Hi! I'm not greek...

[chi-o_cat]

If you have not already, I would recommend checking out Campus Pride: http://www.campuspride.org/

Unfortunately, right now it appear the website for Lambda 10, the area of their organization that specifically focuses on LGBT issues in the Greek system is not working, but this will give you an idea of what that is: http://www.campuspride.org/gaygreek.asp Shane Windmeyer, the founder/director of Campus Pride, is very knowledgeable on this subject.

Good luck!

[DubaiSis]

Sorority life is a lot more than the 4 (or fewer) years you put into it during college. Whether you choose a community based, an NPC, a gay-centric, or other type of sisterhood, lifetime membership should be something you look for. I think this is especially true if you are seeking membership in the back half of your college years. What kind of alumnae or post-college involvement do they offer?

And hopefully what you got from us is that it's not crazy of you to want this or out of the realm of possibility for it to happen for you.

Let us know how it goes!

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by CuriousQueer

I want to thank everyone who's given me their input.

I suppose I just need to take a deep breath, sit down with a friend or two, and ask them these questions. Also, while looking around the forum I came across a thread about community-based greek letter orgs. That got me thinking. Why am I so interested in being a part of a collegiate sorority? Perhaps, I should also keep myself open to the idea of community-based women's societies. That might actually be more fulfilling over the long term; I don't have much time left as an undergrad.

Again, thanks to everyone who replied. I hope you have a pleasant day!

Also, I would add that you probably shouldn't look for any special allowances to be made on your behalf and just consider the attire a uniform that you have to wear temporarily (not a reflection of your individuality or lack thereof). We don't always want to wear certain attire either, but we do it because it's protocol and we respect the reasons for it. When it comes to my org, the school has nothing to do with it, protocol is protocol and the unity of it all is serious. We don't play that!!! lol! Also, many organizations including mine, induct new members who have already graduated from college via alumnae chapters since it's a lifetime thing, not a college thing.

Also, you may want to think hard about this and consider if a "traditional" sorority is what you're looking for at all since sororities generally embrace femininity and make no apologies for it. And by feminine, I don't mean that everyone is supposed to be prissy and girly, but if putting on a dress bothers you that much, you might consider a different type of sorority; I do think there are some out there now.

[aj12291]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Sorority life is a lot more than the 4 (or fewer) years you put into it during college. Whether you choose a community based, an NPC, a gay-centric, or other type of sisterhood, lifetime membership should be something you look for.

Was just about to say that! Sisterhood is for a lifetime, not just your four years as an undergrad.

[chi-o_cat]

FYI, the Lambda 10 website is now up and running: http://www.lambda10.org/