joining a sorority as a transfer/ 22

You should definitely go through rush but need to know that your options will be limited based on several factors (some of which apply to even freshmen):

1) Biggest challenge is being an upperclassman - sounds like you'll be a junior. It can be tough to get a bid as a sophomore, much less a junior, however there are a few houses that likely are open to an upperclassman if they connect well with them.
2) A challenge for anyone without connections is just that: no connections. Applies to even freshman. Again, there are houses where connections aren't needed so not to worry on this one.
3) Something for you to consider: the vast majority (I'd say 95% or more) of your pledge class will be 18 year olds. While you will definitely connect with actives, I would consider that it will likely be hard to connect with your pledge sisters given the age gap - and this is where you form most of your relationships in the house.
4) Not being "Southern" isn't a big deal. Every house has OOS and OOR members.
5) Lastly, being here 2 years might be a detriment but for the right girl, some houses won't care.

And I would encourage you to rush - you just might find a great home and you'll never know if you don't go through recruitment. Get your resume in top order, get recs, and be prepared to have fun and know that an open mind is what you (and every other PNM) needs to find a home.

Would likely be tough for you fitting into a sorority. Your new member class would be 18 year olds as already stated and with you at 22 these girls can seem a lot like high schoolers, very silly and finding their way still and interested in freshmen boys. The actives that would be your peers are already aging out of sorority life, looking ahead to graduation, and have solidified their close friend groups within their own new member class from 4 years ago. If you stayed for two years that would put you at 24; I can't imagine who would be of your peer group, honestly. Just food for thought.

you can ignore a lot of the above. who really cares if your pledge class is 18, who said you can't hang out with older's in your house? and 22 is hardly old, there a lot older people in college. sure it's quite a bit different than an 18 year old, but 21-24 year olds are more less the same.

just be realistic and and realize you might not get a bid. i don't want you going into rush thinking you'll get a bid. but i think you already know your odds are stacked against you.

but with that all said, go for it, just because your odds are against you doesn't mean you shouldn't try.

and if you don't know anyone, instead of complaining, why not get to know some actives?

Yes, you will have challenges that have been described above. But here's my experience: I pledged as a junior (although I was 20, not 22). There were times I felt disconnected from my pledge sisters since they were almost all freshmen and at a very different stage of life than I was. There were a few sophomores in my pledge class too so that helped. But I have made close friends with some of my pledge sisters and several girls who were sophomores and juniors when I pledged.

Pledge classes are so big these days and houses are equally large that I think you can find your place, just as I did, even if you are a bit older than the traditional pledge. In any case, you should rush and see what can happen. You sound very eager to be part of a sisterhood and that will make a big difference. I wish you luck.

Totally rush! I'd never discourage someone from rushing. Everyone has been very realistic on this thread, and I'd just add a few thoughts:

1. In addition to perhaps not relating a lot to the 18 year olds in your PC, keep in mind what the expectations are for new members in a sorority. Do you see yourself doing these tasks?

2. Even just by participating in recruitment, you're going to get to meet a ton of different people and make new friends. If you go into the process with an open mind and just look to make friends, it's a great way to do that!

3. Don't try to be something you're not. Joining a sorority will be 10x more draining if you have to spend your time keeping up an act of having the energy of a freshman when you've had more life experience and maturity than that.

4. Even if you don't join a sorority, there are plenty of ways to get involved on campus.