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It will vary according to sorority but all of them will have the ceremony fairly soon. If your daughter does end up pledging the same sorority as you, you are generally welcome at all events as long as you notify the chapter President that you wish to attend. Having said that, I think that giving your daughter a little room at first wouldn't be a bad idea. This is the time she is starting to bond with her new sisters and getting her feet wet at school. I do encourage you to think about being present during initiation instead should she pledge your sorority. But lets not put the cart before the horse, she has a long way to go before you even need to think about that!
I DO encourage you to be present on Bid Day. Auburn welcomes family members to Bid Day and many attend. You won't be able to sit with your daughter but you will be able to be there for her after she gets her bid and be able to congratulate/console her. After she gets her bid she will be expected to go to her new sorority for refreshments and pictures and to get her 'Bid Day Bag' full of lot's of lettered goodies! Families are welcome to have refreshments as well and meet the officers and advisor. Every year I see parents who are instrumental in getting their devastated daughters to go and give their 2nd/3rd choice sorority a chance. With a little encouragement from Mom, most girls are able to recover their emotions and put on a happy face. It isn't long before almost all of the girls are glad they did go and didn't blow off their bid on Bid Day! Also, if your daughter does not get a bid to your sorority this may be the only chance you get to really celebrate with her in real time!
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