When I transferred schools, I was already an iniated member of a business co-ed fraternity. I knew several of the members (from leadership conferences and things like that) but I chose not to affiliated with the chapter for several reasons.
They didn't treat me any differently than they did the active chapter members there (i.e. I wasn't "shunned" or anything) but I didn't have a real connection with the chapter.
If feeling connected is what your daughter seeks, I would follow the advice of those who said to get involved with an alum group nearby b/c the amount of time is not nearly that compared to an active collegiate chapter.
I don't know in what capacity your daughter is hoping to feel 'connected'... if you are referring to attending a random mixer or event, depending on the organization, I would think that it wouldn't be possible - because she wouldn't be paying dues which cover event costs & liability insurance.
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