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Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities will be administered in compliance with the law as of June 27, 2025.

Office of Student Life

Sorority and Fraternity Life

Recruitment and Intake Schedules

Recruitment & Intake Schedules

Each of the four governing councils and their respective chapters have different methods of recruitment and intake. You will find more information about their events and important dates listed below. For any questions about a specific process, please email sfl@osu.edu or check out the council webpage. Don't forget to get registered for recruitment and submit your grade release!

Spring 2026 Schedules and Events

Interfraternity Council

STEP ONE! -- Be sure to register for IFC Recruitment and complete the subsequent information form via ChapterBuilder. The cost to register is $20, and all forms of online payment are accepted using the ChapterBuilder registration form. It is required to attend all IFC Recruitment events in order to participate in chapter recruitment events.

IFC PNM Orientation (REQUIRED): Wednesday, January 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Performance Hall, 1st floor, Ohio Union

This event will cover what it means to be a potential new member and how to be successful during fraternity recruitment. This event is IN PERSON and will be required for all potential new members going through recruitment. Please note that first-year students, while not eligible to join in their first semester, are still welcome to attend and learn more about the recruitment process.

IFC Recruitment Fair (REQUIRED): Thursday, January 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Archie Griffin West Ballroom, Ohio Union

During the IFC Recruitment Fair, you will be able to meet the brothers of each fraternity. In addition, you will be able to learn the values and principles of each fraternity. We encourage you to get recruitment schedules and contacts of chapters that interest you the most. You are able to stop by the recruitment fair at any time between 6-8 p.m.

IFC Chapter Events Begin: Friday, January 16

Potential new members can check out the various recruitment events hosted by all IFC organizations. Schedules for events will be shared via chapter Instagram pages and from the IFC email if students registered for recruitment.

Multicultural Greek Council

Most chapters in MGC host individual intake processes that are determined by the local chapter and national organization. Chapters will share informational meeting times and locations via social media, word of mouth, and other campus marketing strategies. Intake activities may begin as early as the first day of classes and must conclude by the last day of classes. Be sure to check out MGC's events to learn more about the council and its chapters!

National Pan-Hellenic Council

All chapters in NPHC host individual intake processes that are determined by the local chapter and national organization. Chapters will share informational meeting times and locations via social media, word of mouth, and other campus marketing strategies. Intake activities may begin as early as the first day of classes and must conclude by the last day of classes. Be sure to check out NPHC's events to learn more about the council and its chapters!

Before engaging with any chapter intake process, all interested students must attend a required NPHC Convocation hosted at the beginning of each autumn and spring semester. Interested students must attend a convocation session in the same academic year of their intake process. See below for details on this semester's convocation.

NPHC Convocation | Sunday, August 31 | 1-3 p.m. | Great Hall Meeting Room 1 and 2, Ohio Union, 1st Floor
Registration Link: Coming Soon!

Panhellenic Association

Sign up for PHA Primary Recruitment by completing an SFL Interest Form and submitting your registration via CampusDirector. The cost to register is $100. Primary Recruitment registration will open on Friday, September 12.

Primary Recruitment will begin the first week of classes in Spring 2026. The deadline to register is Monday, January 12 at 11:59 p.m. A complete schedule is listed below:

  • PNM Orientation - Wednesday, January 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Ohio Union, Archie Griffin Ballroom
  • Meet the Chapters, Part I - Friday, January 16 | Zoom
  • Meet the Chapters, Part II - Saturday, January 17 | Zoom
  • Philanthropy Round - Sunday, January 18 | Ohio Union & Chapter Facilities
  • Sisterhood Round, Part I - Friday, January 23 | Ohio Union & Chapter Facilities
  • Sisterhood Round, Part II - Saturday, January 24 | Ohio Union & Chapter Facilities
  • Preference Round - Sunday, January 25 | Ohio Union & Chapter Facilities
  • Bid Day - Monday, January 26 | Ohio Union, Archie Griffin Ballroom