The Interfraternity Council makes up six fraternity chapters, Alpha Tau Omega, Beta Theta Pi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Chi and Sigma Nu. All six chapters participate in formal recruitment week held in September.

Finances

See the finances page to learn more details about the cost of each IFC chapter.

Reach out to greeklife@samford.edu for more information on joining a fraternity this spring semester. Fall 2023 IFC Recruitment September 18 – 21 & IFC Bid Day September 22!

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College Panhellenic sororities consist of Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, and Zeta Tau Alpha.

Fall 2024 Panhellenic Recruitment – September 2nd – 7th & Panhellenic Bid Day September 8th!

Registration for Fall 2024 Panhellenic Recruitment will open on June 1st. Reach out to greeklife@samford.edu with any questions.

Currently, two active NPHC organizations, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., participate in membership intake. Two NPHC organizations, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. have plans to re-establish their chapters this fall semester. Intake is a process delaying membership until a collegiate GPA is established. The individual requirements for participation in intake/to join are different for each chapter, but you can expect these generalities:

• 12 - 24 Samford credit hours required.
• 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher required.
• Need several recommendation letters. The chapters will provide specific information.
• Demonstrate community service.
• Illustrate campus involvement.

See the finances page to learn more details about the cost of each NPHC chapter.

National Pan-Hellenic Council Membership Guide

Step 1: Greek Speak

The purpose of Greek Speak is to give students information about the various groups, membership requirements, and benefits of joining Greek Life at Samford.. Greek Speak is also an opportunity for the Office of Greek Life to discuss important information about Hazing guidelines, the challenges of joining a Greek-letter organization, and the various guidelines specific to joining an organization at Samford. Greek Speak will take place on September 7, 2022. More information to come.

Step 2: Research

We encourage students to research each organization in order to discern which chapter is a best fit for you. You can do this by comparing national websites and chapter websites. Attending Greek Speak in the Fall. You can attend programs of chapters to gauge comfort zone with different chapters.

Step 3: Interest Meetings

Attend interest meetings of the organization that you have serious interest in. In order to determine which organization you are interested in, we encourage students to research each organization in order to discern which chapter is a best fit for you. Please note that some organizations may take your attendance at an interest meeting as an indicator of a set decision for membership intake.

How do I learn about an interest meeting?

• Each chapter advertises via flyer on campus, so watch for posting on bulletin boards around campus if you plan to attend an interesting meeting.

Step 4: Membership Intake

Each organization takes individuals through a membership intake process. The process is comprised of an interest meeting/group or gush and a formal application process General Requirements:

• Must have 12 - 24 Samford credit hours.
• Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Need several recommendation letters. The chapters will provide specific information.
• Need to demonstrate community service.
• Need to illustrate campus involvement.

NPHC Interest Form NPHC website