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[quote=Anonymous]As an example, I can tell you how it works at UVA (not really a "southern" school but a large and competitive greek population).  They rush in the spring so first years get some time to get to know the different fraternities by attending parties etc.

When spring comes they sign up to rush formally, which happens shortly after they return from winter break. They may already have been "dirty rushed" by a particular frat or two in the fall so they probably will spend most of their time focused on those houses. It is kind of happenstance how they determine which ones to focus on, asking friends etc. 
 
This year it was virtual for the first event, which is open house. Technically you are able to go to any and all houses that you want during open house. The next round starts the invite only part of rush. At that both, both the houses and the rushees make decisions and move forward with the ones they are interested in. It took about 2-3 weeks to go through all the different rounds and is very busy and fun apparently. On the last day, they go to their final three choices (if they have that many) and the next day is bid day.

For sororities, its much more formal and this year was almost entirely virtual. The first phase is "round robin" and you are require to attend a short meeting with each of the 15 houses.  After that they start cutting (both the houses and the girls). Girls rush is about 10 days and can be quite intense and stressful - not nearly as fun and laid back as the fraternities.

The net net is that you need to make some connections in the fall for both fraternities and sororities and then those connections will help you though the rush process. Doesn't guarantee that you will get a bid from their house, but it helps, especially with the "higher tier" or more popular houses.[/quote]

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