Transfer Do I need to re pledge or can I still go to chapter

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

Hi, so I've already been initiated into a fraternity but because of what I want to be as a profession I need to transfer schools. I'd still like to be apart of the greek system because it's a great way to get to know people in a new school. I've heard the chapter at the one I'm going to is pretty tight to, good guys easy to get along with. My question is if I transfer do I have to re pledge or am I still a member?

Different orgs have different rules about transferring. In all fraternities with which I'm familiar, once you're initiated, you're an initiated brother wherever you go, so no re-pledging is necessary. But also in most orgs with which I'm familiar, a chapter doesn't have to accept a transfer, but instead votes on whether to allow him affiliate. That's how it works in my fraternity.

Your best bet is to look at your own fraternity's governing documents or check with the proper people in your own fraternity.

[JohnnyD]

perfect thanks guys

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Really? I would be seriously angry if I went from being initiated to, well, not being initiated.

As stated earlier...

Originally Posted by MysticCat

But also in most orgs with which I'm familiar, a chapter doesn't have to accept a transfer, but instead votes on whether to allow him affiliate.

The poster that I quoted said that you just call nationals to "transfer your membership." Like I said, that's not always the case.