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Division of Academic and Student Affairs 
Fraternity and Sorority Life

Rush, Recruitment and Intake

Fraternities and sororities select their members through several different processes, each of which is designed to introduce potential members to the organization and its current members. Some groups host formal recruitment, some "rush" and others conduct intake.

This page provides information by council for the membership selection process.

By university and council policies, all membership selection processes are alcohol-free. Please make sure you take time to review the New Member Bill of Rights which provides an overview of what you should expect throughout your transition into fraternity and sorority life.

Interfraternity Council (IFC) Recruitment Process (Fraternities)

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) conducts Formal Rush, it takes place each fall over Labor Day weekend. Fall Rush is a highly structured, formal process coordinated by the council to ensure that all interested men have the opportunity to engage with every fraternity chapter at NC State. Those who register for Fall Rush will participate in a series of informational and social events where they can meet active members from all chapters. Each chapter will also host individual events, offering potential members a more personalized opportunity to learn about that specific fraternity. A registration fee of $65.00 is required to participate in Fall Formal Recruitment, and students must complete an online registration form to be eligible.

During the Spring semester, the recruitment process is chapter-run, meaning there is no formal IFC-coordinated process, and no registration required. Each chapter conducts its own outreach and events to meet potential new members on an individual basis.

Please review the links below for more information:

Panhellenic Association Recruitment Process (Sororities)

The Fall Recruitment process for Panhellenic sororities is formal and structured. Registration is required, prior to the beginning of Primary Recruitment. To avoid conflicts with classes, recruitment events are held in the evenings and on weekend days. Participants will virtually meet each chapter on the first day of recruitment, known as Get Involved! Recruitment is a mutual selection process, so invitations for subsequent rounds are based on chapter invitations matched with potential new member preferences. Round two, Make a Difference, highlights the many ways sorority women volunteer, donate to philanthropic causes, and engage in civic duty. The third round of recruitment, Live N’ Learn, affords you the opportunity to tour the homes, discuss academic excellence, talk about financial responsibility, and share about sisterhood. During the final invitational event, Preference round, you may attend up to two chapters’ events that are more formal in nature.  It is strongly recommended that you attend every event during the Primary Recruitment process.

After the Preference parties, potential new members rank their choices and the sororities submit a preference list. To promote equity in the recruitment process, each sorority is permitted to pledge a maximum number of women, so a “bid matching” process determines which sorority each participant will join.

Panhellenic Recruitment Registration is now open and closes on August 26th on 11:59pm. For more information please see below:

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Membership Intake (Historically African-American Fraternities and Sororities)

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at NC State, also known as the Divine Nine, represents historically African American, single-gender fraternities and sororities. Each NPHC chapter conducts its own membership intake process, which is a chapter-driven procedure consisting of an application and interview process, unlike the large-scale, formal recruitment seen in other councils.

Similar to MGC organizations, intake does not happen every semester or every academic year. Each chapter determines when it will host intake based on national guidelines, chapter readiness, and institutional factors.

To be eligible for intake, students must be enrolled at NC State and have an established collegiate GPA. All NPHC organizations require students to have completed at least one full semester of college, with many requiring sophomore standing or higher before a student can apply. Additionally, students must provide official transcripts and letters of recommendation prior to membership consideration.

There is also significant cost variance among organizations. Most groups require a substantial upfront financial commitment at the start of the intake process, followed by minimal ongoing dues throughout membership.

To support prospective members, NPHC hosts NPHC 101 as well as several NPHC sponsored events including NPHC Week, held in the first few weeks of the fall semester. This event provides a comprehensive overview of each organization, their history, values, and expectations for intake.

For more information about chapter intake please contact:

  • Caylin Allen, NPHC Advisor
  • Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life at 919.513.2910

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Recruitment Process (Culturally/Interest-Based Fraternities and Sororities)

The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) organizations conduct recruitment in many different ways. Some have more formal recruitment and others follow a program similar to the intake process. No registration fee is required, and some organizations will continue to recruit new members throughout the semester.

For more information about chapter recruitment/intake please contact:

  • Michael Rafo, MGC Advisor
  • Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life at 919.513.2910