How to Join / Eligibility
How to Join
Joining a Greek organization is a fun and exciting time. A little background information is critical to help you determine which recruitment you may choose to go through. Each Values-Based Greek organization on campus is governed by an overarching council.
*The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body for UD's values-based fraternal organizations.
*The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing body for UD's historically Black values-based fraternities and sororities.
*The National Panhellenic Council (Panhellenic) is the governing body for UD's values-based sororities.
These councils aid the chapter organizations in the areas of recruitment, academics, service, public relations, financial and educational programming, and risk management. By joining one of the Values-Based Greek chapters, you automatically become a member of the council and are encouraged to participate.
You can start the process of joining a Values-Based organization by learning about and participating in recruitment; more specific instructions are listed below.
What is recruitment?
Recruitment is the period when fraternities and sororities actively seek out new members who have values that align with those of the organization. This includes a series of events offering members and potential members the opportunity to get to know each other.
Note: The University of Dayton does not use the term "rush" as it relates to recruitment. “Rush” is an outdated term that referred to the practice of fraternities literally "rushing" to the train station to meet the newest members of the freshman class of a college or university and pinning their fraternity colors on the freshmen to identify them as a potential member of that fraternity. The current and appropriate process of dynamically selecting new members through coordinated events and gatherings is what we sponsor here at UD as recruitment.