FAQ’s
WHAT IS RUSH?
Fraternity Recruitment, colloquially known as "Rush", refers to the first few weeks of the fall semester where social events, activities, and open houses are hosted by UBC Fraternities to allow prospectives members to learn more about the different fraternities on campus, as well as the Greek System as a whole. At the very core, it is comprised of First and Second Rush, which are open houses that take place for all fraternities in the Greek Village and in other areas on campus. This is followed by Formal Rush, which prospective members may be invited to attend. After Formal Rush, one may receive a bid on Bids Day, after which accepting will officially mark the start of pledgeship. It’s an exciting and enjoyable way to kick off the new school year and explore all the fraternities at UBC, before deciding which suits you best.
WHY SIGMA CHI?
Sigma Chi offers prospective members the chance to be part of one of the strongest, most renowned, and most prestigious international fraternities in the Greek World. Our Fraternity has initiated more than 300,000 brothers in its 162-year history – one of the largest for any Greek-Letter Organization, and boasts members in all facets of life, ranging from politics, the arts, athletics, and more. What distinguishes us from other fraternities is our commitment to diversity and inclusion, as it was our founders' belief that a fraternity that has members of different temperaments, talents, and convictions, will thrive better than a fraternity recruiting members who are alike. We also have a zero-tolerance policy on hazing, which we take very seriously. Our mission is to develop values-based leaders committed to the betterment of character, campus and community.
DO I HAVE TO COMMIT MYSELF TO A FRATERNITY TO RUSH?
No. Rushing is a "risk-free" process that involves zero-commitment to any fraternity. Rushing allows prospective members to meet brothers from different fraternities and learn more about the values of each brotherhood before deciding which one is right for you.
A man of good character …
A student of fair ability …
With ambitious purposes …
A congenial disposition …
Possessed of good morals …
Having a high sense of honor and
A deep sense of personal responsibility.
WHAT IS SIGMA CHI LOOKING FOR IN POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS?
To learn more about Sigma Chi, we invite you to come by the Sigma Chi House to speak with any of the brothers, or connect with us online by filling out our Rush Interest Form. We will host a variety of events during the summer and throughout the Rush period in the fall that we encourage you to attend. Our Recruitment Chairmen and the rest of our brothers look forward to meeting you.
I’M INTERESTED IN RUSHING SIGMA CHI. HOW DO I LEARN MORE?
Time commitments to the Fraternity are usually kept to a minimum since we understand that academics are of utmost importance. Time commitments are usually limited to 5 hours per week.