Fraternity Rush & The Pledge Semester What is Rush and when does it take place?
Rush is the process by which new members join a fraternity. Phi Delta Theta participates in formal and informal rush. Formal Rush Takes place at the beginning of the fall semester and is organized by the MSU Office of Greek Life and the Interfraternity Council. Prospective new members (rushees) sign up for the selection process and are brought to all fraternity houses to meet the members and learn about each chapter. Formal rush lasts one week and concludes with Bid Day, marking the end of the mutual selection process. The chapters Summer Rush functions precede formal rush and give rushees a better opportunity to meet our members before their first day of classes at MSU. For more information on formal rush, visit the Interfraternity Council website. For more information on Summer Rush, visit msuphi.com. Informal Rush Takes place year round. Informal rush is meeting and getting to know potential new members at chapter functions, sporting events, campus organizations, traveling rush even
