University of Pittburgh Rush

[BlueHenTheta]

Hi everyone! I know there are some people on here who currently go or are alumni of Pitt, and I wanted to know when rush starts. My little sister is there now and I have absolutely scoured the website for information but it's all outdated.
She said there is some sort of meeting this Thursday but I was wondering when recruitment actually starts.
If anyone can be of assistance that'd be great

[ta kala]

I believe the rounds begin Thursday 9/18.

[BlueHenTheta]

Great, thanks!

[violetpretty]

The best course of action would probably be for your sister to call the Greek Life Office to get more detailed information, since PNMs typically have to register in advance rather than show up on the first day (though I have heard of schools who do allow PNMs to register right up until the day before). Good luck to her and let us know how it goes!

[kddani]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

The best course of action would probably be for your sister to call the Greek Life Office to get more detailed information, since PNMs typically have to register in advance rather than show up on the first day (though I have heard of schools who do allow PNMs to register right up until the day before). Good luck to her and let us know how it goes!

Pitt was definitely one of those schools when I was there. It's still better to register in advance so you have more of an idea of what's going on.

Good luck to her! I'm so glad they finally moved it up a week. It used to be at the very end of the month, when teachers were always giving out their first round of exams.

[BlueHenTheta]

If it is that weekend she will unfortunately not be able to rush in fall
I told her it was another weekend (I think I saw it on here somewhere) so she booked a flight to visit her boyfriend that weekend.
I guess she can do it in spring!

[kddani]

From my chapter's website (http://www.pitt.edu/~kdkd/joiningkd.htm)

Meet the Greeks is September 11th. Even if she decides to rush in the spring, this is a great way to get a chance to talk to girls from every group to learn more about them.

September 17th is Rushline, a mandatory pre-rush meeting to go over the rush process, etc.

First round is the 18th and 19th
8 rounds is the 20th
21st appears to be a day off
22nd is 4 rounds
23rd is pref night
and the 24th is bid night.

There are always chapters recruiting girls in the spring, however, not every house participates in spring rush, so she won't have as many choices. If she cannot participate in rush, but there are groups she is interested in, it is possible she could COB. If so, it would be best for her to either talk to any friends she has in houses, or indicate to houses that she is very interested in being a sorority but will be out of town the weekend of rush. Depending on when she is going to be away, she could try to participate in some of recruitment and would be able to meet more girls in the houses (probably can't get a bid this way). More and more houses at Pitt are pledging quota through formal recruitment and are at ceiling, and therefore don't need to COB, so her options would be more limited.

[LegallyBrunette]

The dates I recieved in an email forwarded from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life are all one day off from the dates listed on KD's site. According to that email:

9/16 Rushline
9/17 & 9/18 11 Rounds
9/19 7 Rounds
9/20 OFF
9/21 4 Rounds
9/22 Pref
9/23 Bid Day

I'd call right now and find out what the story is, but I'm at work.

BlueHen, tell your sister there is a Go Greek table in the Towers lobby. They should have the correct dates.

Originally Posted by kddani

From my chapter's website (http://www.pitt.edu/~kdkd/joiningkd.htm)

Meet the Greeks is September 11th. Even if she decides to rush in the spring, this is a great way to get a chance to talk to girls from every group to learn more about them.

September 17th is Rushline, a mandatory pre-rush meeting to go over the rush process, etc.

First round is the 18th and 19th
8 rounds is the 20th
21st appears to be a day off
22nd is 4 rounds
23rd is pref night
and the 24th is bid night.

There are always chapters recruiting girls in the spring, however, not every house participates in spring rush, so she won't have as many choices. If she cannot participate in rush, but there are groups she is interested in, it is possible she could COB. If so, it would be best for her to either talk to any friends she has in houses, or indicate to houses that she is very interested in being a sorority but will be out of town the weekend of rush. Depending on when she is going to be away, she could try to participate in some of recruitment and would be able to meet more girls in the houses (probably can't get a bid this way). More and more houses at Pitt are pledging quota through formal recruitment and are at ceiling, and therefore don't need to COB, so her options would be more limited.

[BlueHenTheta]

aww that sucks, i thought they did formal in both fall and spring
she's going to the meeting on Thursday to just meet everyone...thanks for your help everyone!