Why join?
The challenges and rewards of college life can be greatly enhanced through a fraternity or sorority experience. At a large university like VCU, many students are in search of a smaller group where they will feel comfortable and can work with others to achieve common goals. Being a member of a fraternity or sorority at VCU means an intentional focus on leadership, scholarship, community service, and friendship. Greek-letter organizations give individuals a more well-rounded college experience while encouraging students to be as successful as possible.
At VCU, the fraternity and sorority community is growing rapidly; the university is currently home to over 30 diverse chapters. Students affiliated with fraternities and sororities are student leaders, athletes, scholars and among VCU's most involved students and successful alumni.
When can I join?
The process in which you would join a fraternity or sorority at VCU is based on the council process. While more detailed information can be found by visiting the council Web site, the basic times of year for each council are:
College Panhellenic Council - Formal Recruitment in September, but can extend invitations all year
Multicultural Greek Council - The Multicultural Greek Council encourages all men and women who are interested in a culturally based fraternity and sorority experience to attend MGC events and/or the events sponsored by the MGC member organizations.
Interfraternity Council - Recruitment begins in August, but can extend invitations all year
National Pan-Hellenic Council - Most NPHC groups encourage men and women who are interested in joining to observe current members and educate themselves on the history and philosophies of each group. There will be many activities throughout the year sponsored by the NPHC organizations. Once a man or woman identifies the group he or she would like to belong to, he or she should attend a social or interest meeting sponsored by the organization.