Recruitment, or “rush,” is the term used to describe the process of fraternities recruiting new members to join their organization. The IFC has three main periods of recruitment:

Summer Recruitment: Fraternities may host individual, chapter specific recruitment events during the summer. Once you register for recruitment, fraternities will have access to your contact information and may invite out to these events!

Fall Formal Recruitment: This is the IFC’s primary recruitment period. It consists of a structured week of events that include an orientation meeting, visitation of chapter facilities, and fraternity specific events. Should you not have the ability to attend summer recruitment events and/or do not receive bid, you will have the opportunity to participate in this full week of structured events. This primarily occurs the week prior the start of Fall semester classes.

Spring Recruitment: Should you choose not to join a fraternity in the fall semester, we also offer spring recruitment, similar to the fall. Note that not all chapters will participate in spring recruitment – on average, 10-15/26 chapters participate.

For for more information about fraternity life and how to join a fraternity, check out the Fraternity Way, IFC’s annual recruitment publication. You also will be able to join us during orientation to learn more about IFC fraternities and how to join!