What is the purpose of the three-strike system for pledging?

• A. To track attendance
• B. To determine academic eligibility
• C. To consider leadership potential
• D. To enforce rules with escalating consequences during pledging

Answer: (D)

The three-strike system is a disciplinary approach used during pledging to enforce rules through escalating consequences. Each pledge violation earns a strike; the first typically brings a warning and corrective action, the second imposes stronger consequences, and the third can lead to removal from the pledging process or other serious outcomes. The idea is to promote accountability, give pledges a fair chance to adjust, and maintain consistent standards for behavior. It’s not about attendance, academic eligibility, or leadership potential—those are separate considerations—but about addressing pledge conduct with progressively stronger responses.