Kappa Sigma
Rush Kappa Sigma
Pledge Pin of Kappa Sigma, bearing a Caduceus
Interested students can join the Kappa Sigma Fraternity during rush week. In the fall, all students except freshmen can join. In the spring any student can join. Students become a pledge of the fraternity, go through pledge education, and are intitiated within sixty days. Becoming a pledge and later an initiate requires approval from the chapter.
If you're interested in joining the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, please contact the rush chairman, Gaven Blundon (gblundon2@washcoll.edu), to express your interest. Gaven will keep you informed of opportunities to meet the brothers.
Fall Rush will be next semester at a time to be determined.
Frequently asked questions about joining the Kappa Sigma Fraternity
What can Kappa Sigma offer to me?
Kappa Sigma provides many benefits to the men of Washington College. You will have the chance to be a part of a strong brotherhood that is rich with tradition, nationally and locally. This brotherhood focuses on serving the community, so you'll have the chance to volunteer and serve alongside others that share the same ideals. The brothers are a group of leaders and they'll motivate you to do more and do better at Washington College. You'll be part of a group of scholarly men who can tutor and assist you in your studies. Additionally, as a brother there are fun activities in which you can participate with a group of great guys, such as intramural sports and other campus events.
The brothers of this chapter connect with the brothers of other chapters throughout the United States and Canada, and these connections offer future job possibilities. The fraternity offers outstanding leadership development opportunities to prepare you for campus, community, and career positions as leaders. There is a dynamic academic assistance and cash scholarship opportunity available. Kappa Sigma's are committed to community service, academic excellence, and building leaders through brotherhood unlike any other campus organization.
Does Kappa Sigma haze their pledges?
No. Hazing does not build brotherhood. We develop brotherhood through positive and safe activities. Our international headquarters and code of conduct mandates that we not haze pledges, and we abide by these rules.
Will pledging take time away from class and hurt my grades?
No. Pledging in fact will help your grades. Scholarship is one of our cornerstones. The pledges in your pledge class and other brothers can help you study. The brothers of the Omicron-Phi chapter of Kappa Sigma come from a variety of majors, so help is available should you need it. Pledge education requires only a few hours a week.
What will my parents think? Will they allow me to pledge?
Kappa Sigma is an extraordinary fraternity with a support system unlike any other. The brothers become your family away from home, and together we make sure we suceed in our years at Washington. Alumnus advisors and the brothers of the fraternity are willing to speak with your parents to answer any questions.
Where does Kappa Sigma stand on parties and alcohol?
Our fraternity is nothing like Animal House. Several of the brothers do not drink and there is no pressure by anyone to make anyone else drink. Drinking is your decision, not ours. We have an alcohol policy in our code of conduct which we follow closely. Pledges learn during pledge education how to handle situations when alcohol is present, and we believe if you decide to drink, you'll be prepared to do so reponsibly and in good company.
What do fraternity dues go towards?
Dues mainly go towards international headquarters fees, upkeep of ritual equipment, social events such as formals, and recruitment materials. The fraternity aims to keep dues as low as possible. Dues do not go towards parties.
If you have any other questions about rush, please contact Gaven Blundon (gblundon2@washcoll.edu).
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