Here at Oregon State, we have five distinctive governing councils that make up our fraternity and sorority community.  We encourage you to explore all our councils have to offer!  The information on this page will help you learn more about our community and find your place to belong! 

You can also learn more about our 48 chapters through the Chapter Profiles tab.

Collective Greek Council (CGC)

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. 

  • Chi Theta Phi - Art & Design
  • Phi Sigma Rho - Engineering
  • Sigma Alpha - Agriculture
  • Sigma Delta Omega - General Science & STEM

CGC hosts council-wide recruitment events 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.

 

Website    Instagram

CGC Fall Recruitment Event

Recruitment Social - Tuesday, October 3rd

  • Time: 5-7 pm
  • Location: MU 13
  • Event Info:
    • This event is a great opportunity to meet all the CGC chapters and their members. Attendees will also learn more about each chapter's Fall recruitment process.
    • The event is free and RSVPing is encouraged!

Fall Recruiting Chapters:

  • Chi Theta Phi - @osu_chithetaphi
  • Phi Sigma Rho - @phirholovesosu
  • Sigma Alpha - @oregonstatesigmaalpha
  • Sigma Delta Omega - @sigmadeltaomega

RSVP Here!

 

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

IFC is the governing council for traditionally housed fraternities. There are currently 24 IFC fraternities with 19 are housed and 5 offer 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.

 

Website      Instagram 

Summer/Fall 2023 Recruitment Schedule

Free to participate, registration is required. 

Wednesday, September 27

  • 4-5:30pm - IFC Fraternity Fair - SEC Plaza
    • Meet members from all 24 IFC chapters!
  • 5:30-6:30pm - Bowling Night - MU Lanes & Games
    • Join IFC for free bowling and food to meet more members of our unhoused chapters. 

Saturday, September 30 – Thursday, October 5

  • Chapter Specific Events: Chapters host their own events that all PNMs are invited to attend.

Friday, October 6 at 6pm, MU Quad

  • Jump Day

Registration is required to participate in IFC Recruitment and it is FREE to sign up! Register using the link below.

   Register Here!

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

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.

  • Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. - Latinx founded sorority
  • Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. - Latinx founded sorority
  • Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Latinx founded fraternity
  • The Monarchs - Asian interest soriority 

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. 

 

 

Website     Instagram

MGC Fall Recruitment Event

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. 

Meet & Greet - Monday, October 2nd 

  • Time: 4-6pm
  • Location: Student Experience Center Plaza
  • Event Info:
    • Come out and meet the members of the MGC community to learn more about each MGC chapter!
    • Free food and info will be shared about each chapter's recruitment events.
    • RSVP encouraged!

Check out each chapter's instagram account for more information on their recruitment events in Fall Term!

  • Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. - @kdchiosu

  • Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. - @gao_osu

  • Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. - @odphiat

  • The Monarchs - @osu_monarchs

RSVP Here!

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

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.

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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. 

 

Website      Instagram

Joining NPHC in Fall Term

Check out NPHC's instagram to get more information on community events and details on chapter's informationals.

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. 

Meet the Greeks - Thursday, October 12 

  • Time: 6pm
  • Location: Memorial Union 109
  • Event Info
    • This event is a great opportunity to meet the current D9 chapters and their members, learn more about the history of NPHC organizations, and understand the joining requirements.
    • The event is free and RSVP is encouraged.
    • Business casual attire encouraged.

Interested in learning more about NPHC? Contact the CFSL at [email protected] 

RSVP Here!

Panhellenic Council (PHC)

Panhellenic is the governing council for housed sororities. Oregon State has 11 Panhellenic chapters and all are housed.

Primary Recruitment is THE ONLY opportunity throughout the year to see all PHC chapters.  This process uses a mutual selection process – as prospective members are narrowing down the chapter they are visiting, chapters are narrowing down how many women are invited back to their events.

Website     Instagram     

Primary Recruitment

A $65 registration fee is required to participate in Panhellenic recruitment which includes a t-shirt, lunch during Round 1, and a PNM swag bag! Click the link below to register by Sept. 27th at noon!

  • Registration Ends - Wednesday, September 27 at 12 pm
  • Thursday, September 28: PNM Orientation at 6pm, MU Ballroom
  • Saturday, September 30: Round 1 – Sisterhood 
  • Sunday, October 1: Round 2 - Philanthropy 
  • Wednesday, October 4 – Thursday, Oct 5th: Round 3 – Chapter Tours
  • Friday, October 6: Round 4 – Preference 
  • Saturday, October 7: Bid Day at TBD, MU Ballroom & Quad

 

Fall Primary Recruitment Sign-Up