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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a professional fraternity?

A professional fraternity selects its members based on common professional goals and interests. In addition to our professional events, our members do partake in a variety of social events each quarter to ensure strong bonds of friendship.

Rush is the recruitment process where a fraternity can familiarize itself with those interested in becoming members. For our chapter, this occurs during the first week (Week 1) of the Fall and Spring Quarters. During this week, our chapter hosts several social events and a barbecue at the end of the week so that potential pledges are able to interact with members and ask questions. Our members will also be making announcements in classrooms and handing out flyers. At the end of the Rush week, bids are handed out to individuals of whom the fraternity believes will be an asset and future ally in the pursuit of the Three Fraternal Objects. A bid is an invitation to pledgeship.

No! We have chemistry, biochemistry, mimg, computational biology, chemical engineering majors and more! The only requirement is an interest in the chemical sciences. 

For many organizations and clubs, people can join by simply filling out a form and/or paying dues. Pledging is a more intensive, quarter-long process where a potential member interacts with the current members and learns more about the Fraternity. Anyone who is in the progress of or has taken at least two courses in chemistry may pledge Alpha Chi Sigma. Most undergraduates in science and engineering departments are automatically qualified.

Expect to spend a minimum of three or four hours per week with fellow pledges and current members. We have mandatory pledge meetings once a week and recommended/mandatory activities every weekend. The time commitment is more than that to join most clubs, but much less than that to join a social fraternity. We will not wake you up at 5am to do push ups or make you run 10 miles! The time commitment for pledging is meant to be the same as for a minimally active member. Many pledges find themselves voluntarily spending more time with Alpha Chi Sigma than required. It’s fun–you’ll see.

ABSOLUTELY NOT. As a professional fraternity, we have a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy on hazing. Pledges who are uncomfortable with what is asked of them by a member of the fraternity should voice their concerns and, if necessary, report the matter to one of the chapter officers.

Alpha Chi Sigma holds rush every Fall and Spring. You can find us at the Enormous Activities Fair in the fall!

Any more questions? Reach out to our rush chairs or vice master alchemists.

We are not holding currently rush. Our next rush will be at the beginning of Fall 2026. Fill out the form below to be notified when rush starts!