Sorority Initiation What is it? What to expect?

Initiation is not be feared. It is not a time of hazing. It is candle ceremonies, songs, traditions and a celebration of sisterhood.  

I can’t discuss exactly what goes on during Greek initiation, but I can give a little perspective to help settle some nerves… Various events are organized so new members can get to know the older ones. My chapter schedules a sisterhood on three separate nights so that each older class can hang out with the new pledge class. These include movie nights, ice cream socials, anything to do with crafting…you know, girly stuff… All of this leads up to the actual initiation ceremony. Greeks consider initiation ceremonies very special and sacred; so much so that what happens during the ceremony is kept secret from members who have not been initiated yet, as well as those unaffiliated with Greek life completely. In a nut shell, initiation is the time when new members can officially pledge their loyalty to a given Greek chapter, and overall national organization. It’s also when they learn about the history of the chapter, the meaning of the sorority or fraternity’s motto, specific symbols used to represent the organization… Greek Life: Unlocking the Secrets to Greek Initiation . 05/29/2015 - Article by Melissa Pope.