Membership Intake or Recruitment
Joining a sorority or fraternity enhances the student experience at Illinois State University. Visit the Greek Life viewbook to learn more about our chapters and the benefits of membership.
Potential New Member Orientation (PNMO)
These sessions are educational programs that engage interested members in a variety of topics including what it means to be Greek, how to get involved beyond just membership, risk management, image, and the history of fraternal organizations. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the role fraternity and sorority members play in the Greek community and how to make positive choices that will assist in the elevation of the greater Illinois State University community.
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in an orientation prior to participating in recruitment.
College Panhellenic Council Sorority Recruitment
The College Panhellenic Council hosts primary (fall) recruitment and informal (spring) recruitment.
Please complete the Fall 2023 recruitment registration form PRIOR to making the payment.
- General Information
Primary Recruitment for Fall 2023
Registration for Primary Recruitment will open May 8th, 2023 and be open until August 15th at 3 pm. Primary recruitment is the main selection process of all of the housed sororities on campus. The cost of registering is $50. This process will take place during Welcome Week and students need to plan to move into their Residence Halls on Monday, August 14 or Tuesday, August 15th to participate!
Schedule
Tuesday, August 15: Recruitment Orientation and Meet Your Rho Gamma
- 7-9 p.m., Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center
- Casual attire
- Recruitment Orientation and Meet Your Rho Gamma provides you a recruitment overview and the opportunity to meet the recruitment counselors (Rho Gamma) assigned to small groups of potential new members.
Wednesday, August 16: Welcome Round
- Welcome Round will take place in the chapter homes. You will meet all 11 chapters on this day.
- Attire: shorts/jeans, and a nice top.
- Lunch and dinner is provided.
Thursday, August 17 Philanthropy Round
- This round will also take place in the chapter homes You will visit a maximum of 8 chapters on this day.
- Attire: romper, sundress, nice shorts/skirt and top
- Philanthropy Round (meals provided) provides you the opportunity to learn about the philanthropies that each chapter supports through awareness campaigns, community service, and fundraisers.
- Lunch is provided.
Friday, August 18: Sisterhood Round
- This round will also take place in the chapter homes You will visit a maximum of 5 chapters on this day.
- Attire: romper, sundress, nice shorts/skirt and top
- Sisterhood Round (lunch provided) allows you to will learn about the traditions and unique qualities of each chapter.
- Lunch will be the Welcome Week Spirit Lunch on this day!
Saturday, August 19: Preference Round
- This round will also take place in the chapter homes You will visit a maximum of 2 chapters on this day.
- Attire: jumpsuit, dress pants or skirt and nice top
- Preference Round is the final round that allows you and the chapters to have the most personalized interaction of the week.
Sunday, August 20: Bid Day
- Attire: casual shorts or jeans and a top (you will be given a bid day shirt from the chapter you join)
- BID DAY is where you will receive your invitation to one of the chapters you visited on Saturday. A celebration as a community and then with your new sisterhood will follow. Activities will conclude by 5 pm in order for you to attend your residence hall meeting.
Please note: Individual schedules for Thursday – Saturday will vary. Please plan to be present during the hours listed, but you may be done early. Schedules will allow you to participate in many Welcome Week activities.
Interfraternity Council Fraternity Recruitment
Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities have the ability to recruit 365 days a year. Throughout the summer and the school year, you will have the chance to meet the men of IFC at various events. It is important to keep an open mind and try to meet as many of the chapters as possible before signing a bid.
- General Information
Recruitment for Spring and Fall 2023
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) host informal recruitment, which takes place throughout the fall and spring semesters. Chapters host most of the events individually for members and interested students to learn about the opportunities provided through membership. Students who are interested in joining an IFC fraternity must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Registration for Fall 2023 recruitment is now open!
Schedule
Friday, August 25-Sunday, August 27: IFC Sponsored Recruitment Weekend
Friday, September 8th: IFC Bid Day (Tentative)
Cultural Fraternity and Sorority Membership Intake
- General Information
There is no council-run intake process for the culturally based organizations that are a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and United Greek Council (UGC). Students interested in joining a culturally based organization must contact individual chapters for information regarding the intake process. If you need assistance in contacting individual organizations or to gain more information, please email the Sorority and Fraternity Life unit. You can also follow the SFL Instagram for more details.