Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at Marshall? Marshall University’s fraternities and sororities are grouped into three councils, and the recruitment process varies by council.
Interfraternity Council
The IFC coordinates recruitment at the beginning of both fall and spring semesters for men’s fraternities. If you are interested in participating in recruitment and would like your information distributed to organizations earlier in the process, email Nick Wright.
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Learn more about Interfraternity Council (IFC) Recruitment
Panhellenic Council
The Panhellenic Council (PHC) holds a formal recruitment process at the beginning of the fall semester for 7 sororities. Formal recruitment is a structured process where potential new members and current sorority members get to know each other throughout four rounds of recruitment events. Formal recruitment ends with Bid Day, where potential new members may receive an invitation to join one sorority (a bid). Online registration for formal recruitment is available beginning in the summer and ends early in the fall semester.
Both formal and continuous recruitment are great ways to learn more about sorority life and find the right fit for you.
Learn more about the Marshall University Panhellenic Council
Learn more about Panhellenic Council (PHC) Recruitment
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Each NPHC chapter has its own process to for prospective members to follow. Our NPHC organizations appreciate discretion prior to and during the intake process as it is a very personal decision to decide to join an NPHC organization.
The organizations host events throughout the year to be able to get to know students. If a student has interest in possibly joining an organization it is best to first do research on the specific organization. After you find an organization that fits well with your values, reach out directly to a member of an organization and set up a time to meet one on one to talk about the possibility of joining.
All NPHC organizations have minimum standards for GPA which must be met. If the members feel that it would be a good fit there is an application process through the inter/national office. After that membership intake is conducted in coordination with the graduate chapter. All intake processes must be in compliance with national standards.
National Pan-Hellenic (NPHC) organizations determine their own set dates for the intake process and requirements for each semester.
For more information Email the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
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