Sorority for Graduate students-what do you think?

[PenguinTrax]

Originally Posted by Andreaca

Love the idea. I would definitely support such a sorority. I was in a sorority as an undergrad, the experience was rather hectic. I did not get the full sororital experiences that exist in a sorority. As a graduate I would love to enjoy the feeling of sisterhood and friendship with fellow women in graduate school. I know many women in grad school who are hesitant about rushing sororities directed to undergrads (but also extend membership to graduate students). There are feelings that the differences in goals, responsibilities and age would not afford the bond that they seek. Relating to women with similar interests and life experiences would be a welcomed asset to the graduate school life.

Why not join your local alumnae chapter and work with them to create the experience you desire? You will get women of all ages, from multiple backgrounds much as you would see in the type of organization for just graduate students.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by PenguinTrax

Why not join your local alumnae chapter and work with them to create the experience you desire? You will get women of all ages, from multiple backgrounds much as you would see in the type of organization for just graduate students.

If there aren't enough women locally for an alumnae chapter, what are the rules for forming an alumnae panhellenic chapter?

[33girl]

I'm not sure if this is what you're asking, but you can be a member-at-large of an alum Panhel if your GLO doesn't have an alum chapter in the area. I did that when I first moved here.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Yeah, it is sort of what I am asking. What does it take to charter an alumnae panhellenic chapter? Let's say there were twenty-five interested NPC women, but they came from a bunch of different orgs. No single org has enough women for a chapter. Can they band together and create a PH chapter, or does that need to be done by chapters of individual orgs?

[susan314]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Yeah, it is sort of what I am asking. What does it take to charter an alumnae panhellenic chapter? Let's say there were twenty-five interested NPC women, but they came from a bunch of different orgs. No single org has enough women for a chapter. Can they band together and create a PH chapter, or does that need to be done by chapters of individual orgs?

Here's the NPC info page regarding starting a new Alumnae Panhellenic chapter. http://www.npcwomen.org/alumnae/a_resources.php "For any alumnae interested in organizing an APH in their area, the Advisor to Prospective Alumnae Panhellenics can provide step by step help in chartering a new APH. Guidelines for Prospective Alumnae Panhellenics is another manual available."

The list of NPC area advisors, including the Advisor to Prospective Alumnae Panhellenics is here: http://www.npcwomen.org/alumnae/a_advisors.php

Also, here is a list of existing Alumnae Panhellenic chapters: http://www.npcwomen.org/alumnae/a_directory.php

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Sounds like a good option for women whose own org can't sustain a full alumnae chapter.

[soul_anna4]

There are a lot of different things going on in this post. But for anyone interested, I am about to start law school in the fall and am planning on joining one my sorority's "Graduate, Alumnae, and Professional" (GAP) chapters. It's great because, like the original poster said, I can come together with women who are now at a different stage in their lives, but still want to be strong participants in their sorority. For women who didn't get to join a sorority in undergrad, they can do so through our GAP chapters. I'm sure there are tons of sororities that have the same system, especially multicultural greeks. Just go online and check them out!