AI or Collegiate Member?

[justgo_withit]

Whoa there, what negativity? There has been zero negativity in this thread. Expansion and, way further down the road, colonization is a very arduous and involved process that takes a strong Panhellenic community, alumnae support, and a dedicated group of exceptional collegiates. AI is an amazing honor bestowed on women who have proven themselves to be leaders in their community, often after years of service to the sorority. If GCers told you that you could totally initiate when your dream sorority comes to campus or that AI would be a snap, they'd be doing you a disservice.

I promise that (at least so far) no one's trying to be bitchy or snarky or negative, they're just being honest and trying to help you understand.

[AOII Angel]

Just because a student is involved in the process of bringing a new group to campus does not mean that said student will actually be chosen to join. Each organization is allowed to choose, their own members. Once the group is picked, the members of the interest group would have to go through the process of applying for membership. It is extremely unusual for NPC groups to accept all interest group members site unseen. The members chosen for a new colony are critical to the success of that chapter, so they are usually very particular about who they issue bids to initially. It's not a done deal because you came up with the idea and stuck around after graduation until colonization. It just does t work that way.