Question on Rushing in my 30s (Fraternity)

[PeppyGPhiB]

UW is a pretty traditional greek system, where most (if not all?) greeks live in the house and join right after high school (or rush the summer prior to freshman year). I'm not sure what the rules are with fraternities regarding married collegiates, but that would disqualify you from many sororities...it might be the same for fraternities, but I'm not sure.

[rufio]

i dont think rushing in your 30's is that ridiculous. i would welcome someone regardless of age to rush my chapter. give it a shot.

[Kato]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

UW is a pretty traditional greek system, where most (if not all?) greeks live in the house and join right after high school (or rush the summer prior to freshman year). I'm not sure what the rules are with fraternities regarding married collegiates, but that would disqualify you from many sororities...it might be the same for fraternities, but I'm not sure.

Yeah from what I have read here and there over the past few days sororities and fraternities sometimes have differing outlooks on older members, especially in more traditional settings.

Originally Posted by rufio

i dont think rushing in your 30's is that ridiculous. i would welcome someone regardless of age to rush my chapter. give it a shot.

That's reassuring, thanks.

[PiKA2001]

I would recommend looking into a professional fraternity over a social one in your case. There is just so many events that you have to attend and participate in while you're pledging( could be up to 4 or 5 a week), which may be difficult in your situation. Also, most social fraternities require you to be a full-time student to join, where some professional orgs accept part-time students. Also, many fraternities don't look to rush anybody over the age of 21. Sorry, I don't mean to sound negative, just trying to give you some advice.