Joining a Greek Organization

WPI has 12 fraternities and 3 sororities that are active on campus, which are overseen by two governing boards called the Interfraternity Council (fraternities) and the Panhellenic Council (sororities). Last year over 30% of the undergraduate population belonged to a Greek organization. Chances are you probably know several fellow students who belong to a fraternity or sorority. Members of Greek Life can be found in almost every student organization on campus including Student Government, Social Committee, sports teams and Orientation staff.

Why do so many students join Greek organizations? Most students will tell you it is more than the social aspect that attracted them to Greek Life. Each chapter is based on a set of ideals and values that extend throughout their brotherhood/sisterhood. Examples of these values include:

Community service
Scholarship
Brotherhood and sisterhood, and
Leadership

Getting involved in Greek Life gives you the opportunity to explore your leadership abilities, as well as develop friendships that extend well beyond graduation.

Can anyone join a Greek Organization? Any full-time undergraduate student is eligible for New Member Recruitment if they have passed 2/3 classes in A Term as a first year student, if they are in good standing with the university as an underclass student. Students who are taking semester-long courses should see the Greek Advisor prior to New Member Recruitment to obtain an academically eligible status.

What can you expect to experience during New Member Recruitment? You can expect to meet a lot of new people and do some fun things during recruitment. Recruitment starts with informational sessions in the residence halls. House tours for both the men and women follow, then Recruitment becomes somewhat different depending if you are joining a fraternity or sorority. Interfraternity Council (IFC) Recruitment continues the entire month of November, while Panhellenic Recruitment lasts a little over a week. Please consult the schedule on this web site for dates and times. You are also welcome to contact either the IFC or Panhellenic Presidents with any specific questions you may have concerning Recruitment.

When does New Member Recruitment begin?Fraternity New Member Recruitment begins the first day of B Term and continues through December. A complete list of dates and details are available on this web site. Keep in mind that even if you decide to attend any or all of these events, it does not mean that you have to join a fraternity or sorority! New Member Recruitment is a great way to meet new people and explore your options on campus. The Greek community invites you to come and find out more about Greek Life at WPI!

More Information

Contact Information

Dan Szewczyk - IFC President dans@wpi.edu
Morgan Oexner- Panhellenic President moexner@wpi.edu

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WPI Greek Life Programs Mission Statement
"To provide advisement,services and programs that ensure all chapter members, alumni and parents of Greek Life have a positive fraternal experience. Greek Life Programs reinforces the founding principles of fraternities; leadership, scholarship, community service, brotherhood/sisterhood in all aspects of the program. Greek Life Programs strives to provide a high quality, co-curricular experience for all Greek constituencies."