<p>Sabaray is correct. When D went through formal recruitment last winter, each sorority handed the girls a pamphlet with information such as costs, philanthropy, colors/symbols, GPA requirements, etc. The costs do not vary significantly among the groups IMO; however, some may disagree. If I recall, the average was somewhere between $1050-$1500 per semester. Something to consider…the cost of living in the house, should you choose to do so your third year, will most likely save you money compared to the dorms. I also wholeheartedly agree with Sabaray – go into the process with an open mind. Recruitment can be VERY competitive at UVA, but if you keep your options open, you’re likely to find a fantastic group of girls with a tight sisterhood.</p>
<p>There are sixteen chapters in the Inter-Sorority Council at UVA, and you will find all sorts of young women as members of these organizations. The recruitment process is a great way to learn more about the personalities of these groups and the women in them, and hopefully find a place where you fit. </p>
<p>New member semester dues (the dues you will pay in Spring 2013 if you choose to rush) range from $750-$1800. At the end of the second round of recruitment (there are four), you will be given a pamphlet from every house you attend that has this information. Make sure you are thinking about the financial obligations, and discussing them with your parents or anyone on whom you are financially dependent. While joining a sorority can be a big financial commitment, the ISC and (I believe) every sorority’s national organization offer scholarships for smart, dedicated chapter members with financial need. If you are concerned about the opportunities for scholarships within a particular organization, check out each chapter’s national website.</p>
<p>[Virginia</a> ISC](<a href=“http://www.virginiaisc.com%5DVirginia”>http://www.virginiaisc.com) is a great resource for women in sororities and those women thinking of joining them. You will find information about every chapter and about the umbrella organization that is the ISC. While a few on this board have seemed to disagree, I am sure you will find that the largest women’s organization at the University (with upwards of 1800 members after formal recruitment each year) is full of strong, smart, passionate, and involved women who are dedicated to something larger than them. Feel free to PM me with any additional questions you may have, OP.</p>
<p>just curious, but how have you already gotten an admissions decisions? i’m applying for transfer for fall 2012 and the deadline is march 1st.</p>
<p>I applied Early Action (I’m a high school senior right now)</p>
<p>Sent from my VM670 using CC</p>
<p>happy for you, h1lbert! in my d’s day, there was no early action. go for it and enjoy the amazing experience!</p>
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<p>When I cook – and my friends tell me I cook delicious meals – I can get food expenses down to 50-70 dollars a month or less. And that’s for all my meals, except for social gatherings.</p>
<p>Live-in costs and dues are quite two different things. The 1200 dollars/year figure I believe, was just for regular members who don’t live in-house.</p>
<p>John, College Confidential has already heard about your cooking. No need to go there again.</p>
<p>My advice to the OP: Enjoy the first semester. Get involved. Work hard. Have fun. When the time comes to rush, go to the different houses, meet as many people as possible, and then decide if sorority life is right for you. :)</p>
<p>What I’m saying is that 1200 is pretty exorbitant for food …does the sorority order pizzas for all its members every night?</p>
<p>The pamphlets provided to girls during sorority recruitment break down the cost of semester dues, which include food, but also budget for philanthropy events, parents’ weekends, semi-formal and formal, and other events. No one said Greek life is cheap, but it costs money for a reason.</p>
<p>And that would add up to thousands of dollars every year how?</p>
<p>Other student organisations I know have spectacular events every year and they collect at most, twenty-five dollars per member per event.</p>
<p>Anderson Carriage House and Harvest Moon Catering provide meals for many of the Greek houses. That’s far better food than pizza.</p>
<p>Clearly, many people find participating in Greek life rewarding and worth the cost of dues.</p>