Help? Rush Question!

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Originally Posted by pear

A close friend of mine belatedly decided this spring that he wanted to join a fraternity. He is a charismatic, smart, and funny guy that would have benefited any house on campus. The only problem: he's a junior planning on staying for two more years. He rushed one competitive house and thought he got along really well with all the brothers. He did not receive a bid, and when he asked the president what happened he said, that people liked him and the they would have pledged you but they were worried he was too old to connect with the freshman that were pledging. He would still really like to join the Greek system but is not sure if every house he likes will give him the same answer.

He won't know unless he tries. And each chapter recruits as they see fit. So at some chapters, they may have concerns about his age. While at other chapters, there may not be any concerns. Again, he won't know unless he rushes. Or at least talk to members of the chapters he in interested in at this time.

In my sorority, I know we do snap bidding, where we take girls that didn't quite make it through recruitment after getting to know them better. Is this an option for him?

Perhaps. Each campus IFC is different on how and when bids may be extended. Plus, each chapter may have their own guidelines for rushing. In other words, not all campuses have open IFC rushes. And even with those that do, not all chapters may participate in one. Generally speaking, if the campus IFC allows for continuous open bidding, then it may be an option for your friend.

Is there anything else he can do to be able to join? We go to a large California school where Greek life is large, but not the prevalent social norm. Thanks!

Meet the members and be himself. He should also let the rush chairs and members he connects with know that he has two more years of college.

Best of luck to your friend.