Office of Greek Life
Joining a Greek Organization
Decide which type of organization
you are interested in joining.
Each organization conducts recruitment based on its council affiliation. All recruitment activities must be dry (i.e., no alcoholic beverages permitted). First Year Students will receive recruitment information at the SOAR (orientation) sessions this summer. Recruitment information for each council may be accessed by clicking the appropriate council name, as well as each individual organization. |
Panhellenic Association (PHA) Sororities
Recruitment
Information
Alpha Delta Pi
National Pan-Hellenic Conference (NPHC) Fraternities & Sororities
Interfraternity Council (IFC) Fraternities
Minimum Requirements
Each semester students are offered a variety of opportunities to learn about and join Greek-letter organizations. To become involved, students either participate in recruitment or attend informational or interest meetings. The Office of Greek Life requires that all new members be regularly enrolled at Georgia Southern University and in good academic standing. Most chapters have additional requirements regarding number of units and grade point average. General Procedures Students are not guaranteed membership into the organization of their choice. Parents should be prepared to discuss their student's disappointment if not asked to join.
Encourage your student to learn as much as they can about the organization before making a commitment to join to ensure they have made the best choice.
New Member Education Students become fully acquainted with the chapter and its members during the new member education process. In this period new members learn about their chapters, including the national organization structure, values, expectations, traditions and rituals. In addition, new members are required to attend educational sessions, sponsored by the Office of Greek Life, on topics including identifying and responding to hazing, making low-risk choices concerning alcohol and other drugs, and appreciating diversity. At any time before initiation, new members may "depledge" if they feel the organization is not right for them. Hazing is strictly prohibited by Georgia Southern University and Georgia State Law. See the policies for a more detailed definition of hazing. In addition, alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any new member function (initiation, new member retreats, big brother/big sister revealing, etc.). Upon the successful completion of the new member education process, students will be initiated into the chapter. Initiation is the formal conferring of the chapter's rights and privileges to a member. Once initiated, members of Greek chapters enjoy these rights and privileges as well as the responsibilities that come with affiliation. Housing Many fraternities and sororities operate chapter houses adjacent to campus and in the Statesboro community that provide the opportunity for small group living. Typically, the chapter house is owned and/or operated by a house corporation comprised of alumni. Each chapter that operates a chapter house sets its own requirements for members to live in the house. Each chapter also establishes its room and board rates and house rules. Signing a lease for a chapter house is the same commitment as an apartment or house lease. Financial Obligations Given the benefits provided, Greek membership is a bargain; however, students should consider the costs in planning their personal budgets and discuss the financial commitment with their parents. Each organization should be able to provide a summary of estimated costs of members. |