Thinking about joining a Fraternity or Sorority?
Tips for a Successful Recruitment Experience
- During recruitment, ask lots of questions. Remember, there are no foolish questions.
- Clearly understand the obligations of being a member, especially the financial obligation.
- If the chapter has a house, clearly understand what your commitment to live-in will be as a member.
- Alcohol is NOT permitted at any recruitment activity. Play by the rules.
- The decision to join a fraternity/sorority is a life-long commitment. Be clear what you expect and what you are prepared to give to this commitment.
- Understand the academic support programs of the chapter. Every chapter should have a scholarship program. Learn about it. You will need more support to achieve your academic potential.
- Understand the total costs, beyond dues and room/board of membership.
- Examine the new member program. Find out how many weeks the education process is and what is expected of you during this time.
- E-mail the Faculty Advisor to ask questions about the chapter.
- Discuss the community service program of the chapter.
- Understand the educational programs the chapter sponsors and participates in on campus.
- Review the Chapter's Strategic or Annual Plan.
- Familiarize yourself with chapter names and the Greek alphabet; it will make the recruitment process much easier for you.
- Remember that affiliation in a fraternity/sorority takes commitment, effort, money and time.
- Be yourself!
- Ignore belittling and derogatory remarks you may hear about "Going Greek." You will need to find out if this is right for you.
- Take advantage of the Recruitment Kick-off Events and Open Houses.
- Seek to affiliate with a chapter which you feel you can benefit from and which you can contribute your time, energy and talents for a lifetime.
- Your decision as to which chapter to join is "your" decision; don't be pressured by anyone else.
- Have fun; enjoy the experience!