How to Join
General Information
The process of joining a fraternity or sorority is called Recruitment or Membership Intake, it is also sometimes referred to as rush. The exact process varies from council to council. Once you join a sorority or fraternity chapter, you may begin a new member education process. This is sometimes referred to as pledging. You must be a degree seeking student at the University of Florida in order to join any of the organizations. Those enrolled in other institutions are not eligible to join.
Points to Consider
Joining a sorority or fraternity requires making an educated decision about the organization of which you will be a life-long member. Please utilize chapter and national websites, as well as asking the following questions of chapter leaders and individual members:
- What are the financial obligations for membership?
- How will membership in this organization benefit you, personally and academically?
- What leadership opportunities are available in this organization?
- What community service activities does the chapter participate in?
- Will you be required to live in the chapter house (if applicable) as a member?
- What were some of the organization’s greatest accomplishments of the past year?
- In what other organizations are the members involved? What leadership positions do they hold in other organizations?
- What type of regular social activities does the chapter hold?
- Does the chapter have a GPA requirement?
- What is the recruitment/intake or new member education process like?
- What is this organization looking for in an ideal member?
Recruitment/Intake Information by Council
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
The fraternities in the Interfraternity Council participate in fraternity recruitment, a week-long experience aimed at giving men the opportunity to get a feel for fraternity life. Men meet various members at different recruitment events determined by the chapters.
The recruitment process includes:
- Recruitment Registration
- Recruitment Orientation
- Chapter Visitations
- Open House Rounds
You can find the registration for Fall 2024 Recruitment here. Registration closes on August 21, 2024. For more recruitment information, visit the IFC website or Instagram or download the IFC Recruitment Guide.
IFC Website: www.ufifc.org
IFC Instagram: @uf_ifc
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
The fraternities and sororities that make up the Multicultural Greek Council participate in membership intake. This process is unique and individually organized by each chapter. To learn more, attend information sessions and speak to current members. Intake usually takes place once a year in either the spring or fall semester.
The intake process may include:
- Application/Interview
- Group activities
- Study of group values/traditions
MGC Showcase is a time when MGC chapters will showcase their unique traditions and histories. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in joining to meet chapters. The Fall 2024 MGC Showcase will take place September 4, 2024.
MGC Website: www.mgcuf.org
MGC Instagram: @uf_mgc
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
The fraternities and sororities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council participate in membership intake, a process that is unique to each chapter. Intake usually takes place once a year in either the spring or fall semester as determined by each chapter.
The intake process may include:
- Application/Interview
- Group activities
- Study of group values/traditions
NPHC Convocation (required per academic year for all interested students) will take place on September 15, 2024.
Learn more about the NPHC Garden at: https://greeks.ufl.edu/nphc-garden/
NPHC Instagram: @ufnphc1993
Panhellenic Council (PC)
The sororities that comprise the Panhellenic Council participate in a formalized recruitment process in the Fall semester. This process aims at assisting each potential new member in creating a better understanding of the sisterhood and values of each organization.
The recruitment process includes:
- Recruitment Registration
- Recruitment Orientation
- 3 rounds of Visits
- Preferentials
- Bid Day
Panhellenic Website: www.ufpanhellenic.org
Panhellenic Instagram: @ufpanhellenic