Awkward transfer situation!!

[rococobaby]

Are sororities really that strict about transfers? I thought that was only when you were part of a sorority at your previous school, but maybe I'm misunderstanding. The schools are right next to each other geographically, and transfers between them are very common. Also, the school which I want to rush at is only moderately (maybe even less than moderately) competitive from what I hear/read, so I hope I'll have a chance there.

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by rococobaby

The school I'm potentially transferring to holds formal rush in September and there is informal rush in the winter. The reason I was asking if anyone was familiar with Big 10 schools was to see if anyone knew specifically which sororities did informal in the winter at my school. :]

This will vary; if all the sororities make quota during formal (Fall, in this case) recruitment, then generally no, there is no informal (Spring) recruitment.

Originally Posted by rococobaby

Are sororities really that strict about transfers? I thought that was only when you were part of a sorority at your previous school, but maybe I'm misunderstanding. The schools are right next to each other geographically, and transfers between them are very common. Also, the school which I want to rush at is only moderately (maybe even less than moderately) competitive from what I hear/read, so I hope I'll have a chance there.

Now I'm confused. Just to be sure: you're not thinking that you can become a member of one sorority and then join another when you transfer schools, right? Good, didn't think so. Each sorority will have its own policy regarding affiliation (that's what it's called when a member transfers schools and wishes to "affiliate" or become an active member of the chapter at her new school). You can contact the national headquarters of the sororities (if you're so inclined) to find out what the policy or by-law is regarding affiliation. I will say this: it is not a given that you can go from School Blah Blah in State Wherever to School Rah Rah in State of Greekdom and assume that you will be able to affiliate. You need to find out the national policy on this.

Finally, this: I'm not a mean person; however, I am sure I'm not the only one reading today who suspects what your additional question is. I'm not going to quote you here; I suggest that you do some searching on GC, as you most likely already know what the answer is to your question. And if that's part of the equation, then that will become a significant factor in your pursuit of membership, and you need to consider that.

Good luck to you, whatever you decide.