Originally Posted by ComradesTrue (Post 2319540)

My understanding is that Phi Mu will colonize at TCU in Fall of 2016, bringing the total number of sororities to 13. There had been some discussion at one point about them coming on this fall, but the campus panhellenic wants to give the most recent sorority one more year before a new group arrives.

The day after Phi Mu colonizes we will be on watch for when the campus opens again. It will take several more chapters to get quota to a number appropriate for that campus. Last year there were 1000 PNMs for a campus with only ~1800 freshmen. Quota was in the high 60s.

After Phi Mu colonizes my money will be on one of our 3 closed chapters returning: KD, APhi or AGD. Hopefully all 3 can eventually make it back, however we would be honored to have any group join our Greek system.

Originally Posted by irishpipes (Post 2263814)

My top 25 candidates for expansion:
1. University of Alabama 17 NPCs, Total 360, 2013 Quota 117. They were open, but nothing ever happened. Groups that aren't already there may be scared of the commitment, but if the numbers ever supported it, it's here.
2. University of Arizona 12 NPCs, Total 220, 2013 Quota 94. Yes, Alpha Chi Omega just recolonized, but let's be honest, that's a drop in the bucket.
3. University of Arkansas 10 NPCs, 2013 Quota 130. Despite 2 recent colonizations, this school needs more than 10 NPCs.
4. Louisiana State University 11 NPCs, 2013 Quota 99. Alpha Phi's current recolonization won't do enough to diminish the need for further expansion.
5. University of North Florida 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota 74
6. University of Oklahoma 11 NPCs, Total 263, 2013 Quota 81
7. Florida International University 7 NPCs, 2013 Quota 69
8. Cal State Fullerton 6 NPCs, 2013 Quota 69
9. University of Colorado 9 NPCs, Total 208, 2013 Quota 82
10. Baylor University 8 NPCs, 2014 Quota 79
11. Colgate University 3 NPCs, 2013 Quota 65
12. Florida Gulf Coast University 5 NPCs, Total 180, 2013 Quota between 56-72
13. Belmont University 4 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 61-69
14. Texas State University 7 NPCs, 2013 Quota 70
15. University of Kentucky 13 NPCs, 2013 Quota 82
16. University of Delaware 11 NPCs, 2014 Quota between 71-78
17. University of Missouri 15 NPCs, Total 288, 2013 Quota 80
18. University of Minnesota - Duluth 1 NPC, 2013-2014 New members = 71
19. Cal State San Marcos 3 NPCs, 2014 Quota 59
20. Samford University 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 62-65
21. Troy University 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 49-64
22. Texas Tech University 11 NPCs, 2013 Quota 68
23. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 9 NPCs, Total 190, 2013 Quota 67
24. University of Texas 14 NPCs, 2013 Quota 70
25. University of Florida 16 NPCs, Total 185, 2013 Quota 70

Honorable Mentions:
Auburn
Northern Arizona
Central Arkansas
San Diego State
Yale
University of Georgia
North Georgia
Tarleton State
Texas A&M
Virginia Tech (although Kappa Alpha Theta is scheduled to recolonize at a date TBA)

Originally Posted by clemsongirl (Post 2319672)

I bolded all the groups for which an official colonization has been announced, and italicized the ones where the school has been open for expansion but presentations haven't been announced or made yet or nothing came of the presentation. I also didn't know what to do for Texas A&M, since the local Jewish sorority there was colonized by AEPhi but they didn't do a full-scale colonization and I don't know if they're participating in formal recruitment. I'm impressed with your predictions, irishpipes!

Originally Posted by Griffins&Quills (Post 2319875)

Supposedly Auburn's decision is supposed to be in the end of August. Just a rumor though. Not sure if the chosen group would then do a spring colonization or wait until after FR in Fall 2016.

Originally Posted by Griffins&Quills (Post 2319875)

Supposedly Auburn's decision is supposed to be in the end of August. Just a rumor though. Not sure if the chosen group would then do a spring colonization or wait until after FR in Fall 2016.

I love this thread though. Can't wait til it gets updated with new predictions.

Originally Posted by gogoaphi (Post 2328359)

Could someone please pay the administration at the University of Kansas to open for expansion? PRETTY PLEASE!!!!

Originally Posted by rockwallgreek (Post 2328727)

Does Avila have any NPC chapters that are active?