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'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.
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