How to Join

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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:

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:

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:

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:

NPHC Convocation (required per academic year for all interested students) will take place on September 15, 2024.

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: