Want to rush as a sophmore

[likegreek]

Hi, I'm a "freshman" at the university of Arizona. I actually did my freshman year last year in San Diego but almost none of my credits transferred so I am still classified as a freshman and will probably end up doing 5 years (only 4 at u of a). Because of this i will be a sophomore next year and I have been considering rushing a sorority. Does anyone know if sororities would even be willing to accept me?

[AZTheta]

Hi! There are multiple threads on recruitment for sophomores, including a few at the U of A.

I have first-hand knowledge of the Greek system at U of A. My advice: achieve a STELLAR GPA this year, as high as you possibly can. Get involved on campus with some extracurricular activities. It is a Very Competitive recruitment; 1200 pnms +/- the past couple of years.

Yes, you will need recommendations so get started on that now (there are threads about that as well. In other words, SEARCH function on GreekChat is your new best friend.)

If you keep an open mind, maximize your options, and have the best possible resume/GPA, you will may possibly find a home. I know of a few sophomores who received bids; but realistically, the overwhelming majority of the new members are freshmen. And no, there are no plans for expansion. None. That has been taken off the table for multiple reasons.

(and I think there is a way to delete your other thread with a similar title, but I don't exactly know how to do that.)

[likegreek]

Thank you AzTheta I'm sure there Is a way to delete this or the other thread but I can't figure it out. I made two because I realized more people would probably reply to that one and then couldn't figure out how to delete this one.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by likegreek

Thank you AzTheta I'm sure there Is a way to delete this or the other thread but I can't figure it out. I made two because I realized more people would probably reply to that one and then couldn't figure out how to delete this one.

• See the EDIT button on the bottom right of the post?
• Click that, then select DELETE on the bottom right of the post.
• Under "Delete options", click the radio button to "Delete Message" .
• Then click the DELETE button on the bottom right.
• I don't know if it asks you if you are sure you want to delete; if so, click that. If not, you're all set.

[ALLaboutALPHA]

LikeGreek,

Of course I can't speak for everyone out there, but as an initiated sorority member, I like to remember that my membership means that I'm a member of this sisterhood for the rest of my life. In those terms, what's really the difference between one or two years in college? What you gain as a member of Greek Life might make college more enjoyable, but it makes life richer ever after.

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by ALLaboutALPHA

LikeGreek,

Of course I can't speak for everyone out there, but as an initiated sorority member, I like to remember that my membership means that I'm a member of this sisterhood for the rest of my life. In those terms, what's really the difference between one or two years in college? What you gain as a member of Greek Life might make college more enjoyable, but it makes life richer ever after.

There is a difference when talking about recruitment as a non-freshman at competitive schools, which is what this thread is about.

The OP is asking about the possibility of being considered for a bid as a sophomore at the University of Arizona, which has a competitive recruitment. LadyLonghorn just wrote an excellent post in another thread. One of her points explains what the OP will be up against. Essentially, the OP will be competing against a thousand or more freshmen, and transfers, and she may not "stand out" against that pool of potential new members. It's a challenging playing at best for the freshmen, let alone upperclassmen.

Talking about lifetime membership (which is near and dear to my own heart) is an entirely different topic.