Fraternity Recruitment

  • Please fill out this questionnaire if you are interested in fraternity recruitment events. 

     

    Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body of the fraternity chapters at North Dakota State. It strives to uphold the standards of Greek Life, as well as represent and promote fraternity life in the best possible way. IFC also oversees fraternity recruitment, which will be August 30th - September 3rd, 2010.

    Recruitment is an organized period of activities designed to acclimate you to the NDSU campus, the Greek system and fraternity life. Everything is planned to help you become acquainted with the different fraternities and to help the members get to know you. Besides being informative, these events are also meant to be entertaining and fun!

    During the recruitment period, fraternities will host events for you to attend. To learn more about the events, visit the collection of fraternity information tables in the Memorial Union and look for advertised schedules around campus. You can attend as many or as few events as you would like. We encourage all who are interested in joining a fraternity to maximize their options and learn about fraternities through events, speaking with members and asking questions that you may have.

 

  • Frequently Asked Questions about Fraternity Life

    How much time will a fraternity take up? What if I have a lot of classroom hours?

    In Greek Life, you can commit as much or as little time as you wish. As a general rule, most chapters have Monday night meetings and offer other optional brotherhood, scholarship, and philanthropy opportunities throughout the week. Your first semester will give you plenty of chances to meet other Greeks through social events and campus-wide activities. In the Greek system, there is always a wide variety of activities for you to take advantage of.


    I heard all fraternities do is party and drink, is that true?

    The Animal House stigma is one that fraternities strive to relinquish everyday and are doing so through leadership, service, and responsible social activities. All members of the Greek system are required to maintain a certain grade point average, as well as participate in service activities that help sponsor a wide variety of charities, including cancer foundations, Special Olympics, Alzheimer's Research, and Habitat for Humanity. The Interfraternity Council has Risk Management legislature and other policies to regulate social events that promote a healthy and controlled social atmosphere.

    How much are chapter dues?

    Each fraternity chapter sets their own dues. These rates are usually determined by an estimate of expenses incurred per member. For example, each chapter is assessed a national dues fee based on membership size, an insurance premium per member, IFC dues per member, and some chapters charge non-resident members a "parlor" fee. These fees, in addition to local chapter operating expenses, usually determine the dues per member.

    Will I have to live in the fraternity house?

    Depends. Some chapters have requirements in place that mandate each member live in the house for at least one year. Other groups do not. If this could be a problem for you, be sure to ask this question prior to accepting a bid from any chapter and visit the house. Many chapters on campus have recently renovated or plan to renovate their houses in the near future to provide clean, quality housing.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Fraternity Recruitment

    Can only freshman join a fraternity/sorority?

    No. The Greek system is non-discriminatory and will accept members of all ages. As long as the member is an enrolled student at the university, they are eligible to join.

    What should I expect during recruitment?

    At the events you will learn about Greek activities, individual new member programs, and various facts about each chapter. During recruitment you are encouraged to ask questions at the chapter houses. Recruitment is a time that fraternities are seeking new members to join their groups. Grades, activities and interests are all considered in the selection of new members. Keep an open mind throughout recruitment. With so many fraternities on campus, you will find many differences from one fraternity to the next. Recruitment is the time to find a group with which you best identify.

    What questions do I ask?

    Throughout the recruiting process, you may have questions concerning fraternity membership. It is important that you ask questions so you will know what to expect when you join a fraternity.
    Some questions to consider asking include:  


    How much are dues or fees?
    What are housing arrangements?
    Is there a meal plan?
    What kind of scholarship program(s) does the chapter offer?
    What activities are the chapters involved with on campus?
    How will membership in a specific fraternity benefit me?