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Originally Posted by Bamababe
missblonde- Dorms or off campus house/apartment. I highly doubt that anyone who is not yet initiated would ever be allowed to live in the sorority house. Also, there are many houses who don't let sophomores live there (or it's understood that all the spots are for seniors and exec members). The earliest you could possibly live in a sorority house would be the semester after you are initiated, since it's in the house's best interest to be at full living capacity at all times ($). If they have an open spot, they will be doing everything in their power to fill it before rush & the school year starts. [Sorry I know that wasn't worded the best, basically no you won't be able to live in a sorority house immediately.]
About quota- the number 92 keeps being passed around. Could change with late additions, I have no idea. The increase in total PNM numbers has bumped up quota by around 20 girls.
Tuuthfairy- I see no problem with sending aunt&daughter- I would check about aunt's daughter because of " Due to space constrictions, however, only new members and their parents will be permitted inside the sorority houses on Bid Day."
Magnoliacurious- I doubt the crowding problem will ever truly be solved. The number of sorority women far exceeds the capacity of the houses already. Unless the University were to tear down every single house and some buildings around sorority row and rebuild the houses bigger, there's gonna be a space issue [edit: even with the 4 new lots]. It's unfortunate that large families are at a disadvantage, but I can't think of a better idea as to how to handle the situation.
Best of luck to all of your daughters/nieces/friends, and I look forward to meeting them  Who knows, they could be my future sister! |
I heard from my daughter that the quota so far is 92 - the quota can be adjusted through the week based on how many girls remain in the last couple of days on rush.
There was an article in Crimson White (Bama newspaper) stating that some old buildings behind the president's home will be torn down and 4 new sorority houses will be built on that property. Existing sorority houses will be given first choice to bid for that space for new/bigger houses and then sororities wanting to colonize at Bama will be given the opportunity to take existing houses or new houses if not taken. It is my understanding Delta Gamma did not colonize this year because of space.