not in college but still want to pledge. Is it possible?

[CaliAggie]

I get the feeling that a service organization may be a better fit for what you are looking for. There are so many out there and many offer great social opportunities also.

Anyway if you really want to pursue pledging a social fraternity, some things to consider... you will be hanging out with people much much younger than you, with even bigger differences and priorities. Your pledge brothers will be literally half your age. You will be getting to know, and perhaps answering to, actives who have a much narrower world view and far less wisdom than you. Are you OK with that? Do you think you will find a fraternity at your local school that will be comfortable with a 37 year old hanging out at social and service events? Do you really want to go out serenading 18-22 year old women? Or tailgate with kids who weren't alive when the Super Bowl Shuffle was a thing? Or endure the type of music college kids these days enjoy at parties? (lol) Will you find a lot in common with a group of students worrying about midterms and class projects? Do you really want to fork out the dues that these kids pay every semester?

[33girl]

^ He isn't a student so your point (and entire post) is completely moot. RIF.

I am guessing by division in Masonry, he doesn't mean within his chapter but between chapters and the national org running things.

OP - I would look into community organizations besides the Masons. Maybe something more locally based. Or volunteer for an organization or cause that appeals to you. It is never too late to find good friends you can create lifetime bonds with - and sometimes that happens in the most unlikely of places and situations - but as far as the experience of being a collegiate fraternity member, that ship has sailed.