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)
- the on-line 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
September 3, 2023 | Mega Fair | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Academic Quad
September 14, 2023 | IFC Recruitment Session | Time TBD | Location TBD
Deadline to Register for Recruitment
January 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
IFC Recruitment
Recruitment Kick Off and Meet the Chapters | January 28, 2024
Open Houses: January 29 - February 2, 2024
Last day to accept a bid: February 3, 2024
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.
- the on-line 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
September 3, 2023 | Mega Fair | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Academic Quad
September 20, 2023 | Panhellenic Recruitment Information Session | 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Location TBD
October 17 and 18, 2023 | Cider at the Seal | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Outdoor Seal
October 25, 2023 | Panhellenic Recruitment Information Session | 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Location TBD
November 4 and 5, 2023 | Panhellenic Sprite Dates | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Chapter Suites
November 15, 2023 | What It Means To Be Panhellenic | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Shriver JDOL
Deadline to Register for Recruitment
January 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Panhellenic Recruitment Weekend 1
February 1 - 4, 2024
Panhellenic Recruitment Weekend 2
February 8 - 11, 2024
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)
- the on-line 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
September 1, 2023 | NPHC Showcase | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Shriver Patio
September 3, 2023 | Mega Fair | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Academic Quad
September 11, 2023 | NPHC Seminar | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | FSB
October 20, 2023 | NPHC Yard Show | 7:00 p.m. | Wilks Theater, Armstrong Student Center
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)
- the on-line 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
September 3, 2023 | Mega Fair | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Academic Quad
September 7, 2023 | ABC's of MGC | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Hamilton Hall Sisterhood Suite