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					Originally Posted by Corsulian  We have open first bidding.  If we have met you, you're pretty much 100% getting a first bid.  Many drop after the first education session when they learn about dues, requirements, etc.  We then have a 2nd bid process by which, 2-3 weeks before initiation, each associate members comes up for review and must get a 3/4 affirmative vote to be initiated.  If they don't make that vote, they are dropped.
 GMU is...unlike most schools.
 
 Other fraternities on our campus operate differently.
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 Good point.
Many IFC/NIC organizations have something similar.  An "initial" bid is extended to, and accepted by, the pledge.  National and/or chapter by-laws may then require an affirmative vote by the chapter at a later date for initiation.  As such, an IFC/NIC bid does not guarantee initiation.
FYI, some IFCs/NICs have this information on their IHQ websites as well.