How often does a sorority have a line?

Though it varies from organization to organization, you will be on line anywhere from one to three months (and chances are, you will eat, sleep and breathe your soon-to-be sorority that semester).

Do sororities rush every semester?

Sorority rush tends to be more formal, with different themes and requirements for each day. Normally, rush occurs at the beginning of the fall and/or spring semester, and it lasts about a week. This can range from a couple of weeks to an entire semester.

How often do grad chapters have lines?

Lines every 10 years will cause MORE problems. Lines will be huge… even at the university level, skip a few years and have a line… the line will be very large. Most graduate chapters don’t have lines but every few years, anyway.

What does skee wee mean?

There is a bond there created by Alpha Kappa Alpha. Oh, and if you don’t know, “Skee-Wee” is the sound that other AKA’s make to greet each other or just let other people know that we are in the house. It’s really high-pitched and has been known to break glass.

What is an ace in a sorority?

Ace: The first person in an intake class for a culturally-based fraternity or sorority. ( Usually organized shortest to tallest) Active: An initiated fraternity or sorority member who is affiliated with the campus chapter.

What do sororities do during rush?

Rush usually consists of a few rounds. During these rounds, sisters meet potential new members. The women talk, perform skits, sing songs and share personal stories about what the sisterhood means to them. As rush progresses, potential new members and sororities list their choices in order of preference.

Why should I not join a sorority?

1. Only So Much Time in the Day. If you join a sorority say goodbye to a social life, or at least any social life outside of the sorority. With all the volunteer work, meetings, parties and other shenanigans sororities are involved with, there really isn’t any time to expose yourself to things outside of Greek life.

What is the age limit to join a fraternity?

As long as you are a full time undergraduate or graduate student there is no official age restriction . If you have the free time and 1–2 years of school left joining at 22–25 isn’t necessarily bad. Your bonding experience will be different but it can work.

How much does it cost to pledge Grad Chapter AKA?

A one-time initiation fee of $195 (some chapters will charge $210 to include the cost of a $15 member badge). Annual national membership dues, $145 ($72 fall semester and $73 spring semester).

How long does it take to pledging a sorority?

It’s a Time-Consuming Process Though it varies from organization to organization, you will be on line anywhere from one to three months (and chances are, you will eat, sleep and breathe your soon-to-be sorority that semester). Each sorority has its own traditions and practices, but in many cases,…

Are there quotas for how many members a sorority can have?

This means that each sorority can only accept a certain number of members before they must stop and allow other sororities on campus an opportunity to reach that level as well. The number for quota may vary from year to year.

What do you need to know about being in a sorority?

There are non-fun sorority requirements. Sometimes at not-fun chapter, you get assigned mandatory not-fun things. Get comfy in your campus auditorium, because you will be attending a lot of things. Being in a sorority also means philanthropy and volunteering. While it’s rewarding and fun and super important, it’s also Sunday and you’re hungover.

Is it too late to join a sorority?

But whatever the case may be, it’s never to late to join a sorority. Unlike most White organizations, all NPHC sororities and fraternities boast graduate chapters. Before joining, get familiarize yourself with the chapter by attending events and meetings its members.