<p>I just got accepted to UNC and am 99.9% sure I'm going here. I'm from out of state, with dads, uncles and aunts that went to Carolina who all were involved in the greek system. I was doing some research on housing/etc. and dawned on me that I may want to be involved in a sorority, but may not want to go through fall rush. Does waiting until the spring lessen your options/chances of getting into a certain sorority? I know I don't have to worry about this for awhile, but just thought I'd get it out there. Go Heels!</p>
<p>I think it depends on what sorority you want to join. My D1 joined her sorority at UNC 2nd semester of her first year and she loves it. She didn’t have to go through the rush process and she got to meet the girls and get a feel for the House prior to accepting her bid. I’m just not sure every sorority offers that option. Good luck!</p>
<p>I went through spring rush and I heard many times from other girls that fall rush was extremely stressful, with rush events taking up to 5-7 hours per day every couple days for two weeks while school is going on. Spring rush was much more laid back and you decide which sororities you want to go to the events for so it can get stressful if you’re rushing a lot of them, but it’s not nearly as bad. There are 10 sororities and a Christian interest sorority and this year I think 6 total sororities were recruiting, so if you’re looking to get into a “top” house then spring recruitment would not be for you. Otherwise it is a great option to get a feel for campus life and make some friends outside of the greek system and get used to classes before you make the commitment.</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure that technically every frat and sorority have to do some sort of spring recruitment. I think that spring rush is a great idea because it can be really hard to transition first semester, especially with the added pressure of a sorority. </p>
<p>Like calitarheel said, you probably won’t have as good of a chance at a “top” house (tbh no idea which ones those are…) but everybody I know who’s gone through spring rush has been happy with it! A ton of girls dropped out of fall rush because it was so stressful.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice!!.. i still don’t know 100% what I’m going to do but spring rush sounds like a good alternative. I’m glad sororities have that option and use it (what I was afraid of was that there would technically be a spring rush but no one would take it seriously).</p>
<p>Wow. I’m so happy that you asked this question. I wanted to know the same thing. I plan to do honors, but I’m not too sure if I would be able to do both. Anybody have words of advice for someone who’d like to do both? Is spring the best option?</p>
<p>Spring Rush is considered informal so its a lot more laid back</p>
<p>thanks guys! other quick question. I’m a HUGE UNC bball fan and love be a sports fan!!! (am planning to paint my face and try to go to as many bball games as possible next year). would sorority life frown upon that kind of enthusiasm? I know the time commitment might compromise some things, but are the girls in sororities at unc so girly-girl they lose their spirit for the school’s sport teams?</p>
<p>Spring Rush is MUCH more laid back and informal, but you will not have the opportunity to look at every sorority as an option, which is extremely unfortunate. Typically, sororities who do Spring Rush need more girls to make quota and “top houses” that are there are only taking 1 or 2 girls at max. Go through Fall Rush and give it a try and if not, rush as a sophomore. There are at least 10 sophomores in my pledge class (I’m a freshman) and it wasn’t weird for them at all being order! Also, Panhellenic has instituted the “upperclassmen quota” so now every sorority HAS to take upperclassmen.</p>
<p>Spring Rush is so much more laid back, but there are a few cons. Like mentioned above, not all sororities hold spring rush. “Top Tier” or not, half of those spring rush spots are often given to girls who’ve befriended sisters over the semester and decided to join. So, your options are really limited. Fall rush as a sophomore is not uncommon at all, either. My friend did it and was very happy with her choice to wait a year.</p>
<p>Finally, I know a ton of sorority girls that are incredibly spirited. Then again, most of the student body is really spirited. Even those who don’t really care usually wear a pin or something Carolina Blue. It all depends on which sorority you end up joining, but most are really into supporting the Tar Heels and you’ll more than likely have many sisters joining you at sporting events.</p>