Small Dilemma
 

I plan on attending rush this coming fall. I have religious obligations during the daytime on Saturday. I don't really think it will be a big deal overall if I join a sorority, but I'm concerned because I know preference is held on Saturday. Are Greek Organizations generally tolerant of religious beliefs and will my obligations lessen my chances of membership? Thank you for your Advice :)

I had Seventh-Day Adventist sisters who observed the Sabbath when I was a collegian. We held important ceremonies on other days to accomodate them.

It's never been a problem and sisters were never penalized for missing events that fell on the Sabbath.

If it does so happen that any of the rush events in the fall conflict with the time of your religious service, be sure your rush counselor knows in case you have to miss anything - just so the sororities know you're not blowing them off.

You might have to make some alternate plans so you can attend preference that one time -- hopefully it will be held in the evening. Once you're in a sorority though it shouldn't ever be a problem. In my experience religious obligations are always respected.

I'm certain that all NPC sororities have non-discrimination policies regarding religious beliefs. No one is going to think less of you and it's not going to lessen your chances of getting into a sorority. Not to worry. :)

if you miss the preference parties, it may greatly lower your chances of getting a bid.

most often, the sororities will make arrangements to work around members religious obligations, like otw and leslieann said. but the emphasis is on members, not potential new members.

Yes! You can't miss preference.

If you need to have an excused absense, it's not the end of the world. Pref is important, but I've always seen it as more important for the PNM for the chapter. An excused absense is not usually going to count against you or anything, that's why it's excused :)

And I know some people are saying to work around it, and if you can comfortably, great. But don't skip your obligations if they're that high of a priority to you.

Thank you so much ..very helpful!