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Thinking of joining a sorority or fraternity? We’ve got your guide to success right here! Becoming a member of a Greek letter organization is an exciting opportunity that can help you find your community on campus. Membership in a fraternity or sorority offers students a unique opportunity to have a balanced college life with a focus on academic excellence, brotherhood/sisterhood, leadership development, service, and responsible social interaction. Membership also offers students the opportunity to make lasting friendships with individuals with similar ideals and common purposes. Not sure if you want to join in the fall? Be sure to keep an eye out for opportunities to join in the spring!
The first step to joining an organization is determining which of UT’s four councils is right for you: Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), or the Panhellenic Council. Below you will find information on each of the four councils and information about membership opportunities. Please keep in mind that students involved in the Road to Rocky Top Pathways programs are not eligible to join a sorority or fraternity while enrolled in the program.
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All students are welcome to participate in recruitment/intake.
Registered student organizations operate independently of the University of Tennessee, with some receiving guidance and support from university departments. The university encourages student organizations to promote civil and social awareness, but it does not endorse their activities or viewpoints. To view a full list of registered organizations, visit Volink.
Interfraternity Council (IFC) Recruitment – August 12–17
The Interfraternity Council at the University of Tennessee is the governing body of 22 registered fraternities on campus.
Registration for IFC recruitment is open now and can be found by visiting IFC Recruitment. Additional details about IFC Recruitment will be shared throughout the summer. Priority registration closes on June 30, and the final registration deadline is August 11.
Priority registration guarantees you an early move-in appointment with University Housing. All students that register by this date will be able to move in Monday, August 11, or Tuesday, August 12, prior to the start of formal recruitment.
Registration is required for all men pursuing membership through the formal recruitment process. If you have any questions about IFC Recruitment, please contact the recruitment team at ifcrecruitment@utk.edu.
Be sure to follow @utkifc on Instagram!
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Meet the Greeks – August 20
The Multicultural Greek Council at UT is composed of six culturally-based sororities and fraternities. MGC coordinates activities that celebrate culture, uplift personal/professional development, promote philanthropy and community service, and engage in working across differences.
Each MGC organization accepts potential new members through a new member education process. Some MGC organizations start off with a series of events known as Rush or Recruitment Week and others host Informational or Interest Meetings. Learn more about MGC organizations, membership requirements, and recruitment.
If you are interested in learning more about MGC organizations, we invite you to attend Meet the Greeks, complete an interest form, or RSVP for the MGC Fest on August 25. Meet the Greeks and the MGC Fest are fun ways to learn more about some of UT’s culturally-based fraternities and sororities.
Be sure to follow @utkmgc on Instagram!
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Meet the Greeks – August 20
The National Pan-Hellenic Council at UT is composed of seven of the nine historically, but not exclusively, African American sororities and fraternities.
NPHC “Divine 9-D9” sororities and fraternities initiate new members through a membership intake process. This engagement starts either with an informal Informational Meeting and/or a formal Interest/Rush Meeting. An “Informational” meeting is an informal meeting to learn more information about the said organization. An “Interest/Rush Meeting” is the formal event in which members who are interested in joining an organization attend. Learn more about NPHC organizations, membership requirements, and intake.
If you are interested in learning more about NPHC organizations we invite you to attend Meet the Greeks, complete an interest form, or RSVP for the NPHC Misconceptions and Stereotypes on August 27. Meet the Greeks and the Misconceptions and Stereotypes event are impactful ways to learn more about some of UT’s culturally-based fraternities and sororities.
Be sure to follow @utknphc on Instagram!
Panhellenic Council Recruitment – August 11–17
The Panhellenic Council at UT is composed of 14 women’s sororities.
Registration for Panhellenic Recruitment is open now and priority registration will close on June 15. The final deadline to register for recruitment will be July 15.
Priority registration guarantees you an early move-in appointment with University Housing. All students that register by this date will be able to move in on Sunday, August 10, or Monday, August 11, prior to the start of formal recruitment.
The cost of registration is $200. This fee goes to cover the expenses of running recruitment.