Rushing at UofI at Champaign

mmmdavie · #1 07-16-2007, 12:26 PM

Delurking to say that last year at U of I, they experimented with some kind of a junior quota so that chapters could bid upperclassmen and it wouldn't count against regular quota. If I remember correctly, every house had about 2-3 free upperclassmen spots, which covered a large percentage the juniors going through recruitment.

I have no idea if they're doing it again this year, but it seemed to work out very well last year, so I can't imagine why they wouldn't.

And you can PM me if you have any questions; I just graduated from U of I, so my info is pretty fresh.

DeltaBetaBaby · #2 07-17-2007, 07:38 PM

You can do it as a junior. Even before junior quota, there were at least 5 chapters that regularly took a few in their pledge class. Grades will be the biggest issue, and willingness to live in the chapter house.

Ocalagirl · #3 07-17-2007, 08:16 PM

I just read Kiwijuices recruitment thread and have to say it was one of the best ever stories I have read on here. I think going to U of I would totally intimidate me, but good luck and from one pnm to another good luck!

Zillini · #4 07-19-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mmmdavie

Delurking to say that last year at U of I, they experimented with some kind of a junior quota so that chapters could bid upperclassmen and it wouldn't count against regular quota. If I remember correctly, every house had about 2-3 free upperclassmen spots, which covered a large percentage the juniors going through recruitment.

I have no idea if they're doing it again this year, but it seemed to work out very well last year, so I can't imagine why they wouldn't.

And you can PM me if you have any questions; I just graduated from U of I, so my info is pretty fresh.

I'm glad to hear that! I would love to see more campuses go that route to open up sorority life to more upper classmen who for whatever reason didn't go Greek in their early years. We started an upperclassmen quota at Alabama a few years back and it's been very successful.

To the op, I'm a UofI grad as well. I strongly advise you to give Recruitment a try. Never let stereotypes interfere with your decisions in life. Always investigate for yourself! Best of luck!

Popcorn123 · #5 09-09-2007, 09:18 PM

So for what's it's worth: I ended up going through recruitment at UofI and today was bid day and I recieved a bid (and pledged) at a chapter I fell in love with almost immediately. I'm so excited!!

AnatraAmore · #6 09-09-2007, 09:20 PM

Where did you end up?!??!?!

pinkyphimu · #7 09-09-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Popcorn123

So for what's it's worth: I ended up going through recruitment at UofI and today was bid day and I recieved a bid (and pledged) at a chapter I fell in love with almost immediately. I'm so excited!!

Spill it. You can't just leave us hanging like that! Congrats tho!

Benzgirl · #8 09-09-2007, 09:36 PM

Can't hold back, we are excited for you

Popcorn123 · #9 09-09-2007, 09:36 PM

Hahah, sorry, I wasn't sure if I was allowed to post that or not. Anyway, since it looks like I am: I fell in love with AEPhi and APhi during open house, APhi was probably my slight favorite at that point. They didn't invite me back for 1st invite and I was way bummed out. Until, of course, I got to spend some more time with the AEPhi girls and completely fell in love. Thank goodness APhi dropped me so early! Haha.

Today I pledged AEPhi. I think I'm in love.

irishpipes · #10 09-09-2007, 09:41 PM

Congratulations! Being greek at U of I is awesome!

(I don't suppose you'd post your recruitment story??????????????????)

UGAalum94 · #11 09-09-2007, 09:41 PM

Congrats! What a wonderful recruitment for you!

Benzgirl · #12 09-09-2007, 09:43 PM

Congrats to you and AEPhi. I am so happy for you

epchick · #13 09-10-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Popcorn123

Hahah, sorry, I wasn't sure if I was allowed to post that or not. Anyway, since it looks like I am: I fell in love with AEPhi and APhi during open house, APhi was probably my slight favorite at that point. They didn't invite me back for 1st invite and I was way bummed out. Until, of course, I got to spend some more time with the AEPhi girls and completely fell in love. Thank goodness APhi dropped me so early! Haha.

Today I pledged AEPhi. I think I'm in love.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

Alpha Phi's loss is AEPhi's gain!! Congrats again!

Benzgirl · #14 09-10-2007, 09:37 PM

Popcorn, I am very happy for you. All of the AEPhis that I know are sweeties. I'm sure you are too.

xoheatherxo · #15 09-11-2007, 03:17 AM

congrats on finding your home!!! i could never imagine going through rush at a school with that many choices...how did you keep them all straight? do you get to bring a notebook with you to write down notes after each house you go to during rush? my school was small and luckily i didnt have that problem to worry about. just curious about it though. thanks and congrats again!!