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CGC is the governing council for unhoused, academic and special interest organizations. It's membership is currently includes 4 sororities that each have a specific academic focus.
In the fall, CGC hosts a council-wide recruitment event where interested students can learn more about CGC's chapters, meet current members, and get information on the chapter's recruitment events.
CGC chapters hold independent recruitment processes a few times each academic year. The best way to learn about these joining opportunities is to follow CGC and its member chapters on social media.
IFC is the governing council for traditionally housed fraternities. There are currently 23 IFC fraternities with 18 being housed and 5 offering an un-housed experience.
IFC chapters recruit new members all year round, including the summer. Chapters might contact you directly or you can learn more about chapter's summer recruitment events on their social media. It is up to each individual student if they would like to accept a bid over the summer or wait until Fall Term.
Throughout the rest of the academic year, IFC holds information events where students can learn more about joining. Chapters recruit new members year-round, so interested students are encouraged to reach out to chapters that interest them through social media or by contacting the chapter recruitment chair. Chapter contact information can be found in their chapter profiles.
Registration is required to participate in IFC Recruitment and it is FREE to sign up! Register using the link below.
MGC is the governing council for multicultural and culturally-based fraternities and sororities. There are currently 1 fraternity and 2 sororities that are members of MGC.
In the fall, MGC hosts an Open House where interested students can learn more about MGC's chapters, meet current members, and get information on the joining process.
MGC chapters accept new members through a process called membership intake. Each chapter will hold interest events throughout the year for prospective members to attend. Its recommended that interested students attend as many council and chapter events as possible to demonstrate interest and to learn more about membership requirements.
NPHC, or the Divine 9, is the governing council for historically African American fraternities and sororities. There are currently 3 fraternities and 2 sororities that have active undergraduate members at OSU.
In the fall, NPHC hosts "Meet the Greeks" where interested students can learn more about NPHC chapters, meet current members, and get information on the joining process.
NPHC chapters accept new members through a process called membership intake. Each chapter will hold interest events throughout the year for prospective members to attend. Its recommended that interested students attend as many council and chapter events as possible to demonstrate interest and to learn more about membership requirements.
Interested in learning more about NPHC? Contact the CFSL at [email protected]
Panhellenic is the governing council for traditionally housed sororities. Oregon State has 11 Panhellenic chapters and all are housed.
Interested in joining a Panhellenic chapter in Fall 2022? Panhellenic Fall Formal Recruitment is your best opportunity to meet all 11 chapters. After Formal Recruitment, some chapters may be eligible for informal recruitment but there is no guarantee. Students are highly encouraged to sign up Fall Formal Recruitment if they have an interest in joining a Panhellenic chapter as it is the ONLY chance to meet all our chapters. There is a $65 required registration fee and registration closes Monday, September 26th.
Do you have a friend who you think should register for Panhellenic recruitment too? Enter their name in the "Refer a Friend" section of your registration and if your friend registered for recruitment, you will BOTH receive a $20 refund of your registration fee! This promotion is limited to one refund per participant and refunds will process after your registration is complete.