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Originally Posted by xp2k
Ok...strange question:
How many women can the Alpha Delta Pi chapter house hold?
I know it looks huge but I was under the impression that it holds 100 girls top (definitely not 150+ girls!).
Some of my friends in the chapter told me that they originally wanted to build an even bigger chapter house, but that (just like AOII later would) they had to make cut backs so it ended up a little smaller. Either way its still a beautiful house with plenty of room...but how much room lol  |
The amount of live-in members that the chapter house has room for is 96. The original plans for the house that you speak of included finishing the attic space so that it could be used as the chapter room. They were able to take a large number to account for seniors graduating, next year's live outs, and the possibility that a few may drop.
As for those discussing informal recruitment, it's no surprise to me that the chapter is not participating. For many years, recruitment was shoved down our throats by nationals and it really took away from the sisterhood (although we were all able to maintain an amazing sisterhood during my years there.). There is no need for informal. If it was anything like it was when I was at IU, there will be a few chapters who will have people drop and spots open up, but I believe that it will be under the table and the informal process will be invite only.
And to those speaking of adding an addition chapter to IU -- I am sure that it will not happen until all chapters have had a few years of full pledge classes under their belts. Yes, it may seem unfair that women who want to join do not get matched with a house, but many "suicide" homes or drop after not getting certain houses on their list. Also, it's a "mutual selection process." Just because one may want to be in a chapter does not mean that they are a good fit for any chapter. Unless you're a sophomore, I'd say try again, or look into the various non-Panhellenic sororities that IU offers.