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Originally posted by sageofages
Another option is to organize a local group of women and then petition to join the sorority of your choice. The particulars of the group vary from national sorority but generally the group of women petitioning must number at least 30, have been established a minimum length of time -generally a year--, go through an interview process etc.
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This is how my chapter got founded. A group of 7 women petitioned the campus Panhellenic to bring a chapter of AEPhi to campus. The request was denied, so the women formed a local sorority instead. Two years later, we again approached Panhel, and at that point they were willing to expand. We were still interested in AEPhi, they were interested in us, and a match was made.
But if I were you, I'd see what your existing options are first. You may find your match among the existing chapters, and besides, being a chapter founder is hard work! Sororities can and do take sophomores, especially if they are transfers. At some schools, there is a separate junior/senior quota, so you're not "competing" with freshmen who have the advantage of having a full 4 years to devote to their collegiate chapter. This won't help you as a soph, but it's something to keep in mind.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
