***For any additional information or questions regarding Member-in-Training Education, Contact Recruitment Chair Joanna Saxon at josax50@gmail.com!***
What are the requirements to join Mu Beta Psi?
In order to become a Member-in-Training of Mu Beta Psi, you MUST:
-Be a full-time undergraduate student taking a 12+ credit course load
-Have already completed 12 college credits before undergoing the Education process (this does NOT include any AP test credits)
-Have a GPA of at least a 2.5
First year students are not allowed to become a Member-in-Training their first semester (normally fall semester).
Potential New Members are required to fill out this form in order to be considered for any Rutgers Greek Life organization.
How to begin the Education process
In order to become a Member-in-Training, you should attend at least one Rush event, however attending more than one is strongly recommended. In addition to this, you should write a Letter of Intent explaining why you want to become a Member-in-Training of Mu Beta Psi. This letter must be signed by two Brothers before the last Rush event in order for you to be considered. After this is done, the Brothers will then distribute Bids to those who qualify, and if you receive one there will be directions on how to begin the process, and the Education process will commence.
This letter does not have to be long, but it should include an introduction of yourself with name, major, and graduation year, explicitly statement of your intent to join Mu Beta Psi, why you want to join and what you would bring to the Fraternity, tell us a bit about your love of music! Remember to capitalize the words “Fraternity,” “Brotherhood,” and “Mu Beta Psi” – Get the signature of 2 active Brothers (this can be a digital signature).
What the Education process involves
Education is basically a semester of getting to know the Fraternity and its Brothers while they get to know you. The Education process usually lasts six to seven weeks. During this time, Members-in-Training are expected to attend a weekly Member-in-Training meeting, and then meet with Active, Inactive, and Alumni Brothers, as well as learn Fraternity materials and activities. This is led by the Membership Coordinator and their committee, who carefully guide the Members-in-Training through the semester. The more time and effort you put into the Education process, the more rewards you will reap from it at the end.