Interfraternity Council Recruitment

What is IFC Recruitment?

Recruitment is your chance to take a look at the 17 recognized fraternities that comprise the Interfraternity Council at Appalachian State University. 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 17 fraternities, their missions, crreds, 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.

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Recruitment Eligibility

All potential new members must be a full time student enrolled at Appalachian State University.
Potential new members who have completed at least 12 college credit hours must have achieved at least a 2.70 Cumulative GPA to be eligible for membership.
If a potential new member has not completed at least 12 college credit hours must have obtained a 3.0 High School GPA to be eligible for membership.
- A High School GPA will only be taken into consideration if a potential new member does not have a record of completing 12 college credit hours whether at Appalachian State University or at another institution.

Recruitment Registration

Registration will open on July 1, 2025 and close at midnight on September 10, 2025. Click here to register.
All potential new members must register to participate in fraternity recruitment.

Important Dates

Tuesday, July 1st - Fall 2025 Recruitment Regsitration Opens
Saturday, August 16th - Fall 2025 Fraternity & Sorority Life Cookout (4:00-6:00pm on Sanford Mall)
Sunday, August 17th - Club Expo
Monday, August 18th - First Day of Classes
Sunday, August 24th-Monday, August 25th - Formal IFC Presentations (PNMs should plan to attend BOTH days)
Tuesday, September 2nd - IFC Recruitment Kick-Off Event
Wednesday, September 3rd-Friday, September 5th - First Rush Period (only 6 chapters host events each day)
Saturday, September 6th - No Recruitment Events - PNMS and Chapters are on a strict no contact.
Sunday, September 7th-Wednesday, September 10th - Second Rush Period (all 17 chapters host events each day)
Thursday, September 11th - No Recruitment Events - PNMS and Chapters are on a strict no contact.
Friday, September 12th - Bid Day (11:00am-4:00pm)

Recruitment Guidelines & Rules

Any man interested in joining one of the 17 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. Bid Day is on September 12, 2025.
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).

Things to Know 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.

The Following Organizations are currently not recognized by the University and thus cannot recruit:

Delta Chi (D Chi) - Suspended due to violations of Organizational Code of Conduct and National Policies in 2020. University recognition completely revoked in 2021

Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) - Charter suspended by headquarters due to hazing and other risk management policy violations.

Fraternity and Sorority Life