When are dues typically paid?

[Hobby92]

i guess i'm wondering how early could a freshman pay for the first semester, is it more of a right after you accept the bid type of thing, or at the end of the semester? Like when will we usually know the dues owed?

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Hobby92

i guess i'm wondering how early could a freshman pay for the first semester, is it more of a right after you accept the bid type of thing, or at the end of the semester? Like when will we usually know the dues owed?

As I said, it depends on the fraternity.

I could tell you what MY chapter of MY fraternity does, but that may not be the case at your school.

[lucgreek]

Originally Posted by Hobby92

i guess i'm wondering how early could a freshman pay for the first semester, is it more of a right after you accept the bid type of thing, or at the end of the semester? Like when will we usually know the dues owed?

It varies by group. In my organization, you pay an induction fee once you start the process and then pay an initiation fee right after you are initiated. The reason you can't pay it all up front is we might induct you and the chapter may vote you out during the pledge process. A chapter in my organization should be able to tell you the total cost of new member dues during rush, before you accept your bid (provided you ask).

For other organizations, I have no idea.