Looking to join a collegiate sorority as an undergrad. AND grad. student.

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Originally Posted by okielahoma

Looking to join a collegiate sorority as an undergrad. AND FUTURE grad. student.

I have been reading the forums as a guest for quite some time, and have not stumbled upon my specific situation.

I am looking for some advice, or some suggestions for some collegiate sororities that accept undergrad. and nearing-grad. students. Pan-hellenic, or non-panhellic, so long as they are collegiate (preferably).

I do NOT yet have a bachelor's degree, but am taking some graduate classes for personal enrichment and to boost my GPA.

I just moved to a new state, a new school, and am really lacking any connection to my new/current school, ABC University. I want be a part of a close sisterhood, full of friendship and community service. However, I am not sure which collegiate sororities that would accept me as an upperclassman undergraduate, soon to be graduate student.

About me: 24 years old. Just moved to attend college, then attend graduate school at ABC University.

I am taking a few graduate classes, but am not busy.. at all. I do not have a job here, and do not plan on having a rigid schedule for graduate school. I have plenty of spare time (just as much, if not more than an 18 year old freshman), and really want to fill it with meaningful friendships and a lot of fun. I feel that a sorority would fit perfectly in my situation, and that I could easy mesh with the 18-24ish college student organization.

Old/previous school (will receive bachelor's degree from): In 1-2 semesters, I will complete my bachelor's degree from my previous school, XYZ University. This school considers me an undergraduate.

New/current school (for pre-grad. school classes and graduate school): I am taking courses to count towards my master's degree at ABC University, my new school. So, I have essentially an upperclassman undergraduate who will be here for at least 5 more years (1-2 semesters left of undergraduate, then 2 master's degrees, consecutively). This school considers me non-degree, at the graduate level.

I have tried the non-collegiate sorority route, and do not feel it is for me at this time. I attended meetings of a service sorority, and thought that it was a great organization with delightful women-- but, we just had nothing in common (most of them were 50+, with kids my age). I really want a meaningful connection to my university, and to be a part of an organization for at least several years here.

I have tried talking to the student activites office at my school, but they have referred me to the greek orgs. web site listing. It does not list any regulations regarding older undergraduates who will be graduate students.

I would appreciate any advice on pledging in my situation.

How should I go about selecting a sorority here? Am I considered a graduate student, or a transfer undergraduate upperclassmen, or something else entirely?

Thanks for any suggestions or advice.

First, I suggest using the search feature here. These questions have been asked many, many times.

Second, every situation is different, and no one here can predict your chances, possible outcomes, etc.

Third, one's search for a sorority is a personal experience. No two people will have the same reasons for pursuing membership, so it's hard to tell you what to look for when "selecting a sorority". We can't answer WHY for you.

There are WAY too many variables here for anyone to give you any solid advice. You need to figure much of this out yourself.