Transferring schools and affliating with chapter

[lyrica9]

when i transferred schools i talked to the advisor and president at my first chapter, and they helped me with the paperwork. i also got in touch with the president of the chapter at my new school (this was in march, and i transferred that next fall) and met with her during our spring break to discuss the process. obviously that might not be possible if you are transferring to another state; i transferred about 250 miles away.

based on my experience, i recommend trying to get in touch with the president AND the chapter advisor before transferring. there were two other girls who transferred in the same semester i had, who had contacted the advisor instead of the president. they seemed to have an easier time getting involved in the new chapter, and i think that's in part because working with the advisor they were invited to a few days during spirit week and recruitment and had more chances to get to know people than i did having only attended bid night and one chapter meeting before the affiliation vote.

also, once you get in touch with the new chapter keep up contact, but don't be annoying. i would try to make an initial contact ASAP and check in again mid-summer, at least before work/spirit week and recruitment if they do fall formal recruitment.