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Office of Greek Life

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Recruitment

What is recruitment?
Recruitment is the membership intake process used by Greek Organizations.

What is a bid?
A bid is a formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.

How do I accept a bid?
You accept a bid on Bid Day which is usually the last day of formal recruitment for fraternities or sororities. They are usually picked up from the Student Life Office on a specified date.

float-2.jpgIf I receive a bid do I have to accept it?
No. You are not forced to accept a bid if one is extended to you.

What should I look for in an organization?
Each person has different interests and needs. Most people chose which organization they prefer by figuring out who they fit in with and who shares their interests (some groups are more focused on academics while others may focus more on community service). While they may all be great groups remember to pick one that you feel like you can be a part of. The greatest difference between Greek organizations and others is the concept of brotherhood/sisterhood.

What if I go through recruitment and find out that Greek Life is not for me?
That’s okay! Greek life isn’t meant for everyone, just like not everyone likes to watch tennis or golf or take Calculus III. By going through rush you are already a step ahead of most other students who didn’t go through rush, because you know the leaders on campus and you’ve learned of different resources that are available to you.

How can I join a fraternity or sorority?
Each council has a different recruitment process.

  • IFC (Inter-Fraternity Council): IFC has Formal Recruitment in the Fall semester typically during the second week of classes. The process is four days and you will get to meet each fraternity during this time period. Individuals looking to join a fraternity need at least a 2.3 GPA. During the Spring each fraternity holds Open Recruitment separately. The 2007 recruitment dates for IFC are August 27th through the 31st at 6 PM in the Student Union.
  • NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council): NPHC holds a Joint Interest Meeting at the beginning of the Fall semester and separate interest meetings during the following weeks. During the joint meeting the recruitment process is explained in detail and you will have the chance to meet each of the NPHC Greek Organizations. The 2007 Joint Interest Meeting will be held on August 29th at 6 PM in Peltier Auditorium.
  • NPC (National Panhellenic Council): NPC recruitment takes place the first week of the Fall semester. The 2007 recruitment dates are August 22nd through the 26th. The minimum GPA requirement to go through recruitment is a 2.4.

    • You can sign up for formal recruitmenteither at the Office of Student Life or online(look for the link on the Greek Life home page). If you have other questions please contact us at (985) 448-4525.