How to Join

Joining a fraternity or sorority on campus is a great way to get involved on campus, meet new people, and develop your leadership skills. Learn more about the benefits of joining the Fraternity and Sorority Life at Current Members.

Membership

Students interested in joining a Greek-letter organization must be a fully matriculated (full-time 12 credit minimum load) undergraduate student. No graduate students may participate, as a roster member, with the chapter. There are specific requirements per council and chapter regarding membership qualifications (for example, some chapters or councils require a certain amount of credits completed to join). 

Click here to complete our eligibility form and register.

Minimum GPA to Join Greek Life

A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA is required for any student to join a chartered fraternal organization. (Exception for first semester students only) 

Frequently Asked Questions

You should count on participating in regular weekly meetings along with service projects, leadership programs and social activities throughout the year. Like any activity, students need to strike a good balance with their commitments. 

The greatest benefit to joining is finding a small group of students that help make a large campus feel like home. Students can take on chapter leadership roles, gain experience through community service and get involved in campus leadership through their fraternity or sorority. And since membership is for a lifetime, these opportunities continue well past graduation.

Each organization sets its own budgets and dues so costs vary from chapter to chapter. Membership dues are structured each term by each group individually. These dues include different activities and fees in their structure. It is important that your student ask for a detailed breakdown of costs from any organization they consider joining.

None of our fraternities and sororities have official fraternity or sorority houses.  Many members do live together in apartments or off campus housing options.

All chapters have an education program that is designed to teach incoming members the history, traditions, values, and expectations of their organization. Hazing has no place in these programs and the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life works closely with each local chapter and national organization to set clear expectations for new member activities. This includes setting reasonable limits on time commitments, activities, and length of program. If you have concerns about that hazing may be occurring, please Report It or contact the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life and speak with a staff member.


Digital Recruitment Procedures for All Chapters

All potential new members/interest are required to fill out and submit aneligibility form to be  to participate in recruitment even if you do not get selected (link below based on what council you are interested in). During every day of recruitment/intake, a laptop is required at a sign-in table in the room for potential new members to register. Registering on-line is non-binding.

When potential members register they release their grades to our office, Towson University, and chapter officials making it legal to “pull” grades. They will also acknowledge our hazing policy and release TU of all liability during events.

Click here to complete the elgibility form and register .

All potential new members/interest are required to register for recruitment or intake. 

If you are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority, please join us at the following events for more information. 

Specific information and websites for each council can be found below. 

FALL 2023 Recruitment / Intake

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

  • Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Sigma Phi, Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Delta Rho, Phi Sigma Kappa, Phi Kappa Psi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Chi, Theta Chi, Zeta Beta Tau 

  • Register for IFC Recruitment 

  • IFC Recruitment Dates: September 10th - September 22nd 

  • IFC Kick-Off: September 10th @ 7:00 pm

Panhellenic Association (PHA)

  • Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Phi Epsilon, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Zeta Tau Alpha
  • Register for Panhellenic Informal Recruitment
  • Panhellenic Open House: September 6th @ 8:00pm - West Village Ballrooms
  • PHA Informal recruitment: September 11th - 22nd  

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta
  • Register for NPHC Membership Intake
  • NPHC / MGC New member orientation dates:  September 5th, 7th - Uinversity Union Ballrooms & September 24th (Virtual) @ 7:00 pm

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

  • Alpha Sigma Rho, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Theta Phi, Sigma Iota Alpha, Pi Delta Psi
  • Register for MGC Membership Intake 
  • NPHC / MGC New member orientation dates: September 5th, 7th - Uinversity Union 324 & September 24th (Virtual)  @ 7:00 pm

Independent Greek Council (IGC)

  • Kappa Kappa Psi, Alpha Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Sigma Pi
  • Register for IGC Recruitment 
  • IGC recruitment date: September 11th - 22nd  
  • IGC Open House: September 11th @ 7:00 pm - University Union Ballroom E / Make-up September 24th (Virtual)