<p>I want to join a fraternity at SLO next year</p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about which one I should join?</p>
<p>I’m looking for a house that parties, but isnt just all about the parties and has plenty of just kickbacks also</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>PS if people have seen the show Greek, something like Omega Xi as opposed to the Kappa Tau</p>
<p>Perhaps you have checked it out already, but there is quite a bit of information available on the CP website. I did also see this statement which will give you extra time to make an informed decision…</p>
<p>Feb. 18, 2010 — Starting in the fall, new students must wait at least until their second quarter to rush Cal Poly fraternities, according to a new plan agreed upon by university officials and the Interfraternity Council. Cal Poly officials announced the move this week, which will keep freshmen and transfer students from pledging fraternities in their first quarter to allow them to adjust to their new academic and social environment.</p>
<p>I personally am happy with that policy. It gives the kids the chance to focus on school and see if Greek life is something they are interested in before signing up.</p>
<p>I agree. Freshman year is tough enough without the Greek distraction.</p>
<p>You’ll have a bunch of time to figure out the whole Greek system. It’s not really like that show at CP, but some organizations definitely have a certain reputation. Since you have more than a couple weeks to decide what organization to join, try to meet members of each one and sort out the ones you get along with best. Sometimes the ones you may think you like in the beginning may not turn out that way in the end, so branch out during rush and figure out what’s right for you.</p>
<p>I wonder if they plan to do the same with the sororities. I know a freshman gal who told me it was a little crazy having to rush so early in the school year. She even admitted to getting a bit behind in her school work. She was a valedictorian at our h.s. last year and has always been able to balance her studies and ECs, so it’s working out fine for her after the initial rush. But, I agree it should be second quarter. She loves her sorority, although she mentioned they have a lot of “socials”. Is this something that involves buying formal dresses and spending a lot of money???</p>
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**norcalpadre said:</p>
<p>Feb. 18, 2010 Starting in the fall, new students must wait at least until their second quarter to rush Cal Poly fraternities, according to a new plan agreed upon by university officials and the Interfraternity Council. Cal Poly officials announced the move this week, which will keep freshmen and transfer students from pledging fraternities in their first quarter to allow them to adjust to their new academic and social environment. **</p>
<p>My son tells me you don’t have to be concerned about the purchase of formal dresses or spending lots of money. You do have to worry though . . . :)</p>
<p>I’m considering rushing for a sorority as well. I think I may wait until sophomore year because it is expensive and I want to be able to adjust before “rushing” into a lot of social distractions. Sororities can have socials very frequently (according to girls I know the average is about 3-4 days a week). That can be really demanding when school work and a job is thrown into the mix.</p>
<p>Wow–3-4 times a WEEK?? Hmmm…my daughter also wants to audition for the a cappella group called “Take it SLO”. Then there are various clubs and other activities. OH, and YES—there *are *her CLASSES and homework somewhere in the mix! ;-)</p>
<p>I saw you on the USC board. I thought your daughter was accpeted to USC? I know guys who are fellow Eagle Scouts and they are Sig Eps. I have heard that is a good fraternity at SLO.</p>
<p>I saw you, too Werty. Sorry it didn’t work out for you. Yes, she was admitted to USC, but she was all set for Cal Poly until she received the acceptance. Still is, actually. There is no WAY we can afford SC and we doubt they will offer much except for loans. We’re just part of the middle class who usually ends up paying for everything one way or another. Also, even though USC was her first choice a year ago (for 5 year Occupational Therapy), she’s not so sure anymore. For now it’s Cal Poly. Her good friend got in, too, so they’ve been planning on going together. We’ll see!</p>