Pre-Pledging

[molasses79]

Hello, i need to understand pre-pledging? First of all, please correct me if I'm wrong isn't pledging banned? Also, a couple people I know go through a pre-pledging process to learn all the organization information,to get in good with the frats and the soror's? I'm not really sure but is it okay to do that? Or would you recommend it? My friend was pre-pledging for a year and he was suppose to go online, but some how their line got suspended off campus. Is their other ways to learn information beside "kissing up," and "Pre-pledging- Respectfully.

Thank You

[12dn94dst]

Yes, pledging in the NPHC orgs was banned in 1990. Pre-pledging is considered hazing and is not supposed to be done. In other words, it's not OK to pre-pledge. If one is caught pre-pledging, the pre-pledgees can (and in most cases will) be BARRED from seeking membership in that organization FOR LIFE. Also, the members doing the pre-pledgeing face suspension and monetary sanctions themselves. I would not recommend it. It's a very selfish act.

Yes, there are ways to get information about the org other than pre-pledging. As many of us have said in other posts, there is a wealth of information on the internet. People seeking membership now are spoiled in that respect. As for kissing-up, don't. Your service, grades and personality should speak for themselves, but DO take the time to get to know the members. Be true to yourself and put your best foot forward.

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Kelli
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
12-Delta Nu-94
MAL, Southern Region
Savannah State University c/o 1997