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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Rush?
Rush is a period at the beginning of the school quarter or semester when anyone interested in Greek life can attend events set up by a local chapter to meet its members and learn more about their organization. Rush usually lasts about 1-2 weeks, with events held every day that showcase various aspect of the fraternity.
Should I Attend The Rush Events?
If you are serious about joining Tau Kappa Omega, you are highly encouraged to attend all rush events from beginning to end. Rush is designed to give interested individuals a glimpse into real fraternity life, so the more you experience and see for yourself, the better idea you will have of whether fraternity is right for you.
Am I Required To Pledge If I Attend Rush?
No, there is no obligation for you to take action after rush has concluded. Rush is simply an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and become more familiar with the fraternity and the brothers.
Do I Have To Be Asian To Join?
No. Tau Kappa Omega is an Asian interested fraternity focused on the promotion of Asian American awareness, but members of every ethnicity, race, religion and creed are accepted.
Does Tau Kappa Omega Haze?
Tau Kappa Omega Fraternity, Inc. strictly prohibits hazing in any form as a term or condition of membership in the organization. We do not allow any member of the organization to partake in any form of hazing of its prospective members. The Fraternal and Information Programming Group (FIPG) defines hazing as:
“Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol, paddling in any form, creation of excessive fatigue, physical and psychological shocks, quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste, engaging in public stunts and buffoonery, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities, and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution or applicable state law.”
If you feel you are being hazed by any member of Tau Kappa Omega, please message the President of Tau Kappa Omega to resolve the situation as soon as possible.
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