Eventhough my school has 20,000 students, less than 10% are Greek. Fraternity Rush is much more laid back here than what sketchball and Corbin have described.
In the fall all the Greeks have rush. IFC and NPC have an info night on the Wednesday of first week. At the info night rushees are given an over view of Greek life on campus.
The guys are then given a pamphlet in which each fraternity has a page. The page lists when & where all their rush parties will be. The info is also posted on flyers all over campus. Rush starts the next night and rushees can go to whichever party they choose for however long they like.
The last day, usually Sunday, is Sports Day or a formal Pref dinner. (Depends on the fraternity.) It's by invite only and is where the formal invites are given.
During rush some parties are really laid back and include a BBQ and entertainment. Hypnotists at rush are not unheard of around here. While others are much more formal and have alumi in attendance.
Some fraternities will also hold a Welcome Back party during zero week so that they can check out the prospects. At these parties the girls in attendance are usually rushing the frosh guys as well. Some prospects will be singled out & given personal invites to rush.
If you know any girls who are tight with fraternity members ask them to introduce you around. There are some fraterinities at my school that require a rec by a girl as well as an alumni.
Be yourself, have fun, don't hestiate to ask questions, and be sure that your confidance shows.
Also, you can always ask the Greek Advisor questions about how rush is supposed to work at your school.
Good Luck!
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