Recruitment and Intake
Joining a fraternity or sorority is an opportunity for students to build friendships, develop leadership skills, serve the community, and find a sense of belonging on campus. Each governing council within Fraternity and Sorority Life offers a unique recruitment or intake process that reflects the values and traditions of its organizations.
Panhellenic Association (PHA) - The Panhellenic Association oversees sororities affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference. Primary recruitment is held at the beginning of the fall semester and allows students to meet chapter members through a structured, multi-day process. At the end of recruitment, bids or invitations to membership are distributed and the new member education process begins. After completing their new member education, new members are initiated into the organization.
Some organizations may also participate in informal or continuous recruitment throughout the academic year if they have available membership opportunities. For more information, please visit the Panhellenic Association Instagram: @ballstatepha
Students interested in participating in Sorority Recruitment must complete the online registration before Friday, September 4,2026. The registration fee is $30 and helps cover the cost of the official recruitment t-shirt, which participants will wear during the first two days of recruitment. The fee also supports supplies, materials, and events hosted leading up to recruitment that are designed to help students prepare, connect with others, and feel confident entering the recruitment experience.
Fall 2026 Formal Sorority Recruitment will take place Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
Interfraternity Council (IFC) - The Interfraternity Council governs fraternities affiliated with the North American Interfraternity Conference. IFC fraternities host recruitment at the beginning of both the fall and spring semesters. Recruitment events are often less formal and give students the opportunity to meet members through open houses, social events, and chapter activities before receiving invitations to join.
Some organizations may also participate in informal or Rush 365 recruitment throughout the academic year if they have available membership opportunities. For more information, please visit the Interfraternity Council Instagram: @ballstateifc
Students interested in participating in Fraternity Recruitment must compete the online registration at any time before being offered a bid. There is no registration fee associated with fraternity recruitment.
Fall 2026 Formal Fraternity Recruitment will take place Monday, August 31, 2026 - Friday, September 4, 2026
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) - The National Pan-Hellenic Council consists of historically Black fraternities and sororities, often referred to as the “Divine Nine.” NPHC organizations typically conduct membership intake on an individual chapter basis rather than through a formal recruitment period. Intake timelines vary throughout the academic year and may include informational meetings, educational programs, and application processes for interested students. It is heavily encouraged that students do extensive research into each NPHC fraternity and sorority by visiting their websites and reading historical documents about each group prior to contacting organizations for membership.
The NPHC hosts a week of events each semester for students interested in learning more about its organizations and membership opportunities. Throughout the week, students have the opportunity to engage with chapters, attend educational programs, and learn about the history, values, and impact of NPHC organizations on campus and beyond.
One of the featured events is NPHC 101, an informational session where each chapter shares details about their organization, membership expectations, and intake process. Attendance at NPHC 101 is required for any student interested in joining an NPHC organization, as it helps ensure students are informed and prepared before beginning the membership intake process.
For more information, please visit the National Pan-Hellenic Council Instagram: @ballstatenphc
NPHC Week of Events will take place Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Saturday, September 19, 2026
Cultural Greek Council (CGC) - The Cultural Greek Council includes culturally-based fraternities and sororities that celebrate a variety of identities, backgrounds, and traditions. Recruitment or membership intake is generally coordinated individually by each organization and may occur during both the fall and spring semesters. Students are encouraged to attend council and chapter events to learn more about each organization’s values, mission, and membership process.
For more information, please visit the Cultural Greek Council Instagram: @ballstatecgc