Recruitment 
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| Written by Administrator | |
| Saturday, 23 August 2008 | |
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IFC Rush Events BBQ: October 8th on the Quad Casino night: November 1st in the Odeum from 7 - 10 pm. House Tours: November 2nd and 3rd, meeting at the Wedge at 7:00 pm. Bid Night: December 4th in the Odeum at 8 pm. Eligibility Any full-time undergraduate student is eligible for New Member Recruitment if they have passed 2/3 classes in A Term. Students who are taking semester-long courses should see the Greek Advisor prior to New Member Recruitment to obtain an academically eligible status. Freshman men are NOT allowed in fraternity houses until House Tours. Violation of this rule will lead to Recruitment ineligibility.FAQS What can I expect during New Member Recruitment? Recruitment starts with informational sessions in the Residence Halls followed by House Tours and lasts the entire month of November. Events are planned throughout the time by the various houses on campus. Every house distributes calendars of their Recruitment events at House Tours, while also listing them on the individual house web sites. The events for each house are provided free to all perspective men at WPI, so be sure to check out the different houses and events. Keep in mind that participating in Recruitment is completely non-committal, even if you decide to attend any or all of these events, it does not mean that you have to join a fraternity! What are the requirements of recruitment? You will need to register for recruitment to determine if you are academically eligible to participate. This requires that you pass an average of 2/3 of your courses and be in good academic standing with the university. How much time does belonging to a Greek organization take? There is a required meeting once a week in addition to sister or brotherhood events, community service projects, and social events. Remember, the more you put into the organization, the more you will gain from your membership. What benefits are available to me if I go Greek? You’ll gain valuable academic support from upperclassmen in your major as well as support from brothers. Going Greek allows you to meet others outside of your residence hall with similar interests and values. Every chapter has a number of positions in which you can develop leadership skills. Networking with alumni has proven helpful in securing internships and jobs. How do bids work? Chapters give out bids to members they feel will be a great addition to the chapter. Men will receive bids throughout the recruitment period up to IFC Bid Night. Once you sign your bid, you affirm your commitment to become a member of that chapter. To increase your chances of getting a bid, attend as many recruitment events as possible. Make an effort to talk to a number of brothers in each chapter. How do I decide which chapter to join? Each person looks for different attributes in a Greek organization. The choice is up to you, so look carefully at all of the chapters and evaluate which one best meets your needs and interests. The key is to join the chapter where you feel most comfortable. If you decide not to join this year, you may still choose to join next year. What about hazing? Hazing constitutes an activity that is designed or intended to humiliate or embarrass a student during the process of joining an organization. Hazing practices are a criminal violation of Massachusetts state law, and are strictly prohibited by campus and organizational policies. It is our goal to provide the best possible experiences for fraternity and sorority members on campus. If you become aware of any situation that creates a negative or dangerous environment for any of our students, please let us know. Hazing incidents rarely occur, but when they do they can create negative ramifications for the individuals experiencing hazing. For more information: http://www.wpi.edu/Pubs/Policies/Judicial |
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