sorority advice needed

[misscherrypie]

Originally Posted by kallyssasmommy

So I have a few questions. I apologize if any of these things have been asked before however I am new to this site and seeking some info.

Completely understood.

1st thing I rushed this fall quarter at my university for 4 different Pan-Hellenic sororities. On the first day of rush week I was not invited back by anyone. I'm sorry to hear that this happened.

I requested to know why and the reason I was given is because I’m older (27) and upper classman and because I am a mom.
Member selection is private and frankly, I'm a bit confused why anyone would say such a thing to you.

So my question would be is there a rule about having moms in a sorority and if so I am curious if anyone is able to tell me why?

For my sorority (a community sorority) there is definitely no issue at all with being a parent. I'll let members of NPC sororities speak on their orgs, as that's not something that I am qualified to speak on, not being a member of one.

Second question being that I can't be part of any group

Sweetie.....go search my threads on this forum. All of them. I went through this situation very recently, and am a year older than you and also an upperclassman, and I understand the range of emotions that you are feeling right now. I've been there, and while I've accepted that the ship has sailed for Collegiate Social Sororities, an entire new world of opportunities opened, as there are many, many other groups that are there with open arms to welcome and encourage the participation of Non-Traditional Students .


because I am a mom I want to start my own sorority on campus for moms. I have done a lot of research on this and the rules would be the same as any other sorority only difference is no one would be discriminated against.

I am certain that there is a thread full of information for women like you who feel that since they are unable to participate in Greek life on campus for whatever reason, they wanted to create their own Greek org.....go read those threads. I'm on my IPad and can't link to them on here right now, but I'll post it when I get home.

In my research I have only found two other sororities that were started for moms ever. I tried contacting both of them and one never responded and one has dissolved. I know I need to speak to someone on my campus that runs the Greek affrications as well as the student leadership at my school.

If you really feel that you must pursue this, speak to your Greek Life coordinator on campus. She or he will probably tell you what I and other GC members will tell you: explore new ways to get involved on campus.

But before I speak to anyone I want to go in with a game plan. So I guess my question is what steps I need to take to do this. Do I have to be associated at a national level? How do I get funding? How do I recruit members? How do I come up with colors and symbols and philanthropy ect? How do I come up with fees? How do I decide how rushing and pledging works? How many members must I have in order to call ourselves a sorority? Sorry so many questions but any help I can be given is appreciated.

The Answer to the above questions will depend on which school you attend. I am aware that the process is extremely involved, and doesn't happen overnight.