Hello, I was just wondering how hard it would be for me to join a fraternity at Ole Miss. I will 100% be attending Ole Miss in the fall. I’m from Massachusetts and have no connections at Ole Miss or anywhere in the south. I guess I dress in fratty way (i.e) vineyard vines, southern tide, J.crew etc. and play a lot of golf and lacrosse. The main reason im going to Ole Miss is for a new experience and because all of my close friends will be attending ivy league schools (which I didn’t get into). The main reason I want to join a fraternity though, is for the brotherhood and I want to make a close group of friends like I had in MA. So any suggestions on how to get a bid or what my chances are would be greatly appreciated!
you will have no problem. We are from Ohio and a big lacrosse family as well. My son is a Beta and other guys in the house are from California, Illinois, Florida, Boston etc. Remember it is 50% out of state students. Get started on the right foot, if your grades are crummy the first 3 weeks before rush, they will find out and it will hurt your chances of getting a bid.
@KristoPapa If you are coming from Massachusetts with no connections you should probably scratch three or four fraternities off your list, as they draw primarily from Mississippi. Keep an open mind, don’t set your heart on any one chapter, and play your cards close to your vest. You might think you want to join Eta Tater Pi, but don’t tell that to anyone or they will pre-emptively cut you, as they don’t want to waste time on someone who has expressed an intention to go elsewhere.
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Both myself and my wife were Greek, but our son is not interested. That being said, I believe he will get what you are seeking in the Honors College.
I also was our chapter’s rush chair for a couple of years (I know - like a long time ago)… Anyway, other than the dress stuff, just say exactly what you said. Be honest, up front about what you want and why you are seeking brotherhood. That will resonate with a number of chapters and you will find a few that are a natural fit. People can bicker about thsi chapter vs. that…in the end they are all made up of people. Find the people that seem to be a good match and then commit.
Avoid the stereotypical topics - girls, parties, etc… Concentrate on brotherhood & friendship. Guys that I looked for talked about bonds in sports or just close groups and they were seeking that. I liked to see guys that already recognized that college is easier to do as a group instead of solo.
Good luck!
What are the average fees for the frats?
everyone is different, when you live in the house, its less than the dorms.