How To Join
Roughly 30% of all Miami undergraduate students are members of Greek organizations on campus. The four Governing Councils conduct recruitment independently of one another. The following links will provide more information about each process:
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the umbrella organization for recognized fraternities on campus. IFC consists of one representative from each fraternity and an executive board of 8 annually elected officers.
Am I eligible to join an IFC fraternity?
In order to join an IFC fraternity, you must have completed, at Miami University or other accredited institution of higher education:
- One full-time fall or spring semester
- 12 college credit hours (does not include AP, IB, dual-enrollment credit achieved in high school)
- At least a 2.75 minimum grade point average (transfer GPAs cannot be combined - only the most recent college GPA received will be considered)
- Only the fall 2024 GPA will count towards recruitment eligibility (for first year students); cumulative college GPA will be reviewed for sophomores and above; Winter Term (J-Term) 2025 grades will not count for any individual regardless of year in school
- Two online education course prior to the start of recruitment.
Student eligibility will be verified by the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life prior to the chapter extending any form of invitation to membership. Only transcripts from the most recent institution attended will be considered. Once membership has been gained to a fraternity or sorority, it is up to each chapter to determine an individual's requirements to maintain membership.
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 1, 2024: Mega Fair | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Academic Quad
- Sept. 11, 2024: Recruitment Open Houses | 6 p.m., chapter houses
- Oct. 16, 2024: Recruitment Open Houses | 6 p.m., chapter houses
Deadline to Register for Recruitment
- Jan. 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
IFC Recruitment
- Jan. 26, 2025: Recruitment Kick Off and Meet the Chapters
- Jan. 27-31, 2025: Open Houses
- Feb. 1, 2025: Last day to accept a bid
Multicultural Greek Council
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) was established in the Fall of 2021 and includes four nationally affiliated chapters. The Council is comprised of an annually elected executive council.
Am I eligible to join an MGC organization?
In order to join an MGC organization, you must have completed, at Miami University or other accredited institution of higher education:
- One full-time fall or spring semester
- 12 college credit hours (does not include AP, IB, dual-enrollment credit achieved in high school)
- At least a 2.5 minimum grade point average (transfer GPAs cannot be combined - only the most recent college GPA received will be considered)
- Only the fall 2024 GPA will count towards recruitment eligibility (for first year students); cumulative college GPA will be reviewed for sophomores and above; Winter Term (J-Term) 2025 grades will not count for any individual regardless of year in school
- Take an online education course prior to the start of recruitment.
Student eligibility will be verified by the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life prior to the chapter extending any form of invitation to membership. Only transcripts from the most recent institution attended will be considered. Once membership has been gained to a fraternity or sorority, it is up to each chapter to determine an individual's requirements to maintain membership.
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 1, 2024: Mega Fair | 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Academic Quad
- Sept. 5, 2024: Meet MGC | Time and Location TBA
National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing body of traditionally African American fraternities and sororities. Seven chapters comprise Miami's National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Am I eligible to join an NPHC fraternity or sorority?
In order to join an NPHC fraternity or sorority, you must have completed, at Miami University or other accredited institution of higher education:
- One full-time fall or spring semester
- 12 college credit hours (does not include AP, IB, dual-enrollment credit achieved in high school)
- At least a 2.5 minimum grade point average (transfer GPAs cannot be combined - only the most recent college GPA received will be considered)
- Only the fall 2024 GPA will count towards eligibility (for first year students); cumulative college GPA will be reveiwed for sophomores and above; Winter Term (J-Term) 2025 grades will NOT count for any individual regardless of year in school
- Take an online education course.
Student eligibility will be verified by the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life prior to the chapter extending any form of invitation to membership. Only transcripts from the most recent institution attended will be considered. Once membership has been gained to a fraternity or sorority, it is up to each chapter to determine an individual's requirements to maintain membership.
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 1, 2024: Mega Fair | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Academic Quad
- Sept. 3, 2024: NPHC Seminar | Date and time TBA
- Sept. 27, 2024: NPHC Yard Show | 7 p.m., Wilks Theater, Armstrong Student Center
Panhellenic Association
The Panhellenic Association (PA) includes eighteen nationally known sororities. The Panhellenic Association is comprised of an annually elected executive council and a delegate from each affiliated sorority.
Am I eligible to join a Panhellenic sorority?
In order to join a Panhellenic sorority, you must have completed, at Miami University or other accredited institution of higher education:
- One full-time fall or spring semester
- 12 college credit hours (does not include AP, IB, dual-enrollment credit achieved in high school)
- At least a 2.5 minimum grade point average (transfer GPAs cannot be combined - only the most recent college GPA received will be considered)
- Many Panhellenic chapters have their own individual GPA requirements that may be higher than a 2.5. Please check our Chapter Information page for this information.
- Only the fall 2024 GPA will count towards recruitment eligibility (for first year students); cumulative college GPA will be reviewed for sophomores and above; Winter Term (J-Term) 2025 grades will NOT count for any individual regardless of year in school
- Two online education course prior to the start of recruitment.
Student eligibility will be verified by the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life prior to the chapter extending any form of invitation to membership. Only transcripts from the most recent institution attended will be considered. Once membership has been gained to a fraternity or sorority, it is up to each chapter to determine an individual's requirements to maintain membership.
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 1, 2024: Mega Fair | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Academic Quad
- Sept. 18, 2024: Panhellenic Recruitment Information Session | 7-8 p.m., various academic buildings
- Oct. 15 and 16, 2024: Cider at the Seal | 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Outdoor Seal
- Oct. 29, 2024: Panhellenic Recruitment Information Session | 7-8 p.m., various academic buildings
- Nov. 2 and 3, 2024: Panhellenic Sprite Dates | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., chapter suites
- Nov. 19, 2024: What It Means To Be Panhellenic | 7-8:30 p.m., Pavilion C, Armstrong Student Center
Deadline to Register for Recruitment
- Jan. 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Panhellenic Recruitment Weekend 1
- Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2025
Panhellenic Recruitment Weekend 2
- Feb. 6-9, 2025