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.

General Information

Primary Recruitment for Fall 2022

Registration for primary recruitment is now open. Primary recruitment is the main selection process of all of the housed sororities on campus. The cost of registering is $50.

Schedule

Tuesday, August 16: 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 17: Welcome Round

On your own until 6 p.m. in order to watch the videos prepared by the chapters.
6-8 p.m., Braden Auditorium in the Bone Student Center
Casual attire
Welcome Round will take place via video. You will make chapter selections in-person from 6–8 p.m. with guidance from the recruitment counselors.

Thursday, August 18: Philanthropy Round

8:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center
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.

Friday, August 19: Sisterhood Round

8:15 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center
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.

Saturday, August 20: Preference Round

10 a.m.- 9:30 p.m., Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center
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 21: Bid Day

- 12:15 p.m., Capen Auditorium, Edwards Hall
- 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 Fall 2022

Interfraternity Council (IFC) recruitment will take place September 12-18, 2022. Registration for recruitment is now open. Students who are interested in joining an IFC fraternity must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

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.