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Joining Graduate Chapter

Hello,
If I joined a sorority in Undergrad, Can I join a different graduate chapter?
(For example, If I pledged Sigma Kappa Undergrad, can I pledge Aka in grad school?)

We've been told that the NPHC groups don't pledge people who joined an NPC group and vice versa.

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Originally Posted by carnation (Post 2489366)

We've been told that the NPHC groups don't pledge people who joined an NPC group and vice versa.

The standard answer here is "We've been told..." *AND* contact the sorority's National Office for an official answer.

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Originally Posted by 2000Jojo (Post 2489365)

Hello,
If I joined a sorority in Undergrad, Can I join a different graduate chapter?
(For example, If I pledged Sigma Kappa Undergrad, can I pledge Aka in grad school?)

Hi Jojo,

You asked us this exact same question a couple of times this past December 2021. The answers haven't changed.

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Originally Posted by 2000Jojo (Post 2488002)

I renounced my PHA membership can I
join AKAs in NPHC?
If I renounced my PHA membership can I join AKAs in
NPHC? I tried to rush ph but they weren't on my
campus so I rushed a PHA and now the nphc is back on
my campus. Can I join that org? I am a legacy. Is it up to
the chapter if they want to take me?

Post 1: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...02#post2488002

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Originally Posted by 2000Jojo (Post 2488002)

I have a question. If someone was a member of Sigma Kappa, and they renounced their letters, terminating their membership, could they become a member of the AKA organization if they are a legacy? I have heard many things such as it is up to the chapter and that their should be a good reason why.

Post 2: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...28#post2488028

I do love a good detective!!! :D:D:D:D:D

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Originally Posted by thetalady (Post 2489372)

I do love a good detective!!! :D:D:D:D:D

LOL...I'm a firefighter with law enforcement responsibilities. Sometimes the investigator side of me comes out.

What's weird is this -- in the previous thread you said:

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Originally Posted by thetalady

and you asked multiple times on other sites. You have your answer. You have been given the link to the facts from the AKA web site. Repeatedly asking isn't going to change the answer.

And she responded:

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Originally Posted by 2000Jojo (Post 2488028)

hi it wasnt asked multiple times for a different answer. I am new to the site and wasnt sure how to work some of the forums. Thank you for you input. Please leave disrespect at the door.

That was 12/6/21. It's now over four months later and she's posting the question again. She's not "new" here anymore; so, her previous explanation no longer holds.

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Originally Posted by navane (Post 2489374)

LOL...I'm a firefighter with law enforcement responsibilities. Sometimes the investigator side of me comes out.

What's weird is this -- in the previous thread you said:

And she responded:

That was 12/6/21. It's now over four months later and she's posting the question again. She's not "new" here anymore; so, her previous explanation no longer holds.

Hi,
Thank you for answering the question. However, I believe I asked a different question because this one is about pledging at the graduate level. Thank you for the explanation. Sorry if I bothered you.

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Originally Posted by navane (Post 2489368)

Hi Jojo,

You asked us this exact same question a couple of times this past December 2021. The answers haven't changed.

Post 1: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...02#post2488002

Post 2: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...28#post2488028

hi, I asked about the undergrad level, not the graduate level. Thank you for the response! V Helpful

You're welcome. As we explained before, your best course of action is to contact the national headquarters of Alpha Kappa Alpha directly to see if your circumstances are within their membership guidelines. They will be best placed to assist you. Best wishes.

I guess I'm going to be the one to ask.

Why?

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Originally Posted by JonInKC (Post 2489378)

I guess I'm going to be the one to ask.

Why?

I have a friend who would like to join a different org during grad school. shes wondering if what she pledged during undergrad matters.

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Originally Posted by 2000Jojo (Post 2489379)

I have a friend who would like to join a different org during grad school. shes wondering if what she pledged during undergrad matters.

Same question.

Why?

Is there no loyalty or connection to the organization for which she already belongs?

When your friend was initiated into Sigma Kappa, she most likely pledge her loyalty for life. Her membership is exclusive and for a lifetime. She can not join another organization. So it doesn't matter if you or your friend want to switch streams as an undergraduate or a graduate student-you nor she can do so.

My mom joined a club where they all wore red hats. That might be an option.