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My daughter is currently going through the process at USC. Today is the 2nd half of Round 1. While it is a little more laid back than most other SEC schools, it is still a very competitive process. This year there were 1583 girls registered----the most ever---for recruitment at USC. There are 11 houses; Alpha Gamma Delta is the newest chapter and is participating in formal recruitment for the first time. Phi Mu has a newer chapter as well (est. in 2009 I believe) as well as Gamma Phi Beta. (I am mentioning real names of the groups only for information!!!)
The recruitment period is longer than most schools, which I'm thinking so far, is a good thing. They'll break for the weekend while the other on-campus students move in on Saturday, then have Convocation on Sunday. Second round is Monday & Tuesday, third round on Wednesday. Classes begin on Thursday. Prefs are on Saturday and Bid Day Sunday. USC also promotes a big welcome week schedule from this Saturday until classes begin. I like this because the girls are not just consumed with recruitment as at some schools and there is a halt to activities for, of all things, classes!!!
Pledge classes for last year were around 111. Pretty big groups.
They have strict requirements for the girls as well....specifically no running around partying in the evening and in particular at frat houses. An infraction will result in being removed from recruitment. Now, I'm not that naive to believe that all 1500 will follow that rule, but in theory love the thought behind it.
I too would like to hear from any others out there who have had experience with the process at USC.
I saw some of your posts on the UGA thread....my oldest daughter is now a senior there and, while she would have LOVED the opportunity to have been a part of greek life, unfortunately she was released after 3rd round. She did go through her sophmore year and once again, was released. So despite being Dean's list first term, President's List second, all the other accolades, etc., met/hung out with sorority girls, etc. to make additional friends and have advocates on the other side, it just wasn't meant to be. I say this because UGA, despite having 17 sororities, has one of the most competitive recruitments systems out there....no idea the number that came through this year but know their pledge groups have been in the 70's since I was there from 76-80.
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