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Originally posted by WeaponX
The big difference between the "divine nine" orgs and all the other greek orgs, is that membership is reconized to be for life. Once you are a member you are always a member. Its not just something fun to do in college. Most undergrad chapter members are encouraged after graduating to join an alumni chapter in their area. This chapter is made up of people who have already obtained a degree and are out of school. People who have degrees and didnt go thru the process in college are allowed to express interest (much in the same way an undergrad does in college) and join an alumni chapter.
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I think it might be more accurate to say the difference is that the NPHC GLOs have an active intake process for alumni/ae members. Not all of the NPC or NIC groups will initiate someone as an alumni/ae. And for most of the ones that do, it seems to be a lengthier process.
ETA: Just b/c there isn't an alumni/ae chapter in a particular area doesn't mean the member can't be active. A lot of times alums are active as an advisor or national volunteer, but they may not be active in their local association.
Something I've noticed is that sororities tend to do alumnae chapters by area, versus fraternities by college chapter. Has anyone else noticed that?