How to Join
Roughly 30% of all Miami students are members of Greek organizations on campus. The three Governing Councils conduct recruitment independently of one another. The following links will provide more information about each process:
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
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 10 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
Deadline to Register for Recruitment
January 12, 2021 5:00 pm EST
IFC Recruitment
January 23, 2021 Virtual Recruitment Kick Off
January 24, 2021 Virtual Chapter Presentations
Panhellenic Association
The Panhellenic Association includes seventeen 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?
The requirements enumerated below remain in effect, but some exceptions will be made this year to accommodate the unusual circumstances created by the ongoing effects of the pandemic on university operations. Click on the More Information link below to learn more about these exceptions.
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)
- 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
Deadline to Register for Recruitment
January 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm EST
Panhellenic Recruitment Weekend 1
January 28 - January 21, 2021
Panhellenic Recruitment Weekend 2
February 4 - 6, 2021
Panhellenic Bid Day
February 7, 2021
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.