Rush F.A.Q.

Commonly asked questions about rush and pledging

How do I become a brother?

To become a member of our brotherhood, you must first attend as many rush events as you can to become acquainted with our brothers and find out if our fraternity is right for you.  Then we will conduct a formal interview to determine if you are qualified to become a pledge.  As a pledge, you will learn what it takes to be a brother and invaluable information about the pre-medical process.  Upon completion of all pledge requirements, you will become an active brother.

When does rush usually occur?

Sigma Mu Delta traditionally holds rush in the beginning of the Fall and Spring quarters.  Look for our flyers throughout campus to see rush event times and locations.

Is the pledging process “hard?”

Many of our brothers can assert that their fondest memories in college were in their pledge term; however, pledging requires much hard work.  We intentionally make our pledge process challenging to promote confidence – a confidence that benefits our brothers in the arduous journey to medical school.  Pledging is also difficult because it helps us determine who are the most highly motivated and goal-oriented individuals – in other words, we only select the best of the best.

What kind of a time commitment should I expect as a pledge?

Pledging is very time demanding so good time management skills is a must; the pledge term takes roughly as much time as a 3 to 4-unit class.

I’m afraid my grades will be at risk if I pledge.  Should I still join?

Although pledging demands much time, pledges are required to study in weekly library study hours.  Based on your time management ability, there should be ample time to catch up with schoolwork and thus it is not impossible to maintain your grades during the pledge term.

How long is the pledge process?

Seven weeks.

Is there a pledge fee?

There is a pledge fee involved but the entire amount is used solely for the pledge term (e.g. pledge materials, etc.).