NPC Expansion

Originally posted by non-greek newby
Hi Everyone,
I just have a quick question. I've seen in a couple instances on greek chat that, in order for NPC expansion, one has to start a local sorority first. I was just curious if this usually happens. And, if so, I wanted to know why. I know this isn't common at all when it comes to B/L/MGLOs. Thanks.

Just to clarify. Expansion takes place on a campus. Extension is when NPC sororities establish a new chapter on campus.

NPC extension takes place whenever a Campus Panhellenic feels that there is a need for another organization in order to accomodate the growing sorority interest at that one location.

If a local is established with the intent of becoming an NPC, then great. But it's not mandatory for it to start out that way. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but sororities present to the campus, the Campus Panhellenic votes in the new sorority, and the chosen sorority usually conducts Recruitment after Formal Recruitment is over. This is how the colony would go about gaining their members. You'll hear people call them "chapter founders" from time to time.