The first week of class each Fall Semester, Georgia Tech's fraternities spend thousands of dollars on rush, hoping to draw the best men to pledge their fraternity. If this seems excessive, consider that each year of rush can make or break a chapter. A poor rush year can mean financial troubles and possibly the start of a decline for a chapter. A good year can lead to the chapter's further success, and possibly be the key to placing them amongst the elite of the fraternity system. Rush's importance should now be apparent, and that is why we bathe the matter in prayer and preparation.
Rush week can be both intimidating and exciting for incoming freshmen.
It is a time of meeting new people, and a time of discovering the goals and the character of each fraternity. It is a time to unwind at the beginning of the school year, a time of free food and fun, but most importantly a time for prospective members to find a fraternity where they fit in, that shares their interests and goals. Similarly, fraternities have the opportunity to select men they feel will be a valuable addition to their chapter. By rushing, you are under no committment to join any fraternity, so give it a try, even if you don't plan on joining. Many fraternity men have said that they didn't plan on joining a fraternity when they first came to Georgia Tech, but somewhere along the line during rush, they found a place where they felt at home, and these men have become some of our strongest brothers.