Do most guys actually receive bids?

[Corsulian]

We have open first bidding. If we have met you, you're pretty much 100% getting a first bid. Many drop after the first education session when they learn about dues, requirements, etc. We then have a 2nd bid process by which, 2-3 weeks before initiation, each associate members comes up for review and must get a 3/4 affirmative vote to be initiated. If they don't make that vote, they are dropped.

GMU is...unlike most schools.

Other fraternities on our campus operate differently.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by Corsulian

We have open first bidding. If we have met you, you're pretty much 100% getting a first bid. Many drop after the first education session when they learn about dues, requirements, etc. We then have a 2nd bid process by which, 2-3 weeks before initiation, each associate members comes up for review and must get a 3/4 affirmative vote to be initiated. If they don't make that vote, they are dropped.

GMU is...unlike most schools.

Other fraternities on our campus operate differently.

Good point.

Many IFC/NIC organizations have something similar. An "initial" bid is extended to, and accepted by, the pledge. National and/or chapter by-laws may then require an affirmative vote by the chapter at a later date for initiation. As such, an IFC/NIC bid does not guarantee initiation.

FYI, some IFCs/NICs have this information on their IHQ websites as well.