Prepare for Rush
Rush is a high-energy, multi-day event at the start of the year where campus comes alive with food, fun, and friendly competition. Societies will go all out to welcome you, hoping to earn your membership by the end of the week. But while the snacks and celebrations are great, Rush is about more than just fun—it's your opportunity to dig into what each society truly values.
You’ll meet officers and members, ask questions, and get a feel for each group’s personality and purpose. To help you navigate the week, you’ll receive a Rush Guide packed with society history, suggested questions, sports and service records, and highlights like the Society of the Year.
By the time induction arrives, you’ll be ready to choose the society that’s the best fit for you—and they’ll be ready to welcome you with open arms (and maybe more food).
Fall Rush Schedule
Tuesday, Aug. 25
9:30–10:15 p.m.
Society prayer meetings (Various Locations)
New students may attend any society they are eligible to join.
Friday, Aug. 28
11 a.m.
Society Meetings (Various Locations)
Tuesday, Sept. 1
9:30–10:15 p.m.
Society prayer meetings (Various Locations)
New students may attend any society they are eligible to join.
Friday, Sept. 4
11 a.m.
Society Meetings (Various Locations)
Tuesday, Sept. 8
9:30–10:15 p.m.
Society prayer meetings (Various Locations)
Friday, Sept. 11
11 a.m.
Society Meetings (Various Locations)
8:30–11 p.m.
Society Rush Party (Lower athletic fields by Activity Center)
Lots of friends, lots of food and lots of fun! Come enjoy the Society Rush Party to meet students from all societies, experience the energetic atmosphere, get free food and ask society leaders lots of questions.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Noon
Society Rush ends
6–7:30 p.m.
Society Induction (Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium)
This is the night everyone has been anticipating—when you choose your society! All new students will come to the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium by 5:45 p.m. to make their final decision. Once you make your choice, a society representative will direct you to your society induction location. You will be welcomed into the society and begin your society experience at BJU.
Consider carefully
- Ask God for direction.
- Talk to lots of people and ask a lot of questions.
- Take time to consider:
- Look for a society that seeks to please the Lord in everything. Talk to the society president, vice president, other officers and members. Find out what they are doing to please the Lord.
- Find a society in which you can get involved. For example, if you are into sports, find a society that needs you. Or if you want to develop your leadership skills, join a smaller society.
- Join a society where you can make new friends. Let your BJU experience push you beyond your comfort zone.
Questions you could ask
- What does your society look for in new members?
- How does your society encourage spiritual growth?
- What outreach opportunities does your society offer?
- How does your society focus on service?
- How can I get involved in your society?
- What is your society’s reputation?
- How will your society develop me?
- What are your society’s greatest strengths, weaknesses and needs?
- What are your society’s purpose statement and goals?
- How does your society show its spirit?
- What are your society’s traditions?
- What makes your society unique?
