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Originally posted by SiKeS
I disagree. Your brother's friend's uncle's father's cousin's roommate has not signed with this fraternity.
After your fraternity extends a bid to someone, do you also view them as of no significance to you or your fraternity? I truly hope not. That person will most likely become your brother. After all, you chose him.
I'm assuming that you are saying that you don't know of any term which describes someone who is signed a house but has not started school yet...
Thanks!
-Matt
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Most national fraternities are discouraged from having any kind of official contact with non-matriculates. I can almost guarantee you that there's an IFC rush rule regarding bidding non-matriculates.
Therefore, what this fraternity has done is essentially let you know that if you want to join 'em, you're in. It's much like how athletes give a "verbal commitment" to a certain program before signing day. It's completely non-binding.
As of right now, to them, you are just a potential new member. Many chapters do this. Summer rush is what makes or breaks us during rush -- Fall rush just lets us get the guys that everyone else missed also. This organization is interested in you. I'd still encourage you to shop around. That's what formal rush is all about.
I apologize if my remark sounded flippant. It was. I was just trying to illustrate my point. I hope my explanation here is an improvement.