transfer student: new school doesn't have my frat, can I still join one?

[tunatartare]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

But that's the nice thing about IFC....it doesn't HAVE to be open for expansion like NPC. You just go start your group.

Not necessarily. My school's bylaws for greek life say that there's a maximum for the number of fraternities or sororities that can be on campus at any given moment. Unless someone dies out, we can't get a new organization.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Not necessarily. My school's bylaws for greek life say that there's a maximum for the number of fraternities or sororities that can be on campus at any given moment. Unless someone dies out, we can't get a new organization.

Is that a normal thing at most campuses?? It seems like we had Fraternities coming and going faster then you could keep up with.

[33girl]

It's more common than you think.

Not to mention you have to get a group of guys together, and even if you do and the school OKs it, the fraternity might not want to come there.

[Soul D-Psi-ple]

"They might not" this and "they might not" that. Maybe expansions is an idea that he "might" want to try rather than "quiting" one fraternity that he pledged to for LIFE to join another one just because the one he's currently in isn't at his school. Again I ask, "Are you serious?" Playing a part in the expansion to another campus is one of the greatest services one can do for his or her organization. But, then again, if you just pledged for LETTERS,...by all means, quit.

[Zeecee]

Thanks for all the responses. Just to give a little more info:

I'm currently a member of Phi Kappa Psi.

I'll be transferring (most likely) to Cal. State-LA, which offers the following fraternities:

Alpha Epsilon Omega
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Beta Gamma Nu
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Phi Sigma Kappa
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Lambda Beta
Sigma Nu

And while I'd love to get a group of guys together for a Phi Kappa Psi, realistically, I'm not sure if it's a possibility.

[33girl]

I don't like to speak for others, but I think you can rule out #2 and #4.

[tunatartare]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I don't like to speak for others, but I think you can rule out #2 and #4.

what she said, and also #7

[BlueNYC2]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I don't like to speak for others, but I think you can rule out #2 and #4.

LMAO!!!! thank you, i was definitely gonna point out #4...definitely X those 2 off ya list...RIGHT NOW!!!

[PKPILZ003]

Originally Posted by Zeecee

Thanks for all the responses. Just to give a little more info:

I'm currently a member of Phi Kappa Psi.

I'll be transferring (most likely) to Cal. State-LA, which offers the following fraternities:

Alpha Epsilon Omega
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Beta Gamma Nu
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Phi Sigma Kappa
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Lambda Beta
Sigma Nu

And while I'd love to get a group of guys together for a Phi Kappa Psi, realistically, I'm not sure if it's a possibility.

Brother, I would hope that you would simply try and start a new colony at your new school. As we are always looking to fly the flag of "The Noble Fraternity" at new institutions, I would suggest that you call HQ and speak to Ron Ransom, director of expansion.

I further hope that you are planning on attending the Grand Arch Council in August - if you are, come by the extenstion committee - i'll be there and we can figure out ways you can get your colony up and running and keepthe principles of Phi Psi in your heart.

[LaneSig]

You can also check with the fraternities on campus to see if they have "social members". Several fraternities at my campus had these members. Basically, if you joined Phi Psi at one college and then transfered to our college (which didn't have Phi Psi), you would contact a couple of the fraternities, get to know the members, and then become a "social member" (after being invited). You would be able to go to their parties, play intermurals on their teams, hang out at their houses, etc. But, you would not be allowed to go to meetings or have a vote on chapter policies. Also, you would pay dues (not a much as chapter members). It's worth checking out.

Side note, I collect old yearbooks. I have some from Southern Methodist University. Back in the 50's, SMU had a group called "Stray Greeks". It was a social organization for men who were members of fraternities that did not have a chapter at SMU. I think it's a pretty cool idea. Too bad it's not something other campuses have.

Also, Sigma Chi does not knowingly allow members who were previously initiated into other fraternities.

[wildeklave]

Zeecee- call Ron Ransom at headquarters in Indy. he is the expansion director and can help you with establishing an interest group.

[BlueNYC2]

smh....pancake!!!

why would you join/pledge an org, then join another one just cuz they dont have it at your new school? PANCAKE!!!