Junior/transfer student
 

Hi! Im transferring in Summer 2011 to UCF from Valencia cc as a Junior. Im going for my Masters so I'll be there four years, but is it still worth my time rushing? Or do sorority's mainly look for freshman? Thanks!..

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We can't tell you if it's worth it. Some places, juniors get bids, others, they don't.

I transferred from my community college to my university in Spring of 08 and rushed Fall 09...technically it was my fourth year of college but I was in junior standing. Not many houses invited me back throughout rush, but I did end up receiving a bid and I'm very happy :) so it really depends on the chapter. Give it a try!

UCF will be quite challenging, but I agree that you should give it your best shot. Why look back and regret not doing so?

I'm not very familiar with recruitment in the south, so please keep that in mind. This is general advice that is not specific to your school.

The thing about recruitment is that you only need one bid; you can be dropped by every other house after the very first day and still be successful in the end. That doesn't mean, though, that it won't be a tough, emotional experience. If you think you can deal with rejection, then by all means, give it a shot. I believe that not knowing is far worse than failure, so if you're that type of person, than no matter the outcome, you will grow from going through recruitment.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thank you all so much! This was helpful advice. I know Im the only one that can decide if it'll be worth it, but like many of you have said I'd rather go for it and have a great experience instead of not try at all because Ill be an upperclassman

I have a few friends that are greek at UCF and it is pretty hard for Juniors to receive a bid, but not impossible or unheard of! :) Just be prepared for any harsh cuts. I would recommend getting recs to each sorority and maintain a high GPA.