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Membership in a fraternity or sorority is obtained through either a formal, informal, or summer rush process. Rush is a way to facilitate access into membership in the fraternities and sororities represented on the college or university campus. Formal, informal, or summer rush is a process of mutual selection, matching the characteristics and personalities of both the men and women interested in joining a Greek organization and the individual fraternity or sorority.

Formal rush typically occurs before school or at the beginning of the fall or spring semester. Informal rush occurs immediately following the formal rush period, and summer rush, obviously occurs during the summer months. It is important to note, that men’s fraternities on a college campus may elect to participate in a formal, informal, or summer rush process. Women’s sororities, however, use the formal and/or informal rush process. In either case, students wishing to participate in rush should contact their college or university’s Department of Campus Life/Greek Life or Dean of Students Office for information regarding the Greek system and specific rush process on that campus.

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