Rush 2002!!

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Welcome to Rush!!

We know many of you will be apprehensive and nervous about the events of the week, as you do not know what to expect from Rush.  You do not have to know that you are interested in Sorority life in order to Rush, you just have to come in with an open mind and a positive attitude and by the weeks end you will know what you want to do.  Even if you decide that the experience is not for you, you will definitely make new friends both in the houses and in your Rush groups. 

So, our advice is that you relax, act naturally and honestly, and most importantly, be yourself!!  Follow your feelings and instincts, and take a good look at each House and each member, as they could be your new sisters.  Give each House an equal and honest chance, ask questions, and get to know the sisters before you make a judgment or decision.  Make choices by yourself – don’t do what your friends think you should do –go with whatever place makes you feel most comfortable; where you feel at home. 

Rush is an unforgettable experience, just as sisterhood is an unforgettable experience.  If you decide to join, you will make friendships that last a lifetime, become apart of a nationwide family and have an enriched and amazing college experience.  Sisterhood is what you make of it, and your experience within it is as unique as you are!  Good luck – we hope to see you at Rush!!

 

 

2002 Spring Rush Schedule:

 

Monday, January 21 – Friday, January 25 – Sign-up for the best week of your life!!

Visit one of the tables in the campus center, Carmichael, or Dewick during lunch (11:30 – 1:30) and dinner (5:00-7:00) to Register.  Registration does not mean that you have to Rush…but you can’t Rush if you don’t register!  So fill out a registration card even if you are not positive on whether you are planning to Rush. 

 

Tuesday January 22nd- Thursday January 24th – Info Sessions

A general information session about Rush.  A couple sisters from each house will be there to answer any questions you might have before Rush actually begins.

Tuesday– 9pm Hodgdon Lounge

Wednesday – 9pm Carmichael Lounge

Thursday – 9pm in both Hodgdon and Carmichael Lounges

 

 Sunday, January 27th – PanHel Day! (TBA)

An orientation day for all those interested in Rush.  Come meet other Rushees and sisters from Alpha Phi, Alpha Omicron Pi and Chi Omega.  This is the last day to sign up for Rush, and the last day before Rush officially begins…so come with questions, concerns, whatever...and we’ll be here to answer them for you!

 

Wednesday, January 30th- Rotating Parties on Campus (7:15 – 10:00 pm )

This is the first official day of Rush where all Rushees are split into Rush groups and get to go to a party hosted by each individual House in neutral locations around campus.  This is a really great way to start getting a feel for what each separate House is like and for what the Greek system at Tufts is like in general.  Come with an open mind and a big appetite!

 

Thursday, January 31st – Rotating Parties in Houses (7:00 – 10:45 pm)

Ever wondered what it looks like inside a Sorority House??  Come get cozy and meet more girls at as you visit each of our amazing houses! 

 

Friday, February 1st – Night Off!!  But don’t forget to come and pick-up your invitations to Saturday’s Theme parties from 2-5 in the campus center.

 

Saturday, February 2nd - Theme Party  (1:00-5:00 pm)

The most fun day of Rush!  Each House throws a festive party with a theme of their choosing.  Sisters dress in costume and Rushees are encouraged to dress as well!  Your invitation will tell you what to wear.

 

Sunday, February 3rd – Come pick-up your invites to the last night of Rush from 11:00am – 1:00pm in the Campus Center.

 

Sunday, February 3rd – Preference Party (4:00 – 9:00 pm)

This is the last night of Rush where Rushees will have their last opportunity to meet sisters from the sisterhoods before making their final decisions. After the parties, Rushees come sign a Preference Card in the campus center, indicating their preference of which house they would most like to join.

 

Tuesday, February 5th – Bid Day!

At some point Tuesday night an invitation to pledge or join a sisterhood will be delivered to each Rushee’s dorm room, and will have a certain amount of time to accept or decline as indicated on their bid invitation.  Now let the Pledging begin!!

 

 

Other Info for Rushees:

 

What should I wear to the Rush events?

Suggested Dress for Rush:  PanHel Day is really casual, but the rest of the nights (except theme) are semi-dressy/semi-casual.  This means wear a skirt, nice pants, a casual dress etc.  Preference Parties are the dressiest of the Pan Hellenic Rush events. 

 

 

How do I know if I am eligible for Rush?

To be eligible, you have to fulfill the following requirements:

     Must be an undergraduate at Tufts University

     Must have completed one full semester at Tufts or another school

Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (if you are in liberal/arts) and a GPA of 2.3 or higher (if you are in engineering).

Must not be on any academic or disciplinary probation

Must have never been an initiated member of a National Pan Hellenic Conference Sorority

Must not have been a pledge or new member of a Pan Hellenic Sorority at Tufts within the past year (last spring is OK)

Must have registered for Rush on or before Pan Hellenic Day (Sunday January 27th)

 

**If you are a transfer student or are concerned about your academic or disciplinary standing, please contact Veronica Carter at the Dean of Students Office so that all necessary paperwork can be completed before you start Rush.

 

 

One more thing…

During Rush, the sisters in each of the houses are required to have no more than minimal contact with Rushees outside of the official Rush events.  In particular, no sister may discuss Rush with any Rushee during this time.  Be aware of this during the week so that if someone you knew prior to Rush or just met at a Rush event just walks by and waves, you’ll know that they are not being unfriendly…they just are following the National rules!!

 

 

 

Greek Speak

 You may hear some of these terms used during the week, so here is a

glossary of what everything means:

 

Active: A fully initiated, collegiate member of a fraternity or sorority.

 

Alumnus: A fully initiated member who has graduated.

 

Bid: An invitation to pledge or join a brother hood or sisterhood

 

Chapter:  A collegiate group affiliated with a national or international Greek organization.  Individual chapters are often assigned Greek letter names indicating the order of their establishment.

 

Colony:  The name given to the group of men or women of a national Greek organization before becoming a full chapter.

 

GAMMA: (Greeks Advocating the mature Management of Alcohol) A committee of the IGC which holds educational programs.

 

IFC: (Inter-Fraternity Council) Representative governing body for the fraternities

 

IGC: (Inter-Greek Council) Representative Governing body for all Tufts Greek organizations

 

Initiation:  A traditional ritual, which establishes the initiate as a full, active member of a fraternity or sorority.

 

Legacy:  A person whose parent, grandparent, or sibling is member of a particular fraternity or sorority.

 

Pan Hellenic Council:  At least two members form each sorority chapter serve on the Pan Hellenic Council, which is the representative governing body for sororities.  Also coordinates sorority Rush and plans educational, social and philanthropic activities.

 

Pledge/New Member: A person who has accepted a bid to join a fraternity or sorority, but who has not yet become an initiated member.

 

Preference Card:  A ranked list of the sororities from which the Rushee will accept a bid.

 

Rho Chi:  A Pan Hellenic representative who remains neutral during Rush and is able to represent all three sororities, answer Rushee’s questions, and guide students through the Rush process.

 

Rush:  The period when students are able to visit fraternities and sororities and find out more about Greek life.

 

Tufts Pan Hellenic Association:  Comprised of every member of a sorority at Tufts.

 

 

 

Greek Alphabet

 

Alpha (Α) - Beta (Β) - Gamma (Γ) - Delta (Δ)

Epsilon (Ε) - Zeta (Ζ) - Eta (Η) - Theta (Θ) - Iota (Ι)

Kappa (Κ) - Lambda (Λ) - Mu (Μ) - Nu (Ν) - Xi (Ξ)

Omicron (Ο) - Pi (Π ) - Rho (Ρ ) - Sigma (Σ) - Tau (Τ)

Upsilon (Υ) - Phi (Φ)  - Chi (Χ) - Psi (Ψ) - Omega (Ω)