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At Georgetown College (a small private school), we are a recognized body with deferred rush, and we love it. I don't think that waiting until 2nd year would be a good idea because of all the reasons you listed but also I don't think an immidate rush is ideal either. I know that I have experienced the whole "think I know where I belong" but it took a semester to figure out that that wasn't the best place. I've also had friends that were anti-greek first semester but then they changed their minds when they figured out that it wasn't as bad as MTV had made it.
As to alumni involvement, I totally agree... but I would add that you might want to find a big contributor to the college who could very well pull their givings if Greek life was elimated or changed to the detrement of the system. Also I would look into the Board of Trusty members and see where they are coming from (Greek/non-Greek) and then get their help in definding your position. Do you know why they are wanting to defer it even more?
As to how it works... I would assume that it is like any other rush, only it is 2nd years and takes place in the Fall (it will depend on the school when it happens, first week or mid October). Get your internations in on this issue because they have big guns and according to NPC Green Book, the school cannot disband your chapter, they can only do as they are currently doing, not recognizing you.
How many chapters are at your school?
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