Q. What is Recruitment/Intake?

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Q.How do I join a Greek organization? What is the criteria to join?

A.To be eligible for PHC sorority and IFC fraternity recruitment, a first semester student must enter with a 2.85 high school GPA. Upperclass students must have minimum G.P.A.'s established by individual organizations, minimally a 2.25. However, it is important to remember that some fraternities and sororities may require higher academic eligibility requirements. NPHC organizations typically require studnets to have completed their first year of college and have a 2.5

Fraternities and Sororities are also looking for prospective members that have achieved academically as well as co-curricularly and who have a demonstrated record of public service.. Prospective members that are involved in student organizations and have outside interests are more attractive to the Greek community during recruitment activities. All students interested in joining a fraternity and/or sorority (only for IFC and PHC groups) must fill out an online Recruitment application to be eligible for the recruitment process. Once you have filled out an application you will be contacted by a representative from the Greek community to invite you to attend events on campus sponsored by the Greek community.

Q.What are the responsibilities for membership in a Greek organization?

A.Commitment to the principles, values and standards, for which the national organization was founded upon. Participation in chapter activities such as meetings, educational/leadership programs, community service events, and social activities. Payment of dues each semester is required to remind in good standing. All of our Greek organizations have a minimum grade requirement in order to be in good standing as well. Those grade requirements vary by organization but all are above a 2.0.

Q.What is the financial obligation to join a Greek organization?

A.Dues vary widely from chapter to chapter and are typically higher the first semester of joining. As you get to know Greek members on campus, be sure to ask them specific questions related to the financial obligation for their individual organization.

Most organizations send a sizable amount of the semesterly dues to their national office to cover insurance. The remaining funds stay with the local chapter to cover operating costs, programming, social functions, and various activities.

The typical IFC and PHC organizations will have a "new member" fee, initiation fee, and then semester dues. NPHC organizations often require a larger "up front" bulk payment and then minimal local chapter dues each year.

Q.What is the time commitment involved with membership in a Greek organization?

A.Greek membership requires a substantial time commitment from every member. However, the more time a member spends with the members in their organization and at chapter activities the more benefits a student will receive from their membership. Just like any other activity, the amount of time and energy you put into your Greek membership, the more you will get out of the experience.

Most organizations require members to have additional club or organization involvements to maintain a well rounded experience, and most students are easily able to balance these and their academic obligations, in addition to part time work. A good rule of thumb is that for most students at ASU, one to three involvements is manageable. You could consider Greek membership to be 1.5 to 2 commitments.

Q. Does Appalachian have Greek Housing?

A. ASU's PHC sororities live in the Appalachian Panhellenic Hall. Appalachian State University does not currently have Fraternity Housing on campus. Any and all off-campus Greek housing is not officially recognized by either the University or National Chapter Offices.

Q. What is ASU's policy on Hazing?

A.Click Here for Appalachian's Policy on Hazing

Q. How do Greeks Grades compare to non-Greeks?

A.Click Here for the most recent Greek GPA Reports