Originally Posted by Marfi (Post 1753198)

Am I understanding correctly that if you were in a local sorority that you are still eligible for a NPC. I was in a local sorority for a semester but the ethics on campus were appalling and I did not want to be affiliated with such a group so it was a voluntary de-affiliation not forced.

Originally Posted by Morton (Post 1828692)

My Alma Mater when to delayed rush, and the sorority chapters are half the size they used to be. Having fall rush encourages young women to pledge a sorority to be busy, have a group of friends, etc... When rush is deferred, many already have found their cliques, groups outside of the greek system.

I think there are strong reasons for deferring (especially at big schools with so many sororities), but it certainly does hinder the numbers.

Originally Posted by ellebud (Post 1860579)

So...a question: (I suspect that I know the answer but this is confusing). Girl A accepts a bid for a colony chapter of a national sorority. Two weeks later decides that it isn't "right" for her. Has a friend in a top house, a new member, not an active. New friend supposedly invites her to COB in a house that has met quota. Mom calls Panhellenic (adult advisor) who tells mom that daughter can COB (right now) or rush (in spring). Can someone accept a bid, depledge and the accept a bid within a month period with the exception being made because this is a colony?

Originally Posted by csilver7 (Post 1877229)

I believe my situation is a little unique and would like ANY information/advice. I was in a sorority at my school (the only chapter in the southeast, one of only 26 in the nation, and not nationally panhellenic or panhellenic at my school), was initiated and was active for a short period of time before deactivating because I was not satisfied with how the sorority was run and was individually harassed by another sister. Now, quite a while later, I am offered to rush an NPC sorority. Need help as to what to do with/how to approach my former national sorority because I would really like to pursue this new sorority.

Originally Posted by OTW (Post 1877240)

Being members of a Campus Panhellenic is not the same as being a member of NPC.

Originally Posted by csilver7 (Post 1877241)

So what can this mean for me? I'm sorry for so many questions I'm just very curious.

Originally Posted by AOEforme (Post 1877244)

If you became an active sister, you may require a formal resignation before you can join another group on campus.

For instance, in Alpha Omega Epsilon, you need to fill out the Voluntary Deactivation of a Candidate/Active (depending on your status) and turn in all your membership materials.

If you formally resigned, you should then be eligible, unless your campus panhellenic has a rule that you are bound to any chapter of PHA (rather than just NPC) for a year after accepting a bid.