can a fraternity or sorority cut a pledge???

[iasw]

so i just accepted a bid to a fraternity, but our pledge class is really big compared to what its been in the past. so there were rumors going around that the brothers were going to cut about 10 pledges from the pledge class, so im a little concerned. are they allowed to do this or is this just a rumor? has anyone heard of having too big of a pledge class? i thought they would appreciate having more dues money but idk. sorry if this question isnt in the right forum.

[knight_shadow]

Yes, members can cut pledges if they think it's necessary.

And if they were concerned about the size of the pledge class, I'd think they would be more careful who they gave bids out to.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by iasw

so i just accepted a bid to a fraternity, but our pledge class is really big compared to what its been in the past. so there were rumors going around that the brothers were going to cut about 10 pledges from the pledge class, so im a little concerned. are they allowed to do this or is this just a rumor? has anyone heard of having too big of a pledge class? i thought they would appreciate having more dues money but idk. sorry if this question isnt in the right forum.

Not sure about guys, but every sorority has different policies regarding this. However, I am fairly certain that if we are not going to initate a NM, there has to be a concrete reason (grades, attendance, etc) and it has to be approved by an advisor. So, "the class is too big" is not a reason.


It seems silly to take x number of guys and then cut them arbitrarily because of the class size. Isn't it easier to just take the number you want in the beginning?

[tld221]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Not sure about guys, but every sorority has different policies regarding this. However, I am fairly certain that if we are not going to initate a NM, there has to be a concrete reason (grades, attendance, etc) and it has to be approved by an advisor. So, "the class is too big" is not a reason.


It seems silly to take x number of guys and then cut them arbitrarily because of the class size. Isn't it easier to just take the number you want in the beginning?

fixed that for ya.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by tld221

fixed that for ya.

I know, wtf is up with that? She's slippin!

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by iasw

so i just accepted a bid to a fraternity, but our pledge class is really big compared to what its been in the past. so there were rumors going around that the brothers were going to cut about 10 pledges from the pledge class, so im a little concerned. are they allowed to do this or is this just a rumor? has anyone heard of having too big of a pledge class? i thought they would appreciate having more dues money but idk. sorry if this question isnt in the right forum.

I think they're just screwing with your mind.

I'm going to try this font color thing out for a while and see how long it takes for me to get annoyed by it.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I think they're just screwing with your mind.

I'm going to try this font color thing out for a while and see how long it takes for me to get annoyed by it.

Sorry guys, I don't post from my phone that often. When I do, I forget the color!

And Sen, don't try to swagger-jack me. I originated the colored font, son.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Sorry guys, I don't post from my phone that often. When I do, I forget the color!

And Sen, don't try to swagger-jack me. I originated the colored font, son.

That implies you have any swagger to jack.

POW!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

That implies you have any swagger to jack.

POW!

Don't make me cut you.

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

[COLOR="Magenta"]Not sure about guys, but every sorority has different policies regarding this. However, I am fairly certain that if we are not going to initate a NM, there has to be a concrete reason (grades, attendance, etc) and it has to be approved by an advisor. So, "the class is too big" is not a reason.

It isn't a reason for girls (necessarily) but certainly can for guys.

We've chopped several guys because we bid too many. However, there were extra activities involved. We knew we had to cut down, but we also clearly looked at grades, attitudes, etc.

[ree-Xi]

I dated someone for 4+ years and his fraternity did this every semester. I have seen more than I probably should have over that time. (This was long, long ago).

So let me tell you the short answer: Yes.

My suggestion (from an outsider seeing a lot) is to keep yourself in check and let your personality and demeanor remind them why they chose you in the first place. You may not have much control over the situation, but don't give them a reason to re-evaluate you.

And pssst....confidence goes a long way, so I suggest trying to work this sort of thing out yourself versus putting it on a message board. For the past 150 years, men (and women) have been getting through pledging without the internet.

Good luck.

[XAntoftheSkyX]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

That implies you have any swagger to jack.

POW!