AU_WarEagle, I'm a sophmore at Auburn and was in a situation much like yours last year. In the end, it was simply a stroke of luck that I found a perfect fraternity for me, with brothers that are friendly and just an all around good bunch.
No, you do NOT need recommendations. A fraternity can offer you a bid at any time, heck even during the summer. I knew literally 4 people at Auburn that Spring, being an out of state student, but when I met them they accepted me and my life has been better off as a result
If you have any specific questions, please feel free to email me at
bab0024@tigermail.auburn.edu and I'd be happy to help you