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, 7–9 p.m.
Recruitment overview followed by the opportunity to meet the recruitment couselors assigned to small groups of potential new members.
Wednesday, August 17, Virtual Session
Welcome Rounds will take place virtually. Potential new members will watch videos prepared by each chapter and the chapters will review videos prepared by the portnetial new members. Chapter selection by potential new members will take place in-person 6–8 p.m. with guidance from the recruitment counselors.
Thursday, August 18, 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Philanthropy Round - learn about the philanthropies each chapter supports through community service and fundraising.
Friday, August 19, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sisterhood Round - learn about the traditions and unique qualities of each chapter.
Saturday, August 20, Noon - 10 p.m.
Preference Round - this final round will allow both potential new members and chapters to have one last interaction before making a final decision regarding invitations to join.
Sunday, August 21, Time TBD
Bid Day - a celebration of the potential new member being matched with a chapter.
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 recruitment will take place September 12-18, 2022. Registration and details regarding Interfraternity Council recruitment will be posted soon.
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.