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Alright, I'm Sold. You Guys Rock.
How Do I Join?
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In order to become a Brother of the Theta
Chapter of Chi Phi there are three main stages that need to be
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Rush
Firstly as a Rushee, we are looking for men that best exemplify the
three main values of Chi Phi: Truth, Honesty, and
Personal Integrity. We are also looking for men that have similar
interests to the house. The Theta Chapter is a dynamic group of people
whose interests vary widely. This is what makes us unique. We have no
particular niche like other houses, so a Rushee is encouraged to be
themselves.
The Rush period is a time in which we throw events that best show the
interest of the House. Events vary from Paintball trips to Wednesday
night Poker Tournaments to Rock Climbing. As a Rushee all of these
events are free to prospective members. If you are interested in
becoming a Brother then we encourage you to visit our house and meet the
Brothers. All Brothers will answer any question that you may have
regarding the House, Pledging, or even life at RPI. |
Bids
After the Rush period has ended, Bids will be given out. A Bid is a
formal invitation to become a member of our house. As a Bidee we
encourage you to share your decision with your family. We understand
that many parents have a false impression of what Fraternity life is
like, and we are working hard to get that stereotype out of mainstream.
If at any point during Rush or the Bidee period, your parent wishes to
contact the house, they are more than welcome to. After a Bid has been
given out, the Bidee has one week to either sign or reject the bid.
Pledge
If a Bidee decides to sign the bid, they will then go through a formal
pinning ceremony in which they take a pledge to work to become a Brother
in Chi Phi. The Bidee then becomes a Pledge or New Member. The Pledge
period lasts the better part of a semester, and requires a minimum of 3
hours of your time a week. Pledges are expected to attend weekly Pledge
meetings in which the Pledge Educator will discuss the history of the
Chi Phi Fraternity, history of the Theta Chapter, and many other ideals
of Chi Phi. Pledges will also be encouraged to make bonds with their
Pledge Brothers who will also be going through the Pledge Process.
There is a strict no hazing policy that is followed for the entirety of
the Pledge Process (we really mean it). The Pledge Process will also
cover many traditional items such as Pledge Boxes and Pledge Paddles.
After the Pledge Process has completed, there will be an initiation, and
then the New Member will become a Brother in the Chi Phi Fraternity.
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