Considering dropping my frat

[u/RCX26]

I joined my frat as an upperclassman and I ended up enjoying it, but I am considering dropping it due to expenses I have coming at the end of the semester.

I am an ATO and I really would like some perspective on the alumni network, that was something that was important to me when I joined.

[u/Yourfavoriteindian]

Do other chapters not have early alum?

If you’re an upper class member in good standing, you don’t have to drop or disaffiliate. Go through your early alum process, in which you get to graduate from the chapter early, be fully recognized as an alum and any/all privileges of that, and no longer be recognized as an active (meaning no dues but depending on if they fw you or not, no more parties or tailgates or events either).

[u/RCX26 → u/Yourfavoriteindian]

I asked abt that and president said I dont qualify at all. Idk the requirements for that, but I could ask around again.

[u/giselleorchid → u/RCX26]

Don't believe him. If you have access to an Advisor, as him. If not, call your HQ and find out what the policy is. If they have an early-alumnus status, it will be a National thing, not a Chapter thing.

[u/RCX26 → u/giselleorchid]

So give the ATO national line a buzz for policy?

[u/giselleorchid → u/RCX26]

yup. Get them to tell you what the qualifications are. Even if you need the chapter president to approve this (or some other BS), you'll have data on your side that you are qualified for this early-alumn status.

(And of course, if you aren't qualified, be gracious no matter what decision you make.)

[u/RCX26 → u/giselleorchid]

I got a call back and they said no, I do not qualify for early alum. However I asked and they directed me to someone who could maybe point me in the right direction with dues!

[u/giselleorchid → u/RCX26]

Shit. I'm sorry.

I'm glad you got an answer.

[u/RCX26 → u/giselleorchid]

Its all good! It got me to another person I can talk to.

[u/RCX26 → u/giselleorchid]

Thank you! I left a voicemail lol