Recruitment

Recruitment Information

Now that you know about the Greek community, get ready to join. To help you with your Recruitment process, we have devised this step-by-step method on how to prepare for Recruitment:

Myths About Recruitment

Myth #1  "It costs thousands of dollars per semester to be in a Fraternity"

Most Fraternity dues cost $400-$600 per semester. This money goes toward the lodge, when applicable, property taxes, bills, insurance, philanthropic events and other programs that happen within the chapters.

Myth #2  "Hazing is a big part of Fraternity life"

Hazing is absolutely not tolerated at Texas Tech University. Hazing is a crime that will be reported directly to the university and the Texas Tech University Police Department. All fraternities’ national headquarters have strict policies that prohibit hazing to the point of disbandment of that chapter from Texas Tech University.

Myth #3  "People say that I am paying for my friends"

Joining a fraternity means that you get a chance to meet thousands of people that are involved in hundreds of different activities. You have the chance to gain knowledge, confidence and leadership through campus-wide activities. Fraternities offer a platform where young men can receive instructions and know how, from men who have already gone down the college road.

Myth #4  "Joining a Fraternity will lower my grades"

NOT TRUE! Students are the only ones who will affect their academic achievement. Fraternities offer opportunities for their members to achieve academically. Fraternities have some of the best scholarships programs at Texas Tech. There is a study hall program every week that allows new members to sit down and complete their studies. There are tutors available for anyone that is having trouble in a class or any other part of their academic life.

Recruitment Schedule

Tuesday, January 24th Matador room (SUB) Recruits will meet the chapters and exchange contact information. The remainder of the week will be informal with recruits attending various events hosted by fraternities as mutually agreeable. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Rules of Recruitment

A. Eligibility:

Any male who is interested in going through rush, formal or informal, must be accepted to Texas Tech. He may not go through rush if he was accepted as a provisional student or is on academic probation. However, once a provisional student has completed at least 12 college credit hours at Texas Tech and has a cumulative G.P.A. at or over a 2.25 he may be allowed to go through rush. Any transfer student wanting to rush must have at least 12 college credit hours and a 2.75 transfer G.P.A. The Interfraternity Council reserves the right to ask for official transcripts from transfer students to verify G.P.A

B. General Regulations:

  1. All University regulations will apply during Formal Rush Week.
  2. Drinking alcoholic beverages during the week of rush is not allowed under any circumstances! Drinking alcoholic beverages with any active member of a fraternity is considered a major rush violation. If a rushee is found in violation of the IFC Rush regulation governing the use of alcohol, he will be removed from rush and subject to the penalty of not being allowed to pledge any fraternity until the Spring 2008 semester.
  3. During the week of Rush, all rushees are not permitted to visit any establishment, which serves alcohol (i.e.: bars, clubs, etc.), unless an official supervised Rush event is schedule at the location, all these events can be found in your Rush Packet. Use of Alcohol is Prohibited during Rush week, any rushee seen in alcohol serving establishment unsupervised will be expelled from rush without refund and will not be able to pledge any fraternity until Fall 2011. This will be monitored by IFC.
  4. Rush nametags must be worn at all times during rush activities.
  5. Dirty Rush. "Dirty Rush" is defined as any action detrimental to a fraternity, group of fraternities, or the Interfraternity Council. Specific examples include, but are not limited to the following:
    • "Bad-mouthing" another group, i.e., through implication, giving false information, etc.
    • Giving/receiving an oral bid, or handing a bid, prior to the IFC designated time. Starting from the end of the last semester, to the next formal bid time.
    • Undue pressure on a rushee to join.
    • Pressuring a rushee to go “suicide” (dropping all fraternities except one).
    • Coming into contact with any member of any fraternity outside of the scheduled rush function in any way (person, phone, mail, or any other means) during IFC Formal Rush, exempting personal contact during official parties will result in the penalty of not being allowed to pledge any fraternity until the Fall 2011.
    • Violating any IFC Rush Regulation for the purpose of getting a rushee to join.
    • Any other act deemed by the IFC Judicial Board or Rush Director as "Dirty Rushing."
  6. If a rushee is found in violation of the IFC Rush Regulations, including but not limited to the use of alcohol, missing rush parties without prior notice to the IFC Rush Director, found committing criminal acts or violating any campus policy, he will be subject to the penalty of not being able to pledge any fraternity until the start of the next semester.

C. Withdraw From Rush:
Any rushee who drops out of rush once rush has begun, will not be allowed to except a bid for 90 days after the last day of rush.

Recruitment Tips

BE YOURSELF. There is nothing more important than being yourself during rush. You’ll end up with right fraternity for you, and you will be happy with your education.

Evaluate each fraternity carefully. It is important to make an individual decision about which fraternities you will focus on during rush

Take your time. Joining a fraternity is a lifelong commitment. Be sure that the fraternity that has given you a bid is one you will be happy with. You do not have to accept a bid right away; even though it is called rush, this is the one decision you will not want to rush into. Whenever you visit the fraternities, take a look around and ask yourself “Are these the people I want to associate myself with?”

Ask questions. Make sure all your questions are sufficiently answered. Some questions you might want to ask are:
What is your membership education period like? What is its purpose?
What are the time and financial commitments involved in joining a fraternity?
What are the grade requirements?
What are some of your social activities?
What makes your fraternity unique?
How many men did you pledge last year, and how many did you initiate?
Do you have study halls?
Do you have any student leaders?
Does your chapter make good grades?

Remember what you join is essentially who you associate with. So, if it is a fraternity that uses flamboyant and pretentious tactics to impress rushes then they are probably losers anyway!

ASK YOURSELF THIS: Am I doing this for me or for someone else? For example your sister’s boyfriend, your dad, your brother, your friends from high school, your girlfriend, your best friend, your roommate, your neighbor, your uncle-ETC! YOU SHOULD PLEDGE A FRATERNITY THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU! AFTER ALL YOU ARE THE ONE PLEDGING IT!