Get Involved
Choosing a chapter is a personal decision.
Keep these ideas in mind as you explore:
The chapter that is right for your friends or family may not be the right one for you.
- Know why you want to join. Look for chapters whose values reflect your own.
- Notice how you feel. The people around you could become your brothers or sisters. Are you comfortable with them?
- Ask questions. Learn everything you can about each chapter.
- Be yourself. Augusta University has a diverse fraternity and sorority community. Showing the real you is the best way to find your fit.
Questions to Ask Chapter Members
- What encouraged you to join your chapter?
- What are the financial obligations for a new member? Are there costs beyond the listed fees?
- How long is the new member program, and how much time does it take?
- What other campus organizations are you involved in?
- How does your chapter support academic success?
- What philanthropy does your chapter support, and how do members get involved?
- What activities do you plan with other chapters and councils?
Choose a council below to learn how to join.
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
The Interfraternity Council governs Augusta University's social fraternities. IFC hosts formal recruitment at the start of both the fall and spring semesters so interested students can meet every IFC chapter. Chapters also recruit informally throughout the year.
Recruitment dates: Bids can be given on the first day of the Spring term
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the governing body of nine historically African American fraternities and sororities. NPHC organizations were founded to provide support systems and encouragement for students of color in higher education and continue to focus on initiatives that uplift their communities. Membership is open to students of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
NPHC chapters welcome new members through Membership Intake, a process each chapter
organizes on its own schedule. Intake includes selection, education about the organization,
and initiation into full membership.
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
The Multicultural Greek Council governs culturally based and multicultural fraternities and sororities that celebrate heritage, culture, and shared interests. MGC chapters recruit and welcome new members on their own schedules.
College Panhellenic Council (CPH)
The Panhellenic Council governs Augusta University's National Panhellenic Conference sororities. Panhellenic hosts formal recruitment in the fall semester only, giving interested women the opportunity to meet every Panhellenic chapter. After formal recruitment, chapters with open spots may offer membership through Continuous Open Bidding (COB) during the rest of the academic year.
