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!
Interfraternity Council
STEP ONE! -- Be sure to register for IFC Recruitment and complete the subsequent information form via CampusDirector. It is required to attend all IFC Recruitment events in order to participate in chapter recruitment events.
IFC PNM Orientation (REQUIRED): Tuesday, January 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Independence Hall
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.
IFC Recruitment Fair (REQUIRED): Wednesday, January 10 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Ohio Union Performance Hall
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 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
IFC Off-Campus Housing Tours (REQUIRED): Thursday, January 11 & Friday, January 12 | 5:00 p.m. | Ohio Union Round Meeting Room
Potential new members will have the opportunity to tour Greek facilities within the IFC community. This is a great way to learn more about each chapter's housing expectations as well as learn more about off-campus living. Students should meet promptly at 5:00 p.m. at the Round Meeting Room of the Ohio Union to meet their tour group.
IFC Chapter Events Begin: Saturday, January 13
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!
Panhellenic Association
Sign up for PHA Primary Recruitment, also known as formal recruitment, by completing an SFL Interest Form and submitting your registration via CampusDirector. The cost to register is $57.
Primary Recruitment will begin the first week of classes in Spring 2024. The deadline to register is Monday, January 8 at 9:00 a.m. A complete schedule is listed below:
- PNM Orientation - Wednesday, January 10 | 6pm | Ohio Union, Archie Griffin Ballroom
- Meet the Chapters, Part I - Friday, January 12 | Zoom
- Meet the Chapters, Part II - Saturday, January 13 | Zoom
- Philanthropy Round - Sunday, January 14 | Ohio Union & Chapter Facilities
- Sisterhood Round - Saturday, January 20 | Ohio Union & Chapter Facilities
- Preference Round - Sunday, January 21 | Ohio Union & Chapter Facilities
- Bid Day - Monday, January 22 | Ohio Union, Archie Griffin Ballroom