Missing Bid Day

[Benzgirl]

We always had a few that missed Bid Day. We told them to show up after class, and regardless, their dorm doors were always decorated and their goody bags waiting.

[Jimmy Choo]

The form should not affect your chances but I would go as soon as you are done with class so you can start bonding with your chapter.

[AXOPCC]

All class activities are typically "excused" as a matter of course.

However, be sure you have all your bases covered -- sure, fill out the form. But don't rely on a form to speak for you. If you can't be there to get your bid card, ask the Greek Life director if there is some way to get that bid card to you. If you can't get to the house at ALL on Thursday, you should email your new Chapter President and let her know personally that you are very excited and eager to meet everyone. This will help pave your way nicely. Then find out who your VP-New Member Education is and connect with her the same way. They'll be a bit worried that you're sick, if you're a flat-out no show!

All of that said, most Bid Day activities go on for a while. As in, you could be there until ten or later, just hanging out. Some chapters stay in for the night, others have sister activities like ice skating or bowling. If you can find out where they ARE, you may be able to catch up with them after class.

Good luck!