Can I Join as a Sophomore???

SophFrat · #1 09-23-2007, 02:04 PM

Hey, I go to a large university right now and I am a current sophomore,after this semester I am transfering to the University of Kentucky. I have rushed down here and got numerous bids but did not feel like doing one because they were not that great, however I have visited UK and they look great. My question is as a second semester sophomore will I have any problems joining a fraternity at UK since I am not a freshman or anything?? If I explain I am a transfer will that help? Any advice would be great. If your interested in knowing the school i go to know please send a pm

adpiucf · #2 09-23-2007, 02:12 PM

Call the Office of Greek Life/Fraternity Affairs at UK and talk to them. They can give you statistics on rush and upperclassmen placement.

Universally, fraternity rush is a lot more laid back than sorority rush. In my experience with several college campuses across North America, sophomore men do just fine at fraternity rush. The fraternities are not as concerned with pledging freshmen as the sororities tend to be.

This advice does not guarantee you will receive a bid to membership at a UK fraternity, but unless UK does things very, very differently, sophomore men/transfers won't be at any significant disadvantage over the other students coming out to rush.

Good luck.

_Lisa_ · #3 09-23-2007, 02:17 PM

UK has a Greek Affairs web site, that might be helpful to you.

http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Greek/

barbino · #4 09-26-2007, 12:28 AM

Yes, you are right, UK has great fraternities and a strong Greek system overall. I went there quite awhile back, but as an alumnae, I am familiar with the campus culture. Every fraternity at UK is very different. While you should be at no specific disadvantage while rushing as a sophomore, some fraternities there may prefer to pledge freshmen that will be able to be active longer. Be prepared for this possibility. Other than that, I can basically give you the same advice most other GC'ers would: stay open to all possibilities, and pledge where your heart is. If you have specific questions or need more advice, let us know.

TSteven · #5 09-26-2007, 09:02 PM

Unless things have changed, all UK chapters have a Spring Rush. And since UK is the flagship university for the Commonwealth, transfers are expected.

You may also want to check out the Interfraternity Council of The University of Kentucky website.

On! On! U of K