So, you got to college... Now what?
For you, starting
college at a new University is a challenging experience and may seem a
bit overwhelming. Come RUSH, you may be thinking of joining a sorority. Some questions you may have are:
What impact would sorority membership have on my grades?
Students
often find it difficult managing their time with all the
responsibilities of college. Chi Omega Rho's purpose is to "support
fellow members and pledges in their academic and social growth." You can
access a network of junior and senior members who are already
knowledgeable about campus resources such as the library, computer labs,
tutoring centers, and academic advisers. They are always available for
helpful advice. We also emphasis the priority school takes in our lives, and would never ask you to jeopardize your grades for the sorority.
Does it cost a lot of money to be in a sorority?
Each
sorority is self-supported through annual dues charged to each member.
These dues are collected once per semester to cover such things as
social events, Greek Letters, and associated costs. With local
sororities, such as Chi Omega Rho, the dues of membership are
significantly less being that there are no national dues. Currently, we have the lowest dues at LTU.
How do I go about joining a sorority?
Greek
Organizations organize a process of meeting new people and making
friends called RUSH. RUSH is a two-week period at the beginning of each
semester, which offers you an opportunity to meet each Greek
organization and learn what they have to offer their members.
Participating in RUSH in no way obligates a student to join any
organization. If a particular organization is chosen and you are invited
into the sorority, you will begin a period called pledging. Upon
completion of pledging, you will be initiated as a full member.
Does being in a sorority take a lot of time?
While
members are encouraged to participate in social events, academic
responsibilities always take priority. However, research has shown that
involved college students are more likely to graduate and they report
greater satisfaction with their college experience. Through your sorority
involvement, you will learn how to balance your academic, work, campus
involvement, and social commitments.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Chi Omega Rho or Greek Life in general, then check out our Contact Us page!