Thank you for your interest in joining a fraternity (men's organizations). There are many fraternities on campus, and you are encouraged to browse our Web site for more information on our many chapters.
The best thing to do before you participate in recruitment or membership intake is to do research. You can learn more about the fraternities by visiting the chapters page and reading our information about Greek terms, financial commitments, the advantages of membership and frequently asked questions. Also, check out FraternityInfo.com for information about fraternities in general. Learn more about scholarships awarded to incoming Freshman males.
The fraternity recruitment process at the Ball State is designed to give both you and chapter members a fair and equal opportunity to become acquainted as friends. The recruitment process is designed to allow you to get to know the men in the different chapters.
Fraternity recruitment will be on-going throughout the fall semester.
Ball State has 11 chapters that make up the Interfraternity Council. Fraternities recruit year-round, but we encourage you to begin the recruitment process during the summer if you are interested in joining in the fall.
We recommend contacting the chapters that interest you. The recruitment process works best when you take the initiative. Please check the fraternity profile page of our Web site and the Web site of each fraternity for recruitment dates, details, and contact information.
Here are some recruitment tips to help you:
- look at a large number of fraternities before making your decision
- ask questions because fraternity members are eager to help you in your decision
- be confident in yourself
- take your time when making your decision
Ball State is home to three traditionally African-American fraternities and one traditionally Latino fraternity. These chapters recruit through a process known as intake. Although these organizations consist primarily of minority men, they are open to all men at Ball State.
The intake process for every chapter is defined by its national organization. Membership intake consists of attending a meeting, completing an application directly to the fraternity of interest, gaining approval by the organization and learning the the group’s history and traditions, and initiation.
The National Pan-Hellenic (NPHC) intake process at the Ball State is designed to give both you and chapter members a fair and equal opportunity to become acquainted as friends.
The NPHC each fall hosts a week of events to welcome students back to Ball State. The week of events allows you to meet members from the chapters and learn more about their events. During NPHC's week of events, they have an NPHC Meet the Greeks that allow you to learn more about their member chapters.
Throughout the year, chapters hold social, informational and educational events, which provide you with the opportunity to meet the members of each organization. When conducting membership intake, chapters hold interest meetings to provide you information and membership forms. Membership intake is held at various times during the year. Please check out the Greek life calendar for dates of informational sessions.
For more information about NPHC fraternity recruitment, e-mail Student Life Program Coordinator Jennifer Pierce.