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, academic requirements, financial commitments, the advantages of membership and frequently asked questions.
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 for you to get to know the men in the different chapters.
Fraternity recruitment is a five-day process each spring.
Ball State has 9 chapters and 2 colonies that make up the Interfraternity Council. Fraternities recruit year-round, but we encourage you to begin the recruitment process during the beginning of fall if you are interested in joining in the spring.
We recommend contacting the chapters that interest you. The recruitment process works best when you take 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
IFC Fraternity Recruitment will be from February 1 - February 4, 2010.
For more information about IFC fraternity recruitment email Demar Amacker.
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 from the organization, learning the group’s history and traditions and participating in initiation.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council 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.
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 the fraternity profile page of our Web site and the Web site of each fraternity for further details.
For more information about NPHC fraternity recruitment email Tamika Smith.