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To my almost-certain knowledge, no NPC sorority stipulates that only freshmen (or “first-years”) are eligible to be admitted to membership. For generations, our organizations have been enriched by the talents of women who joined as upperclassmen. Some groups even allow for graduate students to be accepted in the regular recruitment process.

Because sororities emphasize the academic, social, cultural, and service components of the college experience, we do encourage qualified students to seek affiliation at the earliest possible opportunity. This way they are able to take the fullest advantage of the benefits of collegiate membership. Also, the support and mentoring offered by chapter members and alumnae advisors can have a tremendous positive impact on their initial adjustment to college.

If your daughter is an upperclassman who is undecided about participating in recruitment, it would be a great idea for her to seek advice from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (sometimes called Greek Life) on her campus. Although it is traditional at some schools for most participants in recruitment to be freshmen, sorority membership is for a lifetime.