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Originally Posted by DubaiSis
So swerving in a bit here, how does it work when you have a pledge class of 80 and only 60 beds? Who lives in? I mean, I'm assuming the executive board lives in, but beyond that is it a reward or punishment to live in?
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In the overwhelming majority of housed NPC chapters, only a fraction live in, usually less than half. Generally, the exec board is required to live in.
As for whether it is a reward or punishment, that's subjective. Some women want to live in. Others don't. I lived in my chapter house for 3 years and loved it. It's not for everyone though.
If there are more members who want to live in than there are beds, my chapter has everyone fill out a "point sheet" which quantifies involvement, awards, GPA, number of semesters in the chapter, etc. The members with the most points choose rooms first. Everyone who doesn't get a spot can be placed on a waiting list for spring (since there are almost always women who go abroad in the spring) if they place a deposit.
If fewer members want to live in than there are spots available, the "responsibility" to fill the house lies with the newest members.