Welcome to Rush!
We’re the Xi Fellowship, a co-ed fraternity of 10 residents and assorted campus affiliates housed in the lovely Back Bay mansion of 253 Commonwealth Ave. We’re a diverse community of nerds that prides itself in its inclusiveness and mutual respect.
Rush is our way of introducing potential new members to our house and community. As you participate in our events and get to know our residents, you’ll learn more about and learn to love our house culture... and possibly join us!
This semester’s Rush events will be held at our house at the address 253 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116, as well as various locations on campus. Come and meet our residents (and our cats)!
Unable to attend fall rush? You’re still welcome to come to dinners or our regular social events during the semester and/or show up for CPW rush :)
Really interested in joining our house outside of the regular rush schedule? Send in a tΞp-plication!
Fall '26 Rush
Welcome to Fall ’26 Rush!
Saturday, September 5th to Saturday, September 12th
Scuttles from campus to Xi Fellowship meets @ Lobby 7, at the following times:
(look for the Xiohazard flag)
Saturday, Sep. 5th — 4:00 PM
Wednesday, Sep. 9th - 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sep. 10th - 5:00 PM
Friday, Sep. 11th - 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 5th
🎤 Korean Fried Chicken and Karaoke (Campus)
Saturday, September 5th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come sing karaoke with us and nom on tasty fried chicken! (Vegetarian options available.)
🏢 House Tour (Xi Fellowship)
Saturday, September 5th, 4:22 PM - 6:00 PM
Learn about our house and community, and listen to cool and crazy stories about the history of Xi Fellowship by embarking on a tour of our lovely Back Bay mansion!
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
🎨 Paint by Numbers Mural Pt. 1 (Xi Fellowship)
Saturday, September 5th, 6:00 PM - 7:22 PM
Paint murals on our actual walls! We'll have numbered outlines drawn on the walls as a reference for filling in with paint, but we will also have space for more experienced artists to draw and paint without it.
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
🍸 Mini Meals & Mocktails (Xi Fellowship)
Saturday, September 5th, 7:22 PM - 9:22 PM
Join us for mini-meals and mocktails! We'll have a variety of small foodie delights and non-alcoholic mixers for you to mix and match to your heart's content. (Note: all drinks made at this event are NON-alcoholic.)
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
Sunday, September 6th
🧺 Picnic by the Charles (meet @ Xi Fellowship; event @ Charles Esplanade)
Sunday, September 6th, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Paddle around the Charles on canoes with us! When you're not canoeing, there will be snacks, sandwiches, and outdoor games!
🍕 Pizza Make (Xi Fellowship)
Sunday, September 6th, 7:22 PM - 8:22 PM
Eat pizza and other pizza-adjacent food. (Vegetarian options available.)
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
💃🏻 Old Timey Dance Hall (Xi Fellowship)
Sunday, September 6th, 8:22 PM - 10:00 PM
Learn old-timey dances! Have fun with our automated player piano with tracks such as Mack the Knife (the unofficial Xi anthem), several foxtrots, The Twist, the Charleston, etc.
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
Monday, September 7th
🥡 Takeout Dinner (Xi Fellowship)
Monday, September 7th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Eat takeout on the house's dime. (Vegetarian options available.)
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
🪢 Rappelling (Xi Fellowship)
Monday, September 7th, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Go rappelling with our ATC-trained residents.
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
🎨 Paint by Numbers Mural Pt. 2 (Xi Fellowship)
Monday, September 7th, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Paint murals on our actual walls! We'll have numbered outlines drawn on the walls as a reference for filling in with paint, but we will also have space for more experienced artists to draw and paint without it.
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
Wednesday, September 9th
👨🏻🏫 Lunatic Lectures (Campus)
Wednesday, September 9th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Have a weird, wacky, or otherwise interesting concept to discuss? Ever want to just rant about literally anything you want for five minutes? Join us in Lunatic Lectures, PowerPoint karaoke-style, where you set up a set of slides and speak on it for your allotted time.
🐈 Catboy Cafe (Xi Fellowship)
Wednesday, September 9th, 7:22 PM - 8:22 PM
Dress up in cat ears and maid outfits to eat baked goods and other tasty brunch items and go nya! (Vegetarian options available.)
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
🍵 Celestial Tea (Xi Fellowship)
Wednesday, September 9th, 8:22 PM - 11:00 PM
Drink tea and vibe with us as we look on at the stars.
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
Thursday, September 10th
🃏 Ouija Board Games (Xi Fellowship)
Thursday, September 10th, 5:22 PM - 7:22 PM
With an Ouija board, we talk to the dead. (Rush Chair's note: yeah, I don't know how this event will last for two hours, either.)
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
🌈 Rainbow Dinner (Xi Fellowship)
Thursday, September 10th, 7:22 PM - 8:22 PM
It's dinner. Rainbow dinner. 'Nuff said. (Vegetarian options available.)
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
🦑 Rainbow Squids (Xi Fellowship)
Thursday, September 10th, 8:22 PM - 10:22 PM
Be gay with us! We will eat candy, do crafts, and talk about queer things. Everyone is welcome!
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
Friday, September 11th
🍣 Sushi Making (Campus)
Friday, September 11th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Make and eat sushi with us! (Vegetarian options available.)
🧵 Arts & Cats & Cats & Crafts (Xi Fellowship)
Friday, September 11th, 7:22 PM - 10:00 PM
Do you like cats? So do we! Learn about our cats (and our other animals and critters!) while painting and doing other crafts! Materials provided.
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
🎬 Movie Night (Xi Fellowship)
Friday, September 11th, 7:22 PM - 10:00 PM
Watch movies and vibe.
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
Saturday, September 12th
🍽️ Bid Dinner / THE CROCK (Xi Fellowship)
Saturday, September 12th, 7:22 PM - 10:00 PM
ATTENDANCE BY INVITE ONLY. Enjoy dinner with us and watch our staged performance of Xi Fellowship's annual COMIC ROCK OPERA!
(Friendly note: we have roaming cats in the house!)
We have free dinner every night!
Vegan options always available