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Originally posted by wptw
Sigma Chi abandoned the practice of honorary initiations along with most other fraternities in the early 1880s. That's why it was so controversial in 1893. That, and the fact that the decision to make him a member was taken by a single chapter, without the required consent of the full fraternity legislature.
But I think honorary initiations are still permitted in Sigma Chi and other NIC fraternities on special occasions like the installation of a new chapter.
wptw
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Thanks. Never too old to learn.
I am fairly certain that Sigma Chi does not have honorary initiation now. Thus no honorary membership.
Most Sigma Chi web sites state the following or something similar.
"Completing pledgeship is the only way a man can become a member of Sigma Chi. There are no honorary memberships. The procedure for pledging Sigma Chi includes the rush period, receiving an invitation to pledge (a bid), and installation."