How To Join

The process of joining a Greek organization is called "Recruitment" or "Membership Intake", but often times you will hear it referred to as "rush" or "pledging". At UF, the recruitment/membership intake process varies from council to council.

Interfraternity Council

August 31st - Recruitment Kick Off Forum - 6pm - J. Wayne Reitz Union - Rion Ballroom
September 1st - 4th – IFC Fall Recruitment – 6pm - Lake Alice Field and Fraternity Row

You are welcome to visit any fraternity during their lunches, dinners or night events. Lunches are typically 11am-2pm. Dinners are usually from 5pm-7pm. Night events are special events where you are provided an additional opportunity to "meet the brothers" from 8pm-11pm.

For more information visit - www.greekgator.com

Multicultural Greek Council

September 5th - MGC Recruiment Showcase - 7pm - J. Wayne Reitz Union - Grand Ballroom

Membership Intake is the process of joining a MGC or NPHC organization, and the process differs for each group. Intake may include interviews, group activities, and study of group values/traditions, with the involvement of both undergraduates and advisors. Prior to participation in the membership intake process, MGC organizations usually advertise informational sessions for prospective members. These informational sessions afford prospective members the opportunity to learn more about the organization, including their specific requirements for membership. An opportunity to chat with every organization is at the MGC Showcase at the beginning of the fall semester.

For more information visit - www.ufmgc.com

National Pan-Hellenic Council

September 3rd - Meet The Divine Nine - 7pm - TBD

NPHC and MGC organizations participate in membership intake, the process of selecting, educating, and initiating new members, once a year (either Fall or Spring) at a time deemed by the specific organization, not by NPHC.  Aspirants, or interested persons, should note that individual organizations will hold informational meetings throughout the school year. These meetings will be advertised throughout various locations on campus and will provide aspirants with the opportunity to learn more about an organization, and perhaps get specific intake questions answered. Students who are interested in learning more information about the entire council are encouraged to attend the annual Meet the Divine Nine program held fall semester.

Panhellenic Council

May 1st – Online Registration Opens (ALL interested participants MUST register for Formal Fall Recruitment http://www.ufpanhellenic.com/application.html)
August 17th – Mandatory Orientation – 5pm – J. Wayne Reitz Union - Grand Ballroom (Parent/Guardian Session immediately following @ 6:00pm)
August 18th-23rd – Panhellenic Formal Fall Recruitment – Sorority Row
August 24th – 5pm – Bid Day – J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom

Formal recruitment is the primary way the sixteen Panhellenic sororities acquire new members. This period consists of Potential New Member Orientation and four rounds of events that allow potential new members the opportunity to learn about each sorority at UF as well as what it means to be a member of the Panhellenic and Florida Greek communities. Information sessions are being held to answer all questions you have about participating in recruitment, from how to register, specific dates, and how it works. Information sessions are being held: Sunday, April 13th (6:30pm) in Broward Hall /Sunday, April 13th (8:30pm) in Hume Hall /Monday, April 14th (8:30pm) in Jennings Hall *you only need to attend one session*

For more information visit - www.ufpanhellenic.com or www.ufpanhellenic.com/recruitment.html

Points to consider

Joining a sorority or fraternity requires making an educated decision about the organization of which you will be a life-long member. Please utilize both chapter and national websites, as well as asking the following questions of organizational leaders and individual members: