[Just interested]

To the OP,
I have been involved on different levels with a chapter at UT for almost 30 years. The Greek Life office may or may not know which groups will be taking members in the Spring. It is usually done under the radar unless a chapter is way under total and practices COB. Some chapters will take a few but frankly these girls are handpicked from girls they already know and are hanging out with. My recommendation to you would be to go through formal in the Fall unless you already have an inside track and are friends with members. Spend the Spring getting to know people, keeping your grades high and involving yourself with other organizations on campus where you are likely to make connections. And by all means contact Greek Life before you leave for Winter Break to get you name on a list if there is one.