Dual Memberships

[naraht]

Originally Posted by maverickmagali

Does anyone know what the policy for someone who was initiated into an NPC GLO, transferred schools a week after initiating and would now like to become a member in an IFC GLO (it's coed) at their new university? The sorority she was initiated into is not present at the new school. Someone had said at one point that she might need to be desistered from the the sorority, but would that necessarily be true if it's NPC and IFC?

I know the original poster left it general, but isn't there only one member of the NIC which has co-ed chapters? (ADPhi)

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by naraht

I know the original poster left it general, but isn't there only one member of the NIC which has co-ed chapters? (ADPhi)

Looks like that's what this person is a member of:

Originally Posted by maverickmagali

I'm a member of the Alpha Delta Phi Society!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by naraht

I know the original poster left it general, but isn't there only one member of the NIC which has co-ed chapters? (ADPhi)

Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity ("ADPhi") is all-male. Alpha Delta Phi Society, which split from ADPhi over the co-ed issue and which shares traditions with the fraternity, is co-ed. But I don't think the Society is a member of the NIC.

As Vito would tell you, Psi U has co-ed chapters. So does Delta Psi (aka St. Anthony Hall).

ETA: I checked the NIC website, and Alpha Delta Phi Society is not listed as a member. But note what maverickmagali said:

Originally Posted by maverickmagali

. . . .but would that necessarily be true if it's NPC and IFC?

NIC and IFC are not the same thing. Fraternities that are not NIC members can and often are IFC members.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

As Vito would tell you, Psi U has co-ed chapters.

We actually had a chapter that for like a year the only member was a woman. We also have a chapter that intentionally always elects a women to serve on the IFC.

[naraht]

OK, for a Sorority which is a member of the NPC, is Sigma Alpha Iota the only national women-only collegiate Title IX exempt group that their members can belong to simultaneously? I know we've got NPC/SAI dual members here on Greekchat. Theoretically would a NPC/NPHC dual sorority membership be allowed?

Similarly for a Fraternity which is a member of the NIC, is Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia the *only* national men-only collegiate Title IX exempt group that their members can belong to simultaneously? Not sure if we have any NIC/PMA here on Greekchat. Theoretically would a NIC/NPHC dual fraternity membership be allowed? (and I'm excluding those groups that belong to both NIC & NPHC like Alpha Phi Alpha) (so if you have to pick an example: Alpha Tau Omega/Omega Psi Phi).

[Titchou]

And there's no such thing as "desistering." One resigns one's membership.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Also you shouldn't be treating what ever the fraternity is as a consolation prize.

[Kirain]

I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am part of Delta Chi (social) and Phi Alpha Delta (prelaw professional).

In the past, I rushed for Delta Sigma Pi (business professional), I really liked them but I didn't get a bid. Does anyone know if I can be in all three fraternities if I successfully rush them?

Just fyi, I am a double major with background in both political science and economics.

[AlwaysSAI]

Originally Posted by Kirain

I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am part of Delta Chi (social) and Phi Alpha Delta (prelaw professional).

In the past, I rushed for Delta Sigma Pi (business professional), I really liked them but I didn't get a bid. Does anyone know if I can be in all three fraternities if I successfully rush them?

The rules vary by organization, but usually as long as the fraternities are under different umbrellas it is within the regulations to be a member of all three.

I'm a member of Sigma Alpha Iota (music sorority), Phi Sigma Pi (Co-ed Fraternity), and Alpha Gamma Delta (general sorority). So, it has and can be done.

[PADFSUGirl2K2]

Originally Posted by Kirain

I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am part of Delta Chi (social) and Phi Alpha Delta (prelaw professional).

In the past, I rushed for Delta Sigma Pi (business professional), I really liked them but I didn't get a bid. Does anyone know if I can be in all three fraternities if I successfully rush them?

Just fyi, I am a double major with background in both political science and economics.

See my siggy! It's very possible!

[jb1992]

One of my sisters who I am very close to is considering dropping and pursuing another greek organization later. We are in a npc sorority and the organization she wants to join is a part of NALFO. I know there are rules against joining another npc sorority but is there a rule about joining another sorority in a different council? I want to convince her not to drop and I feel that I would be more successful if I had some facts to back me up.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by jb1992

One of my sisters who I am very close to is considering dropping and pursuing another greek organization later. We are in a npc sorority and the organization she wants to join is a part of NALFO. I know there are rules against joining another npc sorority but is there a rule about joining another sorority in a different council? I want to convince her not to drop and I feel that I would be more successful if I had some facts to back me up.

There may not be a written rule, but she should probably think very carefully before deciding to drop.

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by jb1992

One of my sisters who I am very close to is considering dropping and pursuing another greek organization later. We are in a npc sorority and the organization she wants to join is a part of NALFO. I know there are rules against joining another npc sorority but is there a rule about joining another sorority in a different council? I want to convince her not to drop and I feel that I would be more successful if I had some facts to back me up.

That is a HUGE risk to take. It will really be up to the rules, written & unwritten, of the NALFO organization. As often advised here, if she drops, she needs to be prepared for the possibility that she will remain without a sorority for the rest of her collegiate career.

[UniquePink]

Originally Posted by jb1992

One of my sisters who I am very close to is considering dropping and pursuing another greek organization later. We are in a npc sorority and the organization she wants to join is a part of NALFO. I know there are rules against joining another npc sorority but is there a rule about joining another sorority in a different council? I want to convince her not to drop and I feel that I would be more successful if I had some facts to back me up.

I have actually known a couple of women to do that.
It is actually allowed (mostly)
Just wait the full calendar year and everything should be fine.

[APOcalypz]

Originally Posted by UniquePink

I have actually known a couple of women to do that.
It is actually allowed (mostly)
Just wait the full calendar year and everything should be fine.

What about people who join two NPHC orgs at different schools? *true story*