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Originally Posted by FSUZeta
what happens to the freshman who lives far away, or for whatever reason cannot make these summer parties? might they miss out on a bid from the top houses?
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The short answer is no.
However, it is important that the chapter knows that the freshman (rushee) is interested and not just blowing them off. Depending on the campus and chapter, letters may have been sent only to certain freshman that the chapter is actively rushing. In other words, not every incoming freshman who has expressed an interest in Greek life may have received an invitation to the summer event. So if attending is simply not possible, the freshman should send the chapter a letter - usually to the Rush Chair and/or President - letting them know that while he is interested, he can not attend.
With few exceptions, there are no campus totals or quotas for fraternities and chapters may take as many men as they want. So while a chapter may have a "full" pledge class in place by fall, if the chapter knows there is a freshman who wasn't able to attend a summer party and is rushing during formal, they can check him during formal rush and may extend him a bid.
Now having said that, this still might put those freshman who were unable to attend a summer party at a disadvantage simply because a chapter may not feel it *needs* to add any additional pledges. And as such, they may not put much effort into formal rush.