Unless something has changed at Ole Miss, IFC/NIC fraternities do not have a quota or chapter total. So it may not be that unusual for sophomores and/or transfers to receive a bid. It really depends on the chapter and the person.
Ole Miss has a somewhat structured ("formal") delayed fall rush that is held from around the end of September to mid October. Because fall rush is delayed, you will have time to meet fraternity men once you are on campus.
However, most/all of the fraternities hold summer rush events. It is from these rush events that the bulk of most pledge classes may be formed since it is a more informal way to meet the rushees. So if you are able to attend the summer rush events, the better your chances are in receiving a bid. This is also true for incoming freshman as well.
I am not sure if the UM Greek Life office passes on information to the various chapters, but to be safe, once you are officially accepted at Ole Miss, you may want to contact the Greek Life office and ask them about information on summer rush events and how/when to sign up for IFC rush. By signing up, your name will be available to the fraternities, which may in turn, get you invited to summer rush events.
But even if you are not invited to any summer rush events, remember that rush at Ole Miss is delayed and you will have time to meet members of the various chapters once you are on campus in the fall.
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