How to Join Greek Life at Ohio University

Recruitment and Intake

Joining a sorority or fraternity is often referred to as a “mutual selection process.” While potential new members are trying to determine which of the 30+ organizations is the best fit for them, the sororities and fraternities are trying to identify the individuals who best align with their organization’s values. The Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life (SFL) will provide interested students with opportunities to meet and greet with our 30+ chapters throughout the year prior to council recruitment and intake. Each of our four council’s host a different recruitment experience for you to participate in.

Our fraternity and sorority community prides itself in our four community values which include: Scholarship, Leadership, Service & Philanthropy, and Brother/Sister/Siblinghood. That being said, all chapters have requirements that look for these characteristics in their potential new members/candidates. Basic eligibility requirements by SFL include:

  • A minimum grade point average of 2.5 GPA (note: some organizations may require a higher GPA for membership)
  • A minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours for the semester you are interested in joining
  • Membership in our National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) requires students to have earned at least 12 credit hours at Ohio University prior to joining. Other councils allow for first semester new members.

Additional requirements to keep in mind are that potential new members/candidates may be required to submit letters of recommendation, leadership resumes, and attend interviews as part of the process. Each chapter hosts any variety of these additional requirements for membership so make sure to ask these questions from the chapter representatives you meet. Lastly, this process also involves a time and financial commitment to the organization that varies by chapter. Make sure to research this information or ask questions of the chapter that you are considering for membership.

If you are interested in more detailed information please read about opportunities to join from the councils below and/or reach out to our office.

How to Join

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) @ohioifc

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) oversees a Fall and Spring recruitment process. However, recruitment is encouraged 365 days a year! IFC hosts Mt. Olympus at the beginning of every semester, which will allow interested men to meet the 13 chapters, learn more about the community and the fraternal experience, and connect with officers of the IFC. From that point forward, IFC chapters will be able to recruit and initiate men meeting the IFC affiliation requirement year-round. 

For Fall 2026, IFC recruitment will primarily take place from Sunday, August 30 - Sunday, September 6. Please follow our chapters through Instagram to get the most current recruitment event information! You MUST register for IFC Recruitment and attend Mt. Olympus on Sunday, August 30 at 3 pm to meet ALL the fraternities.

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC) & NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) @ohioumgc @ohiouniversitynhpc

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC/DIVINE 9) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) organizations will typically host their own individual interest meetings and membership selection/intake processes throughout the academic year. Interested members can learn more about MGC & NPHC organizations by attending the Meet the Greeks event or the chapter's weeks of programming events each semester. For Fall 2026, Meet the Greeks is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15. Those interested in an MGC or NPHC organizations are encouraged to visit each organization’s national website, follow them on Instagram, and then attend educational and volunteer programs sponsored by the organization in order to express an interest in membership. Week of events for the Fall are the following:

  • Delta Sigma Theta Week September 27 - October 3
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Week October 11 - October 17
  • NPHC Week October 18 - October 24
  • Phi Beta Sigma Week October 25 - October 31
  • MGC Week November 1 - November 7
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Week November 15 - November 21

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (PC) @ohiopanhellenic

The Panhellenic Council (PC) hosts their primary recruitment process every fall semester for interested women who have registered. Prior to the process beginning, women may attend an information session to learn more about recruitment and the sorority experience. While primary recruitment takes place in the fall semester, and typically lasts over a weekend, some sororities may be eligible to continue informally recruiting throughout the remainder of the academic year. 

For Fall 2026, the Panhellenic primary recruitment process will start with Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Orientation on Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00pm and end with Bid Day on Monday, September 7. Please keep in mind that you must be available throughout the entire weekend of September 5 - 7 in order to participate in recruitment.

This year's schedule overview:

  • Monday, August 31 Recruitment Registration CLOSES @ 11:55pm
  • Wednesday, September 2 Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Orientation @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, September 5 Values & Service
  • Sunday, September 6 Sisterhood
  • Monday, September 7 Preference & Bid Day

 

Register for Sorority or Fraternity Recruitment by scanning the QR Code 

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