity of its members. Each organization consists of members who have varied interests, backgrounds, and ethnicities. You will quickly realize that the traditional "Frat boy" exists only in movies. Some organizations require more time than others. Be sure to ask questions regarding time commitments during recruitment.
Chapters will focus much of their educational programing on teaching members to manage their time efficiently. Most fraternity men will gain more Time Management skills through their fraternal involvement, than they have ever gained in their lives.
Although the social aspect of Greek Life is one of the major reasons that students get involved in fraternities and sororities, alcohol and substance abuse is not tolerated. Most organizations have mandatory educational sessions on the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse. Precautions are taken at all events to ensure a safe environment.
Physical and mental hazing is prohibited by the national Greek organizations and by the laws of the State of Colorado. Fortunately, most Greeks recognize that hazing has no place in their organizations.
Hazing will not be tolerated at Colorado. Fraternities offer study halls, tutoring programs, grade point requirements, and other programs to help meet the academic needs of their members. Most Fraternities were founded on principles that place scholarship as their members' top priority. Each chapter has a different policy for residency, depending on the capacity of their house. Some chapters don't utilize houses so there is no live in requirement for them.
Most students that join during their first year move into the chapter house as sophomores. Adjusting to college life is often a confusing process.
By joining a fraternity your first semester, you can have an immediate family of friends, all willing to help you cope with the hassles of college life and experiences you'll face.
You'll be amazed at what you will get from a fraternity experience. Joining a fraternity rounds out the collegiate experience. Fortunately, there are some great ways to get involved with a fraternity.
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Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: October 21, Decide why you are rushing. This is the most important part, because if you don't know why you are there, then you will most likely be very unhappy with your decision down the road. People rush for many different reasons; some want a resume booster, some want to find a family, some do it because their parents want them to.
Don't rush a fraternity for other people, do it because you want to rush. Find a few good reasons, and stick to that. You don't want to tell one fraternity one reason and tell another reason to another fraternity; despite the rivalries, fraternities still cross-reference potentials with each other.
And above all, don't say you want to join a fraternity "to party and meet girls". Realize the commitment a fraternity involves. Most fraternities still have a pledge system there are a few that have done away with it and created a whole new system and pledging is a major commitment. Usually, pledging involves mandatory study hours, weekly meetings, projects, maybe even a group trip. It's a drain on a college student's time, so make sure you have enough time to commit.
It may also drain your bank account, because depending on which fraternity you join, parties, projects, house gifts, etc. How much you spend depends on which fraternity you join, and most are willing to help you find a job or a low-interest loan to help you in tight financial situations, so don't turn away from a fraternity just because the fees are the highest on Greek row.
Ignore the campus stereotypes. Don't let people make your decisions for you. Some people may refer to a certain fraternity in a positive light, some may refer to it in a negative light; the point is, people are unreliable and there is no better source than your own judgment.
Do your research. Find the place on your campus where fraternities advertise for their rush events. The best time to do this would be the first week of school, in the fall, because ALL of the fraternities will be there.
Find out how many there are, what type of fraternity each one is, and what the rush events are for each one. Even if you have no interest in rushing a particular fraternity, take a rush flier anyway; your opinion might change later. Narrow your options. Most likely, there will be way too many fraternity houses to hit in one week unless your school has a formalized recruitment.
Make a quick character judgment when you're picking up rush fliers, and decide on which ones you would most likely get along with. Don't pick a fraternity because they hold the best parties or pull the most girls or because they dress the best, pick a fraternity because you like their character. Be yourself. There are 24 recognized Fraternities within the IFC, each founded on a unique set of principles and values.
Recruitment is a time where potential new members get the opportunity to meet members of each of these chapters in order to identify where they believe they best fit. Throughout this rush period, which is typically about 2 weeks long, we encourage those interested in joining an IFC fraternity to interact with as many fraternities as possible in order to find the fraternity they want to join. In order to join a fraternity at UMD, there are several requirements: 12 credits, and at least a 2.
While 2. Be sure to ask every fraternity you speak with about their specific membership standards. Joining a fraternity is a big commitment, and can be a confusing process. Here are some frequently asked questions to help students and families navigate the recruitment process:.
NOTE: Fraternities with missing information have either not submitted their recruitment schedule or are not participating in recruitment this semester. Home » Recruitment. Fall Rush Sign-Up. Register for Fall Recruitment Here. Information for Spring Recruitment.
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