How to Join a Fraternity or Sorority

Requirements for Joining a Greek Organization

Adelphi University requires all students interested in pursuing membership to meet the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Adelphi University
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in all courses taken at Adelphi University – students who have transferred to Adelphi in the semester they are seeking membership may be granted an exemption if they have yet to obtain an Adelphi University GPA
• Successful completion of at least 12 college credits as a matriculated student at an accredited University – Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Enrollment Credits will not satisfy this requirement

Students who meet the above criteria are eligible to participate in the recruitment/intake process. Students seeking membership in the Interfraternity Council (IFC) organization must participate in the IFC’s recruitment process. Students seeking to join a Multicultural Greek and Fellowship Council (MGFC) organization should contact the organization they are interested in pursuing membership in to learn about individual requirements. Students seeking membership in a Panhellenic Council organization must either participate in the formal recruitment process in the spring semester or attend an organization’s Continuous Open Bidding (COB) event.

Steps to Join

• Attend an information session – Students interested in joining a Greek or Social Fellowship organization must attend a mandatory information session for the council they are interested in joining. These sessions are typically held during the first few weeks of the fall and spring semesters and provide an overview of the recruitment or intake process, the requirements for membership, and an opportunity to meet members of the organization.
• Recruitment or Intake – After attending an information session, students can participate in recruitment or intake, depending on the council they are interested in joining. Recruitment is the process for Panhellenic sororities and IFC fraternities, while intake is the process for Multicultural Greek organizations and Social Fellowships. These processes typically involve a series of events and activities where students can learn more about the organization, meet current members, and demonstrate their interest in joining.
• Acceptance and New Member Education – If a student is offered a bid to join a Greek organization, they will go through a new member education process. This process typically involves learning about the history, values, and traditions of the organization, as well as developing relationships with current members. New member education can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the organization.

Find an Organization That Is Right for You

It is also recommended that individuals interested in joining the Adelphi University Greek community research all of the different organizations on campus,  look for the best match between the organization’s and personal values, and be prepared to be committed to the traditional ideals of Greek life including scholarship, service, leadership, and brotherhood/sisterhood. In order to know which organization is best for you, you need to meet as many of the members as possible. Attend informational meetings so you know what is expected out of membership and what is expected of members of all groups.

Obtaining Membership

Participation in recruitment/intake does not guarantee membership. Greek membership is based on mutual selection: organizations decide which individuals they want to join and individuals decide which organization to join. When an organization is interested in a particular individual an invitation to join (bid) will be offered and the individual can choose to either accept or decline that invitation.

For more information about a particular organization, please refer to their MyAULife page or email greek@adelphi.edu.