Interfraternity Council Recruitment

Recruitment is your chance to take a look at the recognized fraternities that comprise the Interfraternity Council at App State. IFC fraternities strive to provide members with friendship and brotherhood, opportunities for personal growth and development, and service to the local community as well as national philanthropic initiatives. Recruitment allows interested men to learn about App State’s fraternities, their missions, creeds, and values that they live by. If you’re even slightly interested or curious, take a moment and check it out to see for yourself. Just because you go to a recruitment event doesn’t mean that you have to join a fraternity.

Eligibility

Must be a full time student enrolled at Appalachian State University.
Must meet minimum academic requirements:
- Have at least a 2.70 Cumulative GPA if completed 12 college credit hours or have a 3.0 High School GPA if there are 11 or less completed college credit hours.
  - High School GPA will only be considered if the student does not have a record of completing 12 college credit hours at App State or another institution.

Recruitment Registration

All potential new members must register to participate in fraternity recruitment.

Registration Dates: July 1 – September 10 at midnight

Recruitment Guidelines & Rules

Any man interested in joining one of the recognized IFC fraternities must register for recruitment.
Only men who have met the minimum academic requirements and have registered for recruitment will be eligible for membership.
Beginning with the first day of classes through Bid Day, potential new members will not be allowed at any fraternity social events except sanctioned recruitment events.
Potential new members may attend any fundraisers as long as they pay admittance.
Potential new members cannot accept a bid until Bid Day.
Fraternities may continue to recruit after Bid Day. Anyone wishing to receive a bid must complete an Academic Verification Form on Engage if they have not previously registered for Fall 2025 Recruitment.
All fraternity recruitment events will be non-alcoholic (dry).

Recruitment Events

August 16 – Fall 2025 Fraternity & Sorority Life Cookout (4:00-6:00pm on Sanford Mall)
August 24 – Formal IFC Presentations (4:30pm)
September 2 – IFC Recruitment Kick-Off Event
September 3-5 – First Rush Period (only 6 chapters host events each day)
September 7-10 – Second Rush Period (all 17 chapters host events each day)
September 12 – Bid Day (11:00am-4:00pm)

Helpful Tips for Recruitment

Be yourself. There is nothing more important than being yourself during recruitment. You will end up with the right fraternity for you, and you will be happy with your decision.
Check out each fraternity. It is important to make an effort to look at each fraternity individually. All potential new members should attend IFC Recruitment Kickoff so you can get an opportunity to meet members from every fraternity on campus.
Take your time. Joining a fraternity is a momentous decision. Be sure that the fraternity that has given you a bid is one you will be happy with.
Dry Recruitment. Alcohol is not allowed at any recruitment activity. Inter/National, university, and IFC policies stipulate that all activities associated with fraternity recruitment remain alcohol-free. Violation of this rule is a serious infraction and the guilty chapter is subject to disciplinary action.
Ask questions. Make sure all your questions are sufficiently answered. By asking questions you will be able to find out more about each fraternity and its members.
Dress casual for the Kickoff. Dress for most recruitment events will be casual. Some chapters make it more formal towards the end of recruitment. Just be sure to ask if you’re not sure.