Campus is abuzz right now with the anticipation of rush. However, unlike the chaotic midget lap-dancing and secret crotch grabs of fraternity rushing, females have more rules and regulations with which to deal. Always sympathetic to the plight of Greeks (and secret societies, same shit), we here at Street have provided you with an actual excerpt from the rushing guideline from the Penn Panhellenic Council web site (dolphin.upenn.edu/~panhel). This is real, for sure!
CHAPTER REGULATIONS
All members (pledges, initiates and alumnae) are responsible for the following Recruitment Rules.
A. General
1. From the conclusion on the Fall Semester preceding Spring Semester until Spring Formal Membership Selection ends on Bid Day, all sororities shall follow the closed contact policy. CLOSED CONTACT shall be defined as conversation between individual sorority members and rushees which shall be limited to Recruitment parties and simple recognition of rushees outside these parties. Violations of this definition shall include, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, blatant contact with rushees, inviting rushees to visit member houses, apartments, or the chapter hall, extended conversation outside of recruitment parties and related contact.
2. There will be no favors extended at any of the party rounds (including Open Party and Preference Day) with the exception of refreshments served at a time determined by Panhellenic Executive Council.
4. Alcoholic beverages cannot be served at any stage of formal Recruitment. Alcohol cannot be in Recruitment photos, videos, skits and slide shows.
6. No men are allowed to participate in any phase of Formal Rush with the exception of transportation of props.
8. There will be no promising of bids either directly or indirectly, by any pledge/new member, initiate, or alumnae of a sorority. This includes, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, phrases such as "See you soon," "See you tomorrow," "Hope to see you again," or anything inferring that future recruitment contact will occur.
14. ...Alumnae may not participate in skits but may sing and clap with the rest of the group.
16. No elaborate costuming and purchase of special outfits.
17. Develop conversation and interviewing skills.
20. Member attire should be in good taste and in no way demeaning to women.
22. During the week of Formal Recruitment, prior to Bid Day, sororities may cheer inside their halls and party rooms only.
