How To Join

Each of the 16 fraternities and sororities at Northwestern State are affiliated with inter/national organizations and are governed by our three Greek councils: the College Panhellenic Council (CPC), The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the Interfraternity Council (IFC). These organizations are single-sex organizations and select their membership accordingly. While many of the recruitment activities for joining these organizations are coordinated by their respective councils, the practice and procedures for selecting members are determined by each individual fraternity and sorority.

The joining process for fraternities and sororities are different per their respective councils. Students who are interested in joining a Greek organization should learn about the process for joining, the values and history of the organization itself, and the expectations of membership.

Please be aware that membership in a fraternity and sorority is a lifelong commitment. When looking to join one of our Greek organizations you should know the values of the fraternity or sorority and expectations of membership before making that commitment. Take the time during the recruitment and intake process to learn as much as you can about each of these incredible chapters that comprise our Greek community here at NSU. The benefits of membership come with responsibilities such as financial and time commitment, academic attainment, and adherence to standards and expectations of behavior. The decision to join a fraternity or sorority will be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your entire college career and with that decision comes a support system, a home away from home, and a group of lifelong friends.

Women who are interested in participating in College Panhellenic (CPC) recruitment will go through the formal recruitment process in the fall semester. This highly structured process will consist of rounds where you will visit each chapter and through the mutual selection process hopefully be matched with a sorority that is the best fit for you. Any woman may participate in formal recruitment but it is highly unlikely that anyone with below a 2.5 GPA will be extended an invitation to join a sorority. You must register to participate in formal recruitment and pay the registration fee to join a Panhellenic sorority. Letters of recommendation are encouraged, but not necessary. In the spring semester the recruitment process is more relaxed and open but sororities are only able to extend a limited number of invitations to join. Learn more about the College Panhellenic Council.

PANHELLENIC OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
August 22-August 28 • Organization Row & Greek Hill
Stop by the chapter facilities of Alpha Omicron Pi, Phi Mu, and Sigma Sigma Sigma to learn more about each chapter at NSU! Each chapter may host up to three events in this time frame. Women interested in attending these events can come without registering for recruitment. Each chapter will create their own schedules that will be posted on NSU College Panhellenic’s Instagram @nsulacpc.

PANHELLENIC CONVOCATION OPTION ONE
Wednesday, August 29 • 6pm, Student Union Ballroom
Still need to register for recruitment? Do you have a few last-minute questions you need answered? Join the women of the College Panhellenic sororities, the Gamma Chis, and the Office of Greek Life for a one-hour program to prepare you for recruitment. Topics of discussion will include financial commitment, attire, bidding, weekend expectations, life in a sorority, and more!

PANHELLENIC SORORITY RECRUITMENT
August 30-September 1
This process is designed for you to meet the women of the chapters and for them to meet you. You will learn about the values of each organization so that you can make the best decision on which sorority will be the best fit for you. Each day will be different as there is a sisterhood day, philanthropy day, and preference day. The weekend concludes with a bid day party for each sorority.

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at NSU facilitates a structured open recruitment process in the fall semester and an open recruitment process in the spring. The IFC will host events for men to meet members of the fraternities in addition to events hosted by each respective fraternity. Men interested in joining should attend every IFC event and at least one event hosted by each fraternity to make the most informed decision. You may receive multiple invitations from fraternities to join but may only accept one. Men interested in going through recruitment should register. There is no cost to register for recruitment. Learn more about the Interfraternity Council.

FRATERNITY FIELD DAY
Tuesday, August 20 • 3pm, President’s Field
Join the men of the Interfraternity Council for slip and slide kickball, soccer, flag football, and more!

IFC OPEN HOUSES
Monday, August 26 to Thursday, September 5 
Interested in joining one of our 7 IFC fraternities at NSU? Over the course of the fall semester each chapter will be hosting events in order to promote the fraternity experience at NSU.

BID EXTENSION
Monday, August 26 • 8am
Fraternities will begin extending bids to new members. To formally accept, new members should attend IFC Bid Day.

IFC BID DAY
Friday, September 6 • 11am, Columns at Normal Hill, by Russell Hall
Formally accept your bid to membership in a Fraternity and introduce yourself to the Greek community at NSU. New members should arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Slacks and a polo attire.