Fall Rush
Fall rush begins in August, when classes begin. He Is Sufficient is open for any Christian female at TCU to join. New Members do NOT need to sign up for PHC Rush to join HIΣ. Please read on to learn more about the pledging process or contact our current New Member Educator for more information.
Spring Rush
Spring rush begins in January, when classes resume. He Is Sufficient is open for any Christian female at TCU to join. New Members do NOT need to sign up for PHC Rush to join HIΣ. Please read on to learn more about the pledging process or contact our current New Member Educator for more information.
General Information About Membership
New Membership in Eta Iota Sigma is granted to any female Texas Christian University student who seeks to nourish her bond with Jesus Christ and who agrees to participate in a one-semester period of preparation and training in the ideals and purposes of Eta Iota Sigma. New members become full active members after successfully meeting all requirements of new membership and attending
the Induction ceremony.
Active membership in Eta Iota Sigma carries all rights and privileges of the sorority. Active membership is open to any female Texas Christian University student who seeks to nourish her bond with Jesus Christ and who successfully completes the period of new membership.
Alumnae membership is granted to all who have held active membership in Eta Iota Sigma upon leaving the sorority. An alumna is permitted to attend meetings and various social events with prior permission from the President. The alumna is responsible for keeping her personal contact information current with the sorority.
Purpose of the New Member Program
The new member program of Eta Iota Sigma serves several purposes. New Membership is designed to:
- Introduce new members to Eta Iota Sigma
- Unify new members with each other and with the active sorority members spiritually, physically, and emotionally
- Give the new member an opportunity to experience the sorority and later decide whether or not to accept the invitation of the chapter to become an active member
Requirements for New Membeship
Attendance
Regular attendance by all members is essential for developing the sorority's unity. Both excused and unexcused absences will be recorded, and more than three unexcused absences will result in a meeting with the Executive Committee for review. The Executive Committee will then decide if she may attend formal. All new members must meet the following requirements in order to become active members of Eta Iota Sigma:
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New Members must attend weekly new member meetings.
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New Members must attend weekly chapter sorority meetings.
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New Members must attend assigned weekly Bible Studies.
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New Members must attend New Member Retreat.
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New Members must attend church regularly.
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New Members must attend a New Member Chat with the Executive Committee.
Test
New Members must complete the new member test with a score of 100% The test will be administered during the last new member meeting and will include information
such as:
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The sorority's purpose, founding scripture, symbols, and colors.
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The history of the sorority, including the founding members.
- Other information to be announced later by the New Member Educator.
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