Classification v. "Years Left"

[SunnyFLGirl]

Originally Posted by epchick

BUT, my executive office does take into account what year you started school. So even if you are a junior but still have 5 years of school left, that DOES NOT mean you'll have 5 years in the sorority. To our executive office, you are a junior---which means you'll get 2 years out of the sorority (your junior year and your senior year). If you are lucky, you might get a 5th year.

But, what if you're a transfer student and it's your first year at this school? For instance, I'm rushing as a junior transfer at a university next year, but I've been in community college for more than two years (changing majors kills). I'm assuming you mean the year you started at the university because otherwise, girls in my situation would only get one year (or none) if it's going by the year you started college in general.

[SigKapSweetie]

Originally Posted by SunnyFLGirl

But, what if you're a transfer student and it's your first year at this school? For instance, I'm rushing as a junior transfer at a university next year, but I've been in community college for more than two years (changing majors kills). I'm assuming you mean the year you started at the university because otherwise, girls in my situation would only get one year (or none) if it's going by the year you started college in general.

My understanding would be that they are counting full-term semesters of undergraduate work, regardless of the institution at which that work is performed. However, to the best of my knowledge, going alum as a fifth year is an option in my org, not the rule - my little sis did a five year master's program, and chose to go alum the fifth year because of the work load, but was given the option.

[SoCalGirl]

Originally Posted by SigKapSweetie

My understanding would be that they are counting full-term semesters of undergraduate work, regardless of the institution at which that work is performed. However, to the best of my knowledge, going alum as a fifth year is an option in my org, not the rule - my little sis did a five year master's program, and chose to go alum the fifth year because of the work load, but was given the option.

As far as HQ is concerned, it's not an option.

[KSUViolet06]

Something else to think about:

I've noticed that girls always say "I'm a junior but I have 2 years left, so I'll still be around like one of the younger members." What they don't realize is that by the time that 5th year rolls around, they will be in more difficult coursework, internships, job hunting, etc. The sorority is most likely not going to be at the forefront of their mond.

[SunnyFLGirl]

Originally Posted by SigKapSweetie

My understanding would be that they are counting full-term semesters of undergraduate work, regardless of the institution at which that work is performed. However, to the best of my knowledge, going alum as a fifth year is an option in my org, not the rule - my little sis did a five year master's program, and chose to go alum the fifth year because of the work load, but was given the option.

I'll have to check with my school (UCF) about this and see if it works the same way. I'll have 7 full-term semesters of undergraduate work already when I transfer, so I don't think I'll even bother rushing if that's the case. I don't think chapters will be very eager to give a girl a bid who can only be a member for a year at most and it doesn't seem worth it to me.

[Buttonz]

I know that SDT gives you the option to go alum or not your 5th year, but your not forced. I think every HQ is different.