Can you rush multiple frats?

You get to choose which fraternity you rush, and you can rush multiple and if you get bids, you can accept or refuse. (You can obviously only accept one bid.) There are open rush events that every fraternity has, and you have to start there.

Can I rush 2 frats?

There's no inter-frat mingling during rush (unlike with sororities and the pan-hellenic council or whatever it's called), so there's no rules or anything stopping you from rushing multiple frats.

Can you only rush one fraternity?

“Suicide rushing” means that you only rush one fraternity, and completely disregard the rest of 'em. This is “suicide” because if you don't get into the only fraternity you rush, you're screwed if you want to be in Greek life. Pretty self-explanatory– now don't do it.

How long do you rush a frat for?

Rush lasts anywhere from a week to several weeks. Depending on the university, rush may take place prior to the beginning of the fall semester, a week or two into fall, or at the beginning of the second semester.

Do you have to go to every rush event?

It is not mandatory for rushes to attend every event. However, it is highly recommended. The more events you attend, the more you get to mingle with brothers and leave a lasting impression.

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Can you rush multiple times?

This process is a lot longer than the sorority rush process, because it feels like people are rushing or pledging for months every semester. You get to choose which fraternity you rush, and you can rush multiple and if you get bids, you can accept or refuse. (You can obviously only accept one bid.)

How do frats decide bids?

After all three rushes have taken place, each group discusses which students would be a positive addition to the group. Usually, this is a tedious process and takes many hours. When a group decides which new members they would like to join their organization, they give them a “bid,” which is an offer to join.

Is it hard to get a bid from a fraternity?

It shouldn't be too hard to get a bid if you're a good fit. They're talking to a lot of people so you want them to recognize that you've been coming out. Other than that, make sure you're asking real questions about the fraternity.

What do frats do during rush?

Fraternities often have a formal rush like sororities, but during rush, they also have informal events. During formal rush events, a potential new member would meet with all the fraternities, and depending on the university's guidelines, visit their houses as well. Informal rush events are usually parties.

Do you have to get invited to rush?

In order to join a sorority, you're usually required to attend rush events. Rush allows the sorority to get to know you and decide if they want you to join -- and it's the only way you can meet them to decide if you'll fit.

Can you get denied from a fraternity?

Getting Over Rejection

Being told no is tough. It doesn't matter if you get dumped by a girl, or if you are rejected by a fraternity. It is normal to have a bruised ego and feel a bit down in the dumps. I have always used the following strategy to get over the bad times in life.

What is the difference between rushing and pledging?

Students participating in rush are known as "rushees" (Potential New Members "PNMs") while students who have accepted a bid to a specific fraternity or sorority are known as "new members" or in some cases "pledges".

Is Order of Omega a big deal?

Greek Leadership Honor Society

Order of Omega is the most prestigious Greek leadership honorary in the nation. Membership consists of the top 3% of Greek leaders from each campus community.

What does dirty rush mean?

Dirty rushing is when a Greek chapter specifically tells a PNM that if they want that chapter, it's theirs. It can also include drinking/partying with PNMs and speaking to a PNM during the 'silent period' - the period after final party but before bid day where members of Greek Life are forbidden to speak to PNMs.

Do you have to accept a fraternity bid?

Receiving a bid is a formal invitation to join a fraternity. Bids may be extended to a potential new member after the fraternity has gotten to know him. Potential new members should not feel pressured or obligated to accept a bid. There is no time frame in which a bid will be given to an individual.

How do you make sure you get a bid?

How do you nail a fraternity interview?

What is rushing a frat like?

You can stand out when rushing a fraternity or sorority by asking thoughtful questions, being personable, and sharing your knowledge of the Greek organization you would like to join. Members want candidates who they will get along with and who demonstrate a commitment to the organization and its activities.

What questions do frats ask during rush?

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Can you drink during rush week?

For most universities, there is only one fraternity rush rule that really matters. That is no drinking during rush. It is considered dirty rushing if a brother provides alcohol to a rushee. I would guess that over 90% of the fraternity world breaks this rule.

What should I wear to fraternity rush?

I would suggest going with some nice khaki shorts, and a well-fitting t-shirt or polo. Make sure your hair isn't a mess, and please shave off the scraggly goatee. If you can pull off a beard, go for it, but if it's “not quite there yet”, I would recommend going clean shaven.

What is a zone day frat?

Under normal circumstances, Penn State's Interfraternity Council would host a “zone day” week where prospective brothers could tour fraternity houses and potentially be invited back for small in-person events.