Greetings this video will cover answers that aspire ins had concerning black Greek lettered organizations are the divine 9 sororities and fraternities in a way there’s this video share the views of the divine nine where should I start looking for information there is a wealth of information out there on the
Divine nine the first place to start is at the organization’s national website there you can find a national history founders requirements and other information if your school’s chapter has a website that should be your next stop don’t let your research stop at those two sites visit other sties related to
Your search to get additional information the following books may also help you the history of african-american sororities and fraternities by Lawrence Ross junior African American sororities and fraternities by tomorrow a brown and black Greek 101 the culture customs and challenges of black sororities and fraternities by Walter M Kimbrough there
Is one website that I suggest that all aspire ins visit is www stevenson org this particular site has a wealth of information and books on hazing what qualifications must I meet most of the divine nine require that you have a C+ average although Nationals may require C+ average the chapter with Nationals in
The school’s approval may require higher GPA my suggestion to you is to maintain your GPA well above what is required we also look at aspire ins with high ethical and moral standards and high scholastic achievement leadership qualities and supporting the national programs are also important how do I
Stand out to the members of the organization I’m interested in you stand out by attending functions open to the public make sure you are on time if you get there before the program starts offer a helping hand introduce yourself to the members stay after the program
And offer to help clean up little things like this will stick in their mind when it’s time for EM first P what is the appropriate attire to wear to a functional rush it depends on the function if it’s a campus clean up don’t show up in your Gucci outfit ideals or
Your Sunday best if it requires business attire wear a nice dress or suit stay away from the sorority or fraternity colors men wear a nice suit and put on a tie ladies don’t wear pants suits your skirt or dress should be neat length the low-cut dresses at home refrain from
Wearing loud colored suits and dresses and leave your club gear for the club how much will I need to say for fees have selected there is no set answer for this question fees are expensive and change every year look at your finances and start saving I
Am a legacy of X Y Z will I be guaranteed membership and no Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the only bgl oh that has the legacy clause on you’ll still be be required to meet the same requirements as everyone else when should I try to join try when you
Think the time is right for you and you feel that you have a good shot of becoming a member what can I do if there is no chapter at my school are the chapters suspended if your school does not have a chapter contact the local graduate chapter and Nationals they will
Give you the information needed to charter a chapter on your campus this process can be lengthy and tedious if the chapter has been suspended there is nothing you can do at this time your options are be patient and wait unit they come off of suspension transfer to a school with the chapter in
Good standing or wait to seek membership through the Graduate chapter I hope these questions will help you on your quest to becoming a member of the Divine nine if you have any further questions visit the national website or contact the president of the chapter until the next time continue with your research
And good luck on your journey you
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