How to Join a Fraternity or Sorority

To join a fraternity or sorority, you must go through membership intake or recruitment.

Before you go through membership intake/recruitment, it is important that you learn about what the different fraternities and sororities offer to you as a potential aspirant/new member. Also, it is important to remember to maintain a high academic performance, get involved in the community, and find outlets for leadership opportunities.  These elements aid in your interest to join a fraternity or sorority. 

APSU Greek Life Membership Invitation Guideline

To promote fairness, transparency, and adherence to council-specific recruitment processes, no Greek-letter organization at Austin Peay State University may extend an invitation for membership (commonly referred to as a "bid") or promise an invitation for membership to any new student prior to the official Bid Day or Informational event designated by their respective governing council.

Definition of a New Student:
For the purposes of this guideline, a new student is defined as any incoming first-year or transfer student who is attending their first semester at Austin Peay State University. Students who previously attended APSU as dual enrollment participants are still considered new students and are not classified as returning students for the purpose of this guideline.

This guideline applies to all chapters under the Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), College Panhellenic Council (CPC), and United Greek Council (UGC). Any violations may result in sanctions as determined by the Office of Student Life and Engagement in accordance with university and council regulations.

Membership Intake & Recruitment Processes

APSU is home to fraternities and sororities governed by three different councils. Each council has a different intake/recruitment process.  Learn more about each council's process below:

• College Panhellenic Council (CPC) governs (NPC) sororities and women’s fraternities. Formal/primary recruitment is held at the beginning of the fall semester.
  • If a chapter has space available in the spring semester, they may host recruitment events at that time. Chapters operate on individual basis during the spring semester. 

• Interfraternity Council (IFC) governs member fraternities, most associated with the North-American Interfraternity Conference. Recruitment takes place at the start of every semester.
• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) governs historically African American fraternities and sororities. Member intake occurs at various times throughout the year and is advertised on fliers labeled "Interest Meeting," "Interest Tea," "Meet & Greet" or "Informational."